"McDonald's locations in the United States tend to be pretty staid and uniform in design, but head abroad and things start to change. While there are a few American McDonald's that don't feature the traditional golden arches aesthetic, in historic international cities, you'll frequently find the burger chain housed in beautiful old stone and masonry buildings - with only a small McDonald's sign offering any hint of what's inside."
"It's an Old English Revival building, built of brick with Tudor detailing in 1882, and it was once the seat of the town's government. You won't see a sign saying "McDonald's" anywhere, but if you look into the recessed archway of the front entrance, you will catch a small version of those classic golden arches letting you know what's inside."
"Unlike some other well-known international McDonald's spots in places like Paris, there is nothing fancy about the Bray McDonald's - it simply fits in with the aesthetic of the town. McDonald's has called the building home since 1997, and as a fast food spot in the middle of a tourist town, it gets quite a lot of visitors - making it one of the most famous McD's in the world."
Bray is a small historic seaside town south of Dublin known for tourism and beaches. The town center features charming brick buildings and the old Bray Town Hall. The town hall is an Old English Revival structure built in 1882 with Tudor detailing and formerly served as the seat of local government. A small recessed archway at the front entrance displays a modest version of the golden arches. A McDonald's has occupied the building since 1997. The interior mirrors the exterior with high timbered crossbeam ceilings, cozy brick walls, and wooden tables and chairs, allowing the restaurant to blend with the town's aesthetic and attract many visitors.
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