The Tap
Ballard Lower
Kilbride
Co. Wicklow
A67 YC64

Landmark Building in excellent condition.
Ideal for retail / lifestyle / restaurant premises.

This magnificent building, both well-known and well respected, comes to the market in excellent condition, and ready for immediate occupation. Providing extensive space, both inside and out, the potential and opportunities presented by its sale are sure to attract potential purchasers.


Ideally suited for use as a restaurant and bar - and fully fitted for use as such, this fine building would also be ideal as a lifestyle shopping destination, with space for garden centre, restaurant, coffee shop, bar, and diverse retail units . All areas of the building lead off a central courtyard garden at ground floor, while at the upper level, there is a large outdoor deck and dining area. The first floor [provides many opportunities, with large rooms, sentral and ancillary staricase and access to the upper level courtyard seating area.

There is off street parking to the front of the building and a recently resurfaced carpark to the side, providing excellent additional parking. Located just of the M11 motorway, The Tap is also close to the Blue Flag beach of Brittas Bay, very popular with visitors from Dublin, just 40 minutes away.

Restaurant  60 seat restaurant - fully fitted. Large bar area with beer pumps, fridges and storage. Solid timber flooring with underfloor heating. Access from restaurant to south facing terrace and outdoor dining area.
Bar  Cosy snug Bar, to front of the building. Fitted with flagstone floor and bar area.
Rear of bar.  Back hallway with wheelchair accessible toilets and fire door to courtyard.
Commercial Kitchen  Fully equipped commercial kitchen with all appliances and equipment included. 2 cold store rooms,
Back Kitchen  To rear of restaurant, fully fitted with bain marie, fryers, grills and dishwasher.
Seating area to restaurant.  With open fireplace and windows to front. Ideal waiting / reception area.
Steps to upper level  Outdoor steps lead to the wonderful elevated outdoor dining area and deck.
First floor.  The upper levels of this fine building have been laid out to provide very large rooms, which are suitable for a number of purposes. Previously used as office space and a yoga studio, they would be equally suitable for use as possible living accommodation or residential space. Should diverse retail offerings be your choice, they also lend themselves to this. There is direct access to the outdoor deck and courtyard, well-appointed bathrooms and ancillary staircase leading to the front of the building.

BER: B1
BER Number: 800320525
Energy Performance Indicator: 325.41

Wicklow Town is the capital town of Co. Wicklow. According to local history, the town was founded circa 795AD by the Vikings. The Black Castle ruins which overlook the harbour stand as a reminder of the Norman invasion. The town hosts the start of the Round Ireland Yacht Race which takes places biannually. During this weekend the town comes alive with visitors & locals alike enjoying the Sail Fest and all the markets stalls and entertainment it provides.

The harbour and its surrounds play an integral part in the life of the town, both commercially and from a tourist point of view. Enjoy a stroll out either of the piers or further along The Murrough, a coastal wetland, very popular with walkers and nature lovers where you can enjoy beautiful views of the town and coastline.