The best restaurants in Ballycotton

04/06/2026: Super dog friendly both in accommodation and dining/bar areas. Food, drinks, staff and cleanliness were all amazing. Only note is a dressing table would be a great addition to the bedroom.

03/06/2026: Understaffed during a Monday evening, so they had to work very hard, but did so, to their credit, with smiles on their faces. The fish and chips and burger were very good. We stayed here on recommendation and because of that didn't do our normal research, regretfully not reading the Salty Dog's small print so were surprised when told they did not serve breakfasts on Mondays and Tuesdays and the pub was completely closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Location is great if you want to visit Ballycotton, however I recommend you do so on a weekend. On Mondays and Tuesdays everywhere else in the village is shut. Our room was pretty small and hot in the unexpected May warmth - which, I guess, we shouldn't complain about. The noise from the air conditioner outside the window was intrusive and sadly this unit was not for the room... On the plus side the room had a great view of the lighthouse. To summarise: good place for a pub meal meal but less so to stay. Addition: we checked out after only 1 of the 3 nights we booked and to their credit they have refunded us.

22/05/2026: We had our Day Two in the The Blackbird in April, and from day one Mossie couldn’t have been more helpful. He assisted us in finding a musician and even provided a contact number for transport from the hotel for our guests. The setup was excellent, with plenty of space for everyone. Claire, who was performing, was fantastic, and the food from Trawler Boyz was amazing, everyone loved it. The staff on the night were also so helpful and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. I would highly recommend the pub to anyone planning a celebration. Thanks again!

19/05/2026: Great place for a pint and food

16/06/2026: Albeit our (2) stay was only for one night for a wedding hosted not far from Ballycotton we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cool staff. Cool bar. Tasty Grub. COMFY BED. What more d'ya want!? 10/10 would highly recommend 👌

19/05/2026: We had a wonderful stay at the Schooner Bar B&B. The accommodation was ideal for our trip — very clean, comfortable, and well maintained throughout. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious and really set us up perfectly for the day ahead. A sincere thank you to everyone for your hospitality and excellent service. We would highly recommend the Schooner Bar B&B to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.