Where to eat: the 22 best restaurants in Bantry

The food at the Fish Kitchen was nothing short of exceptional. I don’t often seek out fish restaurants, but when this restaurant was recommended to me, I decided to take the plunge—and I am so glad that I did. The setting strikes a perfect balance between relaxed and inviting, and we were warmly welcomed by staff who clearly love what they do. Once seated, we discovered the restaurant’s clever approach to sustainability: instead of traditional menus, the day’s offerings are presented on a wall-mounted board, adding a touch of charm and originality to the experience. The food itself was remarkable. The fish cakes, brimming with fresh hake, cheddar, and capers, were rich in flavour, each bite offering a delightful burst of freshness. My partner’s scampi was equally impressive! So good, in her words, that she “wanted more,” though the generous portion left little to be desired. After our meal, we enjoyed an engaging chat with the staff about local produce and attractions, which made the experience feel all the more personal. It’s clear that the owners have poured both passion and care into the Fish Kitchen, and it shines through in every detail. Part of me would rather keep this gem a secret, just to ensure we can always find a seat when we return!

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Fish Kitchen. The staff were so friendly. A very relaxed atmosphere. Fresh food and absolutely delicious. Irish staff! Authentic. Definitely value for money. Thanks so much! Would highly recommend.

This place was special. I was driving through town and looked at Google reviews. This place has highly rated as it should be. Had a great lunch here and recommend it. I had tandoori monk fish

Lovely fresh seafood and friendly staff. Well worth a visit

Lovely fish place with daily changing menu and plenty of local Irish seafood. Mussels were cooked well in a nice flavorful sauce. It all came with a fragrant bread. We also ordered the raw oysters which are always a treat in Ireland. Nice vinegar dip for the oysters too. Beer drinkers will have to forego the draft beer here but canned options were plentiful (and cold) .

Recommended by locals. Went for lunch on a Wednesday. Upstairs were fully booked but there were tables on ground floor and outside available. Many choices for lunch menu which I appreciated a lot. Reasonable price. Would definitely come again next time when we are in the area

Wonderful lunchtime monkfish scampi and deconstructed tiramisu. Probably best to book as quite small space. Went on recommendation as well worth it

A small gem of a place. This is well deserving of our 5* Google rating. We had a delicious three course meal for two and wine for €150 inc. fillet steak main. Food was such good quality and plenty of it. Service was attentive but respectful. Open Thursday-Sunday only, booking highly recommended- we booked on the day for a Thursday sitting but hear weekend bookings could be a 2-3 lead time, tho watch out on their Facebook page for late cancellations. Well worth the visit.

At 75 years of age I have eaten well. I have to say the meal I had on Thursday was absolutely one of my best ever. The black sole was out of this world. Don’t tell anyone about this gem.

Wonderful food made from the best possible ingredients and cooked to absolute perfection. These guys really know what they are doing! Such a lovely place with amazing staff. Very lucky to have been able to experience this wee gem during our Irish weekend away from Scotland.

Delicious food served by staff who are keen to ensure a memorable and special experience. So lucky to have squeezed in a reservation! If you’re a group of four or five try to get the round table.

Quality food cooked to perfection and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Every dish was divine. I would highly recommend and cannot wait to go again.

Superb food - excellent combinations and flavours, beautifully presented. Staff were lovely and the atmosphere was delightful - highly recommend. Definitely book ahead!

Donemark West is a fantastic restaurant in Bantry. This is actually the second time we have eaten here and as we are from the UK, we were looking forward to returning. From the outside it looks very unassuming but once you are inside you will be treated to some great Irish non-fussy gastronomy. Every course we had was beautifully presented and the steak is the standout which melts in your mouth. The service is also first class, very welcoming, polite and attentive.

Very nice food, the banana split dessert was amazing. So simple yet so delicious. Lovely to sit outside on a warm Summer day too. Deducting a mark overall though as the service was very poor. It was admittedly very busy, but there was nobody in charge of the outside seating area. Took a long time for our order to be taken, and it was only taken after I went back inside to flag down a waitress. Also had to flag someone down to take our dessert order and clear our plates. €30 is also a bit too much to pay for a basic salmon main course, even if was nice.

We had a lovely meal and both the food and service were great. I had the Hereford Sirloin special andy wife had the local crab salad. They were very busy on a Friday evening, but we were seated quickly. Maeve was very attentive and made us feel welcome.

Me and my friend went here, portion size are big and food is good but service from staff was horrible, they were really slow and treated us differently because we were not local and we were two twenty year old girls, when we were paying the man at till/bar actually snapped at me and my friend because we didn’t understand what he said. Their attitude would want attention and fixing immediately. But overall the food was good. 2/10

Excellent food with a great friendly service. Sitting in the snug was just a fantastic experience. And the home cooked meals was just that but perfectly done.

Excellent pub that does great food and had an amazing atmosphere.very busy place but there's plenty of seating outside if the weather is ok.

