Dockyard No.8

Dockyard No.8 is a bustling, independent maritime café and restaurant located at 8 Dock Terrace in the scenic harbour of Bray, County Wicklow. Established in 2014, this exceptionally popular coastal venue sits nestled directly along the active boat yard, right beside the Sea Scouts hall and directly across from Bray’s famous swan sanctuary. The interior leans heavily into its industrial waterfront setting, combining rustic exposed brickwork and warm timber paneling with wide window views of the masts and water. Operating as a major local institution, the kitchen is highly regarded for its phenomenal brunch, serving up refined traditional Irish breakfasts, loaded hummus toast with chickpeas and avocado, and legendary chicken wings alongside top-tier specialty coffee. For pet owners, its waterfront positioning makes it a natural, deeply embedded sanctuary.

Dogs are treated as priority guests and are warmly welcomed both in the sheltered outdoor seating and inside the dedicated front-of-house restaurant zone.