⏳ Pending Approval Wicklow Coast · Brittas Bay

Jack White's Inn

Ballinapark, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow · A67 HE06

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Heritage pick 18th-c smugglers' inn Snugs & open fire Set menu Seafood

About the inn

An 18th-century coaching inn on the Brittas Bay road, named after the smuggler Jack White, with cosy snugs and an open fire in the bar. It's a long-standing landmark on the Wicklow Coast, famous for its set menu and seafood. We include it on heritage and character grounds — its Google rating sits just below our usual threshold, and we say so openly.

Live music

There's live and traditional music on Sundays during the summer, plus outdoor events. For the live schedule, see the inn's own page: Jack White's on Facebook.

Food & drink

Irish and international pub fare, including a popular three-course set menu and seafood, with breakfast from morning and an on-site coffee dock.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jack White's Inn?

At Ballinapark, Brittas Bay (A67 HE06), just off the M11 at Junction 19 on the Wicklow Coast, about 10 km south of Wicklow town.

What's the history?

An 18th-century coaching inn named after the smuggler Jack White, with cosy snugs and an open fire.

Why is it listed below 4.3★?

As a heritage and character exception — its rating sits just below our usual threshold, which we note transparently.

What food does it serve?

Irish and international pub fare, a popular set menu and seafood, plus a coffee dock.

Is there live music?

Live/trad music on summer Sundays plus outdoor events; see the inn's Facebook for the live schedule.