The best restaurants in Midleton

04/04/2026: Enjoyed two delicious dinners in a row. Wonderfully prepared food, beautifully presented 🙏 and very lovely hosts!

04/04/2026: We had a quick pit stop here for lunch. Risotto and pasta mains were delicious. A local gem. Staff attentive and welcoming.

17/03/2026: Beautiful Hotel lovely friendly staff

17/03/2026: I ate at the Bistro in the Talbot hotel recently, food was delicious one of the best meals I’ve had in recent times. Staff were friendly and attentive. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable evening

07/11/2025: Beautiful, real oak fire pizza. Wonderful atmosphere. Nice selection of pizza. Quick service.

18/10/2025: While visiting from NM in the US we stumbled on this great place. The owners are very personable and professional. The pizza was great and it’s just a short walk from the Jameson Distillery.

23/03/2026: Delicious food, big portions, very friendly staff. So much I wanted to order

10/02/2026: Had fabulous food here. We were a group of 6. We had burgers, roast chicken and ribs. We felt the desserts were a bit of a let down though.

02/11/2025: I really enjoyed my meal here, the food was fantastic and the staff were incredible. The atmosphere was wonderful and the hand-painted art on the walls of the restaurant as well as on the stairs when going up were beautiful, the place seems like a real labour of love and it’s obvious every member of staff take huge pride in this restaurant. There are a large variety of options on the menu and the portions were huge! We were seated by the window and had a great view of the town, and the staff were very welcoming and friendly and made every effort to ensure we were all happy and didn’t need anything. One man in particular made an effort to chat with my family and even brought a complimentary dessert to celebrate my father’s birthday which was really kind, I wish we got his name because he was a very generous host. The lamb kofta was absolutely gorgeous and I will definitely be back to try more options on the menu as they all looked delicious and it was a struggle to pick just one. The menu also included vegetarian and vegan options so it’s suitable for pretty much anyone, as well as a play area for young kids which is very thoughtful. Thanks so much to all the staff for making a wonderful evening for my family, I have absolutely no complaints and will definitely be a returning customer!

24/10/2025: Had a really fabulous night at Salinas, Orla was amazing and was so helpful and accommodating! Couldn’t recommend enough !!

12/10/2025: So friendly and welcoming also they use rostellian milk so good couldn’t recommend enough!!

30/09/2025: Lovely selection of pastries and breads. Seeded sourdough is really good.

26/03/2026: I had steak sandwich today beautiful .travelled from cork will definitely be back .best I had any where in a long time .

25/01/2026: A great place, the prices are very good and the food is great too. The waitresses are very attentive and friendly, checking if everything was alright or if we needed anything. We had a very good breakfast; the portions are quite large, and some options even include coffee and tea, also in generous amounts. We will definitely return. A great place, the prices are very good and the food is great too. The waitresses are very attentive and friendly, checking if everything was alright or if we needed anything. We had a very good breakfast; the portions are quite large, and some options even include coffee and tea, also in generous amounts. We will definitely come back.

29/03/2026: Always a wonderful place to enjoy everything, from food to atmosphere its a lovely experience .

25/03/2026: Fantastic Staff are amazing 👏 Above all else the food is consistently delicious 👌

13/03/2026: Went for trad night and a glass. Super friendly musicians invited us to play! 🫶🏼

11/01/2026: Very nice bar, great cocktails, great normal drinks, large variety and plenty of places to sit. Great atmosphere

04/08/2025: Will definitely be back for the Turkey & Ham, so delicious 🤤 The breakfast (all day?!?) was really lovely and €14 is a relatively okay price for the size and included tea. The waiters were really friendly and the outdoor seating is gorgeous

03/08/2025: Very tasty good and friendly staff

01/11/2025: Firstly, a huge thank you to Brendan. My return from last year for 3 wonderful nights and plan to return next year. Supremely clean and comfortable rooms. A cozy traditional pub lies below rooms. A few minute walk into Midelton town centre. A 3 minute walk to train station which will have you into Cork City Centre in 22 minutes. Thanks to a terrific staff and the friendly locals who frequent this gem of a pub.

22/04/2026: I got, I ordered a fish supper very nice and a generous size chunky and fresh plenty for two people

07/04/2026: Fantastic fish and chips - good salt and vinegar use. Onion rings were the star of the show. Small dine-in area.

14/09/2025: Always stop for a few whenever I'm in Midleton

09/08/2025: The lady behind the bar was very nice and friendly. Perfect for a quick pint before getting the train back to Cork, would recommend

02/10/2025: The owner is an absolute gent, every time you go it he always has a smile and is up for a chat. I've tried here many times now and I have yet to find one of their bakes that isn't good. Well worth a visit

08/08/2025: We ordered our wedding cake from messy buns and 100 cupcakes the guests loved all of it and it all looked and tasted amazing 😍 thank you messy buns.

02/08/2025: This was the perfect pub for me I was travelling alone I'd just ordered a drink and the staff and customers around made me feel like a regular I honestly can't wait to go back , if your in the area it's a place you need to visit