Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kinsale

14 restaurant menus in Ireland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Trident Hotel Kinsale
Trident Hotel Kinsale
90/100 (1209 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
European
International
International
Irish
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Mussels
Salmon
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Burger
Prawns
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
Irish
International
Bar
European
Private Dining
Waterfront
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Television
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
The White House
The White House
89/100 (1762 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Irish
Seafood
Grill
Gastropub
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Bar
European
Pub
Seafood
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Curry
Lobster
Prawns
Pancakes
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Cakes
Mussels
Burger
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Beef
Cod
Sit down
Irish
European
Seafood
Grill
Gastropub
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"The food was absolutely excellent! I had the salmon and my husband had the cod...I loved the carrot ginger coconut soup! Get dessert too! The cheese..."
Ellen Dolan
"Fantastic food and the service was above and beyond. We went here for food during the Jazz festival and wanted to sit close to the music and even..."
Ivan Lomasney
"Delicious highly recommend funky monky fish sandwich filet dinner as well Yummy chocolate croissant bread pudding..."
Cinthia Ane
"Absolutely love this place. Great place to watch golf, have a nice meal, and enjoy great company. The owner Anthony was there and was so nice. He sat..."
Timothy R. Seaton
"Just had a fab few days in the Whitehouse Kinsale....fab food....staff so friendly+helpful....always enjoy our stay in..."
Jill Scully
"Tried the Kinsale philly steak. Best sandwich ever !!! Loved this place and the atmosphere..."
Heidi Jasper
"One of my best drinking places in kinsale great food music watching the horse racing for the..."
Taz O'Grady
"Amazing service the bar tender literally Google what I wanted to keep me happy and I ended up with the best Tom Collins cocktail I've ever..."
Linda Erlam
"Great location, service and food! The staff are so sweet and kind. They have the second best Seafood Chowder we've had in Ireland. Irish Coffee is..."
January Lorraine
"Had lovely Wedding Aniversary dinner last night. We hadn't a reservation , but we're given a table quickly.The restaurant was very comfortable,..."
Christine O Shea
"Fantastic food and service! I recommend this for anyone! Great local beer..."
Claude Giguere
"Michael and Aggie were great hosts, really friendly and welcoming. We turned up with no reservation and Aggie found us a great room. We know you..."
Jennifer Dixon
"This is one fine place in my home away from home, Kinsale. Being a retired FDNY fireman, I was amazed at their memorial to Sept. 11. Food and drink..."
Jim Sullivan
"First class boutique hotel/pub from the minute you check in, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Special mentions to Aggie on reception for..."
Wendy Williams
"Small, but adequate room to dine in...love local restaurants...wife and I were eating near the bar area and loved the atmosphere...itchin to join in..."
Cenen Patrick Comia
"to all who read this review , A: If you are thinking of going to Ireland for vacation do not hesitate ,buy your tickets and pack your bags, you will..."
Keith Bishop
"Popped in for a pint. Interesting 9/11 memorabilia. Friendly staff nice..."
John McCloskey
"Wonderful food great service worth the price you pay..."
Mark Walsh
"Stopped in for lunch and had some delicious fish and chips. And, of course, had a pint, too. Service was great and the atmosphere was nice..."
Michelle Bucher Kelley
"Brilliant place to stay great bands and staff are so nice.. Will be..."
Lillian Jordan
"The White House is a very good hotel to go..."
Jennifer Price
"Massive pleasure to stay, eat, booze and sing..."
JohnPeter Elverding
"fantastic staff!! very warm and friendly and the rooms were spotless, would not hesitate to recommend this..."
Angela McGinn
"Stopped by for a pub lunch today on our visit from our cruise ship. Fish and chips were absolutely amazing - wish we could get such quality in Ohio..."
Renee Jefferson
"We loved The White House Inn and we had a great time in the town of Kinsale as well! I would go back in a..."
