The West Cork Model Railway Village in Clonakilty is a charming and nostalgic attraction perfect for families and railway enthusiasts. It features meticulously crafted miniature replicas of towns along the old West Cork Railway line, capturing 1940s–50s Ireland in impressive detail. The trains run through the model towns, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. There's also a fun road train tour of Clonakilty and a small café on site. While it's more geared toward younger children and families, anyone with an interest in Irish history or model railways will enjoy it. It's a wholesome, relaxing stop on the West Cork trail.

Great for kids to walk around and cheer the miniature village with the working trains that are constantly moving around the made up villages of the area there's a playground and 2 diggers the kids will love and boats on a lake to steer by remote a coffee shop and lots of history

Cute little activity to do if nearby. Nice to walk through and get a bite to eat. We got the train ride that went through the town which was really cute too- all the locals waving at us!😂

Very good. Easy walk from town. Or plenty of parking. My toddler loved it too.

Great place for adults and children. Gives a great description and outlay of 3 towns

Lovely to walk around modal railway village From villages to train stations. I loved the church with bride and groom mini people Very well crafted.

Gratulacje place for small children!!the details in the model village are perfect small trains driving around the whole village irish music playing in some of the little houses.

Awesome tour, beautiful atmosphere, and great whiskey. I loved their single pot still and the story behind the business. Highly recommend as a must do when in West Cork

The Gin School was a wonderful experience made even better by our very knowledgeable guide and mentor Sush, who was very helpful and professional throughout. We got to take home our bottles and had a super time with the group. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!

We had a fantastic day. Sush led the Tour brilliantly and was great to chat too and answered any questions we had. Got to try 5 amazing Whiskey’s and purchased a few bottles for my collection 🤩 Episode coming soon 😉

Amazing tour and amazing guide Sush. He was very knowledgeable and so helpful throughout the tour. Would definitely recommend visiting this amazing place. Tasting at the end was so good. What an awesome experience.

We did the gin making experience led by Sush and James. Both super at their jobs, clearly having a passion which made the whole experience much more engaging and enjoyable. Well worth a visit. Thanks again.

We’ve been twice and had an excellent experience both times. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and the whiskey is delicious. Try the pot still, finished in a sherry cask, and the port cask finished whiskey. The gin and sloe gin are both so smooth and delightful and make fantastic cocktails!

Port Cask on the Rocks - June 20th, this year: There was a gentleman, a young man, presenting a range of Clonakilty Distillery offerings at the Dublin Duty Free. He had said, "I'm not trying to sell you on anything. I truly believe it's a fine Irish whiskey." I asked which one. "All of them." He said. I chose the Port Cask, and he suggested that it's best on the rocks, to bring out the flavor. I squinted at this, because I've always believed in all the hundred or two hundred whiskies I've tried that neat is the best way to take in the flavor (even if cask strength). When I arrived home in LA, I poured it over no more than two cubes of ice. It was a whole other experience. I'm truly thankful to that gentleman, and I'll be sure to visit the distillery next time I'm in the south. (p.s. I bought a bottle of the Sliabh Liag Distillers Silkie, which was marketed at a similar price. Garbage water. Literally jet fuel fed through a broken garden hose.)

Cute store, nice arty selection of gifts and great card selection

A really cool venue. Great service at the bar. Very interesting decor with thousands of pictures on the walls. A must visit for music lovers.

Absolutely incredible evening. Seven very talented local musicians, plus the occasional acapella song from an audience member. Beautiful lively Irish "Trad" music in a cozy, intimate setting.

Cool place to enjoy a pint. The service was very good and there's plenty to look at in the bar. The place is quite large. There was a live band coming in later in the night (€15 cover charge). Wish we had the time to see them.

A fantastic club in Clonakilty, Ireland. Great sight lines and sound system. I was here at the best time of year for Guitar Fest. Babyrat and The Kate's were so so great!

Very famous and really authentic Irish pub with folk music and modern bands and Irish soul. I've enjoyed all time I spent there. Very pleasant and helpful staff coupled with a good service and great ambiance will make you a regular guest of this place. Anyone must visit the place when in Clonakilty.

