The best restaurants in Kinsale

11/08/2025: Fantastic food, great service and nice ambiance.

07/08/2025: Stumbled on this great restaurant whilst in Kinsale for the night (Aussie touring Ireland for 3 weeks). My wife and I had a wonderfully memorable dinner sharing plates of monkfish, prawns, croquettes and charcuterie board washed down with a very nice Tempranillo. Fantastic food and very friendly staff in a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend.

23/06/2025: An incredibly good café. We had several drinks, all of which were perfectly balanced. Most importantly, they weren't too sweet, just right. The service was friendly. The restroom is very well-maintained. They sell some lovely products in the café, which are also exceptional and great. There are only a few seats, so grab one and enjoy your drinks.

14/06/2025: The barista Diarmuid created an inviting atmosphere, and the matcha was the best I have had in Cork so far. Beautiful personality, a brilliant member of staff. Deserves a raise in my opinion. Will come again and recommend to friends.

20/07/2025: Fantastic food, lovely staff, great service and just a beautiful restaurant - great value and big portions!

18/07/2025: Beautiful food. Sweet potato side was unreal. Chips were phenomenal. Even the bread beforehand was delicious My duck main was phenomenal, my fiancé wasn't overly impressed with the aubergine main but maybe just wasn't hungry enough. Would try something else instead. Everything was delicious. Everybody elses food looked top class. Lovely atmosphere and ambience The creme brulee was the most mouth watering we've ever had. Celebrated our engagement and birthday in style. We will be back again Great service also.

06/08/2025: Stopped by on my way to the beach. The best fish and chips I ever had! The batter is different and it tastes so good. You can't pass by Kinsale and not try it! Prices are very reasonable.

29/07/2025: Amazing people, amazing setting, and the food is to die for. I'm from a town that prides itself on fried fish, and honestly I'd NEVER had monkfish this good (it's a little bit more expensive than the other fish but absolutely worth it). There are picnic tables right next to it and an amazing view of the bridge over the Bandon river estuary. Thank you so much, hopefully see you again very soon!

10/08/2025: Great location, wonderful food.

06/08/2025: Stopped by on my way to the beach. The best fish and chips I ever had! The batter is different and it tastes so good. You can't pass by Kinsale and not try it! Prices are very reasonable.

21/08/2025: Amazing food, great atmosphere, incredible service! Best restaurant in Ireland 👌

21/08/2025: Delicious food served in an eclectic small space by friendly staff. To be recommended.

11/08/2025: Pub and restaurant upstairs with a beautiful sea view. A little out of the way from the center of Kinsale, it's worth walking there for a view from above Kinsale harbor. Excellent fish and chips, fresh and quality cuisine. Very friendly welcome and service.

10/08/2025: Maritime bar and restaurant. Excellent food, gulped with a cold Rockshow(?) glass of cider.

22/07/2025: Every dish is bursting with flavour, perfectly seasoned and exceptionally cooked. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The hostess and waiters are all very welcoming and so friendly.

01/07/2025: Absolutely superb. Every review reiterates our view. Steak sublime, wine menu stellar for a change! What a choice, french reds curated well... Staff and ambience all spot on. A delightful experience all together!

13/07/2025: We drove 30 minutes to get coffee for a birthday we arrived at 2:40 and went to the coffee hatch to get takeaway coffees. we were waiting to order when a waitress came up to the hatch and said sorry we are done for the day and proceeded to close the hatch in my face I said are you sure we can't get coffees it's says your open till 3 the woman who I presume owned it butted in and attacked me she was very passive aggressive and made me feel uncomfortable she started speaking in a raised tone and gave a speach about how they ran out of ice, we're closed for the day and so on. I think that's completely unbelievable I am certain they would have an ice machine and there were people finishing up their meal so would not be closing till they finished anyway I am absolutely appalled at their service and will never be back and severely recommend avoiding this spot! Worst service ever

26/06/2025: Place was busy so we had to wait a few minutes, however the server/owner not have been more helpful. Small but quality menu. Food arrived promptly and was plentiful. Would recommend either the breakfast focaccia or the tuna melt. Well worth visiting if ever in Kinsale, will be back again!

31/07/2025: Very nice cafe in a great location in Kinsale. The menu is good, plenty choices. The food was presented very well and the food was very flavoursome. I loved the Rustic Hash. They have a good choice of cakes and scones. Coffee was good. Staff were very pleasant and the service was good.

29/07/2025: Appalling service for the tapas night, even the bread and olives took forever to come out. We waited an hour and a half for my food to arrive. When it finally arrived wasn’t nice at all! ( Squid rings in batter). Kept apologising, saying how busy they were!

02/07/2025: Absolutely brilliant coffee, genuinely lovely service and gorgeous things for sale

10/06/2025: Best coffee ☕️ in Kinsale. Friendly staff.

15/08/2025: Only qualm I had was parking. It was ridiculously crazy trying to find a parking spot. But the hotel was amazing, staff was great and professional... I would definitely recommend.

25/07/2025: A gem in the heart of Kinsale, The White Lady offers more than just a place to eat or stay, it’s an experience. Anthony is an absolute gent who truly goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome. The food is delicious. Great atmosphere that is lively, and full of craic. Whether you’re dropping in for a bite or staying the night, The White Lady delivers every time. Looking forward to going back!

06/07/2025: While on a trip to Kinsale, a harbour town outside of Cork City, we popped into Kitty O Sheas for a bite to eat. The food was excellent, and when the live music started, we ended up staying for another few hours washing down the food with cold beers. The staff were great, as was the atmosphere.

30/06/2025: Stopped for a pint and to listen to the music. It was crowded and loud, which was to be expected. We did not order food, so I cannot comment on the food or service.

13/08/2025: Our first pub upon arriving in Ireland. The exterior was beautiful, the interior a little dated, but it felt like an Irish pub. The fish and chips were so good. I loved it. The sausages on the kids' menu weren't a hit, and the burgers were good. However, the beef isn't at all like in France; it's stronger and more compact. A good portion served. My partner really enjoyed the Guinness. We recommend it 😊

12/08/2025: This is a great locals pub and restaurant just outside of the main part of Kinsale. It’s great to pop in here for a a bite or drink before or after doing the scilly walk. The food is great although service can be forgetful. Yellow walls, flowers, wood beams and dog friendly.

23/08/2025: Really enjoyed the homemade lasagna. Kids cleared their plates! Friendly staff, but it's the little things that matter. Arrived quite early but we're still accommodated...plastic cups for kids (not a lot restaurants have them) so a proper kid friendly restaurant...great 90's playlist in the background and when I asked for a pint glass of Coke...I got a pint glass!

19/08/2025: €30 for prawn scampi and a liquidy fish pie, standards slipping, plenty of other good eateries in Kinsale