Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Bray

"A post shared by Fade Street Social (@fadestsocialbar) on Feb 21, 2018 at 6:34am PST. The Fade Street Social’s official description is that of an “ambitious little project” that throws together two restaurants and a rooftop terrace (The Winter Garden). Getting cold should not be a problem (unless the seasons change) because there are heaters spread around the rooftop area."

"Fade Street Social is a bar of many talents; boasting a spacious restaurant, tapas gastrobar, cocktail bar and a rooftop terrace. With a menu of Irish produce from the award-winning Chef Dylan McGrath, it's a lovely spot for drinks, dinner and relaxing."

"They offer an amazing selection of cocktails and food on their rooftop menu, Also on Tuesdays, there are 2 cocktails for the price of one!. You don’t want to miss that deal!"

"This garden BBQ style restaurant, located in an old carpark on Clanbrassil Street, has wooden pallet furniture and colourful bunting aplenty. This year they’ve added a seafood shack (Sharkbait Shelby’s) and delicious woodfired pizza from The Big Blue Bus, with more food stalls to announced over the next few weeks. Go for the food, stay for the party atmosphere and hand-rolled ice-cream."

"Beyond the celebrity-approved status, Coppinger Row is one of the most popular places to eat in Dublin. Stop by for a menu of Mediterranean-style bites and signature cocktails in a relaxed, unpretentious setting."

"Order any type of cocktail (or three) you desire and get stuck into their epic menu. And if you're not in the mood for a full meal, just share a cheese and / meat board with a nice bottle of white."

"Situated on Dawson Street the outside of this famous building doesn't give away what's in store for you on the inside. Café En Seine is an institution of the Dublin pub scene and the interior is a feast for the eyes. A three-story atrium filled with Doric columns, glass lanterns and statues."

"This iconic restaurant near Trinity boasts some seriously stunning interiors for romantic date nights. Slick, streamlined and colourful, the interiors are almost as interesting as their menu which boasts a pan-continental mix of small plates, big sharing dishes and quaff-able cocktails."

"The very unique Hang Dai is the best Chinese in Dublin for groups of friends looking for a bite to eat before a night on the town. An elegant spot located in the centre of Dublin on Camden Street, Hang Dai boasts a cheerful ambiance and is an ideal place to visit for a special occasion. They specialise in the apple wood-fired duck, but also serve other delectable dishes like steamed eggplant and asparagus spring rolls."

"School friends Will Dempsey and chef Karl Whelan added a clubby Chinese restaurant to Dublin’s roster with Hang Dai. The entrance appears like a takeaway joint, but the restaurant expands into a back room that looks like a mash-up between a disco and a subway train. The vibe is fun but the food is serious, especially the duck special (preorder it when you book)."

"Boiled & BBQ Pigs Trotter with Dry Garlic, hot off our new Spring Menu 😍. A spectacular spot located in the heart of Dublin, Hang Dai Chinese Restaurant has very chic and elaborate décor and a cheerful ambiance. The star of the menu is the apple wood-fired duck."

"With 92 newly refurbished bedrooms combined with exceptional service, Maldron Hotel Smithfield has everything you need for a perfect hotel break in Dublin. With an abundance of things to see and do right on our doorstep and the LUAS just a 2 minute walk away, it is the perfect base to stay and explore this wonderful city.Maldron Hotel Smithfield is located in Smithfield Square just 15 minutes' walk from O'Connell Street. The hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from the LUAS stop, meaning you are just a short LUAS (tram) ride from all areas of the city."

"It’s not hard to spot L'Gueuleton from a distance thanks to its signature striped awnings out the front. Once inside you’ll find a cosy convivial atmosphere, where menus are presented to you on communal blackboards for an authentic French feel. Dishes are split up into ‘petit plats’ and ‘grand plats’ with the former featuring things like steak tartare and moules mariniere, while the more substantial offering includes steak frites, seafood and plates of pasta."

