Bulman Bar

Kinsale


Escape from central Kinsale to this harbourside gastropub in the picturesque hamlet of Summercove, where salty informality is a style in its own right. Sip chilled white wine at outdoor tables or sup beers and seafood chowder in the wood-panelled interior. It's 2km southeast of Kinsale town centre, on the way to Charles Fort. No food on Mondays.


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