Must-see restaurants in The West Cork Coast

  • Black Pig Wine Bar

    Kinsale

    This candlelit hideaway is set in an 18th-century coach house with a charming cobbled courtyard out the back, and offers a mouth-watering menu of gourmet…

  • Mews

    The West Cork Coast

    Hidden away in an alley across from Baltimore Castle, this place looks like a top designer has reimagined an old fisherman's cottage. Similar creativity…

  • Finn's Table

    Kinsale

    Owning a gourmet restaurant in Kinsale means plenty of competition, but John and Julie Finn's venture is more than up to the challenge. Elegant but…

  • Bastion

    Kinsale

    Holder of a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2016, this place offers diners a relaxed and informal entry into the world of haute cuisine. Waitstaff will guide…

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe

    Kinsale

    One of the most famous seafood restaurants in the country, Fishy Fishy has a wonderful setting with stark white walls splashed with bright artwork and…

  • Glandore Inn

    The West Cork Coast

    Picture-postcard views over the harbour, especially from the outdoor tables, and a superlative menu make this one of West Cork's best pubs for eating out…

  • Scannells

    The West Cork Coast

    The sheltered, flower-filled garden at this gastropub is absolutely hopping, rain or shine, thanks to an ambitious menu that ranges from superb West Cork…

  • Glebe Gardens

    The West Cork Coast

    Whether lounging over breakfast in the sofas at the back, or enjoying a candlelit dinner, you can be sure that the food served here uses locally sourced…

  • Lettercollum Kitchen Project

    The West Cork Coast

    This busy artisan bakery and deli turns out fresh breads, savoury tarts, pastries and pies daily, and also serves salads and hot dishes such as Thai curry…

  • An Súgán

    The West Cork Coast

    A traditional bar with a reputation for excellent seafood, where you dine in a room crammed with knick-knacks – jugs dangle from the ceiling, business…

  • OHK Cafe

    Kinsale

    The black sheep of Kinsale's cafe family, OHK occupies an artfully distressed dining room and serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu that includes off-the…

  • Glebe Gardens & Café

    The West Cork Coast

    The beautiful gardens here are an attraction in themselves (admission is €5). If you're dining, lavender and other herbs add fragrant aromas that waft…

  • Leona's@Nine Market Street

    Kinsale

    Black-and-white floor tiles, warm golden wood and old photographs set the relaxed mood at this appealing little cafe-cum-bistro. Freshly prepared…

  • Hayes Bar

    The West Cork Coast

    This perfect seaside pub has log fires in winter, and in summer tables spill out across the street to make the most of the harbour views. There's…

  • Riverside Café

    The West Cork Coast

    Roast veggies, goats cheese and pesto toasties, homemade fishcakes with tartare sauce, and chicken and chorizo pasta are among the choices at this popular…

  • Antiquity Bookshop Cafe

    The West Cork Coast

    West Cork's first all-vegan eatery puts a lot of thought into its food, so you can expect more than just salad. Things like aromatic butterbean stew, or…

  • Jolly Roger

    The West Cork Coast

    The nautically themed Jolly Roger pub alone justifies a visit to Sherkin Island. Enjoy a Union Hall smoked salmon sandwich washed down with pint of stout,…

  • Lookout

    The West Cork Coast

    The upstairs restaurant at the Waterfront hotel enjoys elevated sea views and serves luscious shellfish platters containing lobsters, prawns, brown crabs,…

  • Kalbo's

    The West Cork Coast

    This place uses locally sourced produce and a deft hand in the kitchen to produce breakfast dishes such as vanilla pancakes with fresh berries, and lunch…

  • Hart's Coffee Shop

    The West Cork Coast

    This welcoming cafe is a popular meeting place, serving hearty breakfasts, excellent coffee and a tempting selection of hot lunch dishes that include…

  • Jim Edwards

    Kinsale

    Bar food at this unassuming gastropub is way above average, and the restaurant is exceptional. A very traditional ambience belies the high quality of the…

  • Poet's Corner

    Kinsale

    A cheerful cafe and book exchange, serving great cakes and coffee as well as huge toasted sandwiches.

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