We enjoyed the monkfish and salmon, and the halibut. They both came with veg and mash. Very delicious and very large portions of fish. I thought the halibut was exceptionally good because it came with prawns and mussels too. Highly

Plenty of seating indoors (didn't have to wait for a party of six) and on the patio (seemed like four people max per table). A good few menu options for everyone: steak, seafood, vegetarian, etc. but the quality was average at best. The chicken wings were flavored well but would be loads better finished off roasted over a flame. The sole seemed soggy. The service was by far lacking the most. Server-by-committee means everyone else thinks someone is looking after the table, when in fact hardly anyone was making sure we're being looked after.

Superb pizza. Very veggie and vegan friendly. Place was buzzing. Good wine by the glass too.

Lovely spot in Bantry! The wood-fired pizzas are fresh and taste delicious , there’s also a great variety of seafood, pasta, and steaks. Staff are friendly and attentive, Perfect for families or a casual night out. Minus 1 star for ordering chips and never getting them

We got two pizzas from here takeaway the other night and there was long black hairs embedded into the cheese I pulled one out that I thought was a little one and it pulled out from under the cheese, we only realised after we had already ate most of it 😢😢 tried to ring the restaurant to let them know after but they did not pick up. The pizza was good tasting other than that fact and the chicken wings are unreal !! Just unfortunate!

Fantastic food, I had the seafood linguini special - definitely up there as one of the best I've ever had

Very nice place to eat. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant. The food was delicious.

Came to the Brickoven restaurant and ordered 7up, cappuccino, spicy pepperoni Served quite quickly brought water that I really wanted after a hot day, but not enough for all people And after literally 5 minutes they brought cappuccino and in addition 1 cookie. The cappuccino was quite tasty, the proportions were met. The mobile Internet in the restaurant is very bad, it's a huge minus for using the phone. It took me a long time to cook food, I was very hungry and was late for the bus, waiting for my pizza for 54 minutes. Also, the flowers on the table are very sluggish and the mugs after drinking water do not take away, which interferes in the future Salt pours out on the table We were literally forgotten for 50 minutes Once again, I notice that the staff is working very slowly Another minus is that there is no socket for the phone The chairs are quite comfortable, but sitting on them and waiting for "" is terrible My friend waited for the steak for about 51 minutes And another friend waited for the salad for 52 minutes The chairs are a bit dirty in food crumbs The pizza is not tasty at all, they overdid it with the ingredients, they also didn't bring water After eating My friends and I are very unhappy with the restaurant Restaurant rating - 2 But the assessment is very far-fetched.

We came to the Brick Oven two days in a row! Once for a quick bite, I had the French onion soup and my partner had a chicken pasta dish, both were tasty! The next night we were upstairs for an event where we had the pizza which was very good! Great little spot right near the water. Lots of seating outside as well!

Nice way to spend a few hours , you can see inside the house and the gardens are lovely. They gave the kids a treasure hunt in the house which kept them busy. Has a tea room also

We had a lovely afternoon at Bantry house. We visited the gardens and had a very interesting tour of the hoise with Julie. All followed by the afternoon tea in the library. Stunning views if the bay from the front garden.

I visited Bantry House and was soon blown away by authentication of everything in this house. The family still live in part of the house and presently are the 10th generation. I would highly recommend visiting this house. Do put it on places to visit 😍

A wonderful journey through time to a country estate that is rich in history. An honest and dedicated team transports guests to a time that was not defined by hustle and bustle and perfectionism. During 2 days we thoroughly enjoyed the warm hospitality - Thank you for this lovely experience..

One of the most beautiful houses to visit in West Cork. The house and gardens are in great condition and well maintained. Especially good on a sunny day to stroll around the many levels outside.Really worth the trip to Bantry town as well

A 5 Star Rating for 3 Reasons: 1. Beautiful comfortable bedrooms, and an exquisite breakfast (see photo). 2. The warmth and professionalism of the welcome, provided by Julie and her staff, including Jean, Niamh and Amy. 3. Last but definitely not least - Julie has set things up so that guests can truly enjoy a “Downton Abbey” experience including the baronial library, and ancient billiards table. To get the full experience, I recommend staying a minimum of 2 nights (we stayed 3). We had a memorable evening listening to big band tunes on the gramophone, playing billiards, before enjoying a gourmet charcuterie plate, washed down by a glass of excellent vintage wine. This was as close to seeing How the Other Half Lived as we are ever likely to get! Congratulations to the whole Bantry House team on creating such a memorable experience!

Great place to stop on the way to Cork from Kerry. The house was so interesting to look at on the inside and out. Was sad we couldn't take pictures of the interior but I understand the reasoning. Would definitely be an amazing place to stay or rent for a special event. Highly recommend stopping in!

