This place is a VIIIIBE! So much character and great energy! Awesome fish n chips, steak and…read moreoysters and great views to enjoy with friends and family! Instagram Fish n Chips and Vinegarrrr, Vinegarrr Beer Battered Local Fish and Chips, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Crushed Pea Puree 10oz Aged Black Angus Striploin, Roasted New Potatoes, Sauteed Green Vegetables, Rosemary Salt, Choice of Garlic Butter or Peppercorn Sauce 1/2 Dozen Jamie's Natural Oysters @Bulman_Bar_Kinsale The Bulman Bar is steeped in tradition, full of character, has history in abundance and with an atmosphere that cannot be described. All of this as a result of time and tradition.  Uniquely situated on the outskirts of Kinsale, looking across the harbour to the town and next to Charles Fort, the Bulman Bar is a mere 10 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, in the scenic village of Summercove. Whether you drop in for a drink, or a bite to eat, a welcoming log fire greets you. Kinsale

We had a few drinks here and had a lovely time. Unfortunately we came on the night where they don't…read moreserve food so we will have to return again but it's a beautiful pub with amazing staff. We look forward to coming back again.

This is a classic pub in kinsale. Highly recommend stopping here to drink a Guinness and soak in…read morethe atmosphere.

One of the best restaurants in Kinsale. I had the monkfish…read moreand it was great. Wonderful hangout with the locals and us from the US enjoyed it too. They also recommended some music at a local pub. Great atmosphere

What a neat pub! Talk about stepping back into yesteryear. 1690 to be exact!…read more We stopped in for our very first pint of Guinness in Ireland right after our walking tour of Kinsale. We were the first folks of the day and the bar staff were just setting up but welcomed us in anyway and gave us loads of interesting information about the pub itself and it's history. The ancient floors are truly wonky and they say 'if they ever straighten out, then you should stop drinking, you've reached your limit.' :P We learned how the 'snug' was originally used for the women to sneak in and enjoy a tipple without anyone knowing they were doing so. The 'snug' is still in place although no longer used as such. The rooms are all very small but feel cozy rather than tight and they seem as if they would be the perfect place for a group of friends to enjoy themselves either on holiday or just after work. The atmosphere was terrific when it was empty, so I can only imagine what it's like at full steam. The pub actually joins with the building on the corner and both are owned by the same folks. They do a great job of preserving the history of this fine establishment and we really appreciate them doing so - not to mention it was one fine pint of Guinness they poured.

Well what can I say ?? I love this bar !! All of the other reviews say it all !! When your'e in…read moreKinsale don't miss this one or you will be sorry you did.....Slainte

It's strange when you walk in and see all the United States license plates that you are in an Irish…read morepub but when you look around and see the old fireplace you are walking into some history and having a pint of whatever while you take in all the decor. It's a fun atmosphere with a lot of locals that seem to know the bartender and seem to know a lot of the customers. They have some chips but strictly serve only food.

Five stars for the ghost tour! Pub itself is fine, but nothing special. Outside patio was nice,…read moredecent place to meet up with friends before the ghost tour. The tour guide was quite funny, and the tour itself was entertaining and informative.

Stopped here with a few people from our small tour group. Heard the live music from outside, and…read morewanted to grab a drink to warm up a bit. Loved the welcoming atmosphere and friendly locals. Started off with an Irish coffee, hit the spot! Than I was on to the Hop House 13 lager, smooth tasty beer on draft. We all enjoyed a few drinks and some great music!

Avoid completely, discriminative towards disabled people and bar man with a short fuse and…read moremanagement back up their staff before customers. Over priced drinks and totally rude service. You will only be a number here as it's all about the money.

