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03/03/2025: The botanical garden was recommended to us on the Ring of Kerry route. We were there at the beginning of March and unfortunately the gardens didn't look very well maintained. Some of the paths were not clear and there was dried grass everywhere. So it was rather sobering and not worth the price of €9.50 per person.

26/02/2025: Very beautiful garden Many varieties of flowering plants Pleasant walk

08/03/2025: Great coffee and friendly staff, with lovely postcards and local art products

19/02/2025: Good coffee & had a nice toastie. Lovely sea view & cute little local items to buy in the store.

02/02/2025: Great hotel, lovely staff and they won’t rob you on the price, very fair, rooms are massive and modern

02/01/2025: Nice setting. The BBQ Wings are very good and very plentiful, The Cajun chiken wrap excellent. The classic acceptable club sandwich, nothing more. The soup too salty for our taste

26/01/2025: Excellent as always. Try the sole meuniere and New Zealand savignon...

01/01/2025: We stayed for five days at the Shelbourne and enjoyed breakfast each morning, as well as a dinner reservation on one evening. It was the Festive Season, and a prix fixe menu was offered. Although the menu differed slightly from what was sent to us before our stay, the staff was incredibly accommodating and allowed us to order beef as one of the main dish options. We began our meal with a bottle of Bordeaux. The gentleman assisting with wine service was fantastic. He was personable and knowledgeable. He even took time to share stories about the hotel, which added a special touch to our experience. The festive prix fixe menu included a starter, a main dish, and dessert. The side dish was an additional 6€ and enhances the meal. We highly recommend ordering one per person or a few to share. I started with the cauliflower with chestnut crumble. Our server politely informed me that it was a soup, and I was delighted! I enjoyed their soup via room service the night before (potato and leek), and it was delectable. My partner, undecided on a starter, was guided by our server, who playfully described the salmon as a "seafood cupcake." He loved it! Our server was thoughtful, kind, and informative. Her service enhanced our experience. For our main dishes, I ordered the beef while my partner chose the salmon again, both accompanied by potato mash. Both meals were phenomenal! Kudos to the kitchen for crafting a medley of fresh, farm-to-table flavors that truly impressed us. For dessert, we selected the chocolate fondant and the date pudding with salted caramel ice cream. Both were exceptional in their own way, so there was no clear favorite. The complimentary mince pies were a sweet and thoughtful touch, providing a lovely introduction to traditional Irish sweets for my partner. While the decor is slightly dated, the hotel’s grand entrance more than makes up for it, adding to the festive ambiance. This is the perfect place to celebrate or simply enjoy a wonderful meal. Note: As hotel guests, we also enjoyed the traditional Irish breakfast buffet each morning, which offered a variety of options for everyone. However, this review focuses on our dinner experience.

02/03/2025: I was there for a pub quiz, and it was great.

19/02/2025: Lovely bar, good for sports. Nice food

20/11/2024: Love this coffee shop, dog friendly which is a huge bonus, we can bring our dog for a walk around town and then pop in for a coffee. Staff always so kind!

15/11/2024: Good coffee in a nice atmosphere 👌 selection of Italian desserts and other goodies available!

05/01/2025: Can't believe they rased the price of an oat coffie by 75c said it was down to the cost of oat and soya and Almond milk so anything other then normal milk is up 75c at the coffie spot.

23/11/2024: Great spot . Nice and clean and plenty of options to choose from . Probably the best garage/ food court IV been in in Ireland

28/12/2024: El fenix bar was such a great bar shaolin made us feel very welcome with a warm and happy approach we had a great chat and a few drinks with a comforting vibe would highly recommend it to anyone arriving in cork would definitely be making another visit

30/10/2024: Great little bar. I really liked it. It was very busy but it was Jazz weekend after all.

25/11/2024: Lovely girl behind the counter . Ang good fella would be lucky to have her 😄😃

31/10/2024: Had a Beef Dinner there and was top class 10 out of 10.

22/02/2025: Easily possible the very best chips I had in Ireland.

18/02/2025: Called here on a day trip to Letterkenny. Brilliant friendly staff. Food was beautiful. Home made chips and two fish on my plate. Definitely worth calling in.

10/02/2025: Excellent food, great service but a bit pricey.

07/02/2025: Very nice and friendly staff. Definitely will be back. Natasha is very nice and professional. She explained the menu very well and gave tasty recommendations. I said goodbye to my diet today.

07/02/2025: Dave from Edison is one of the best bartenders you can ever meet. Super friendly, fantastic cocktails, super attentive and great vibes. Would highly recommend!

22/11/2024: a gorgeous pint of beamish poured perfectly by a well able bartender - they’ve great prices :)

22/01/2025: Great for a relatively inexpensive and home-cooked home style meal. Good coffee to go with it

16/01/2025: A little Gem. Homemade tasty food served with a smile and a bit of banter from the owner. Good selection and some lovely coffees for normal people and some posh coffees for the people with notions. Street parking. I had all day breakfast and it was fresh and tasty

06/03/2025: Simple cafe with delicious food

25/01/2025: Even they were closing soon I still was able to order a flat white to go, which was very delicious but a little bit too hot. But the foam was fine.

06/09/2024: Superb food and very nice staff. This made for a great break after walking to the castle. Great to be able to sit outside in the sun. Highly recommended.

19/08/2024: Amazing location Delicious food Hot chocolate a particular treat