Organico company is one of the best, if not actually the best in Ireland! We've been ordering from them for many years. The choice they offer is great, as if they know what you are looking for, without unnecessary extras. We love some new things there, like new variety of freshly backed bread, which is stunning! I wish it would be some pastry for delivery too. We like fresh garlic and, if there's season, fresh lemons - always perfect quality. I wish it would be even more of fresh food if possible, of course. It's very nice to see a letter and a teabag attached to every order, like a warm touch. Then we'll get some of those teas, about which we wouldn't have an idea otherwise. I got some complementary cosmetics over the years, - and without Organico I wouldn't know about it. Now, I buy some of that stuff regularly, love it. All of it indicates that people who run the company are very professional. Also, when we get a home delivery, the parcel is packed to perfection, it's a joy to look at it. We would recommend Organico company to everyone!

We've been shopping online with Organico for some time now and they are great. The range of goods is impressive and very good value for money. They keep us up to date about the status of the order and pack and dispatch very quickly. We've had nothing but great service and would definitely recommend them.

I recently had the pleasure of ordering from Organico and was thoroughly impressed with their service. The delivery was exceptionally prompt, and the packaging was both minimal and waste-free. I was particularly delighted to find their pistachio spread, a personal favorite that my local suppliers are currently out of stock on. Additionally, I was able to purchase three packets of quinoa mix, an item that is not readily available in my area. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and will undoubtedly be a returning customer.

Loved this store! It has literally everything you need from fresh Irish food to shampoo, all in very high organic quality! The atmosphere there is very cozy and they also serve a bit of cake and coffee, which was very delicious and made with love! Also, the staff is just so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

The timing was perfect — I’d just bought some supplements when they asked me to leave a review. After a few nightmare experiences with the after-sales “service” of big multinationals this week and their antagonistic attitude towards unhappy customers, the contrast really stands out. This is a genuinely lovely little company: warm, personal, and sincere without being sugary. Even the way they asked for a review — “just a quick favour” — hit the right note. And the complimentary Pukka teabag in the parcel was a nice touch. Exactly the kind of experience you hope for when supporting a small business — and rarely get.

I am very grateful to Organico whom I have been using now for a few years and find them to be great to deal with: reliable, friendly with a wide range of products. Orders arrive in good time, packaged really well and always have the personal touch of a letter enclosed, complete with a lovely herbal tea sample... Key, also, is value for money. I recently spotted a product in a shop, which I had run out of, and it was considerably pricier than Organico (more than €2). To sum, I would highly recommend Organico for online health product purchases! - Julie Lee

I have been a customer at Organico for seven years and am always delighted when I visit—friendly staff, excellent products. As I don't have time to shop in person at the moment, I placed an order online and everything went smoothly, with well-packaged items delivered quickly. Highly recommended!

I love Bantry! Its in my top favorites of Irish towns. They have a huge market, I think the first Friday of the month (we lucked out first trip). Definitely recommend. Nice pool and rooms and good food at this hotel.

Absolutely lovely hotel located on the bay with beautiful views and few minutes walk from the town centre which has a great variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. We came to maser The High Kings at Live at the Bay and it was absolutely fantastic, will definitely be back again. The rooms were very roomy, clean and comfortable (especially the huge bed!)

Extremely pleased with our stay at the Maritime. The food was great, the rooms were very comfortable and spacious, pool facilities were fantastic and the staff (particularly restaurant and bar) were so friendly and accommodating. My son accidentally tripped and knocked over a glass coffee table which broke - the restaurant staff came out immediately and were extremely kind in making sure we were all ok and very understanding and sympathetic. Bantry is a stunning destination and you won't be disappointed by this hotel - perfect location and we were made to feel at home.

Have to say, one of the best experiences of hospitality I've had in a number of years in hotels in Ireland. Cannot fault the staff for their friendliness and professionalism. A number of staff went out of their way to be helpful and it felt like genuine attentiveness rather than the false kind you get in some places. Food was great, rooms are good, leisure centre was clean and everything was in working order. Four of us had massages with two therapists and all of us were happy with the service, the price and the lunch that we got afterwards. So much so that on our return journey from a week spent around West Cork we booked into the hotel for a night, including dinner. Would highly recommend this hotel if you're staying in or close to Bantry, it represents the best hospitality West Cork and Ireland has to offer. We will definitely return.

Superb 3 night family visit..an excellent hotel base for adventuring around West Cork. Relaxed and attentive staff and excellent food in the restaurant. Kids loved the swimming pool!! Well done all in the Maritime.

Nice hotel with free parking. Great big rooms with great big beds. Breakfast was deeply disappointing and only for the service of a brilliant waitress with a classic accent, the hotel would rate one star less. Selection of cereals did not include a decent granola. Fried breakfast was bog standard, unattended and getting cold. There was no brown soda bread and one small basket contained pale, soggy mini-croissants, mini chocolate muffins, scones and one, near-dead, pain au chocolat all thrown together in disarray. Poached eggs were good and delivered straight to the table. Their accompaniments were luke warm tasteless tomato, congealing baked beans and some wonderful mushrooms. At a rate of 220 per night, not good enough. We had been brow-beaten at check-in to book a time for breakfast, but still had to queue as tables were not being cleared quickly enough as guests vacated tables. If breakfast was improved, our stay would have got four stars.