Joan Costa
The White Lady
The White Lady
89/100 (451 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
European
Seafood
Irish
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
European
Irish
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Chili
Crispy Chilly Chicken
Scallops
Crispy Chilli Beef with Noodles
Duck
Mussels
Burger
Curry
Prawns
Fajitas
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
European
Irish
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
Vista Wine Bar
Vista Wine Bar
88/100 (509 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Soups
Pizza
Spanish
Bar
European
Irish
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Brunch
Pesto
Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin and Americano
Pasta
Fish
Salad
mushroom
Chili
Beef burger
Salmon
Tapas
Burger
Prawns
Beef
Mexican Pizza
Cakes
Black Olives
Breakfast Sandwich
Sit down
Spanish
Pizza
Irish
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a fantastic place, 12 of us out for family breakfast for a birthday and the staff were so friendly, efficient and accommodating. I would highly..."
Caroline O'Riordan Donegan
"We had vista for dinner today, it was absolutely delicious highly recommend the staff are so friendly and helpful � and the food is a solid 5stars..."
Rachel Hurleyy
"Besides the great view and delicious food, their service was really good and friendly. Thanks Collin. Good luck on your flight training!!! ..."
Michael Catania
"Top pizza amazing service would highly recommend..."
Tammy O'Brien
"Excellent service friendly staff. Great gluten free bread and soya milk. Amazing views of the..."
Sandra Hill
"Fantastic food staff atmosphere and lovely owners gorgeous views of harbor and from the balcony you would think you're your somewhere..."
Helen Hickey
"Brilliant night out, music was great in Piano Bar, food..."
Beverly Jones
"Great food, great location and great people. Love..."
Paul Riding
"Excellent food, thanks for making us so welcome. Pizza, prawns, fish cake and burgers well recommended. Rose wine very refreshing..."
Jim Henton
"Great selection and fantastic location. Will be back..."
Tara Cahill
"The food is awesome and tasty, I loved their..."
Farid Bangash
"Food, Atmosphere, location and friendly staff. I cannot fault the Vista, it is my..."
Danielle Cutrupi
"Super..."
Jurgita Griskute-Trunciene
"Das Essen war seehr lecker. Daumen..."
Ce Roberto
Sidney's Bar & Brasserie
Sidney's Bar & Brasserie
88/100 (89 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
French
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Pub
French
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Fish Market Bistro
The Fish Market Bistro
87/100 (478 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Contemporary
Irish
Seafood
European
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Cod
Salad
Curry
Crab
Prawns
Scallops
Bass
Oyster
Calamari
Hake
Mussels
Burger
Cakes
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Irish
Seafood
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
Toddies At The Bulman
Toddies At The Bulman
86/100 (2317 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
European
Seafood
Seafood
Irish
Soups
Vegan Options
European
Bar
Irish
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Lobster
Fish & chips
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Cod
Salad
Ribs
Crab
Scallops
Fish
Curry
Oyster
Calamari
Sandwiches
Risotto
Burger
Cheesecakes
Mussels
Hake
Tuna
Club Sandwich
Calamares
Salmon
Cakes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Irish
Seafood
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Yesterday I was having my lunch here ,I have a dog lab and was checking places where he could be with me cause I went for a spin around the coast and..."
Xavier Barradas
"A pub that has it all... Superb location, parking, great cooking, A handsome quirky interior, lovely staff... Good draught stout and sticky toffee..."
Myriel Morley
"Great little spot in Kinsale for a drink and food. When you have the weather then sitting outside and seeing the world sail and walk by is a..."
David Godfrey
"Holy cow! Best place in Ireland hands down!! Excellent drinks and goat cheese foods to die for..dont forget a side of truffle..."
Candace Lewis
"We made a point on our recent visit to Cork to return to the Bulman for lunch; we had such a great experience the last time. Two years and we..."
Donal Coomey
"Great location for this gastro pub on the edge of the water facing into Kinsale. The Bulman is tucked away close to Charles Fort. Well organised..."
John O'Brien
"Excellent service, fantastic atmosphere, sundowners by the sea, food was delicious (cod, tuna, mussels) highly..."