"You can sit outside nursing a glass of wine in the sun and watching the hustle and bustle of Fade Street or tuck yourself away from the madness inside. The venue is huge with a homely, rustic feel to it - tables are lit by candle and 70s music played across the room. The food is surprisingly good, all with a French twist so if you're a fan of foie gras and onion soup this is the place for you."

"Housed in what looks like an old-fashioned butcher’s window, L’Gueuleton has the feel of up-style, comfortable French dining. With red brick walls, blackboard menus and dark, wooden furniture, there is a romantic atmosphere. The building and atmosphere exude rustic charm with industrial beams and copper ceiling."

"Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross is a 3 star hotel located in the west of Dublin beside the historic village of Clondalkin. The hotel is just off exit 1A of the N7 and 5 minutes from exit 9 off the M50. The hotel is close to public transport links making it easy to travel in and out of the city centre but there is also ample complimentary car parking on site if you would prefer to travel by car."

"Named after Archbishop Croke, one of the stadium’s first patrons, Croke Park is Europe’s third-largest stadium and the centre for Gaelic sport in Ireland. This tour gives you the chance to try hurling and Gaelic football in the interactive museum. You can also visit the team dressing rooms, VIP area and the stadium itself."

"One of the largest stadiums in Europe, Croke Park can be visited on a tour but is best experienced when the GAA (who has its headquarters and a museum here) is putting on the All-Ireland Finals in September. For Hurling and for Football. Provided you can get a ticket, hens' teeth come to mind ..."

"Ireland loves their sports, so see what the fuss is all about by visiting Croke Park. Depending on the time of year you come, you might be lucky enough to see a live match. Favorite Irish sports including Gaelic football and hurling."

"Nestled between two lakes, haunting Glendalough (Gleann dá Loch, meaning 'Valley of the Two Lakes') is one of the most significant monastic sites in Ireland and one of the loveliest spots in the country, centred on a 1000-year-old round tower, a ruined cathedral and the tiny church known as St Kevin's Kitchen. It was founded in the late 6th century by St Kevin, a bishop who established a monastery on the Upper Lake's southern shore and about whom there is much folklore."

"One of my all time favourite memories as a child was visiting the Gaiety Theatre with my grandmother. She use to take us once a year and I absolutely loved it. Things haven’t changed too much at The Gaiety but it remains a prominent influence on Irish arts and theatre."

"This Arts Centre in Dundrum has a range of events and programmes, but in particular they have a great programme for children. In July they also run performance summer camps."

"Again, you will have done your homework and booked something in advance, we hope (though there always is a chance to get late tickets even for the Abbey Theatre, with a bit of luck). If you are set on enjoying an Irish night out, a large number of pubs offer their services and many also provide entertainment (free or for a small fee in most cases). Just follow the crowds, which will, more than likely, bring you to the Temple Bar area."

"Stepping into Foam Cafe is like stepping into another world, one full of flower garlands, mirrors and clashing prints over two floors. It's hidden away on Strand Street Great, just a stone's throw from the new Italian Quarter just off the quays. Setting itself apart from the usual coffee shop fare Foam Café has a broad range of things on offer but their flagship dish is the humble omelette."

"This is a local for me and place you may not encounter if you are visiting Dublin for abroad but we love it. Relaxed and laid back, they have a lovely weekend brunch catering for kids too. My two are obsessed with the blueberry pancakes and the ‘not so hot’ chocolate just for them but you have also savoury options available with brunch favourites such as scrambled eggs."

"Grab yourself some sweet or savoury crepes, get a flat white to go and you have yourself aLemon Jelly kind of start to the day!. This glass-paned cafe on the Millenium Walkway is open every day until 9pm giving you everything you need to make it a Make Life Richer kind of a day!"

"Lemon Jelly is a fresh, young cafe located on Millenium Walkway in Dublin City centre, minutes from Jervis Street shopping centre, The Ha'Penny Bridge and Temple Bar."