Guidebook for Kinsale
Food Scene
Bruno's Italian Eatery
37 Main StIts great booking essential
The Black Pig
66 Lower O'Connell StreetGreat wine bar with tasty food
Steeped in tradition, full of character, great food & drink!
38 locals recommend
The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant Kinsale
Steeped in tradition, full of character, great food & drink!
Leona's
9 Market StreetGreat for Breakfast & Lunch
White Lady Hotel
Lower O'Connell StreetReally Good Reasonably Priced Bar/Restaurant Food.
Great takeout deli just around the corner. Delicious Meals/Salads, Cakes & Breads.
The Gourmet Pantry
4 Market StreetGreat takeout deli just around the corner. Delicious Meals/Salads, Cakes & Breads.
Sightseeing
Located in Summer Cove Kinsale at the water’s edge is Charles Fort. A bastion fort one of the largest in the country with one section of the wall built in a star shape. A late 17th century fort designed by William Robinson who was also the architect of the royal Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin.
66 locals recommend
Charles Fort
Located in Summer Cove Kinsale at the water’s edge is Charles Fort. A bastion fort one of the largest in the country with one section of the wall built in a star shape. A late 17th century fort designed by William Robinson who was also the architect of the royal Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin.
James Fort holds a commanding position directly across the harbour mouth from Charles Fort. Together, these forts guarded the narrow harbour entrance.
22 locals recommend
James Fort
James Fort holds a commanding position directly across the harbour mouth from Charles Fort. Together, these forts guarded the narrow harbour entrance.
The Scilly walk is a beautiful walk along the sea front from Scilly which is across the harbour from the town to Summercove where Charles Fort is.
You get to see spectacular views of the town and harbour on your way.
Look up www.walkingroutes.ie Kinsale to Charles fort coastal walk
15 locals recommend
Scilly Walk
The Scilly walk is a beautiful walk along the sea front from Scilly which is across the harbour from the town to Summercove where Charles Fort is.
You get to see spectacular views of the town and harbour on your way.
Look up www.walkingroutes.ie Kinsale to Charles fort coastal walk
The old head of Kinsale 5 miles from the town is well worth a visit to view the 200 year old Signal Tower which has recently been restored and is now open to the public as a Lusitania Museum where you can see artefacts from the wreckage of the Lusitania ship which sank off the south coast. There is a bus local link 253 see timetable above from Kinsale during the summer months.
open 7 days a week 10.00am-17.00pm
info@oldhead.com www.oldhead.com
9 locals recommend
Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum
The old head of Kinsale 5 miles from the town is well worth a visit to view the 200 year old Signal Tower which has recently been restored and is now open to the public as a Lusitania Museum where you can see artefacts from the wreckage of the Lusitania ship which sank off the south coast. There is a bus local link 253 see timetable above from Kinsale during the summer months.
open 7 days a week 10.00am-17.00pm
info@oldhead.com www.oldhead.com
City advice
Don't miss
Kinsale's Farmers Market
Every Wednesday • Kinsale Farmers Market • Local produce and handmade crafts • 9.30am til 2.30pm
Don't miss
Kinsale Harbour Cruises
The “Spirit of Kinsale” offer seasonal daily panoramic sea view harbour trips with views of Charles Fort, James Fort and other historic sites. Tastefully refurbished the Spirit of Kinsale offers coffee/snack and bar facilities.
It is also available for private charter.
Cost: - €13.00 pp. for a 1 hour trip
Contact: Jerome on 086 2505456
or email harbourcruises@gmail.com
Don't miss
Kinsale Ghost Tours
Kinsale Ghost Tours
Brian O’Neill offers an exciting crazy Ghost Tour of fun and excitement for all during the summer starting from the Tap Tavern at 9 pm and lasting about one hour fifteen minutes.
Admission – adults €10, children €5
Contact Brian on 087 948 0910