Great food and service! Had the crab claws and they were delicious. Beef rib special was also over the top. Fish cakes were pretty delicious too. No complaints! read more

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

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One of the best restaurants in Kinsale. I had the monkfish and 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 read more

Best food in Ireland . My wife had the fish & chips ( I tasted it- best I had) I had the beef stew, amazing. I don't compliment easily. Also quaint old history charm. Highly recommend. Dan The Paintman read more

We so enjoyed the view from outside of this iconic Pub! The staff including Katie and Amy added to the local charm. Highly recommended taking a cab ride up to this place .. fun visit with Martin and Maria of Fishy Fishy restaurant- wish they had been open for dinner! people are so charming welcoming.. need 2 days here! read more

We loved this place! Started in the quaint bar, ordered round two and took it outside to watch the sunset on 2/3 tables available. We met a delightful local couple, chatted to them for an hour, then we hit the restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed the chicken wings and crab claws. Staff was very friendly, thanks to Amy & Katy for making us feel like locals! read more

Stopped for a pint after the Scilla- Fort Charles-lower cave walk. Bar is intimate. Head into the restaurant for a burger and chicken gaujons. Great food. Great people. read more

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Authentic Irish style bar! Lovely help and prices! Friendly patrons, amazing sun outside!

I liked the atmosphere of this place a lot! It's like a rustic old log cabin in the woods! It was warm and roomy, so much so that I think our waitress got lost at times and was nowhere to be found. The food was decent, although my seafood gratin was completely overwhelmed by the cheese and potatoes and sauce. But it was hearty comfort food on a cold winter night, so all in all, not bad. read more

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Didn't go in but did sit here on their covered patio area for a drink. What a refreshing stop after doing the Scilly walk! As far as pubs, I hear it has a special place in the heart of Kinsale but overall, it isn't very different than any other pub that I have seen. I didn't try any food so I can't comment but the beers were cold and the drinks were reasonably priced. read more

We are very picky American foodies and this pub has now outdone my fav burger ever (World wide)! Perfectly cooked burger by the chef with great flavor and not frozen meat. The diced bacon on it inside the melted cheese was to die for, as well as the melted cheese that was on both sides of the meat-I ate my burger with no condiments so as to not ruin the flavors. If the pics don't make you drool then you DO NOT love a good burger ;-) Hubby had mussels that were fresh and plentiful! He didn't leave a bite, they offered more bread than he could eat with them for sopping up the wine sauce. The pub/restaurant is very clean, service was spot on in every way. The decor is Irish, rustic and charming. Not sure if I should ever come this way again but if so, I hope to share a meal with you guys then! Cheers to the chef and the service staff! Lily was our waitress and I'm taking her home with me read more

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My husband and I were disappointed in our meal here. Ambience and service were very nice, but I'm afraid we didn't enjoy the food for the most part. The best thing we had was the pulled beef on ciabatta special. My husband had the crab legs starter and said it was only so-so. The mixed greens that came with our dishes were wilty and the vinaigrette put us off them entirely. We got a side of veg that was dry and didn't seem to be seasoned at all. The chips were fine and my son also enjoyed his kids burger just fine. I don't know if there's been a change in ownership since the glowing reviews or maybe it was just an off night. I saw a few places on our walk back to where we are staying that looked more promising. We have had some of the most incredible food, mostly in pubs, during the last four weeks we've been in Ireland, but this was a miss for us. read more

We stopped by The Spaniard for a pint and busied ourselves with the puzzle of Carlsberg coasters. Sawdust on the floor; cool ambiance. read more

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This is an easy walk from the center of the craziness of Kinsale. Walk up the hill and have a beer, play some darts, sit outside and forget your cares. This is one of the best places we stopped on our Ireland trip. read more

The Spaniard - Great place to sit outside, have a beer and discuss stuff. - Pubs Near Me

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This is a solid local pub. Sawdust on the floor, dark wood, ridiculously rickety old bar stools, cold beer and friendly bartenders. The plan was just to stop in for a pint, but on a whim I decided to order a bowl of chowder. I wasn't expecting much, but to my surprise it was possibly the best friggin bowl of fish chowder I've ever had. Like, I took a bite and choirs of angels started to sing kinda good. Huge chunks of perfectly tender, flaky fish and a delicious, surprisingly light broth. I can't speak to the rest of their menu, especially since we were there at an odd hour so no one else was eating (cuz I totally would have been checking out their food if they had been), but either way, it's a great little pub. read more

One of the finest pubs of all time. Quaint, rustic, historic, and beautiful, this ancient pubs welcomes travelers with a fine pint, great harbor views, warm fire places, comfortable nooks, trad music, and some decent Craic. You can feel the history of this place as you belly up to the bar for another. The walk up the hill from harborside is a short, safe walk with plenty to see as you climb the hill. After driving thousands of miles around Ireland and thousands of pints along the way, I always return to Kinsale and to the Spaniard. read more

