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.

04/02/2026: Incredible scallops and service ❤️

02/02/2026: Incredible experience. Flawless. World class.

31/01/2026: I haven't eaten such good fish in a long time!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

15/11/2025: Lovely visit for brunch - staff were super friendly, food very tasty and great ambience.

14/11/2025: Food’s great. Staff are great. Coffee is great.

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!

05/02/2026: Had a wonderful meal in the afternoon here. Great food and service would highly recommend.

03/02/2026: Very good steaks. Very nice service. One of my favourite restaurant in Kinsale. ⭐️⭐⭐⭐

04/02/2026: The food did not meet our expectations and did not justify the high price. The sirloin steak cost €36.50 and contained a lot of gristle. The crème brûlée was served very cold and in a pot that was too deep, even though this classic French dessert should have a warm, caramelized sugar top while the custard underneath remains cooler. Overall, the experience was disappointing considering the price.

25/01/2026: Delicious!!! Incredible fish pie! Such generous portions of perfect seafood. Already planning our next fix. Thanks crew!

08/02/2026: Nice spot for a drink good pub food. Very busy Friday night but still good.

31/12/2025: Brilliant night everyone having a great time with all the lovely music

27/10/2025: Absolutely lovely evening spent here. Food was excellent and a very high quality with loads of lovely flavours. The atmosphere was cosy and kind. It was not pretentious at all. The staff went above and beyond to make sure you had everything and enjoyed your evening.

23/10/2025: This is a gem of a restaurant in Kinsale. I visited with colleagues on a weekday evening and had a wonderful time. Everything was excellent, especially the fish steak, which was the best I've had in Europe. The staff were friendly, and the wine they recommended paired well with it. I'd love to visit again.