Eat Great Food

Kinsale has been synonymous with great food for decades and has earned the title of "Gourmet Capital of Ireland" throughout the world.  There are over 60 places to eat in Kinsale, from Cafes & chip shops to fine dining gourmet restaurants.  The old reputation of being a bit stuffy & expensive has been replaced by great value casual dining... Many of the restaurants have Early Bird menus and specials to appeal to every budget, without compromising on great food!

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Kinsale Good Food Circle | Restaurants | Pubs & Bars with Food | Cafés & Wine Bars

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Aperitif Wine & Seafood Bar

Aperitif Wine & Tapas Bar Kinsale Cork Ireland


Main Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 3592
Email: info@aperitifkinsale.com
www.aperitifkinsale.com
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Boasting a stylish, contemporary design interior, with an intimate appeal, this is sure to be a Mecca for any Wine Connoisseur or Seafood enthusiast with large panoramic views of the daily hubbub of Kinsale and a vibrant and inviting atmosphere, the perfect hotspot for great nights out or just simply to watch the world go by with a favourite glass of wine.

Open Thursday to Saturday from 5pm.   [more]

Armada Bar


6 Market St, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 2255
armadabar@eircom.net

Traditional Irish – Beef in Guinness, Bacon and Cabbage, Irish stew, fish, curry, soup, chowder, sandwiches. Open 12 noon to 8 pm March-Nov.   [more]

Blue Haven Bar @ The Blue Haven Hotel

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3-4 Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 2209 for reservations
info@bluehavenkinsale.com
www.bluehavenkinsale.com

Situated in the famous Blue Haven Hotel and surrounded by the newly restored Old Fish market of the Town dating back to 1874, this award winning bar is designed based on the interior of a stylish super yacht with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, great food, live music every night of the summer and featured regularly during the winter months.   [more]

Blue Haven Café (formerly Café Blue)


Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 2209 Fax: 477 4268
info@bluehavenkinsale.com
www.bluehavenkinsale.com

Stylish cosy Café with an outdoor seating area right in the heart of Kinsale. Open 7 days a week 8am to 6pm. This charming cafe takes a fresh approach to casual dining, with particular emphasis on the coffee menu, scrumptious breakfasts, mouth-watering lunches and divine desserts made in house by our team of chefs each day. The Blue Haven Café is also home to the now famous collection of photos of Old Kinsale so you can browse Kinsale in years gone by while enjoying your coffee, smoothie or special treat!    [more]

Captain’s Bar @ Carlton Hotel

€€
Rathmore Road, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 470 6000
reservations.kinsale@carlton.ie
www.carltonkinsalehotel.com

The Captain’s bar is designed as the ideal environment to relax, unwind and soak in the atmosphere and views. Food served daily from 12.00 noon to 9.00 pm.   [more]

Captain’s Table Restaurant @ Actons Hotel

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* €€€ @
Pier Road, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 9900 Fax: 021 477 2231
info@actonshotelkinsale.com
www.actonshotelkinsale.com

Actons Hotel is under going major refurbishment. We look forward to welcoming you when we reopen.   [more]

Crackpots Restaurant & Gallery

* €€-€€€ @
3 Cork Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 2847 Fax: 021 477 3517
crackpots@iol.ie
www.crackpots.ie

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   [more]

Cucina


9 Market Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 470 0707

Welcoming cafe with a warm Mediterranean feel. The menu offers light and healthy eating at a very reasonable price. Open Mon-Sat 9 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays.   [more]

Dalton’s


3 Market St, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 7957
fedalton@eircom.net

New world cuisine – fresh seafood, homemade pies, daily specials and sinful desserts.    [more]

Fishmarket Restaurant @ The Blue Haven Hotel

* €€€ @
Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 2209 Fax: 021 477 4268
info@bluehavenkinsale.com
www.bluehavenkinsale.com

Located in the famous Blue Haven, where the owners stress “service, style and sophistication”, ‘blu’ features modern Irish cuisine with a broad array of international influences, an emphasis on seafood and on fresh, locally-sourced produce.   [more]