Eat well in Kinsale

A person holding a white plate with a gourmet dish consisting of greens and a piece of seafood, garnished with sauce, at a restaurant table with glasses of white wine and bread.

Kinsale is home to an array of world class cafe’s, restaurants and bars, offering everything from Michelin star dining, to menus built around local & seasonal produce.

We’ve created a list of some of our favourites - Enjoy!

Interior of a cozy cafe with bar seating, hanging shelves with glasses and bottles, a barista behind the counter, and sunlight coming through arched windows.

Restaurants on the doorstep...

Restaurants on the doorstep...

ST. FRANCIS PROVISIONS

BIB GOURMAND WINNER - BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE FOR A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

Plates of cooked lobster with garnishes in a kitchen setting.

FISHY FISHY

MARTIN SHANAHAN’S MUCH LOVED FISH RESTAURANT FROM THE POPULAR TV SERIES.

Two small savory pastries topped with red caviar and garnished with herbs on a white plate, a small bowl of frothy beverage with green droplets, and a glass dish with a round cookie and sunflower seeds.

BASTION

FANCY FINE DINING IN GORGEOUS SURROUNDS.

Braised short ribs garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate.

FINN’S FARMCUTS

HOME TO THE BEST STEAK IN TOWN IN SUPER COSY RESTAURANT

White building with the sign 'The White House' on the front, featuring multiple windows with flower boxes, and a blue lower facade with arched windows and doors, located on a street with a clear sky and sidewalk.

THE WHITE HOUSE

OFFERS TOP BREKKIE , LUNCH & DINNER IN LOVELY FAMILY RUN HOTEL WITH AN INVITING COSY BAR NEXT DOOR, OFFERING TRADITIONAL MUSIC MANY NIGHTS OF THE WEEK.

Gourmet dish with grilled zucchini, microgreens, a foam sauce, and a red crispy garnish served in a ceramic bowl.

THE BLUE HAVEN

A FEW STEPS FROM NO.1 TOWNHOUSE, THE NAUTICAL BLE HAVEN HOTEL OFFERS A WELL KNOWN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, TWO BARS AND LIVE MUSIC ON VARIOUS NIGHTS.

A fine dining dish featuring cooked meat, colorful vegetables, garnishes, and sauces on a white plate.

Take a stroll & grab a bite..

Take a stroll & grab a bite..

MAN FRIDAY

STUNNING LOCATION WITH HARBOUR VIEWS & TOP FOOD FOR 46 YEARS RUN BY HORGAN FAMILY.

Colorful orange building with flower boxes, outdoor seating, and a sign that reads 'Bulman'.

THE BULMEN

2KMS/ 1.2 MILES WALK ALONG THE BAY. UPSTAIRS DINING OVER THE PICTURESQUE BRIGHT ORANGE BAR RIGHT ON SEAFRONT AT SUMMERCOVE.

A table set with an appetizer platter containing bread, spreads, and greens, surrounded by blue plates and bowls, a glass of water, a person's hand reaching for cold cuts, and assorted small dishes with olives and nuts.

Wine bars with food..

Wine bars with food..

THE BLACK PIG

A MUST VISIT EXPERIENCE FOR ANY WINE ENTHUSIAST OFFERING TERRIFIC SMALL PLATES AND MUCH MORE, AND HAS A LOVELY OUTDOOR HEATED GARDEN

Interior of a cozy bar with a wooden counter, red pendant lamps, and plush chairs, with shelves of bottles and framed pictures on the walls.

SUPPER CLUB

AMAZING COCKTAILS CREATED BY AN INVENTIVE MIXOLOGIST. TRY THE EVENING SPECIALS FOR FOOD

People dining and socializing in a cozy restaurant with plants, framed photos, and warm lighting.

Cafe's & Coffee to go...

Cafe's & Coffee to go...

OHK

RUN BY THE O’HERLIHY FAMILY SINCE 1864 – OFFERS A TERRIFIC BRUNCH WITH LOCAL PRODUCE & TAKEAWAY COFFEES

A woman in a pink shirt and black apron standing outside a colorful coffee shop with red and pink walls and blue window frames. The woman is smiling and raising her hand in a peace sign. The shop has large front windows and the sign reads "Wild + Tame Coffee + Shop."

WILD & TAME

NEXT DOOR TO NO.1 - DELICIOUS COFFEE & TREATS BY HANNAH

Interior of a cozy cafe with several patrons sitting and interacting, decorated with artwork and plants near a large window.

THE POST HOUSE

COZY CAFE FOR GOOD COFFEE AND A LIGHT BITE - HAS A GREAT OUTDOOR SPACE.

Outdoor patio of the Grey Hound pub with two children sitting at separate tables and drinking beers, in front of a colorful building.

Local pubs & live music...

Local pubs & live music...

THE GREYHOUND

JUST BEHIND NO. 1, STEP BACK IN TIME IN THIS 400 YEAR OLD PUB WITH COSY OPEN FIRES MOST OF THE YEAR.

A pub named Kitty O'Se's with a black storefront, white lettering, and advertising Guinness beer. Two people are talking in front of the entrance.

KITTY O SÉ’S

JUST WALK DOWNSTAIRS TO ADJOINING DOOR TO A WELCOMING BAR WITH LIVELY BAND MOST NIGHTS

An elderly woman and a man standing outside the entrance of The Tap Tavern. The woman is smiling and holding a beverage, while the man is standing behind her. The tavern has green trim and windows with posters and decorations.

THE TAP TAVERN

TRADITIONAL OLD PUB WITH TERRIFIC TRAD BANDS EVERY WEDNESDAY

Yellow building with a mural of a man reading a book and a ship, titled 'The Spaniard'.

THE SPANIARD

750 METRES / .45 MILES - A COLOURFUL SUNSET SPOT OVERLOOKING HARBOUR, WHICH OFFERS GREAT MUSIC ON SPECIFIC NIGHTS

For more recommendations take a look at the Kinsale Good Food Circle for an extensive list of the best places in Kinsale & Surrounds.