There are far better pubs in Clonakilty. In fimor a few pints, which were good... bar staff weren't interested in engaging with customers or being friendly, so we left and found other pubs.

Nice bar, great crowd, great staff, well priced drink, spent a nice evening there.

Kev was a great guide during our visit to the Michael Collins Museum in Clonakilty. The museum gives a clear, interesting look at Collins’ life and the Irish War of Independence, with some personal items and cool displays. Kev’s mix of knowledge and humor made the tour enjoyable and easy to follow. Definitely ask for him if you go!

Visited Michael Collins House Museum All About Michael Collins Life Family All other west Cork Patriots like Jeramiaha O Donevan Rossa His Bicycle he Cycled Riund Dublin.

Great information, lovely centre, staff really helpful, family trip so history for everyone

Great place to spend a wet and windy October day. It laid out the course of Collins life and his contribution to the Independence of Ireland in a thoughtful way and helped contextualise the times.

Tour guides made it, a great mix between humour and incredibly knowledgeable. Went with my partner who’s more into history than me but I still enjoyed it and it was paced very well.

Informative, well curated exhibition and well located in an historic building in the centre of clonakilty on a square where Michael Collins lived for a couple of years.

Kev is hands down the highlight of the Michael Collins Museum tour in Clonakilty. Sharp, witty, and full of interesting stories, he made history come alive without ever feeling like a classroom snooze fest. His quick humor and easy style kept us hooked the whole time- honestly, he’s the reason the tour was such a blast. If you’re going, do yourself a favor and make sure Kev is your guide!

No slice of lemon, with fish and chips. The fish was from the fridge freezer. It would be nicer if it had fresh fish.

Ordered online around 10:30 got a message pop up saying my order was cancelled and I will receive my refund in 3-5 business days it has now been 8 days no refund in my account:) we also had to pay an additional 30€ up front for the food they cooked which wasn’t even up to standard. Very disappointing, and the owner lied straight to my face when confronted. Do not eat there!!

Did not eat here because they do not serve fish and chips. Lots of other food to order but NO fish.

We ordered a delivery to a hotel and the food was excellent and on time Highly recommended

Went here recently, I do not recommend. The tables were dirty. One of which was occupied by a delivery driver and all his junk so I and my partner had to sit on the windowsill. Was waiting about half an hour for a burger and chips. The southern fried chicken burger was disgusting. The buns weren't toasted, the chicken itself was cold, had a stale, plasticky texture, and there was a mountain of strong cheddar cheese in the burger which was just an awful combination. The chips I got were okay, but that's kind of the bare minimum tbh. Do not go here til they get their act together. Go to The Chunky Chip, Oak Fire, AbraKebabra or Giovanni's.

The food from here is delicious, especially the onion rings. The chips are great also . The dips are great. My son loves the milk shakes. Slightly more expensive ,but the reason why is evident when you taste the top quality of the food. Highly recommend.

Just ordered for the first time from Spud Lane. Order came 30 minutes earlier than indicated on the Just Eat app. Best fish & Chips I’ve had since moving to Cloni. This is our new go to place for take outs!!!! Well done guys!!

We popped in for lunch this afternoon and were super impressed. Really friendly staff, fresh tasty food, the pizza and falafel were great. We'll definitely be back.

I had fish and chips, they offer a grilled option for those who don't want the fried fish - it was so tasty! Great to see a healthier option available. Lovely staff, welcoming and clean place, would recommend.

Lovely food and staff, good location with plenty of seating room. Pictured are Steak Sandwich (w/chips & garlic mayo) and Chicken Stir Fry. Desserts - Pavlova and Oreo Cheesecake. Wholehearted recommendation for the Steak Sandwich - steak was perfectly done and not chewy and it it went great with mushrooms and onions inside. The side of chips were delicious and perfectly seasoned, well paired with lovely garlic mayo. Pavlova was really lovely and went well with complimentary ice cream and sticky toffee sauce. Cheesecake is a good choice if you like mild cheese flavor and creaminess, lovely with ice cream. Nice spot for a quick bite, brunch or coffee and dessert with reasonable prices. Recommend!

