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!

30/06/2026: A stylish café with a relaxed atmosphere and great coffee. I loved the modern yet cozy interior, making it a wonderful place to take a break while exploring the city. Friendly service and a lovely spot to unwind.

29/06/2026: We sat at a table outside looking up at the Cobh Cathedral, with some lovely wines (after cooling down with a pint of beer!)

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.

08/07/2026: Was Lovely to sit out the front of shop with a nice pint of Murphy's......on such a beautiful day 🌞

22/06/2026: Guinness was fab and great atmosphere.

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.

16/07/2026: A great place to have lunch before or after the tour.

14/07/2026: We arrived, were made wait 45 minutes for a chicken wrap and fish and chips, we then mentioned where is our food and it appeared 10 minutes later. The fish and chips were cold, and the chicken in the wrap was chewy and very hard eat. We left our food as we could not eat that, we mentioned it to the staff however she didn’t seem to be too bothered about what our issues. Such a shame because we were so excited to come here and essentially spent €45 on nothing.

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.

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

10/07/2026: Top ice cream, ideally located on the small port of Cobh 🍦

30/06/2026: The best ice cream shop in all of Ireland. They have a great variety of products, including gelato, sundaes, milkshakes, 99' ice cream, hot drinks, and cold drinks. They also offer hot drinks for chilly days, perfect for combating the Irish weather. The staff are lovely and always serve you with a smile. Thank you!

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.