Wrights Cafe Bar

4.3

14 Reviews

€30 and under

Contemporary European

Good for groups
Great for live music
Good for special occasions

Ever since it opened its doors in 2001, the award-winning Cafe Bar has been acknowledged as the premier late night bar and live music entertainment venue, not just in Swords, but also on Dublin’s northside.

A winner of such awards as the Black & White Scotch Whisky ‘National Super Pub of the Year’ and Best Licensed Premises, Wrights Cafe Bar combines luxury, style, colour and comfort to give an unmatched atmosphere that appeals to all tastes. Whether it’s a pleasant drink or appetising food or watching big sporting occasions on plasma screens, the Café bar is geared to meet your needs.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Irish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 840 6760
Website
http://www.wrightscafebar.ie/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
The Plaza, Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin K67 WV44
Neighbourhood
Swords
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pepper Steak Sandwich€9.00
Baby leaf salad, house dressing
Wrights Club Sandwich€9.00
Baked gammon, mustard mayonnaise, tomato chutney, red cheddar, red onion
Roast Chicken Sandwich€9.00
Homemade slaw, smoked applewood, crisp lettuce, toasted brioche
Rotisserie Beef Sandwich on Ciabatta€9.00
Smoked bacon, crispy baby gem, beef tomato, rich mayonnaise
Open Oak Smoked Salmon€9.00
Wrights of Howth, Smoked Salmon, mixed leaves, red onion, capers

Favorites

Wrights Fish & Chips€13.00
Ragu of Beef, Parmensan Cream, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella
Classic Chicken or Beef burger€12.00
8oz Lean Beef, Smoked Bacon, Mature Cheddar Tomato, Rocket, Tomato Relish on a Brioche Bun
Pie of the day€12.00
Grilled chicken, blue cheese, white wine tomato sauce, walnut, rocket

Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad€9.00
Baby germ, chicken, croutons, parmesan shavings, caesar dressing
Warm Goats Cheese Salad€9.00
Mixed leaves, beetroot, pine nuts, onion, balsamic dressing

Dinner Menu

To Start

Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Salmon€9.00
Mix Leaves, Shallot & Caper, Lemon Dressing, Brown Bread
Pork Ribs€7.50
Sticky BBQ
Mussels€8.00
White Wine , Garlic, Shallot, Herbs, Cream
Nachos€7.50
Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, Créme Fraiche, Jalapeño, Cheese
Crab Claw€9.00
Garlic & Parsley Butter, Grilled Sea Salt Focaccia
Potato Skins€7.50
Chilli Beef, Crispy Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Chilli Mayonnaise
Prawn Pil-Pil€8.00
Garlic, Chilli, Shallots, Olive Oil, Toasted Sour Dough
Jumbo Wings€8.00
Classic Louisiana Hot sauce, Celery, Blue Cheese Dip
Chowder€7.00
Fresh seafood, soft herbs, cream sauce
Soup of Day€5.00
Homemade Brown Bread

Salads

Beef From The Rotisserie€14.00
Rocket & Herb Leaves, Roast Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Chilli & Spring Onion Jus
Grilled Goat Cheese€12.00
Mix Leaves, Chorizo, Roasted Beetroot, Pine Nuts, Balsamic Dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad€9.00
Baby Gem, Thyme Crouton, Parmesan Shavings, Classic Caesar Dressing

To Follow

Fish & Chips€15.00
Beer Battered Cod, Minted Pea Purée, Tartar Sauce, Hand Cut Chips
Beef Canneloni€13.00
Ragu of Beef, Parmesan Cream, Tomato Sauce, Mozarella
Dublin Bay Scampi€16.00
Beer Tempura Langoustine, Hand Cut Chips, Tartar Sauce
Chicken Tagliatelle€14.00
Grilled Chicken, Blue Cheese, White Wine, Tomato Sauce, Walnut, Rocket
Monkfish Wrapped In Parma Ham€16.00
Green Pea Lemon Risotto, Chive Créme Fraiche
Stacked Beef Burger€13.00
8oz Lean Beef, Smoked Bacon, Mature Cheddar, Tomato, Rocket, Tomato Relish, Toasted Brioche Bun
Rib Eye Of Beef€19.00
10oz Aged Beef, French Dried Onions, Hand Cut Chips, Baby Spinach, Roast Cherry Vine Tomatoes

Rotisserie

Rotisserie of the Day
Please ask server
Herb Rubbed Roast Chicken€15.00
Roast House Potatoes, Roast Root Vegetables, Herb Jus

Pizzas

Frité€12.00
Hand Cut Chips, Mozzarella, Parmesan & Provolone Cheddar, Garlic Mayonnaise
Capra€12.00
Goats Cheese, Red Onion Marmalade, Spinach
Pollo€12.00
Chicken, Peppers, Spinach
Diablo€13.00
Spicy Chorizo, Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomato, Chilli Oil
Quattro Carne€15.00
Pepperoni, Smoked Bacon, Pulled Pork, Chicken
Quattro Formaggi€13.00
Pecorino, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Pizza Primavera€12.00
Mushroom, Onions, Green Pepper, Sweetcorn, Rocket
Margherita€10.00
Classic

