The best restaurants in Skibbereen

06/08/2025: Main reason for 1 star is at the very bottom of my review. We had dinner here recently. This restaurant had been recommended to us by a friend who's from Skibbereen, a family member who has been here, and a random person from reddit. We were really looking forward to it. I can't honestly say that there was anything wrong. I just can't honestly say there was anything to write home about. What we ate: Black pudding with brie and mustard sauce Brie with berry compote Beef featherblade Breaded fish and chips The black pudding was good. Big portion. Tasty. The brie was a humongous portion. About 2/3 of a wedge you'd normally see in the supermarket. The cheese was nice but the compote was a little bland. The beef was good. Really nice hearty dish. Came with plenty veg. Way way to much potato. The was a lot of mash on the plate and it came with a creamy garlic gratin as well. One or the other would have been perfect. My husband had the fish and chips. I am very picky about the kind of fish I eat so I didn't taste it. He described it to me as "donegal catch". The chips looked a little sad. Other than the food, the atmosphere was a little noisey. The restaurant was incredibly warm. We found it to be uncomfortably so, to the point that we finished our drinks outside in the rain. Service was good. Only issue I had, which I think is a pretty big issue, is that when paying the bill, I wanted to leave a tip. I told the server who was taking my payment, and she said thank you but its cash only. Now, I could be wrong but my understanding is that if I want to leave a tip on my card, that's my choice, and that since 2022, workers are legally entitled to receive their electronic tips. I know this might be a bit of a pain for management, but I dont think that's a good enough excuse.

02/08/2025: We had the most fabulous meal last Thursday night. The fish was so amazing I can't wait to go back again. Christine was such a beautiful person. She could not do enough. She made our visit to the Church restaurant a special one. Thank you.

14/08/2025: We came for breakfast and it was delicious. Highly recommend. The staff were so helpful and friendly.

05/07/2025: Such a lovely place !! Small but a must visit if in the area. The food is incredible as are the staff.

10/08/2025: Popped in for a stunning fish and chips, two of us and a large greyhound, he had a sausage and staff brought out a bowl of water for him so he was happy. Lovely staff and recommend the fish 😀

08/08/2025: 10/10 spot Always delicious, always fresh!! Best takeaway in Skibb

21/07/2025: I was visiting skibberean a few weeks ago and we came to this gorgeous cafe for lunch! Food was amazing. I left a shopping bag behind with bits I had bought at the market. The staff were so unbelievably kind that they posted the bag back to me in Kildare!! What lovely people, highly recommend a visit!

02/07/2025: Myself and my partner got the lasagne, salad and chips today. It was amazing, absolutely loved it, lovely home cooked meal with fresh ingredients. Can't fault a thing.❤️

07/08/2025: Love this place. Go early as the food runs out! Delicious coffee and sandwiches.

05/07/2025: We were visiting Ireland and stopped at Skibbereen for lunch. The plant based meal was one of the best I have ever eaten. My husband and I split the mushroom sub and we each had a bowl of vegetable soup. The flavors in both were delicious and perfectly balanced. It was the best veggie soup we have had. The mushrooms were marinated so well that it gave a rich flavor to the sandwich.

29/07/2025: Had a really bad experience today, was talking with my first cousin through an open door while she was finish up letting her know I could drop her home and Ambros who I assume is security was very rude to me and my friends (one of which also works there) he could of kindly told us that the coffee shop was closed and that we had to leave there but instead spoke to us like children demanding we “get out” and to “come on” despite us completely complying, I simply said to him “I was only talking to my cousin” and he told me “I don’t care” very disappointed as fields is a lovely shop with a lot of lovely staff but he clearly isn’t one

21/07/2025: Good selection of local produce and other food. Friendly staff.

11/06/2025: Far and away the best coffee shop West Cork. Ways love popping in when I'm in Skibb.

08/06/2025: Best coffee in town Lovely people a great buzz

01/08/2025: we had an outstanding weekend stay over at the West Cork Hotel. It had been 10 years since our last visit and it was even more charming than before. Tremendous service, a great Irish breakfast in the morning and a wonderful location combined with an extremely attentive and responsive staff contributed to an outstanding experience! I highly recommend the West Cork Hotel to anyone looking for a place to stay while visiting one of the most enjoyable parts of Ireland.

31/07/2025: Beautiful, better room this time. Service and food very good.

18/07/2025: What a wonderful little studio. Couldn't collect the item again as was on holiday, but they posted it out and was delighted with it. Staff are great. Will visit again

13/07/2025: A beautiful way to spend an afternoon.

15/06/2025: Great pub, large with plenty of different areas, old school and traditional. The owner William was absolutely lovely, loved having the chats and gave us plenty of information on the area and the farmers market , which is on every Saturday in the town and well worth a visit.

10/08/2025: Make sure when you book for dinner that you check they have written it down in the book. We showed up with a big party - having booked a month in advance - and were turned away with the implication that we had made it up. No apology - somewhat lacking in people skills.

13/07/2025: We stayed here for one night. The room was fresh, the location was central and the breakfast was good! Good service!

15/07/2025: Options available for a variety of dietary restrictions

25/01/2025: A nice place to relax for conversation. I had a combo cup of soup of the day and toasti. Steve had the special of the day.

03/08/2025: Just putting this here as information for future customers: they don't do sandwiches or any food other than some granola and sausage rolls until 11am! I couldn't find this anywhere, so maybe it's helpful to someone to avoid dissapointment. Their mocha coffee was good though. Edit after reaction from owner: a 3 star review is a perfectly neutral review. Clear information is important to me and I couldn't find any of this on your website, only a catering menu. I tried to be kind by still ordering a coffee and mentioning that it was good, because I thought that I had maybe looked over the information myself, but I still can't find it anywhere, so it's not very accessible.

05/07/2025: I grab lunch here a couple of times a week – the sandwiches and toasties are always excellent, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Great spot!

23/06/2025: Incredible place. But a stifling hot room - with heating on and, madder still, fires lit at midsummer - meant that we couldn’t sleep and ended up walking around the grounds until 2am (which was magical). Coupled with disorganisation and poor communication with and between the staff meant for a chaotic stay. At this price it should be perfect. I offered the opportunity to discuss privately with a manager, but they never called back.

22/06/2025: 🌳✨ A Truly Exceptional Experience at Liss Ard Estate ✨🌳 From the moment you arrive at Liss Ard Estate, you’re embraced by an atmosphere of quiet opulence and timeless beauty. The hotel itself is exquisite — elegant, luxurious, and meticulously designed — complemented by a menu that showcases fabulous, locally inspired cuisine. But it’s the estate grounds that truly captivate. The serene beauty of the Sky Garden, the secluded passageways winding through ancient woodlands, and the picturesque lake create a magical sense of escape. Liss Ard is more than a hotel — it’s an experience, a place where nature and comfort come together in perfect harmony. From all of us at Mo Farm, a heartfelt thank you to the team at Liss Ard for an unforgettable stay. A truly exceptional destination that we highly recommend. 🌳🌅🍷