The best restaurants in Kinsale

12/01/2026: Incredible food, incredible interior and exterior, great vibes. Very fair pricing and really nice wine and bonus my wife looked beautiful 😍

09/01/2026: Our favourite wine bar worldwide. Having sampled wine bars on five continents it’s always a pleasure to return to Kinsale and experience The Black Pig. One of the longest wine lists I have ever seen and caters for all tastes and budgets. Make sure you book as there may not be room if you pop in on chance, but they will always try and fit you in.

22/03/2026: Beautiful meal with a great view. Always exceptional service

20/03/2026: Spectacular meal in an equally special setting. The service is wonderful from all the career waiters and waitresses. A must try if in Cork.

22/12/2025: Their coffee is truly unlike any other I’ve had in Ireland. I ordered the Ko Yao Yai, with subtle citrus notes, incredibly aromatic and such a pleasure to drink.

16/12/2025: Such a lovely spot, so relaxing inside!

31/03/2026: Best fish and chips I’ve ever had!!

06/03/2026: The best fish and chips ever 😁👍👍

20/04/2026: Beautiful food - would recommend the turkish eggs - and very welcoming and friendly team!

17/04/2026: Magnificent breakfast burger and superb coffee with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend…..the mushrooms on toast were also amazing!!

31/12/2025: Just gorgeous food and everything about this restaurant is 5*

01/11/2025: Small menu with top quality ingredients prepared with exceptional attention to detail. Had the Rib-eye, some of the best I’ve had. Solid wine list and an educated staff to help you make a good choice.

23/11/2025: Fish and chips is excellent from here really enjoyed them. We were watching dolphins playing in the estuary while we ate.

20/11/2025: Great fish, but chips could be better (too thick and thus not crispy enough to me)

13/12/2025: Went for a drink. Nice Guinness, good atmosphere, short of space and short of seating

07/12/2025: Outstanding Beamish, a warm friendly service and great grub

07/04/2026: We ordered the scallops to share and they were a great choice! After that, we each ordered a main course, including hake, steak, and ceviche. Everything was delicious!

06/04/2026: Lovely pub, beautiful setting but very busy.

24/12/2025: A lovely location and great service with a very nice team. Stayed for 2 nights and had 2 rooms on the top floor. Marked down from 5 stars as 1) Top floor carpets and rooms could have been cleaner: lots of hair on carpet which a better hoover would pick up, quite a bit of dust on shelves, and TV was broken (aerial not attached) so couldn't get TV channels. Noise insulation between floors not great, a drunk couple on floor 1 woke us up on one night as they were in the room below. But the beds were comfy, the food in the cafe is good. It's good value for money.

19/12/2025: Great spot in kinsale. Dog friendly too! They have a garden area for those with their dog. The food, drink and service is all perfect 😊

21/04/2026: Great hotel.good staff and very clean

20/04/2026: One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at in Ireland. The rooms are huge. Every room has a view. Location was fantastic. Totally enjoyed my stay there. Highly recommend.

03/04/2026: Typical and welcoming place. Good, traditional food. Very friendly staff.

01/04/2026: Our favourite bar in Ireland ❤️ friendly service. The Irish lady with long dark hair was so accommodating there was no chocolate sauce for the desert so she went out of her way to go to the shops to try and get some but unfortunately couldnt but the fact she tried was great. It's been our local whilst staying in kinsale and travelling all over through the day. Food was delicious staff friendly. Great atmosphere very clean and welcoming. Highly recommended to all !

29/03/2026: It is rare to enjoy a truly memorable dinner in at least a 💮💮 Michelin for the price of an affordable 💮 Michelin. Bastion is one of those rare opportunities. Kinsale is far from all the main cities. The closest airports are Cork and Shannon, and then you have to drive. But Kinsale is a lovely Irish seaside village with genuine Irish warmth. At first, Bastion is a simple, cosy restaurant, bathed in this genuine warmth and the caring smiles of all the staff. But as the menu begins, you gradually realise you are tasting a stunning, unique, world-class gastronomy. The enchantment is in absolutely all the dishes, a symphony of creative yet well-balanced flavours. This symphony becomes almost divine if you choose their wine pairing, which is of great finesse, complementing the dishes in an expert way you rarely find. The only thing you might have a bit of back-and-forth about is the dessert, for being only a good dessert. Bastion looks like a normal, nice restaurant, not on any major route, which is probably why it has only one 💮. But gastronomically, my goodness, it is very close to the world very best. And, it matters, they are passionate and friendly. A lifetime experience!

28/03/2026: Thanks to Paul, Helen and staff for a fine dining experience. Enjoyed

05/12/2025: Amazing oysters, the sole was out of this world good and the smoked potatoes were just the cherry on the top. I was so thankful they got me the last table in the place!! I'll definitely be back (and will book next time)

24/11/2025: Truly incredible food. We ordered 5 different dishes to share and everything tasted so fresh, flavorful and inventive. We were especially impressed with the veggie-focused dishes, but everything was delicious. The staff was also warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this place!

11/04/2026: Outstanding experience at Cobra Tandoori in Kinsale!! We are visiting from Texas and have a love of Indian food. Chicken Tikka was great. Saag Paneer was THE BEST we have ever had. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, and... Playlist right out of 1985's greatest pop hits. Awesome time 👌

08/04/2026: We dined here as a family of 4, with children with autism and physical disability. The staff were accommodating and kind. The food was absolutely beautiful. We ate so much!! Great menu, lots of flavour and reasonably priced. The lamb was so tender, and the chicken pakoras were class. Well worth a visit.