KINSALE - GOOD FOOD CIRCLE


Kinsale enjoys an excellent reputation for fantastic restaurants, cafes and bars serving delicious, top quality food with a great atmosphere. Chefs are fortunate to have the highest quality ingredients available from several local producers. Known as `the Gourmet Capital of Ireland,` Kinsale is proud to be considered a `Foodie Town` and celebrates its annual Kinsale Gourmet Festival in October, organized by The Kinsale Good Food Circle.
Crackpots Restaurant & Gallery

3 Cork Street, Kinsales
Exciting menu using local produce and local fish. Eat off plates made on premises. Dine alfresco. Open all year 6pm – 10pm. Lunch from 12:30

Fishy Fishy Seafood Restaurant

Crowley`s Quay, Kinsale,
An award-winning restaurant run by husband and wife team Martin & Marie Shanahan who are totally passionate about what they do. Chef Martin Shanahan knows a thing or two about fish. His passion for seafood …

Jim Edwards Restaurant & Bar

Market Quay, Kinsale,
Since 1971 the Edwards family have proved excellent hospitality in the heart of Kinsale. They provide an extensive seafood selection with local lobster being a specialty. Succulent steaks and organic lamb are also available.

Man Friday Restaurant

Scilly, Kinsale,
Kinsale`s oldest and most famous restaurant with consistently excellent cuisine and friendly service. Chef-owner managed since 1978. The restaurant is open seven days a week. The restaurant opens at 5:30pm. There is an early bird menu until 7:30pm Mon-Friday, Saturday …

Pier One Restaurant @ Trident Hotel

World`s End, Kinsale,
A fusion of Irish and world cuisine with the best local ingredients from land and sea. Open 7 pm to 9 pm (6:30-9:30 in summer) for dinner. Sunday carvery 1 pm and 2:30 pm …

Restaurant d`Antibes @ The White House

Pearse Street, Kinsale
Restaurant d`Antibes, @ The White House serves an array of excellent food in intimate and tastefully decorated surroundings by friendly staff. Menus offer a large selection of sea fresh Seafood & Shellfish, succulent Steaks & Lamb dishes.

Sidney`s Bar & Brasserie @ Actons Hotel

Pier Road, Kinsale,
Sidneys Bar and Brasserie is the ideal setting for a relaxed informal dining experience in comfortable surroundings. It is the perfect place for a long lunch or a relaxed evening. Open every day from 12 noon to 9pm.

The Bulman Bar & Restaurant

Summercove, Kinsale
Owner run bar serving bar food which specializes in seafood. `2015 Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide` `Best Gastro Pub in Cork` 2010. Bar Food served daily 12:30 to 4:30.

Toddies Restaurant at The Bulman

The Bulman, Summercove, Kinsale
With a seaside location and Kinsale`s sheltered harbor, Toddies is a great place to be in fine weather. You can wander out to the seafront and sit on the wall while enjoying a bowl of of Oysterhaven Mussels or locally caught Lobster, looking out at the Atlantic Ocean. It is equally as enjoyable on a Winters night with the open log fires burning, dinner in the bar or upstairs in the restaurant, banter every night and live music four nights a week.

White Lady Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub

O`Connell Street, Kinsale,
Selection of fresh seafood, steaks, pizzas, pastas and burgers. Daily specials, kids menu, homemade desserts. Open Mon-Sat 5 pm to 10 pm, Sun 1 pm to 10 pm.

Cafes & Wine Bars

Whether you are looking for a morning coffee, casual lunch or glass or wine and supper, Kinsale has plenty of cafes and wine bars, all within walking distance in the town. Feel free to ask locals for recommendations or simply discover what suits your mood and budget at the time. There are many al fresco cafes and wine bars along the Pier Road and in Kinsale itself, as well as the famous Bulman Bar and Restaurant in Summercove.