Overall the hotel is okay. But we are really skeptical about the four Stars. The room is okay, but it is incredibly hot and stuffy. We try to open the window basically the whole day, but it still gets very hot and stuffy again during the night, even though it's cold outside. The view towards the harbour is nice, but the street in front of the hotel is very loud since the windows also don't close properly. The housekeeping service is very nice, what you can't really say about the reception. When we arrived we basically had to ask everything since nothing was explained. The WLAN works quite well. The food is okay but nothing special. A SuperValu is available within a 5-min walk. If we will visit Bantry another time we probably wouldn't book this Hotel again.

Great place to meet for a coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of which have a great sellection and the food is so fresh, flavoursome and nice portions. The owner is so nice, couldn't be more helpful, young and full of enthusiasm treating everyone that comes through the door like an friend. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Stopped in on the way home. Browsed the menu on the wall outside. Something to satisfy both of us. We had the real fish and chips, generous portion of battered hake, , the mushy peas with mint not too my taste tartar sauce good, and the seafood with penne pasta from the specials menu was also generous in the ratio of seafood to penne, very enjoyable. Service was welcoming and attentive despite doing a brisk trade. No complaints.

Fantastic dining experience right on Bantry Town Square. Everything in the menu looked fantastic and I was admiring every dish I saw coming out to other tables. I highly recommend both the fish cakes and the herb crusted hake, though. The staff were amazing. Super friendly, and knew the menu inside out. I heard them giving great recommendations to other tables. Definitely check out this spot. Feels like very high dining at very reasonable prices.

Amazing food and friendly staff! Highly recommend. I had the fishcake to start,then the traditional fish and chips and the sticky toffee pudding to top it all off. Great place for a feast after a day out in the sea air. All staff were wearing visors and they were cleaning down tables. Not entirely sure the tables were 2m apart but it was quiet when I was there at 9pm so it was fine.

The food was good, but the service wasn’t the best. Staff were friendly enough, but not the most attentive even though there were two individuals on shift and only one other couple in the place apart from my party. Stick to the seafood as the other items on the menu were not as good. Fish and chips were some of the best.

The mussels and pan fried seabaas was nice. Wanted to order the seafood platter as there're photos of it on Google maps, but that's only for dinner menu which is after 5PM. Not many choices for seafood for lunch . Good point is the staffs are veet friendly, sky window brings good light. Street Parking outside free up to 3 hours.

Absolutely gorgeous food ! Made feel so welcome by the staff ! Would highly recommend!

Food was sublimely spiced with well developed flavours. Each meal is prepared individually to order, which is wonderful. We went for my child's 21st birthday celebration and had the loveliest time. The service was also excellent, and the restaurant was clean and tastefully decorated. We will definitely dine there again, thank you!

Superb experience. Great staff: friendly, attentive, uncomplicated. The food was fast, delicious and fresh tasting.

Great food, nice surroundings, food is really nice and you get good portions. I go on a weekly basis and it never disappoints.

Great food, friendly service, highly recommend! Nice relaxed spot for dinner.

I'm french and I'm currently traveling in south west of Ireland. And surprise it was my first indian food experience 😋!! I sat inside and ordered a mouth watering mango lasso then a chicken biryani which was delicious with the sauce. The service was quick. However I didn't expected it would be as much spicy. Therefore if you're not yet used to indian food, I recommend you to ask the chief which dish are spicy or not. This restaurant made my day 🙂.

We only had takeout, but food wasn't good at all .

I had been working outdoors on a project most of the day and before I was going to drive back home (1h30min) I wanted to have some nice hot food. It was Good Friday and they were quite busy but to my surprise they cooked my takeaway order quickly as I told them I had some driving to do and when I got to my car to eat it the food exceeded my expectations, it was delicious!! And a very nice portion too. The waiter at the counter was very friendly. I’ll definitely be back, highly recommended.

Lovely place for a drink, chat, food and keep an eye out for music. Great character with different sections from Snug, long narrow bar with friendly service, side rooms plus beer garden both covered and not out the back. Pizza is back!!

Love Bantry! Ma'Murphys was great too. Tons of area to sit. Lots of nooks and open spaces. Beamish!!! I got on the airplane heading back home and they had a 20 minute episode on it available from 2018! Wish I had watched it before going.

This pub had a nice look about it, so we went in! Not disappointed. Great atmosphere, full of locals several bars, live music being set up. Great, we just had a few beers. Murphy's and 'Full Irish' ale both superb! Well recommended if you want to visit an authentic Irish pub.

Great vibe in that pub, which seems very small from the outside, but is quite deep with several rooms in the back and also a nice beer garden. Great atmosphere with friendly people and the staff is very nice, though not numerous enough to handle the crowd.