To Finish

Selection Of Ice-Cream€5.00
Deep Apple Pie€6.00
Served With Fresh Cream
Homemade Duo Of Cheesecake€6.00
Mars Bar, Toblerone
Homemade Pavlova€6.00
Seasonal Fruit, Cream
Homemade Warm Chocolate Brownie€6.00
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Knickerbocker Glory€6.00
Roast Peaches, Strawberry & Chocolate Ice Cream, Crushed Meringue, Fruit & Chocolate Sauce

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

14 Reviews

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CarolH
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the atmosphere. The Staff and service was brilliant. Could not fault anything about our evening here Food was amazing We will return
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Lorna
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
On arrival we were given a table downstairs which we had no problem with to begin with. However it proved to not be a great position. We were right under the speakers which both during the live music and the dj meant we couldn't hold any sort of conversation with one person in our party unable to hear any of what we were saying. When our food arrived my husband received the wrong order and my order arrived with the dressing on it which had been requested on the side. I sent mine back whilst my husband decided to try his. When mine arrived back not only was there still dressing on it but seemingly more on it. My husband could not eat the dish he had been given so both were sent back again. When the correct dishes arrived however they were delicious. We were given our meal complimentary afterwards which we did not ask for but went a long way towards making up for the mix up. As well as been given the managers card for a future visit. I felt that the issue was dealt with very well and we were very happy with it. However my main issue was with the high volume level of music during the live music. I understand once a dj is on it is expected and welcomed. I just feel that during a meal service when people want to eat and talk it could definitely be lowered to a more acceptable level to allow for conversation. Overall I would return again but would definitely request a table upstairs.
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RAFAL
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious and good value however waiting time to get a food, and then waiting time to get dessert it was extremely long, to wait around half an hour to get a piece of cake i think is way too long.
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AlanK
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Booked a table at 8pm for business dinner. Food and service was excellent. However, the music was far too loud. Impossible to have a conversation. We did ask the waitress to move us to a table as far away from the music as possible. She did this immediately, but it was still impossible to have a conversation. I could understand if the music started at 9 or 10pm, but 8pm was totally unexpected. The interesting thing was that anyone there for dinner all looked amazed that the music was so loud and left as soon as they finished their meal, as did we. I didn't notice anything on the website when booking to indicate that there was live music or that it would be so loud. As already said, the food and service were excellent. Definitely would not be returning.
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AmyB
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best thing about the cafe bar was not the food even though the food was mouth watering good but it was the service. The service was absolutely amazing by all staff members that we spoke to we were treated very special by everyone. We had an amazing night in the cafe bar thanks to the staff and having delicious food and drink certainly helped!
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Adelina
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really like the place. The menu on opentable needs an update it was a different one in the restaurant
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NiamhK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apologies this has taken me so long but I attended your bar on the 18th of January and I cannot compliment the team enough. My special mention goes out to Caroline. She was just so lovely and made us feel so welcome. It was a special occasion and she really made us feel very special indeed. The complimentary Prosecco was such a lovely thought and very unexpected. Myself and my family our regulars in wrights and you never let us down. I'm sure we will be in for another occasion very soon. Kind regards, Niamh Keating
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ElaineM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent evening food and service were great eventhough they were very busy. Great music with live singer and fab atmosphere
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MarioD
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Overall was a good experience,exept for a waitress, Alina, who was being rude with the group. Apart from that, the night was excellent and all the other members of staff very friendly.
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ADE1
London
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service, food was very good and easy location to park with a couple of mins walk. We'll be back!
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The Plaza, Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin K67 WV44

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Swords
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Irish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wrightscafebar.ie/
Phone number
(01) 840 6760

Wrights Cafe Bar

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Additional information

Lunch Menu

Sandwiches

Pepper Steak Sandwich€9.00

Wrights Club Sandwich€9.00

Roast Chicken Sandwich€9.00

Rotisserie Beef Sandwich on Ciabatta€9.00

Open Oak Smoked Salmon€9.00

Favorites

Wrights Fish & Chips€13.00

Classic Chicken or Beef burger€12.00

Pie of the day€12.00

Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad€9.00

Warm Goats Cheese Salad€9.00

Dinner Menu

To Start

Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Salmon€9.00

Pork Ribs€7.50

Mussels€8.00

Nachos€7.50

Crab Claw€9.00

Potato Skins€7.50

Prawn Pil-Pil€8.00

Jumbo Wings€8.00

Chowder€7.00

Soup of Day€5.00

Salads

Beef From The Rotisserie€14.00

Grilled Goat Cheese€12.00

Chicken Caesar Salad€9.00

To Follow

Fish & Chips€15.00

Beef Canneloni€13.00

Dublin Bay Scampi€16.00

Chicken Tagliatelle€14.00

Monkfish Wrapped In Parma Ham€16.00

Stacked Beef Burger€13.00

Rib Eye Of Beef€19.00

Rotisserie

Rotisserie of the Day

Herb Rubbed Roast Chicken€15.00

Pizzas

Frité€12.00

Capra€12.00

Pollo€12.00

Diablo€13.00

Quattro Carne€15.00

Quattro Formaggi€13.00

Pizza Primavera€12.00

Margherita€10.00

To Finish

Selection Of Ice-Cream€5.00

Deep Apple Pie€6.00

Homemade Duo Of Cheesecake€6.00

Homemade Pavlova€6.00

Homemade Warm Chocolate Brownie€6.00

Knickerbocker Glory€6.00

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