Seamus McCarthy
"Lovely place definitely worth a visit 👍Friendly staff beautiful place I'll be back..."
Jean Rowe
"Not only r the views amazing the food is sensational, and the staff r fantastic.. certainly worth a visit and food �... was scrumptious many thanks..."
Niamh O'Donovan
"Incredible seafood and lovely atmosphere - favourite place in Ireland to eat so..."
Alex Ham
"Crabmeat was phenomenal, great burger, Wonderful ambiance and friendly and excellent service! Highly recommend! Well and reasonably..."
Diane Murphy Ambrose
"What a perfect spot! Situated right on the Bay of Kinsale with the most gorgeous view it couldn't have a better location. The service is superb and..."
Anna de Marigny
Kitty O Se's Bar And Restaurant
Kitty O Se's Bar And Restaurant
86/100 (6616 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Guinness Jameson Irish Whiskey and Merlot
Fish
Salmon Darne
Espresso
Eine Tasse Muscheln
chicken curry
Salad
Onion rings
Wings
Mussels
Lasagna
Salmon
Irish coffee
Seafood chowder
Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas
Sex on the beach
Chicken Ceaser Salad
Chowder
Burger
Irish stew
Murphys Beer
Prawns
Mussels
Roast Beef
Steak Sandwich
Lasagne
Bulmers and Guinness Draught
Beef
Kittys Seafood Platter
Tempura
Prawn Cocktail Way Too Much Greenery Though
Sit down
Irish
Bar
Pub
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
The Spaniard
The Spaniard
85/100 (1949 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Irish
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
European
Seafood
Soups
Irish
Bar
Soups
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Steak Sandwich
Hake
Salad
Cakes
Crab
Mussels
Lamb
Salmon
Fish
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Curry
Beef
Toasts
Sit down
Soups
Irish
Seafood
Bar
Pub
European
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Jim Edwards
Jim Edwards
84/100 (2332 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Irish
Soups
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Gastropub
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cod
Lobster
Curry
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Nothing
Duck
Oyster
Lasagne
Mussels
Burger
Hake
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Crab Cake
Fish
Chowder
Beef
Pork
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Haddock
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Irish
Gastropub
Seafood
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant ! It's been about 6 months since we were last here ,& as always the food & service was terrific ! Had the lunch special ,..."
Ainne Guilfoyle
"Very good food and friendly staff. There was so much food and a great price! Would definitely recommend this place. Thanks to the gentleman at The..."
Kelly K Gaffney
"So impressed with the knowledge about gluten free food & attention paid to cross contamination when we visited tonight! Great gluten free selection..."
Laura Dennedy
"We come to Cork quite often, and always enjoy visiting Kinsale. I come to Jim Edwards for the seafood chowder, it is absolutely the best! In fact,..."
Ray Webb
"We were down helping ESB to restore power lines after the storm and booked into this restaurant. The menu was great and the food and service..."
Stevie Allen
"Had lunch here on Sunday with my zumba friends, just after the 10k walk for cancer, it was so good every thing was hansom pate and the chicken and..."
Caroline Mulcahy
"Lovely food, friendly staff and great atmosphere..."
Evita Sadlowski
"Called in for an meal in on Monday. Excellent food and service. Special thanks to our waitress Vanessa who not only looked after us so well on the..."
Stephen Nugent
"Wonderful place to stay really friendly staff and food just..."
Anne Coyle
"Great lunch yesterday here! V friendly staff,food superb,hadn't been there for ages,but will defo come back V..."
Angela O'Donovan
"30 members of our family vacationed in Ireland this past Thanksgiving and had an amazing meal at Jim Edwards.. Thank you Liam and Siobhan it was..."
Susan Condon
"I'v e had food here many times and it has never disappointed me.. staff are lovely and very..."