We hosted our Day 2 celebrations at Ma Murphy’s in Bantry and couldn’t have been happier with the choice. It’s a gorgeous little gem – full of cosy, West Cork charm, with a touch of artsy cool that gives it a unique character. We organised everything through Gráinne, who was incredibly helpful and responsive from the outset. She answered all our questions promptly and went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly – even setting up a card machine in the Forge on short notice, which we really appreciated. The central location in Bantry town made it super handy for our guests to get to, especially after a big day the day before! We were lucky with the weather, which meant guests could make the most of the lovely beer garden – a real bonus. The charcuterie boards were a big hit too – delicious, generous, and ideal for relaxed grazing after the main event. All in all, Ma Murphy’s was the perfect venue for a laid-back, fun-filled follow-up to our wedding day. Highly recommended!

Great bar to have a couple of drinks in. Plenty of seats, both inside and out, with pokey little snugs scattered about the premises.

By far the best pub in Bantry. The best service and the beer 🍺 garden is second to none!!!! A must of you visit Bantry.

We were in Bantry a couple of years ago. My brother and I stopped in while our wives were shopping. We had a couple of pints and struck up a conversation with the barkeep. He had spent the summer in California. Nice way to spend an afternoon.

Lovely cosy pub with old world atmosphere and 2 alsatians that love crisps!

'The' place to go in Bantry as far as I'm concerned. Just the best bar and how an Irish Bar should be. Had a fire going and boy was it welcome.

Great pub. Fun atmosphere and the landlord it the salt of the earth. A must if you visit Bantry.

Irish pub, must visit during busy hours. Great staff.

A quality spot, couldn’t recommend it enough to relax for a while. Lovely pub, great layout and the nicest staff you could meet

Friendly and cosy. A nice place to return to after a hike on the peninsula.

Amazing food here! We got recommended the dish, chicken chip by one of thier customers. It's fantastic also very affordable price!! The Staff Umar and Zee are super friendly and we strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone visit in Bantry. :)

Visited yesterday and we were very impressed with the food and friendly service. To be honest, we’d gone in and didn’t expect much at all but we were pleasantly surprised. The chips were perfect - not at all greasy and the order was good value for money. Although the staff knew that we were out of the area, they made us feel very welcome and were happy to chat to us while our ‘take away’ order was being prepared. We’d recommend you to visit.

I visited here recently while on a staycation near Bantry with my partner, father and grandmother. We were all very impressed with the quality and taste of the food(pizza, fresh fish and chips and a quarter pounder meal) and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The lads behind the counter were very friendly and helpful and there was a very pleasant atmosphere. Fantastic value for money. In a great location and overall it was a top notch experience eating at Pizza World. There are a few tables both inside and outside but may not be suitable for a large group unless ordering for takeaway.

Crispy, juicy pizza with a generous portion. Top service as well. Garlic sauce is superb.

Small take out place open afternoons and evenings. Extensive menu. We got donner and chicken swarma. Very large portions and very flavorable. Very friendly and helpful in picking the food.

Good cheese burger delivered quickly by 2 hardworking servers at a reasonable price of 4.50E. With a smile and attention to customer service.

Very friendly and the food is awesome, if you are looking for a fast food with good ambiance, don't look for something else !

Beautiful Irish hand crafted products. Needed a local gift for a coworker in Hong Kong and this place had loads of options! Also, open for coffee on Sunday morning- it’s a must visit and not just for visitors!

Best coffee in Bantry. Cool place to chill, listen to music and enjoy your cup of coffee and cakes. A great place to find unique gifts for your friends and loved ones. From greeting cards, to jewelries, scarves, ceramics, framed paintings and photos, scented candles and handmade skincare and many more. Do pay a visit whenever you’re in Bantry. Closed on Tuesdays.

Absolutely amazing place. You can find there scented sachets vax and candles, pictures, crafted stuff, perfect coffee and relaxing atmosphere. I bought there scented vax for €5 in a little plastic box, cup of Cappuccino was €3. Definitely recommend 👌

Beautiful shop to browse in, high quality crafts, and has something for anyone when you are gift shopping. Wonderful selection of quirky greeting cards too. Great coffee is a bonus!

Not just a "craft shop" while there is plenty items to grab your attention, when your done you can grab a coffee, either sit in or take away and its good coffee! Nice selection of cakes / scones Well worth a visit

A very cool shop with lovely staff, we bought a few bits as we're currently in the middle of moving house, but could easily have filled the car.

Lovely local craft store that also serves the best coffee in Bantry (flat white) and also has nice sweet treats. They serve typical drinks hot and cold; also have matcha and mocha, both a bit under-flavored. The mocha had bits that require chewing.

I have yet to find a better Cajun chicken wrap ANYWHERE!! The coffee is top class, what a great spot! Bonus points for convenient parking and gorgeous indoor/outdoor seating areas as well. The bathrooms are also spotless, and the service is faultless. There’s something very special about Cafe Kilda ❤️

Had the turkey, bacon, and brie sandwich while waiting for someone at the doctor. It was delicious and the place was really nice. Don’t be fooled by its location next to the clinic - everyone said their food was fantastic.

Nice informal cafe, good food and pleasant staff - and plenty of parking.

I actually enjoyed a cup of coffee for the first time. Loved the atmosphere and customer's experience. It was worth the 75 minutes drive.

