The best restaurants in Cobh

14/06/2026: A great local pub with friendly staff and great local people! Great beer, and the local musicians were brilliant!! I ventured in every night I stayed in Cohb. 4 nights and every evening was excellent 👍

04/06/2026: This place will always have a special place in my heart, because I found out I got Irish citizenship right before walking in! I had been wanting to visit The Roaring Donkey but the timing never worked out when I was in Cobh. I was there the other day, walking around Cobh, planning to head into the Roaring Donkey when they opened at 4:00, and I got the life-changing email that I got Irish citizenship. This brought about A LOT of emotions and I went into the pub and absolutely unloaded on Aisling, the loveliest human being I could have encountered in that moment. I was upset because of other circumstances that were at play and she completely calmed me down and encouraged me and told me everything would work out and brought out the joy that I had that this has finally happened for me after years of trying! It was the perfect place to celebrate with a pint of Guinness, the lovely Aisling, and a local named George who was very congratulatory towards me as well. I'm so glad I went in despite being a crying mess. My visit to The Roaring Donkey completely turned everything around and I left feeling overjoyed. Thank you Aisling and George!

17/10/2025: Very friendly little cafe with beautiful and good food, especially not to be missed if you go to COBH, but above all what you should not miss eating at this place is the chocolate cake, frankly a killer, honestly I have never eaten such a delicious chocolate cake. Go there, trust me.

12/10/2025: Sea Salt is a charming little café in Cobh, offering a cozy atmosphere and a menu full of creative dishes. There are both sweet and savory vegan options, each beautifully presented and delicious. The staff are friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. A lovely place to relax by the sea — highly recommended!

09/06/2026: Very friendly pub,lovely creamy pints of Guinness..

31/05/2026: A recommended stop for tourists to try Irish beer. Helpful service.

06/05/2026: After walking the town and spending some time down by the harbor just taking it all in, I figured it was time to grab a bite. I made my way over to Kelly’s Pub, settled in, and kept it simple with a Jameson, ginger, and lime. No luck on food; no pub toasty this time. Slight disappointment there. But honestly, it didn’t take much away from the stop. It was one of those smaller, quieter pubs where you’re not there for anything flashy, just a drink and a moment to sit. I stayed for a bit, listening to the staff talking back and forth, the kind of easy conversation that tells you this place runs on familiarity more than anything else. Even without the food, it was still a solid pause in the day.

05/05/2026: If you're looking for a truly quaint spot, this pub is a must-see. It's located right on the beautiful seaside promenade, and the atmosphere is truly Irish. I drank an excellent Guinness, expertly poured. Keep in mind that they don't serve hot meals or food, so if you're feeling peckish, your only option is the classic bag of chips (which always go well with beer). Prices are absolutely average for the area. Highly recommended for a refreshing drink.

04/12/2025: Very friendly staff, good food, good coffee, good prices!

15/11/2025: Authentic, peaceful, and everything was delicious. Gluten-free options also available.

13/06/2026: Food was mid, price was higher than comparable restaurants, outside seating was great

11/06/2026: Staff very pleasent and friendly, Hayley and Rachel especially...Great location with an amazing decor...But unfortunately on my last two visits I was found the food very disappointing...Didn't find it good value for money...One meal I felt was overdone, while the other lacked quantity...

16/10/2025: Amazing taste esp the fried salmon risotto

10/10/2025: A simple restaurant with delicious Italian food. In a place where not everything is open on weekends, they were kind enough to adjust the tables so the group wouldn't be separated.

27/12/2025: Dog-friendly, dogs allowed inside

20/12/2025: A cozy café in Cobh with an absolutely delicious orange hot chocolate topped with marshmallows a real must-do at Christmas. Official approval from France 🇫🇷 looking forward to coming back

01/09/2025: One of the best shakes I've ever had!

31/08/2025: One of the most beautiful places in cobh 😋 Ice cream amazing

17/05/2026: The service at this restaurant is excellent as is the food. Additionally, the atmosphere and the level of genuine interest in their customers was exceeded at every level! We were visiting from the United States and had driven to Cobh from Dublin . Our rental car had a flat tire in Cobh and we still were planning to drive to Roscabery to spend the night. It became too late to do so and being delayed by a flat tire. Our server Filip, and his coworker at the front desk, Ruby of the Waters Edge Hotel, went out of their way to help us. They actually found a place for us to stay in Cobh that night as the Waters Edge was fully booked, called and handled the repair of our flat tire and even notified the lodging in Roscabery that were unable to make the trip safely. We can never thank them enough. Our dinner was excellent and we enjoyed Cobh very much that evening!!! Filip and Ruby are great examples of real customer service and caring!!! Bob and Robin

16/05/2026: Beautiful view right on the water with a great terrace. The food was very tasty, but the vegetarian curry lacked that certain something. The service was very friendly.

30/05/2026: Had the most fun night here. The music was amazing! If you get a chance to see Ben Hurley play it’s 1000% worth it! Great people and so welcoming to visitors!

29/05/2026: Great pints, great people, great atmosphere. What more could you want out of an Irish pub

30/11/2025: Incredible Restaurant, the products are of high quality. My dish was gorgeous, the staff are very friendly. I recommend this restaurant without hesitate.

22/11/2025: Love popping into Ellens for breakfast or lunch. Lovely food and great service. Highly recommend Christmas Sandwich very tasty.