Great drinks list, proper range of whiskeys and gins. Staff actually knew what they were talking about when I asked for something different. Smart casual dress code, so don&#39;t rock up in trainers. Prices are a bit steep but you&#39;re paying for the vibe.

Cozy spot, wine list is solid every time I&rsquo;ve been back.

The sourdough toast was honestly the best I had while I was over&mdash;really decent for what you pay. Coffee&rsquo;s fine, nothing to write home about, but I didn&rsquo;t mind. Sat near the window, staff left me alone long enough to enjoy it. That&rsquo;s all I needed, really.

Food was proper tasty, but the service was all over the place&mdash;wrong drink came out, sauces whipped away, then rushed to pay. Would still go back for the food though.

Grabbed lunch here during a busy afternoon. The meal deal is decent for the price, no complaints. Had the lentil soup, hit the spot on a cold day. Service was quick, in and out in under 15 minutes. Not fancy, but it does the job when you need something fast and healthy.

Decent spot in Cork for a drink. Bar had plenty of room and the staff were friendly enough. Seating area was comfortable too. Wouldn&#39;t mind stopping by again.

Tried their own stout for the first time - really solid. The covered beer garden is a nice touch, especially when it&#39;s drizzling. Staff let me sample a few before picking, which was handy.

Stopped in for a pint and ended up staying longer than planned. The barman knew his stuff, poured a proper Guinness and even showed me the bottle when I asked about the wine. &euro;4.50 for a pint is fair for Dublin these days. Place had a nice hum to it, not too packed. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a relaxed drink.

The full Irish breakfast here is a solid shout if you&#39;re hungry. Portion size is proper, not one of those tiny plates that leaves you looking for a snack an hour later. Service was quick enough even though the place was packed. They split the bill for our group without any hassle, which is always a bonus. Only thing is it&#39;s not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.

Came here with a few friends after work and honestly the rooftop area is the main draw. We grabbed some drinks and just hung out while people bowled below. Got a bit loud later in the evening but that&#39;s kind of the vibe. The arcade games are a nice touch too. Would go back if someone else picks the spot.

Loved building my own bowl &ndash; went heavy on the spice level and it didn&#39;t disappoint. The house hot sauces on the side were a nice touch.

Big spot, proper old-school pub vibe. Food portions are hefty for what you pay. Guinness tasted a bit thin though, not as good as other places around town. Still, decent enough for a feed.

Been coming here for years. Food&#39;s still solid, portions are decent. The specials rotate often enough that it doesn&#39;t get boring. Service has slowed down a bit lately&mdash;waited longer than usual for the bill last visit. Not a dealbreaker though. Still one of the more reliable spots in the area for a straightforward meal.

The vegan tuna sushi here is roasted watermelon and honestly it blew my mind a bit. Never thought watermelon could pull that off. Coffee was solid too and the girls working were dead sound. Place was busy enough but we got seated grand. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back to try more of the menu.

The red curry was proper &mdash; fresh ingredients, real depth of flavour.

Came for breakfast, mini breakfast was spot on. Service quick, no messing about. Could sit there after without being rushed, which was nice. Solid enough start to the day.

Felt like having dinner at my auntie&#39;s place, staff were dead sound and let us swap things on the menu. Proper hearty feed, mostly locals in which is always a good sign.

Went in on a Friday night, they&#39;ve started doing food weekends now. Got the brownie, fair play it was deadly. Portion sizes are decent for what you pay. Place was busy enough but we got sorted. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back to try the rest of the menu.

Food was fresh and tasty, loads of options to pick from. We ordered a big group thing and it came out quick, no messing around. Staff were sound too. 👌

The taco chips were decent, nice crunch and seasoning. But honestly, the portion was a bit tight for what they charge. I&#39;d probably skip them next time and just go for the pittas instead.

Your ultimate guide to dining in Kinsale. Discover top-rated restaurants and local favorites, based on authentic traveler ratings and reviews. ▸ See menus & photos ▸ Find hidden gems ▸ Plan your perfect trip.

The best restaurants in Kinsale

JJ Coppinger's

Blue Palace

O Connors Old Bank Cafe

Kingfisher Bar and Bistro

Café Gusto

B's Restaurant

Holy Smoke Kitchen

Umi Falafel Cork

Tradehouse Central

Franciscan Well Brewery & Brewpub

The SouthGate

Dashi Deli

Tony's Bistro

Woolshed Baa & Grill

Burritos & Blues

Old Oak

Mount Oval Bar & Restaurant

Cafe Depeche

Maya Asian Street Food

South County

Kelly's Restaurant

O'Flynns Market Stall

The Thatched Inn Ladysbridge

Roosters Piri Piri

Cameron Bakery

The Brasserie

Arthur Mayne's Wine Bar

KC & Son & Sons

Fleming's Restaurant

Pembroke Restaurant