We stopped in here for lunch on a bit of a whim and I were still talking about it five days later…read more The restaurant is super cute and I loved the decor. It got very busy after 1pm but the service didn't suffer. The mussels were to die for and my husband won't stop talking about the steak sandwich. Will be recommending this place to e

Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

Good food. Fast service. Good craic. Nice atmosphere. Great music. One man show playing current…read morehits and Irish favorites

Very unassuming venue. From the moment we arrived the servers were incredibly attentive…read more We ordered Garlic Bread to start - (4euro) This was plenty to share. I then had Roasted Chicken breast, Roasted Root veg (cooked al dente) and Mashed potato (13euro). I asked for a little garlic butter for the mash - this was with me within seconds and was gorgeous. My Partner ordered a Steak Sandwich with Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce (15euro). This came with a lovely lightly dressed salad and your choice of shoestring, chunky or Sweet potato fries. Jack Daniels BBQ sauce is now his favourite thing ever! We finished off with an order of Apple pie (5euro) and a Chocolate brownie Sundae(5euro) served in a half pint glass. The dessert portions are huge - defo big enough to share one between 2 people! We had the following drinks: Carlsberg = 5euro Vodka = 5euro Cranberry juice = 2.70 euro Espresso Martini = 10euro Jameson Whiskey = 5euro Our bill finished up at just under 100 euro. Our server was named Ferga - a student in CIT. She was a pleasure to be served by and was able to rattle off the specials for the evening like nothing I've ever seen. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's planning a night out in Cork. We will certainly be returning!

Fantastic place!! My first experience here was HORRIBLE!!! Let me explain. I was on an absolutely…read morediabolical first (and last) date. Dude showed up LATE even though he had asked to change the time to early, made fun of my outfit, and that wasnt even the worst part. When I arrived the place, it looked amazing. Ambience was dark yet cozy, employees were friendly, and the food and cocktails seemed simply delectable. I thought if the date was trash (which it was) at least the libations would be decent. WRONG! This clown of a man talked for an hour and 45 minutes and didn't order a thing! Well he ordered water and asked for some bitters in it. I ordered a cocktail which was wonderful but I had to fight through a barrage of non stop self agrandizement to even get him to take a break so I could suggest ordering something. (Mind you he suggested this place!) If you don't want to eat don't ask me to meet you at a restaurant! Anyway I extricated myself and went to the grocery store as I was hungry, vowing to return. I came back several days later and it was AMAZING! The food is so so delicious and inventive and the menus switches every so often (at least the appetizers do) The cocktails are lovely, and if you're looking for an off the menu boozy treat get the holywater...but maybe don't have more than two. Staff is always so kind and service top notch! This has become one of my most frequented spots. So thank you James for that hideous date. You were more helpful than you ever could know.

Honestly, my most favorite place we tried during our stay in Cork. This place has amazing food,…read moregood cocktails, an intimate speakeasy kind of feel, and super friendly staff! For food, we got their beef dip (apparently the most popular dish- with food reason) and the chicken katsu sandwich with tonkatsu sauce! The meat in the beef dip sandwich was super tender and was extra yummy when dipped in their gravy. The katsu burger was such an innovative way to transform a favorite dish, the tonkatsu sauce was to die for. We got several rounds of drinks as pictured, all were good and the staff made sure we enjoyed them the entire time we were there. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would definitely come back if I'm ever back in the area!

What a cool place! First of all, it's absolutely huge. There's multiple rooms and bars all with…read moreslightly different vibes. There's a front bar where you can grab food, there's a back bar with a smoking area that sometimes has a DJ, and an upstairs that feels more like a proper cocktail bar - and probably more areas I've yet to explore. The food smelled delicious and I would've totally tried it had I not eaten before. I explored around a bit and ultimately hung out upstairs at the bar. The bartender that night was so friendly! We talked about everything from art to travel to politics. She was the best and made a mean cocktail. Not to mention, the entire place is decorated fantastically. It used to be an old pharmacy and ties in a lot of that history into the decor, including a bar made of old pharmacy ledgers. You could spend so much time just looking around at all the details and exploring each room. I hear it gets pretty lively here on weekends, especially with the college kids, but this particular Monday night was fairly quiet. I would definitely return if I'm ever in Cork again!

Beer was always cold when I came in the past, but sadly this time when I walked in they had a large…read moredisplay atop the bar asking for donations for Palestinians and tons of Palestinian flags. It made me feel very uncomfortable and people go to bars to relax and unwind, not to see and hear divisive political issues. Really disappointed to see a display like that in an otherwise excellent pub.

This review is for the restaurant not the pub. We came for lunch and found all the usual Irish pub…read moreofferings. The pie of the day, not on the menu, was steak and kidney, which I had to try "for research purposes". The pastry crust extended to the sides and bottom so it fully enclosed the filling and was served "freestanding". Crust and gravy were excellent. In the filling, both the steak and the kidneys were plentiful. My research completed, I probably wouldn't order it again; just give me the steak - no more kidneys please! Nevertheless I did enjoy and finished it. This was served with decent fries and a truly excellent green salad: a variety of leafy greens, radishes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and pre-dressed with a vinaigrette. The wife had the Beef & Guinness Casserole, served with brown bread. Along with steak there were also plentiful veggies (root vegetables and celery) and mashed potatoes in the center. She liked it. I tried it and agreed. I would get that next time. I had a Jameson Old Fashioned to drink and it was the best Old Fashioned I've had in some time. The unusually large twisted orange peel probably contributed and it may have had more than the customary amount of bitters. The wife's tea was amusingly served with a knitted "cozy" keeping the teapot hot. For dessert we shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream, attractively presented with a dusting of sugar, whipped cream, and a ground cherry complete with its leaves. I'd rate it second among the three I've tried so far. Would certainly order it again. As for the pub I can't say. It has a reputation for good traditional Irish music every night but unfortunately not until 9:30, way too late for us. Sadly we're just not pub people.