This is, without a doubt, our favorite pub in Ireland! We have been here several times before on vacations but had never had the pleasure of a meal. Jeane ordered the fish cakes and I ordered a bowl of the seafood chowder. Both were wonderful! We have found that our appetites are not up to eating two full meals so one of us will order a meal and the other a soup or salad and we find this works out just right for us. The fish cakes were perfectly done, crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside. Excellent dish with a lovely salad on the side. My seafood chowder was the best I have had anywhere on the planet, and I have been everywhere (just about!). It had a terrific assortment of fish chunks in a light, delicate cream that just melted in your mouth and was simply exquisite! The seasoning was perfect for the combination and it's richness left me completely satisfied! We love this warm and friendly restaurant and pub! The servers, bar tenders and staff are welcoming, funny, and friendly! This is an experience that one should not miss if visiting the wonderful town of Kinsale! read more

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You cannot pass up this restaurant. The people are amazing. The place is fabulous. But nothing I can say will prepare you the fish chowder with black bread and Guinness. One taste and you have died and entered heaven. read more

Our party of 4 arrived hungry and thirsty, so we got a table in the restaurant area, and are glad we did. The half duck special was superb... cooked properly, crispy skin, nice sauce (not to be confused with mere pub grub). Burgers were good, too. Only the surf and turf underwhelmed. Desserts were nice and the prices reasonable. Worth the relatively short walk from Kinsale center. read more

I live in kinsale and have been to nearly every restaurant and bar. Bit this one I don't like much. The menu dosent have much on it. There is no parking around and you have to park at the bottom of a big hill to get up there. Nothing that kids like. Food not nice. When we were in there there was a party next to us with kids the people were singing and screaming so loud and the staff didn't even give out read more

If you're in Kinsale and looking to grab a drink. This is the place to come. There are no frills. It's straight up Irish hospitality with a healthy dose of alcohol. It's the only bar I've ever seen that had competitive darts on the TV. Some outdoor seating if the weather permits. If it doesn't, the interior is classic: dark wood, lots of nooks. This is the perfect place for a drink after diner at Man Friday's. read more

Definitely worth a stop. Cool pub with an old world feel and gorgeous views of Kinsale Harbor nearby.

Solid 4.5 for being a real local, good pub food, good entertainment and welcoming staff. Small place, fills up fast in the summer. We last visited in the summer of 2012 and had a great time. Before that it was March of 2001, cold and rainy, not crowded. But they had a warm fire and Van Morrison was playing in the background. A former colleague went here on her hen night. Very cool. read more

The Spaniard sits perched above the harbour at Kinsale and is well worth the walk up the hill. A traditional Irish pub, it takes it's name from the Spanish Armada of 3800 men who landed here in 1601 to join forces with the Irish against the English. It's one of those places where you can feel a bit of history, even if some of it probably contrived. Certainly the bar and building itself is in the old-fashioned mode, with loads of the usual epehemera. But it's snug, cosy and a nice place to spend an hour or two with the locals or just the hundreds of tourists. There's outside seating if you're lucky enough to be there on a good day. There's also a 'bistro' attached but we didn't try that so can't comment. Outside toilets too! Usual selection of Irish stout and beers, including the Kinsale lager, and looking around the walls The Spaniard seems to have won every award going for pub food, drinks and atmosphere. read more

If there is anything worthy of visiting this place, it's the fact of how old it is and the history it plays with Kinsale. It is centuries old and it shows but the locals are as usual welcoming and bartenders are fitting as well. Worth the stop if you're out in Kinsale at night. read more

On the hill overlooking the harbor in Kinsale in the Summercove direction is this pub, so named apparently because of Don Juan d'Aquila who took part in the battle of Kinsale around the year 1600. I got talking to an older patron who said originally the pub was in the ruins of a fort and the doors were just holes knocked in the foundation although now the building is in quite good repair. The Beamish is recommended, as is the food at the restaurant - however be warned that the portions of food are quite big so one dish should suffice. I went in a group of two and we split a bowl of chowder and two mains (fillet steak and plaice grilled with butter and lemon) and were too full to do dessert afterwards. The pub section is not a massive place so get in early - definitely worth a visit if one is in town. The restaurant section also has tons of seating. read more

Awesome little find. Most people pass it on the curve leading to the old English fort. Stop in. It was built in 1650. Low ceilings, lots to drink and it bleeds history. If you like old hole in the wall joints this is a must visit. read more

One of my favorite places we've eaten in Ireland so far! From the colorful patio to the kind and accommodating servers to the scrumptious food, it was a win from every angle. It was also located away from the hoards of tourists in the heart of Kinsale. We did the Scilly Walk, then ate here. A perfect evening! read more

We took the long walk up to The Spaniard from the center of town and we definitely recommend it. The only thing better than taking a short, beautiful seaside hike is being rewarded with a delightfully friendly pub when you get to the top. A seat may be hard to snag at first, but since people are always coming and going, you're bound to get one before you're done your first pint. And also? They have free Wi-Fi. Now how many historic bars built on the site of a 15th-century castle can you say that about? Well OK, three I guess, but this one is far and away the best out of them all. read more