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Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine Experience
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There’s no other package in Howth that combines a boat trip with dinner - this is it. You get a 1-hour cruise along the coast followed by a meal and a drink at the Bloody Stream Pub, which sits directly under Howth train station a short walk from the pier.
The cruise covers a good stretch of water. You’ll pass the Baily Lighthouse with commentary on its history, cruise along the Howth cliffs, and swing around the front of Ireland’s Eye. The guide talks you through the history of the island, including the notorious 19th-century murder case that made Ireland’s Eye famous beyond the birdwatchers. You pass Howth Lighthouse at the harbour entrance on the way back in.
Then you step off the boat and walk straight to dinner. A main course and your choice of a glass of wine, beer or a house spirit are included. If you want steak or the seafood platter, a supplement applies. The whole evening runs around 2 to 3 hours. Group size is capped at 11, so it stays relaxed throughout.
Meeting point: The cruise departs from the West Pier in Howth; after the cruise, head to the Bloody Stream Pub for your meal.
Book this for an evening rather than afternoon. The combination of a coastal cruise and a pub dinner works best when you’re not in a rush and the day has wound down a bit. Arriving in Howth an hour or so before the cruise gives you time to walk the pier first.
The Ireland’s Eye commentary is worth paying attention to. The murder case your guide discusses - from the 1850s - is one of those genuinely strange pieces of Irish legal history. It’s not gruesome, but it’s a proper story with a contested verdict, and it gives Ireland’s Eye a lot more character than it would have if you were just looking at a small island from the water.
The Bloody Stream Pub is right under the train station. That’s not a quirk - it’s genuinely convenient. When dinner is done, you walk upstairs and you’re on the platform. The DART back to Dublin runs regularly, so you don’t need to worry about timing.
The supplement for steak and seafood platter is worth knowing upfront. If you have a strong preference for either, factor that in when you’re budgeting. The included main course options are solid, but if you’re in Howth and thinking about fresh seafood, it might be worth the extra.
Small groups make this feel like a private experience. Eleven people maximum means you’re not in a crowd on either the boat or at dinner. It’s a good format for couples or small groups of friends who want an evening that has a bit of structure without being regimented.