The best restaurantsof irish in Bandon

11/09/2026: It's my 4th year staying here in a row. I'm down in Bandon to take part in the cancer charity fundraising event at the nearby airsoft site Absolute Airsoft. The food in the bar and restaurant area speaks volumes about the care a attention from the chief and kitchen staff. The bar staff as always friendly and know their way round the bar and how to pour a good pint. The floor staff helpful and polite and very knowledgeable about what's on the menu if your looking for a recommendations of what to eat. The rooms are as always clean and well maintained. With a price per night not be beaten and 8 rooms, 4 single and 4 doubles. Highly recommended.

03/09/2026: Being a South London lad it was amusing to chat with a North London lass. All joking aside, everything was great and will definitely visit when back in Ireland.

15/08/2026: Nice food, but I found it a bit expensive and the portion size wasn’t exactly huge. 5euro for a pint of water is like something you’d see in Italy or France. Friendly staff.

11/08/2026: I visited early August with my husband, our toddler and my mother-in-law, and I’m so glad we decided to give it another try after not having been in years. I ordered the roast special of the day, which was lamb shank, and it was a huge portion! I struggled to finish it, but it was absolutely delicious. The gravy in particular was divine, and I always think you can tell a lot about a restaurant by its gravy 😂. This one definitely passed my test! The others had fish and chips, which I of course had to sample too, and they were very tasty. The service was quick and friendly, and I really liked the atmosphere. It’s a lovely, smaller restaurant, and the noise levels were low enough that we could comfortably enjoy a conversation while eating, which is always a bonus when dining with family. Overall, we were really happy with our meal and the experience. I’d absolutely recommend Bayleaf Bistro and would happily return.