Simply tasty quality food. Served with an excellent side salad. An easy yet rarely done side. I’m coming back.

Great friendly staff. Lovely coffee.

Cafe Kilda is a fantastic addition to Bantry. The coffee is fab and the food is so so tasty. Everything is delicious but I particularly like the Cajun chicken wrap. The girls couldn’t be friendlier and are always smiling. 10/10 for the food, coffee and overall vibe. Well worth a visit!

Not impressed really, it's OK here. The food is well presented but fairly bland, dressed with sauces to give it some flavour. This really is a restaurant for older people who stay in the hotel. It tastes like mostly frozen products and at hotel prices. Not for me I'm afraid. Not a bad place, just not good enough to return.

Quite a surprising atmosphere, but lovely! Service was impeccable, despite our tardiness they accepted us, and the food was wonderful. I recommend their salmon starter with horseradish mayonnaise, it was delicious. It can be crowded, so I'd advise a reservation if you want to try.

We were left waiting when we arrived with no acknowledgement from staff as they passed us. There was about ten free tables so I can’t imagine it was too busy for us to be approached. The food was very disappointing for the cost. The steak was not a nice cut and overcooked possibly because of how thin it was. (12.50 supplement) Veg on the side was undercooked. We were not offered any drinks at any stage of our dining experience. Very disappointing experience overall.

The food was ok but not good value for money The standard of service was fair but I feel that the staff although willing lacked training for what is supposed to be an upmarket restaurant

Incredible service, so friendly and attentive! The food was very tasty and plentiful. Super!

Food was great highly reccomened, light and delicious but slightly pricey.

Tasty food and presentation.

The place is nice and simple inside, it is hard to get a booking, but the food was delicious. We had couple of starters and mains and drinks and everything was great. Parking is on the street so you can be lucky to find a spot quickly, for us took us a while. When we went there they didn’t have available couple of options from the menu why wasn’t ideal but the ones they had available were very good.

Absolutely lovely gem of a spot. Great service, everyone was so kind and even helped call me a taxi after I missed my bus. The restaurant itself was very pretty and quaint and had very nice and well kept restrooms. And of course, the food was incredible. The fish was so so fresh and the side salad was a proper salad, not just a few pieces of lettuce and carrot like at most places where you get a side salad with fish and chips. It had apple, watermelon, beets, and great dressing. And the chips were great and both the breaded and steamed fish was delicious. The dessert was also amazing. Such moist cakes and the gluten free option was so good as well. 10/10. Would absolutely come here again and hope that other travelers stumble upon it!!

I had supper twice at Breens in mid-September 2025 and enjoyed both meals thoroughly. Though lord knows I don't need those extra calories, each meal I went with an appetizer, main and desert. The real highlight was the pan seared lemon sole with white wine, lemon and dill sauce I had as a main course. I can't remember ever having a better meal of fish (and I've eaten a LOT of fish!). The desserts and apples were also two thumbs up. The service was also first class - very friedly folks but also quick and helpful without being intrusive and bothersome. While there were a lot of tourists there, there were obviously many locals and regulars there, too, which is a great sign. If you are in Castletownbere and looking for delicious seafood in a friendly atmosphere with fantastic service then give Breens a go - you won't be disappointed!!

This is where you want to eat in Castletown-bearhaven! My meal was easily the best calamari I've had. The Cajun spices were subtle and a perfect compliment to the unmistakably fresh tasting calamari. A side salad is rarely something to write home about (difficult to eat, uninspired) but this one deserve a mention. It was tasty, appropriately dressed and a great variety of leaves and fruit. And the bite of my partner's lemon sole that I got was tremendous too

Lovely restaurant just off the Harbour. Had a lovely welcome and were sat in the main bar area. Fantastic food and service.

Went in to enquire if they have anything that is gluten and dairy free as my partner has intolerances to both. The server was incredibly rude as she handed me a menu and said “there you go now you can make up your own mind” and then turned to her colleague at the bar and muttered something under her breath. The menu didn’t have allergens listed, except for just saying GF on one or two dishes. Her attitude was so unwelcoming I just walked back out the door. It was disheartening as most other restaurants around were closed and myself, my partner and young baby had been walking around Castletownbere for an hour trying to find somewhere for dinner. The place was half empty so no excuse to not even check with the kitchen re allergens, it also doesn’t take much to be kind, or at least to not be so rude

This is a very popular place. Booking highly recommended. Fish is succulent in breaded crumbs. The salad, chips and vege are all excellent. House wine was really great.

Me and my partner popped in for 2 mini Irish breakfasts. They were far from mini and really hit the spot. Lovely food, great quality and very tasty. Will definitely be back and recommend.

Hi team want to thankyou for an amazing experience. My first time in Ireland and your hospitality was without a doubt best in class. The ladies serving always with a smile and polite. Had a Irish breakfast which had an amazing slice of black pudding which sent me to the moon and back. Keep up the good work. To all of you who read my review you will not regret walking in to De Barras. Thankyou.