Best pasta I had in Ireland! Guys were nice and service was great, we even came in close to closing time and they didn't seem annoyed

Excellent Falafel wrap and fries, extra mayonnaise not a problem - thanks

Very polite staff. Pavlova it’s so lovely.

I went to this restaurant after reading the google reviews and I must say that I was not disappointed at all. The food was amazing because all seafood dishes pasta, chowder, prawn curry etc. amazing food and service was good. Highly recommended!!

The steak was cooked perfectly, made with high-quality ingredients, and really tasty. However, the prices are too high, and I expected a wider selection of fish dishes. The menu, atmosphere, and service feel a bit confusing. I’m not quite sure what type of restaurant this is trying to be.

Delicious dining experience! Firstly the venue had a great buzzing atmosphere especially for a Wednesday night. It looked great. We had some great drinks. Now the star of the show, the food … fabulous tastes and flavour. Spicy Sushi and a lovely chicken and potato main which also had a great source. If you’re passing by, you have to eat there !!

Visited Whales Tail for Father's Day and it was exceptional. The menu has a good choice, but the food itself is piping hot, not warm, but hot. That's a plus in my books even before you taste it. The fish is excellent, local and fresh. Mocktails are a great addition to the menu, feels like a cheat treat. And the dads received chocolates as a special treat, a small but nice touch, it just shows the superb customer service. Thank you for a beautiful day.

We had such a lovely evening at Kirby’s The Whale’s Tail last night. I was dining with my daughter, and from start to finish the whole experience was second to none. The food was absolutely delicious, as were the cocktails! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the service friendly and attentive, a special thank you to Anne Marie and Denise who looked after us so well. It’s no wonder it’s a West Cork favourite. Highly recommend and looking forward to our next visit.

Visited recently for late lunch with friends, wow is an understatement. Every dish we had was amazing, I had lobster roll followed by the best lemon posset & finished off with lovely coffee. Staff were friendly & helpful, service was timed to perfection. Offers choice of indoor & outdoor dining, outdoor had sunshades, cushions & blankets, car park right next door. It has everything & everything was perfect. Highly recommend & will most definitely be back.

The Whales Tail Restaurant is exceptional. We have dined there on several occasions & it never disappoints. The food is excellent- have tried most dishes on the menu & have enjoyed everything. The attention to detail & combination of flavours is amazing. All staff are friendly & accommodating. 5 stars always

A group of four of us had dinner here on the weekend. It was very busy but our reservation was exact on time. The menu was excellent and the food fantastic. We all had a main and a dessert and the bill was under €150. Toilets very clean. Staff very friendly.

We had a wonderful time at Cafe On The Lane. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Lots of fresh pastries, cakes, etc. and a good selection of savoury sandwiches too. Reasonably priced and the quality of the food and drinks is fantastic. Very cute decor too.

Great coffee, and lovely staff who make the MOST DIVINE apple cake ,which is a delight -especially warmed up.very reasonably priced and a lovely atmosphere in an eclectic cottage -core style environment. top marks all round.

Found this little gem while at a wedding. Can not recommend highly enough. Beautiful little shop along with lovely coffee and really attentive staff. Even the takeaway cups are gorgeous!

Gorgeous, quirky coffee shop and more - not only delicious coffee but also great sandwiches and cakes, and all in a cosy, tasteful environment! Love it! 😀

Literally writing this review while I’m still enjoying my coffee and cake here~ one word “lovely!” The service, atmosphere, environment, coffee and cakes were all lovely~ sitting in the opposite lot from the till. Was lucky to have the whole place to myself. Would recommend for couples to take some insta-worthy photos! Ladies at the till were adorable hahaha. Will be back ~

Lovely coffee & delicious cakes

The son was working that day. He was telling how mum had made the soup. Everything is made with care and love. The coffee, the food, the cake, the decor, everything was delicious. Been there many times and each time feels like a little holiday away!