Guidebook for Kinsale

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Guidebook for Kinsale

Sightseeing

66 locals recommend
Charles Fort
66 locals recommend
Compass Hill walk is an easy half hour scenic loop on Compass Hill overlooking Kinsale town and Bandon River.
Compass Hill
Compass Hill walk is an easy half hour scenic loop on Compass Hill overlooking Kinsale town and Bandon River.
Spectacular views of Charles Fort James Fort. Seals herons and other wildlife to be seen. Relaxing experience and informative commentary.
16 locals recommend
Kinsale Harbour Cruises
16 locals recommend
Spectacular views of Charles Fort James Fort. Seals herons and other wildlife to be seen. Relaxing experience and informative commentary.

Food Scene

Fantastic pub, restaurant with spectacular views. Walk there via the Scilly Walkway, about a half hour walk with fabulous views along the way. If the weathers bad, sit by the fire and chill out but if the weathers good sit outside and enjoy the amazing views and a pint of course.
38 locals recommend
The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant Kinsale
38 locals recommend
Fantastic pub, restaurant with spectacular views. Walk there via the Scilly Walkway, about a half hour walk with fabulous views along the way. If the weathers bad, sit by the fire and chill out but if the weathers good sit outside and enjoy the amazing views and a pint of course.
The best homemade cakes, hot chocolate in Kinsale, my kids love Jo's.
Jo's Cafe & rooms
55 Main St
The best homemade cakes, hot chocolate in Kinsale, my kids love Jo's.
Great family restaurant, but also a great spot for a pint.
24 locals recommend
The Spaniard Inn
24 locals recommend
Great family restaurant, but also a great spot for a pint.
Fish & Chips, Family diner.
11 locals recommend
Dinos
4 Pier Rd
11 locals recommend
Fish & Chips, Family diner.
Pizzas, Pasta and great wine, open kitchen with wood oven, great atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Bruno's Italian Eatery
37 Main St
11 locals recommend
Pizzas, Pasta and great wine, open kitchen with wood oven, great atmosphere.
Great Breakfast Rolls and cooked breakfasts.
Mother Hubbards
1 Market Ln
Great Breakfast Rolls and cooked breakfasts.
Great Steaks
The Steakhouse
19 Lower O'Connell St
Great Steaks

Drinks & Nightlife

Monday night music sessions. Cosy bar.
Dalton's Bar
3A Market St
Monday night music sessions. Cosy bar.
Great for a few sociables and music.
Sams Bar
4 The Glen
Great for a few sociables and music.
Querky old pub, great characters.
6 locals recommend
Tap Tavern
6 locals recommend
Querky old pub, great characters.

Shopping

Aptly named shop, full of fashion treasure, its worth the visit.
Stone Mad Gallery
Market Lane
Aptly named shop, full of fashion treasure, its worth the visit.
Fabulous selection of great quality adults and children's shoes.
Footloose
64a Main St
Fabulous selection of great quality adults and children's shoes.
Groceries, Wines, Bakery, Butchers etc...
15 locals recommend
Smith's SuperValu
New Road
15 locals recommend
Groceries, Wines, Bakery, Butchers etc...
Kinsale Silver
Market Street

Parks & Nature

A great sandy beach located near the village of Ballinspittle. Fabulous for surfing, walks, and swimming if your brave enough for the cold water. Lifeguards on duty during summer season.
29 locals recommend
Garretstown Beach
29 locals recommend
A great sandy beach located near the village of Ballinspittle. Fabulous for surfing, walks, and swimming if your brave enough for the cold water. Lifeguards on duty during summer season.

Entertainment & Activities

Watersports, Summercamps, Land activities, Sailing.
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
Saint John's Hill
Watersports, Summercamps, Land activities, Sailing.

Getting Around

Taxi service - 021 4773000
Cab 3000
Taxi service - 021 4773000