The best restaurants in Kinsale

12/08/2026: For me the best pub I visited in Kinsale, great service, excellent beer and loads of character

02/06/2026: This is a truly local Irish pub. Great, eclectic decor. Very traditional and homey with lots of regulars coming in. Drinks only. Nice covered outdoor area, too. Absolutely worth stopping in for a pint!

20/07/2026: One of the waitresses was very rude and unpolite.

05/06/2026: Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere. Pleasant staff.

08/08/2026: I want to like Fishy Fishy in Kinsale. This was my 3rd visit over a couple of years. The food used to be excellent. I especially remember the fish pie being really good on my first visit. However I went there last night with my family and was greatly disappointed. The restaurant has a great vibe, prompt service, and nice decor, but the food is average at best. I had the pan fried hake, which was bland and rather tasteless, drowned in a cream sauce. My son’s scallops were equally unimpressive, and the accompanying risotto was underdone. It should have been a sign that the food would not be great when it arrived within 5 to 10 minutes of ordering. Clearly much of it was premade and ready to serve. It seems positioned for tourists now, more quantity than quality, and I wanted it to be nice but it fell way short. I think they can do better. Hopefully they will.

06/08/2026: Fishy Fishy is an outstanding seafood restaurant and absolutely worth the visit. The seafood chowder is a must-try—rich, full of flavour, and one of the best I’ve had. The restaurant is always busy, but there’s a good reason for that. The food is fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavour. The place is clean, well run, and the staff handle the busy atmosphere very well. Without a doubt, one of the best seafood restaurants we’ve eaten at in Ireland. Highly recommended.

29/06/2026: Great coffee, tasty home-made treats and cute merch!! I bought myself a mug & sticker here and my friend bought some beaded bracelets. New favourite coffee shop!

19/06/2026: I discovered it quite by chance, but I'm all the more delighted. A fantastic shop with a lovely café and matcha. They also have great modern items to buy. A visit is definitely worthwhile!

09/11/2025: Great and very nice space! It’s relaxing and quiet, perfect for taking a break or spending some peaceful time. The atmosphere is comfortable and well cared for — highly recommended if you’re looking for a place to unwind, have a glass of wine a pint or two..

09/09/2025: Beamish!! (It quickly became my favorite during our trip.) Interior is neat. Was a nice quite place on a Friday night. Sept 6 2024.

10/07/2026: The scones were the best I've ever tasted. Perfect crust, not too moist, not too dry, add the accompanying jam and spread and it's fantastic. Wish I could go there everyday.

04/07/2026: Beautiful cafe. It was a shame the flying poet flew away.

06/07/2026: Lovely little place, pastries were great! Only downside was the reusable cups policy, kind of inconvenient especially since I was just down for the day. I do appreciate the sustainable efforts, but it might be helpful to have takeaway cups available for visitors who aren’t local 😊

28/06/2026: The shop looks attractive, a bit different. However, the food did not live up to the hype of the shop. The toasted ham and cheese sandwich was so lathered in French mustard I couldn't taste the cheese and ham. I hoped the apple and custard 'bun' I bought with it would vanquish the mustard 🙏 No chance, it was tasteless, where was the apple and custard? It certainly wasn't in the bun, maybe still in in the pantry? What a hype, I've travelled in Ireland from north to south, had fabulous food, but not in Kinsale, 'Seeds' is a big disappointment.

28/06/2026: I came here because it was highly recommended, unfortunately the service was terrible. We waited at the door no one greeted us, another server didn’t even tell us the specials. However the waiter who was a women was very kind such a shame that the other two waiters ruined my experience.

29/05/2026: Went for an evening meal. Food was average. Service was transactional with serving staff not engaging or particularly interested in their customers. It may help if a singular member of staff were allocated to a certain set of tables to try to create some connection. We got a different person at each stage of the meal. We didn't leave a tip...

06/06/2026: I had dinner here recently and it was delicious. Staff are very friendly and professional and very knowledgeable about their gluten free options. Most of the menu could be adapted for gluten free. Staff were also very aware of cross contamination. I had a very relaxing and enjoyable experience.

20/05/2026: It was recommended for its food! But both breakfast and diner where below standard. Waiter seemed kind but inexperienced. Location is good.

20/07/2026: One of the waitresses was very rude and unpolite.

05/06/2026: Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere. Pleasant staff.

12/07/2026: Absolutley amazing food wonderfull staff we have been going to cobra for a good few years went yesterday evening 14 people and I could not recommend them enough outstanding service 14 starters 14 mains and each and every meal was amazing well done and thank you for having amazing food

08/07/2026: Frozen lamb that was dry chewy and unpleasant to eat in our curry. Served me a cold pre made roti which is a sin. If you are unfamiliar with Indian food you might think this place is ok. If you are familiar with good Indian food you won’t be happy.

02/08/2026: Very good, welcoming atmosphere with several dining rooms.

02/08/2026: I guess we met most helpful and cheerful waitress in our life,thanks for everything alzbeta🤩

11/04/2026: Grab anything. Don't think about it. It will be great.

02/04/2026: Great coffee and service. Will definitely return for a coffee ✨

19/07/2026: Absolutely fantastic experience! Each course was delicious and the service was outstanding. Our favourite was the smoked halibut with lobster followed closely by the duck. Highly recommend a visit

11/07/2026: Absolutely outstanding! from the food, wine pairing, service, ambience - simply excellent. Can't wait to return and highly recommend.

19/07/2026: Good selection and self-service laundry (detergent provided, pay with card)

18/07/2026: They have all you need and more!