Murphy's has great character and friendly service. It's a pub and a restaurant, but the atmosphere…read moreis definitely dark and pub-like. Very noisy when busy, but that's part of the fun! Music starts at 9pm. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had fish and chips, the stuffed chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it all down with a couple of Guinness and a Red Spot whiskey! It was a lovely meal.

The term "gastropub" is overused, but it certainly applies here. The food at O'Donnabhains was…read moresignificantly above the norm in quality and innovativeness. All the meat is Irish, the fish from Star Seafoods, a local Kenmare fishmonger, and the produce is from the Wild Irish Way (coastal western Ireland) wherever possible. I had two "starters" for my lunch, both specials so I can't get the details from the menu now. The first was a baked goat cheese and chorizo tart. Made with a phyllo pastry, and served over greens. Everything about it was perfect: the phyllo so light that it shattered when cut yet it wasn't dry. The cheese was golden brown on top from broiling. The chorizo was in tiny pieces scattered on top so it didn't overwhelm. The two or three kinds of lettuce greens underneath were light and delicate. My other dish was a fish cake, fish and potatoes actually. Fried to a beautiful golden brown, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar sauce, and served over more of those excellent greens, this time dressed with vinaigrette. The dill on top was more than a decoration, it was lighter in flavor than most, and the flavor complemented well. It was a very attractive presentation; even the dish it was served on was pretty. I didn't try the wife's Cottage Pie: minced steak and potatoes topped with mashed potatoes and Dublin Cheddar but she did like it. And it was also attractive, with the potato crust ruffled and the peaks perfectly browned. Garnished with parsley. Like my dishes, visually beautiful. We shared a banoffie pie for dessert. This is uncommon in the US but I might compare it to a banana cream pie with caramel sauce addition. Ok but not really my thing, and too much cream filling for the amount of crust. That's all I remember about this great meal. Looking at the menu just now I don't see my items on the menu as they were specials. I was surprised and pleased by the prices of the standard items, most of which were below average for the area, especially for a place that describes itself a "gastropub".

Gayle, Don, Fern, and I enjoyed a nice pub lunch here at "O'Donnabhains during our recent short day…read moretrip into Kenmare. They also have hotel accommodations and you can order your meal to go. As it's cold in October, we enjoyed nice cozy seats inside. I'm sorry to say that during a vacation, restaurant dining experiences sometimes run together, and details can sometimes escape me. That's why I save the receipts! 3 Pints of Kenmare Stout (and water) started our meal, followed by orders of Cottage Pie, 2 Flatbreads, and a Ploughman Panini. It was all really good, and that our order was taken and delivered fast and friendly.

This bar has it all great food friendly staff and a wonderful atmosphere if this app had 6 stars…read moreI'd reward them all

Our man in Charge at Wisteria House B&B recommended this place. The ray was amazing. The service…read morewas extremely friendly. After dinner, you can walk along water. Truly amazing experience.

I had the seafood chowder and it was amazing. The salmon melted in your mouth. I had the Hake…read more(kinda like a cod) and mash with purple brocolli. The fish tasted delicious. It's close to the pier and has a great view of the ocean, country side, islands and light house. The staff was super friendly.

This went off the map about 3 years ago I think it might have been just after COVID ended shame as…read morethe food was great!

If you don't like fish, this isn't the place for you. The restaurant is on the second floor and has…read morenice views. Service was super nice and prompt. Food: - Steamed mussels - very good. The broth was a tad salty but I love salt so I was fine with it - Fish and Chips - just wow! The fish was cooked perfectly, nice and light. Piping hot when it was brought out to me. The breading was delicious, not over powering, and perfectly crispy. I tried so hard to finish it all but unfortunately was super full. Maybe I should've skipped the mussels and just gone all in on the fish and chips. The sauce with the fish was tangy and yummy. I think it was tarter sauce but I don't remember. The pea puree needed a little bit of salt. - Creme Brûlée - I was full but I can't turn down dessert. Luckily it was small and I was able to eat it all. It was tasty and the perfect ending to my meal.

Dinty's is somewhat of an institution at this stage. It's pink (yes, that's right...pink!) exterior…read moreencases one of the best-known pubs in West Cork. The food is divine...the seafood is spot on and the servings would put American portions to shame. The menu never (and I mean NEVER...in the 10 or so years that I've been going there) changes, meaning that it's not necessarily one of those places you could go often, but my God when you do! If you're there in any way regularly, for drinks or dinner, Dinty Collins himself will remember you and gruffly acknowledge your presence. Even cooler...if you've seen the epic movie that was 'War of the Buttons', then it's outside Dinty's that the boys were embarrassed in front of the whole village. Pretty cool hey?!