The best restaurants in Youghal

18/04/2026: Decor, atmosphere and cocktails were all great, and makes it feel like an experience, but what set this place apart is the service. Incredibly attentive, professional but warm. Not a cheap place for a drink (when you factor in the cover charge for live music downstairs), but based on the above, well worth it.

17/04/2026: Very rude staff - especially the guy in the entrance

19/02/2026: Frosty knickers takes payment after having very pleasant experience with waiting staff ! Penne pasta sauce was very watered down for an extortionate price !

24/01/2026: Politely shown to our table, lovely lunch menu, the food was very nice,staff very attentive. Lovely place to go for a social drink or for dining.

25/03/2026: Excellent and rich vegan proposal on a normal menu, congratulations favver6

19/03/2026: Came to Youghal on a sunny day and decided to stop off here on the way home. Had a lovely meal and great drinks. Staff were super nice and accommodating. Well worth the stop!

22/03/2026: We had the most fabulous stay at Ahernes in Youghal. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was wonderfully personable — the kind that makes you feel genuinely cared for and welcome. We chose the tasting menu and it was exceptional: generous portions, beautifully prepared dishes, and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Ann looked after us throughout the evening and she was absolutely wonderful — attentive, warm, and so lovely. Breakfast was superb, the perfect finish to our stay. David and Gaye are such warm, welcoming hosts; you can feel the pride and heart they put into everything.

07/03/2026: Just had a lovely stay here. Seafood was amazing, service is so friendly and I love the old school ease with which everything was done. Breakfast also superb. Room was big and clean. Carpark round the back, great pub 2 doors down (Berties). The owners love what they do and it shows..

29/12/2025: Haven't been there for a while, great to go back there, a fantastic coffee shop with absolutely wonderful friendly staff ☺️☺️

13/12/2025: Really nice food and coffee, good staff , I gave 4 stars for atmosphere because it was uncomfortably hot in the restaurant .

30/10/2025: Had fresh cod chips peas Very very good

21/02/2026: Great meeting place! Central near BusStop, Great food and service - vibrant - many young people!

14/02/2026: Went for valentine's dinner food was savage. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. 0 complaints

23/02/2026: Only good things to say here. From the warm friendly welcome we received from the minute we arrived to the comfy spotless well appointed room, with comfy bed. We had a delicious dinner (other half said best caesar salad he’s had in ages and my steak was cooked to perfection) and the most enjoyable cocktails. The staff couldn’t do enough to ensure we had most enjoyable break. Good value for money

08/02/2026: Arrived for a late check in after fishing very nice staff very helpfull full of information and very nice rooms nice and clean strong shower comfortable beds ample parking would 100 per cent stay again

14/09/2025: Great place for a Guinness, the small town has a lot of history

10/09/2025: Marked as open on maps but unfortunately closed today

19/03/2026: Had my son's Confirmation meal at the hotel recently. My husband and I had visited the hotel and met with Jessica weeks prior. She showed us around the different private rooms and we picked Raleighs, a small private room at the back of the hotel. It was for a group of 10 people. We had other venues lined up and even though the Walter came in more expensive we decided to pay that bit extra for a private room and a nice atmosphere. We paid our 100 deposit that day and we were looking forward to the event. Roll on to my son's special day, we arrived at the hotel and I went to let reception know that we had arrived. We were then told that another family were in the room we booked. Then, a few excuses from other staff members were that it was because we were a smaller group. Another excuse was that construction work was going on outside the window of the room and another one was that the breakfast stuff was put in there that morning. We ended up sitting out in the lobby on a makeshift table. We felt like we were sitting in a hallway. People were passing us and children from other parties were running around our table and at one stage went in underneath our table. My husband complained to the duty manager who seemed very dismissive. Later when my husband was up at the bar he was told the round had no charge. This was for 3 alcohol beverages and 3 soft drinks. We left feeling very disappointed and embarrassed in front of our guests. My son kept asking why we were sitting in the lobby when we had booked a private room. The next day, I emailed the hotel to complain and though apologetic at first, all we got was excuses. No offer of anything else or any other goodwill gesture. If you want to have a special family occasion, look elsewhere. I would not recommend this hotel.

23/02/2026: Sheltered from rain shower Bar basically empty, asked for lunch menu Told no as I hadn't booked !

14/09/2025: Nice staff and cosy place .pizza delicious

12/09/2025: Nice place to be for having some drinks, a snack and entertainment.