Farm to table! We had a lovely dinner in Clonakilty, West Cork. The restaurant is beautifully…read moredecorated, with arts and crafts touches. The menu is locally sourced- the beef, chicken and fish- as well as the vegetables. The meal was perfectly prepared, and you feel the pride of the owners. Our favorite dishes were the hake & mussels, sirloin (a perfect medium-rare), and the seafood chowder was well-seasoned with generous portions of fish. To top it off, the apple crumble and crème anglaise were a delight! Prices are reasonable, at about 20€ per plate. We recommend!

What a great meal! We really enjoyed the seafood chowder filled with goodness and the very tasty…read morelamb stew. Fresh flavors and seasoned with fresh herbs. Nice decor great service. An unexpected find while visiting Klonakilty. Dessert: a seasonally fresh three-part variation on a theme of rhubarb with a nice sorbet, a pane cotta topped by rhubarb jelly and a nice warm rhubarb crumble. Delightful end to a fine meal

Amazing experience at The Black Pig tonight for a drink and cheese board. We walked by around 10 pm…read moreand it was still bustling with people. We popped our heads in and immediately were greeted by Charlie, who was extremely welcoming and kind and got us a table outside for a drink. Note- it does seem small inside. We had some wonderful drinks and truly enjoyed the cheese board. Her husband came out to bring the board and was also extremely kind and friendly. Our drinks were tasty and the wine list was truly extensive. Overall, a must go to!

Stumbled upon this place while walking about town and it was an incredible find! We were able to…read moresnag a seat in their back porch courtyard, which is comfy cozy. Of course, we sampled various wines. They have approximately 300 different bottles to choose from and approximately 100 of those you can get by the glass. We had several tapas, including the chili and mint olives, a charcuterie board, a cheeseboard, and our favorite - the ham and chorizo croquettes. Service was good and we would highly recommend this restaurant if you ever find yourself in Kinsale!

Very simple but outstanding. Small but cute place in Timoleague next door to another excellent…read morerestaurant called Monks Lane that I tried before! My wife & daughter had turbot, my son shared a ribeye with my daughter's friend and I had the wild boar! All superb served with potatoes & vegetables that were delicious. Strawberry shortcake is an especially nice way to top it off.

Superb bowl of steamed mussels and an exquisite orange drizzle cake for pudding - oh so light!…read moreGreat Rebel Blend from Cork Coffee Roasters!

While in Killarney, which turned out to be one of our favorite stops while in Ireland, we wanted to…read morehit a true local restaurant and Cronins was just the spot! Cronins sits on a Main Street through Killarney and feels like old world Ireland from the road to the table. It has a storied past in Killarney, being open over 60 years at this point. The space is as you would expect, cozy, local and welcoming. The menu is rooted in local ingredients including seafood, beef and veggies. We popped in for an early dinner and had an appetizer of the Smoked Irish Salmon, which was fresher than expected. Such a simple dish, but it was executed perfectly. For our mains, we had a burger and the Shepard's Pie. Burger was good. It was juicy, well cooked and the onion relish thing they had going on was *chefs kiss*. The Shepard's Pie was spot on. Both were made with local beef, which was cool and extra tasty! Beyond the food, Cronins also has their own cider, which was phenomenal and oddly enough, the only cider I had the whole time I was in Ireland! That speaks more to the hold Guinness had on me and less to the variety of cider. After the cider, we went with a few house cocktails including the Clover Club and Dingle Donkey. Both were well prepared, vibrant and tasty! Service was uniquely local, friendly and fun! From the bartender to our server, they were both excellent! Overall, Cronins is a stellar spot in a great spot in Killarney! When we get back over the pond and to Killarney, Cronins is on the list to swing by again!

Seated upstairs. Service was good. Food was excellent. I had the calamari and shepherds pie. I…read morewould recommend both. Toffee pudding dessert was delicious.

Truly a stunning place to eat dinner in. It's a converted church and some of the original features…read morehave been artfully preserved and integrated into the restaurant. I've eaten here quite a few times and each meal has been amazing. The staff are super friendly and they are so helpful for navigating the delicious menu offerings.

Great experience in a beautiful old church. The service was friendly and I had the best fresh…read moreseafood chowder I tasted in Ireland. It was absolutely loaded with seafood!My husband loved his (enormous) fried chicken sandwich. Don't miss this place!

The original of the species! This is where it all (i.e. the English Market's Farm Gate) started…read more Lovely local spot with great coffee (and refils), wholesome lunches and grrrreat deserts. There's a shop at the front of the cafe/restaurant selling the best of the best.

You have to eat here. You HAVE to eat here. We were…read morefamished after a bit of a drive and the Jameson tour. This restaurant is about a 5 minute walk from there. You walk in and you feel right at home. You can tell that everything is made from scratch and most likely DOES come from a farm nearby. Hubs and I started with an incredibly creamy and delicious seafood chowder- studded with oodles of fresh fish, and then moved onto a Scallop Salad with bacon and other tasty morsels. So divine. Though we're not big dessert people, the Irish seem to love it and there is a huge table of desserts right in the front of the restaurant that beckons you. We caved and ordered the creamiest, most decadent and lovely lemon pie tart that I have ever had. I am pretty sure they must add cream to the filling just for fun. I mean, it's Ireland and they add cream to everything. So. good. Go here. Eat and be happy. Have dessert. You won't be sorry.

What a lovely cafe to have a bite to eat! Gougane Barra Hotel is right next door, & they have…read morewonderful dinner at 6pm. But for lunch or tea in the afternoon, this is the place to stop. Situated on the water, at the beginning of the road that leads to Gougane Barra Forest Park & trail. Sheep in the distance & just around the corner, tables inside & out. Cafe is connected to the bar. The quiche, warmed, with cold salads was very good after a hike in the park. The Bakewell Tart with cream was perfect for dessert with a cup of Barry's tea. Service is warm & friendly!

My husband and I had a fabulous dinner at Murphy's Restaurant in Castletownbere. We started with an…read moreexcellent prawns and chorizo appetizer and then had the duck dinner and the leg of lamb dinner. We finished with the pavlova. Each dinner had plentiful sides of potatoes, carrots, green beans, parsnips and red cabbage. Everything was fresh, abundant and delicious. The service was very good. We had a lovely chat with the 3rd generation chef/owner who not only cooked a great meal but also made some nice recommendations for our trip. We very highly recommend Murphy's Restaurant to everyone coming to the Beara Peninsula.

It was be very difficult to beat their Seafood Chower! It was probably one of the very best I've…read morehad so far. We also had the Pan Roasted Hake and it was just average. The Lamb roast and stuffing was better then average. Very generous portions of food. Service was very good, friendly and welcoming. The level of noise was a bit on the loud side, perhaps due to 2 families with young children. Oh yes! Must mention about the Murphy's draught beer, it was excellent!

The service was amazing , our server Tracy was fabulous. The…read morefood was excellent . The bohemian raspberry drink was a hit ! Great ambiance

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.