Called in here for a bite of Breakfast the premises is okish only one member of staff that we encountered was nice this was a young girl with a very pleasant way about her. The breakfast when served was simply disgusting it flowed in grease the Sausages as were the Eggs, Bacon, Fried Tomato were half cooked Toast Was Burnt To A Crisp Tea Was Cold Atmosphere Was Cold. This must have been one of the worst breakfasts that we have ever had served to us. No enquiry to find out if we enjoyed the meal or if everything was ok no comment apart from the nice young girl that took our order. The same when paying at the till no interaction from the girl taking the money apart from, your change. No Thank You We Will Definitely Not Be Going There Again When We Are In Bantry.

We had a take away order. A pork and gravy sandwich with a side of roasted potatoes. It was sooooo good! Service was quick and they were very accomodating as they were still serving breakfast and were happy to do our lunch order.

Lively atmosphere, outgoing and inclusive! Simply a lovely place to hang out with family and friends and enjoy good coffee.

I got the poached eggs without avocado on soda bread and it was delicious and well priced. I also got black pudding and it was lovely. Will definitely be back.

Honestly the best curry I have had in a long time. Fresh, huge portions, great staff, what's not to like. We had half portions and I challenge anyone to finish the full portion. Roast looked lovely too.

They improved a lot . Things looking clean the toilet was spotless. The food tasted great. Nice place to go with family and enjoy it. The staff was extremely nice they even came and asked about the food quality. Overall 10 by 10. The seafood basket was amazing. The place was very hygienic. The staff were wearing gloves . Would definitely visit again

Very disappointing. We walked in and there was one family of 3 leaving. The tables were left uncleared for ages, we cleaned our own table. We ordered fiah bits and chips, and seafood box. It was soggy chips, rubbery calamari. Dark brown burnt battered.Very small portion. The bathroom was horror. Unclean bins and floors. This place has potential, but the staff/owner cant be bothered to upkeep any standards.

Am absolutely disgusted with the food at this diner. I asked for breaded scampi but they didn’t cook it all the way through leaving mushy uncooked batter on the inside. When I told them about this, they took the box back to the kitchen and said they’ll “POP IT BACK IN THE FRYER”! HORRIBLY DISGUSTING SINCE I ALREADY TOUCHED THE FOOD. Then the worst part they brought back a CHARRED scampi and expected me to finish it. Everything about this place was horrible to top it all off I found MULTIPLE HAIRS in the salad. They serve such unsanitary food and ought to be shut down due to public health safety hazards! I WOULD GIVE -10,000 STARS IF I COULD!

Stopped off at the diner which is one of the few fish and chip shops we have come across in the Cork area. We had carry out chips which were absolutely excellent . Freshly cooked and delicious. As regular holiday visitors we will be back.

Absolutely horrible chipper,how this place has customers I'll never know.floor was slippery from grease,waited an absolute age along with other customers for our tasteless food.server proceeds to drop one of our cokes & promptly hands it to us?? Customer service skills zero!! Toilets horrible & stank,water tap loose & not tightened to the basin no soap!! Basic basic things lacking with this place,much better food choices elsewhere so don't waste your hard earned money on this establishment..cost of living is a joke as it is without spending it in this place.needless to say I'll never darken their doors again & I'll be warning others to do the same..

From my personal experience, Bay Diner is one of the best choices in Bantry. They serve really good and tasty food, and everything is full of flavour. The Spice Box stands out – it has a unique taste and it's absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!

Hair in my friends food, extremely dry chicken burger (not close to fresh) with barely any sauce. Got the exact same burger two days ago and it was lovely and juicy and this time it was old chicken that’s been left out all day as it seems.

Great pub on Whiddy Island. Very friendly staff and a cracking pint of Guinness. Lovely views from the outside seating looking across Bantry Bay. Small hot food menu selection. Highly recommended - I'm already planning my next visit to Whiddy!

Great food, fantastic outdoor space, and excellent bar staff. If ye head to Whiddy island, it's a must visit!

Very nice place to start/finish your trip to Whiddy Island. Thanks to Tim and Kathleen we had a beautiful day there. Hope to be back soon!

Friendliness pub in Ireland with the best pint of Guinness. Always a pleasure to pop in to Tim and Kathleen.

A wonderful little bar on an island just offshore from Bantry. You have to take a ferry to get here and this enhances the feeling of being in a faraway place. An essential place to visit on any trip to Bantry Bay. A warm welcome in the snug and cosy interior. And a wonderful view sitting outside if the weather is welcoming too. Unmissable.

A huge thank you to Kathleen, Tim, Christine and Shirley for looking after us so well at a recent family event. I highly recommend this place for a family get together.

Highlight of our trip, a must-visit if in Bantry!

Excellent food and drinks! We had the Curry and the Poke Bowl and it was delicious! Verry fair prices and friendly service. The dessert (Vanilla Icecream, fried banana and coconut macron) was also very good. Definitely a place to visit.