We loved Kitty O'Se's!! It is a fun, lively, and welcoming…read morepub. Each time we went, and we went three times, there was a fun Irish band playing. It does seem like there's music constantly. On Saturday night we were there while one was playing and another was setting up. We were there during the jazz festival so we were unable unfortunately to eat, so I will have to wait until next time to try the fish and chips. The bar always has snacks for sale. I just love pubs because there's never any pressure to purchase more or as soon as your drink is empty a server coming right up to you asking if you wanted another. We really enjoyed ending our night here with live music and the fun atmosphere and just ordering a drink and a soda. If you are lucky enough to get a seat, grab one and if they aren't just find a place to stand and enjoy the environment. Super friendly staff and very clean restrooms

Great services wonderful steak with peppercorn sauce. Seems to be a popular place with live music…read moreon some days. TV's showing futebol and a lovely pub environment.

A great local Irish pub in Kinsale. Good pint of Guinness and a nice live band and they seem to…read morehave live music regularly. Happily come back here for a pint any day.

Bartender and Owner, Francis was great. Had the feel of a more traditional pub for locals than some…read moreof the other pubs we went to in town. It was not crowded and we very much enjoyed it.

Wanting a healthier lunch we got just one order of fish & chips this time and one of beet salad and…read moresplit them between the two of us. Both were excellent. The fish was hake. This was easily the best of the four fish&chips we've tried so far in Ireland. Outstanding actually. The batter had the most perfect crunchy texture, wasn't too thick, and it adhered well. The fish was just-off-the-boat fresh, flaky and cooked just right. The portion was enormous - two fillets, one large and one medium, with a relatively small portion of good fries. The tartar sauce was tangy with tiny chopped pickles. Vinegar was available at the table. This was served with a small salad of lettuces, spinach, scallions, and onions. Price was surprisingly low given the portion, right around average for fish&chips in our experience so far. We ordered the entree salad with the locally made goat cheese add-on for a small extra charge. More excellent leafy greens, beets in small cubes, pomegranate seeds, picked onions, candied nuts and plenty of chèvre in large pieces. It was pre-dressed with vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Very good, a far better choice for us than two orders of fried fish. Also on the menu were 3 other kinds of fish (monkfish, black sole, and plaice), each prepared differently. Shrimp scampi, seafood au gratin, and steamed mussels rounded out the seafood section. Oysters are on the menu but they weren't available that day. Other than seafood there were also burgers (beef and veggie), chicken wings, soup of the day, chowder, a steak, lasagna, pan roasted duck breast, cannelloni, liver paté, spring roll, and more. So a very extensive menu here, and not just the same things found everywhere. Sadly we didn't have room to try their desserts, which included sticky toffee pudding, banoffi pie, flourless chocolate cake, and meringue pie with raspberries and ice cream. They were hard to pass up.

I liked my lasagna and merlot. My husband thought the burger portion was bigger than most…read morerestaurants here. Funnily enough - we accidentally spilled a drink on a couple and paid for their drink and then in return, after they found out it was our honeymoon, the couple covered our meal!

Best Guinness. Local pub with lots of character. Cash only,no wiring. Friendly staffread more

Honestly, I had the pork chop that was dry as a stone.l and virtually inedible. They were extremely…read moreapologetic and did not charge us, so they do get points for doing the right thing. Everything else from appetizers to sides were very delicious, and the ambiance is very lovely

These people simply do not seem to want you there. We showed up last night for a drink after…read morereading positive reviews. We arrived at 8:45 for a drink or two at the bar and the hostess told me that the bar seats were typically reserved! Mind you, there are only two women at a bar with about 10-12 chairs and they were paying their bill and preparing to leave! So I am glad they could "find room" for us. The bartender asked us what we wanted without a smile or a welcome. I asked for a rum and a Rose for my wife. I drank my rum and about 20 minutes later, was ready for another. I pushed my glass towards the bar, as one does when you want another, and our bartender, another bartender and the owner/manager walked past that empty glass about 8-10 times without any acknowledgment that we were sat there. The whole vibe in Kinsale seems to be annoyance at the tourists. And it was clearly on display here. I would suggest going somewhere where you are welcomed. We are the ones that fees that economy.