Lisa Sugrue
Rockpool Restaurant
Rockpool Restaurant
83/100 (20 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Irish
Bar
Pub
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
European
Irish
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Lord Kingsale
The Lord Kingsale
83/100 (195 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Irish
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Fish
Sit down
Pub
Irish
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So many pubs, so little time... I’ve been to Kinsale 3 times. I always set aside a couple hours (which turns into 6 or 7) to visit the Lord..."
Paul Ross
"Craig and the staff at the Lord kingsale are very welcoming. Food was amazing definitely highly recommend to anyone visiting cork. Thanks again for..."
Mandy Thompson
"Lovely pub and..."
María Zra
"Very friendly staff food is great worth..."
Janet Mullins
"Warm friendly traditional pub. Ideal for quiet afternoon drink as well as evening. Nice..."
Alan Jones
"Very warm and cosy bar enjoyed it a lot would definitely go in there..."
Diane O'Brien
"Just a great place to enjoy yourself with..."
David Clarke
"Great Appertizers especially the Brie Wedges. Friendly..."
MaryAnn Vargas
Hamlets Street Food And Gastro Garden Garden Kinsale
Hamlets Street Food And Gastro Garden Garden Kinsale
81/100 (853 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Irish
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Gin & Tonic
Salad
Patatas Con Pulled Pork
Wings
Birra Locale
Burger Vegan
Tacos
Hamburguesa
Extra Pizza Topping
Tropical Mojito
Cork Dog
Fish
An Irish Pizza
hot chocolate
Burger
Fish Goujons and Curry Mayo
Shakshuka
Scallops and Leg of Lamb
Hole in the Wall Sundae
IPA
Pint of Guinness
Guinness Stout
Waffle Sundae
Whiskey Sour
Sit down
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"recently had a hen in Hamlets. we had a reserved area and finger food. food and staff were amazing we had a ball. i would highly recomend Hamlets...."
Helena Lane
"Had a hen in Hamlets over the weekend - Gin Tasting and back to a reserved area after dinner - great bar and all the staff couldn't have been more..."
Sarah Paul
"Recently here for a 30th Birthday with a group of 20 people for drinks and food & couldn't have been happier with the bar and staff. Finger food was..."
Alan Ó'Caiside
"Great staff,food,music and service. Definatly recommend this..."
Ronny Goethals
"I recently had my sons christening at Hamlets. And I couldn't recommend this place anymore! Staff were very accommodating. Had the place decorated to..."
Ariana Barrett
"Thanks to Naomi for organising a fabulous bbq for us that We had on Saturday the day after our wedding. And also for recommending a local musician...."
Nora Corcoran
"First place I hit every year just to get the mussels. Also a quality pint of Murphy's. I kind of miss the old hole in the wall but I always enjoy..."
Mike Corcoran
"Great experience great food and exceptional staff and service..."
Anne Pettit
"Great food and service was fabulous too. Really lovley meal, friendly nice..."
Barry Harte
"Thank you so much for hosting our after Wedding recovery day. Your staff are wonderful and the food was..."
Christina Coburn
"New vibe is super. Much needed in kinsale. Attentive staff. Warm decor. Great atmosphere. Well..."
Nial Molloy
"Great drinks and a great atmosphere should you wish to..."
Chris Gibbs
"Very friendly staff, delicious food and great atmosphere..."
Denise Heslin
"Wonderful atmosphere! The live music was the best I've seen and the cocktails were fantastic! I only wish we could have stayed longer....next..."
Jordan Beck
"Great afternoon spent in The Hamlet with family,cuzzies and great food and the service to go with it...Big ups to our man (Chris)for lovely welcome..."
Terry Patrick Murphy
"Celebrated my 21st Birthday in Hamlets last night and it was brilliant. The food was Devine the music was brilliant and the staff were so friendly..."
Celina Hogan
The Speckled Door
The Speckled Door
80/100 (1357 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Soups
Irish
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sirloin Steak
Fish
Fish and chips
Salad
Chips
Crab
Mussels
Salmon
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Roast Beef
Steak Sandwich
Lasagne
Hake
Beef
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Soups
Irish
Seafood
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range