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!

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

24/02/2026: Been here a few times before and it was lovely. This time though I just stopped to get some chips. There were two people ahead of me when I was ordering. Unfortunately, this time the chips were bland and crunchy. And the wait time seemed much longer than was necessary for some chips! Also, €4 for a small chips was way too expensive!

13/03/2026: Honestly, my local colleagues and friends were absolutely right — this might just be the best brunch in Cork. I had the Turkish Eggs Flatbread (full plate) with halloumi and chorizo, plus a regular mocha, and it was brilliant. The eggs were perfectly cooked with that lovely jammy centre, sitting on creamy yoghurt and topped with beautifully grilled halloumi and rich, flavourful chorizo. It was incredibly satisfying. The whole plate looked gorgeous too — such great colours. I also really enjoyed the little salad on the side, especially the pickled onions and the fresh greens (watercress maybe?). But the biggest surprise for me was actually the flatbread underneath — unbelievably soft and fluffy, perfect for soaking up all those amazing flavours. Absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you’re in Cork and fancy a proper brunch. 😊

05/03/2026: This place was the highlight of my Irish experience. It was recommend to us by the instagram influencer gods themselves. While I’m not religious, I did hear the voice that day as I bit into the breakfast burger. The poached eggs busted upon the sausage patties, and so did I when the jalapeño jam hit my tastebuds. The delectable combination of spicy and sweet was unlike anything I had ever experienced in my mouth. Insane work. Unreal. Have been dreaming about the burger since I finished. A man or America could never. Special shoutout to the workers. Who not only blessed our hearts with their kindness, friendliness and hospitality, but also our eyes. Until we meet again, magical kinsale breakfast burger. Slainté.

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)

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.

16/01/2026: Cannot beat the atmosphere. Locals and visitors alike. Fish and chips among some of the freshest I’ve had. Also, the pint of Guinness ranks among the top we’ve had in Kinsale.

16/01/2026: Best pull off Guinness in town. Fish so fresh they were singing “Under the Sea!”

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

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 😊

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!

22/03/2026: Fabulous hotel, great staff, delicious food

17/03/2026: It was my first time to stay there and I could safely say I will be staying there again beautiful Hotel and fabulous breakfast👌

10/03/2026: Very good steak sandwiches and the pint of Guinness was fantastic. Very good service and the staff were very friendly.

16/02/2026: Nice pub to have a pint and watch a match.

24/02/2026: Service was good, unfortunately food for the most part was pretty tasteless lack lustre!

15/02/2026: We love the food here. So much flavour and good value too. The staff are really friendly and they take good care of you. We've been here a few times already when we visit Kinsale and we will be back. 5 stars from us.

17/02/2026: Ended up very sick after eating some oysters

11/02/2026: There's not much to say: the fish is showcased beautifully in a setting that suits it. However, is it worth the price? I'll let you be the judge.