Wrights Findlater
Howth, Leinster, Ireland
About
Wrights Findlater sits at the heart of the fishing village of Howth on Dublin's north coast, in a landmark red-brick building spread over three floors. There is a cosy bar on the ground floor, a contemporary restaurant with harbour views on the first and a Sky Bar on the second, with an outdoor heated terrace looking across Dublin Bay to Ireland's Eye and Lambay Island. Menus are made to order around fresh local seafood. It suits couples who love the sea and good food, with the DART stopping right outside the door.
Wrights Findlater is a Dublin restaurant where you can do the whole day under one roof, legal ceremony included. It is licensed for civil ceremonies, and the usual spot is the second-floor Sky Bar, set out with chivari chairs, with the heated terrace and its harbour views right beside you. The restaurant on the first floor can also host the ceremony if you prefer. Seated ceremony numbers sit at around 40, with a little flex depending on the format you choose, which lines up well with a small guest list.
A drinks reception on the balcony before the ceremony is a popular choice, then dinner is in the first-floor restaurant, which seats up to 75. Later in the evening everyone heads back up to the Sky Bar, which has its own private bar and room for well over a hundred, so you can invite extra evening guests without feeling cramped. Chosen entertainment is welcome, and you are free to add your own decoration to the ceremony space.
The kitchen builds menus around fresh, seasonal and local produce, and there is a dedicated wedding menu alongside group, buffet, barbecue and finger food options, with bespoke menus possible to suit your budget. A lift serves every floor, which matters for older relatives in a three-storey building.
Getting here is simple: the venue sits opposite Howth DART station, so guests can travel out from the city by train and skip the parking question entirely. The honest caveat is that there are no bedrooms, and the site offers no accommodation suggestions, so guests who want to stay over will need to book somewhere in Howth or back in town. On the plus side, the harbour is right on the doorstep for photographs and a wander before dinner.
What makes it special
- Award-winning coastal venue in Howth village with sweeping views of Dublin Bay, Ireland's Eye and Lambay Island
- Sky Bar private function room with heated outdoor terrace overlooking the harbour — unmatched coastal atmosphere
- Bespoke menus crafted from fresh local Howth seafood in a venue accessible directly by DART from Dublin city
