delgany / co wicklow

The Horse and Hound Delgany

pub / award winning restaurant / rooms / beer garden/ private events

gastropub of the year 2026 wicklow

 
 
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DINE

STAY

CELEBRATE

 

your local character

Since 1790 the Horse and Hound has been front and center in the heart of Delgany Heritage Village and has always been close to the community. Whether coming in for a pint, bite, fine dining, special occasion or a stay in our cozy rooms, we invite you to experience our authentic character and enjoy every little detail. We love our corner of the world and proudly feature Local craft brews, distilleries, and ingredients. You are always very welcome.

 

HERITAGE DAY IS HERE SATURDAY!

The 2nd Annual Delgany Heritage Day will be hitting Delgany Village on August 15th full of food, fun and festivities for the family!

Join local businesses and residents as we celebrate Heritage Week 2026 with a festival in the streets of Delgany Village!

STREET CLOSED (CONVENT ROAD) for THROUGH TRAFFIC WITH LOCAL ACCESS ONLY FOR HUNTERS BROOK - Enjoy the atmosphere of Delgany Village as local businesses and community groups celebrate the Heritage Village of Delgany! Live Music, On Street Food, Heritage Walk/Talks, Local Community Group Tables, Dog Parade/Contest, and MORE! Please note there is no available parking in the village, so public transport/bikes/pedestrian access is prioritized. Those who need closer access can be dropped off at the road closure point by the Horse and Hound to enjoy the day!

There is no cost to participate, but we are asking for RSVP's so that we know what numbers are coming along!

EVENTS OF THE DAY:

9:30-11AM Delgany Tidy Towns Oopen House / Heritage Day Coffee Morning: Viewing of the Heritage Film featuring Delgany's Burial Ground Film and Tidy Towns reps 930-11AM at the Horse and Hound (Restaurant in Back)

12:30PM Trad Music in the Street outside the H&H!

1PM Tour of Christchurch - Aileen Lennon, Chair of DTT, leads a tour of Christchurch and its history

1-3PM Delgany Pharmacy - FACE PAINTING! In front of the Pharmacy

2PM DOG PARADE AND CONTEST! Join us at 2pm as we celebrate our four-legged friends with a Dog Parade and Contest (5 euro registration benefits Delgany Community Council); We are asking that your fave four legged friend be inspired to dress or accessorized as a historical local figure in celebration of Heritage Week! (Near Horse and Hound)

Wicklow Arms/Horse and Hound - Fab Food/Drinks, Music and More! Live Music in Beergarden from 2pm at H&H (Tables sold out)

Street Food & More sponsored by local businesses - Paella and Ice Cream at Bear Paw, BBQ at Farrelly’s and MORE!

Local Community Groups - Delgany Community Council & Tidy Towns

Calm Corner - Accessible/Autism Friendly Area off-street area with quieter activities and atmosphere

Please register your interest and attendance for the day!

Please RSVP so we can anticipate numbers, RSVPs are free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996375577092?aff=oddtdtcreator

YOUR LOCAL

BAM! 5X from the Greystones Guide!

Now celebrating our 5x greystones finest eatery !

WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING US IN THE GG BEST RESTAURANT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW! Read more in GG CLICK HERE

Bring your friends and family to the Horse - the summer on Tap is going to be amazing - return of the Sunday Sessions Music, July 4th BBQ and the Village annual Heritage Day are already on the books. And we are doing BREAKFAST everyday with a fancier Fri/Sat/Sun menu for everyone, including guests. Of course, stay in our rooms now and you get Breakfast as part of the B&B everyday! And our new rooms are FANTASTIC if we say so ourselves!

TAKE advantage of our fabulous SPORTS BAR and featuring new brews on rotation including Ri Ra and others! We have your favorite line ups of year round favorites - and some new ones on offer — as well as 0.0 options for those looking to keep things under control during close matches.

Celebrating anything with your friends, family or your team? Come on down to the HORSE! We are now open every day at 8AM. We will be happy to entertain private parties and group bookings. We now offer online restaurant bookings through Res Diary, so request your table in our lovely restaurant today! CLICK HERE to see the new menus!

Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. call 01-287-4642 or book using the link below:


Thanks Lucinda O’Sullivan! Restaurant Review 31 May 2026 - Irish Independent

Well, it is the year of the Horse every year, but this one is really special as the calendar says so.


NEW RENOVATED ROOMS!

New rooms & breakfast included - available now!

What is nicer than hanging out at the Horse? Staying HERE! Invite Friends, Family and Guests to join our community and stay with us for a night or two when visiting the area. With three new rooms to offer, and renovations continuing - Our rooms are cozy and the atmosphere is second to none! All rooms now En Suite!


Convent Road, Delgany, Co Wicklow A63DY20

 
 
 

We can't wait to see you.

 
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