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The Brake

The Guide has long had a soft spot for this pub on the seafront in the pretty village of Blackrock. It is known for its good bar meals and fair prices - but be aware this is not a lunchtime spot.
Seats 120. Bar open 5-11.30. D Mon-Fri 5.30-9pm, Sat 6pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm. A la carte; house wine €18; sc discretionary. Not suitable for children under 12; air conditioning; toilets wheelchair accessible. *The Clermont Arms, a few doors along the front, is in the same family ownership. Closed 25 Dec, Good Fri. MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations
Georgina Campbell

The Guide has long had a soft spot for this pub on the seafront in the pretty village of Blackrock – which, although very close to Dundalk, is not at all suburban and retains the atmosphere of an independent community.


The Brake has a loyal local clientele and its smart frontage complete with colourful well-maintained window boxes entices new customers in.


Inside, it's all warmth and old-fashioned country charm - old pine and rural bric-à-brac, with open fires and friendly staff.


It’s a great place to stop just for a late afternoon cup of tea but, even better if you’re hungry, it has a well-deserved reputation for good bar meals, which may include proper home-made chicken kiev, and all kinds of seafood especially Dundalk Bay prawns.


There are plenty of meat dishes, too, especially steaks, and accompaniments are good, arranged buffet style and moderately priced. Beware of the unusual opening hours though this is a late afternoon into evening place.

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  • Location - Waterside
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  • Wheelchair Friendly
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Last Updated: 23-11-2019
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Main Street, Blackrock Co Louth
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