Just back from a delicious dinner at Yum Yum! I got the Mongolian Beef which was really tender and flavoursome and my mum had the chicken curry which she really enjoyed. I had a glass of organic white wine and for dessert we shared the banana fritters. You can tell that the chef put a lot of effort into these dishes! All very enjoyable and will definitely be returning :)

Had a wonderful time here last night with a few friends. We ordered the whole menu and shared our plates, so got a taste of everything. Especially recommend the ramen and Panang curry. Both were packed with flavor. Prawn tacos were stellar and both deserts were beautifully plated and delicious to boot.

We had such a lovely meal. Didn’t know what to expect, but there was a lovely buzz of happy diners and the pretty fairy lights added to the atmosphere. The food was delicious and as we did the taster menu it just kept coming! So hard to choose a favourite dish but I think the prawn tacos won top spot and the accompaniment of a crisp organic bottle of Picpoul (recommended by the staff) was fab. Staff were really friendly and attentive. Top night thank you ☺️ .

Went out for a nice meal with the family, exactly what we got at Yum Yum. Korean Prawn Tacos & the Mongolian Beef are a must to try! Booking a table for when the friends are over.

We had an amazing experience at Yum Yum recently. The Asian Fusion menu was authentic and the Phanaeng chicken curry and Mongolian Beef were delicious. The service was exceptional, with the team checking in all the time to see if we were ok. We will definitely be back!

A very tasty late lunch / early dinner with exceptionally friendly service. We really had a lovely time here while visiting Bantry!

They have Beamish! Great location, walkable. Tons of parking!

Huge store very relaxing to talk around loads of free parking to the side. lovely cafe there.... fresh fruit and veg....lovely bakery loads and loads of fresh fish, to be expected as it's a fishing town what a lovely town for a weekend away. this store supply the very tasty award winning range of kinsalebay food company gluten free fish pie, soup and very delicious pate 😍

Great local supermarket with fab baked goods amongst a huge host of other products. Their freshly made cakes and soda bread are excellent. Would love to try everything!

Best supermarket in the area, especially for those visiting the area- it’s large with plenty of options. I was staying at an Airbnb in the area and stopped by at least 4x for different things (chocolate bars, bottled water, a comb, toothpaste, etc.) The only thing they didn’t carry was eyedrops (they recommended I visit a pharmacy for those) I strongly recommend at least one visit to the cafe! I was late in discovering the amazingly delicious blueberry scones so I only got to enjoy them twice before my vacation ended. Don’t make the same mistake- try those early in your trip!!

Possibly the best SuperValu in Ireland. The best we've been in and we've seen a lot. The presentation is fantastic in particular the cheeses

With a wide range of products and friendly staff this supermarket aims to please. Throw in a fabulous family restaurant and you have a winning combination.

Great grocery store and Donal the Butcher went above and beyond to help with lamb cooking suggestions. Very friendly person.

Very Poor Staff Attitude. SERVICE 0 ATMOSPHERE 0 ATTITUDE - MINUS 100% If You Make A Complaint About Them, Even Deservedly, They Hold A Grudge. Especially "Emily" Bantry, Co. Cork Delivery Staff. Obnoxious And Rude.. Poor Ambassador For Your Business. Was Never Going To Order There Again, Gave Another Chance, And Now Customer X 2 Lost. "It Takes Months To Gain Customers, And Seconds To Lose Them".. As A Business Manager And Staff Trainer Myself, It's Very POOR... That I Have Ever Experienced Anywhere In The World! I Have Had Nothing But A Negative Attitude From The Staff In Your Bantry Branch. WILL NEVER USE "THIS " PLACE.. AGAIN. Can't Even Call It A Business... It's So Poor Without Quality Staff..!!!!

They gave me the wrong pizza a pizza with just cheese after I asked for a meat an meat n extra cheese pizza n when return it they were so rude and making out that they were in the right n the fact I eat one slice ment I shouldn't be entitled to my original pizza....would not recommend 😑 very bad customer severs go to pizza world instead..... charge me extra 5er for there mistake won't go again

the food has 75% chance to give you diarrhea. the workers are untidy and sweaty and the good is rancid. order Brick Oven instead!

Firstly, we bought 2 donners & chips. They taste very, very good. They lad who served us was quite sullen. I know it was late, but seriously, a small bit of friendliness goes a long way! It was very dingy inside, while we waited for our food. There was plenty of cleaning that needed to be done. Tables could certainly do with a good scrub or at least wipe the crumbs off the one next to us. I remember this place from the 80s, nothings really changed. Mention the greasy grill & everyone over 40 in Bantry knows it's this place! I wanted to give this place 1 or 2 stars, but to be fair, I couldn't, as its only redeeming factor is that the food here tasted good. We were all sober, as we had just left the hospital. So it wasn't a boozy trip in for a kebeb.

They used to not be like this, but they've gotten so so rude in there, I know there probably not happy with there job, but there's no need to be so rude...

Are the staff even Asian or they're pretending to be Indian or something fake atmosphere with rude staff they probably employ Americans

Way to expensive. For me it was a one time visit.