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Restaurants
55 within 5 kms
Bastion
474
78 m€€ - €€€ • Irish • International • European
Cosy Cafe
252
0.1 km€ • Irish • Cafe • European
The Supper Club
363
83 m€€ - €€€ • Irish • Seafood • European
The Black Pig Winebar
738
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Wine Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Max's
827
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Seafood • European
High Tide Kinsale
250
92 m€€ - €€€ • Irish • Seafood • International
Finns' Farmcut
834
0.1 km€€€€ • Seafood • European • Contemporary
Leona's on Nine Market Street
253
37 m€€ - €€€ • Irish • European • Contemporary
Bruno's
413
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • European
The White House
880
56 m€€ - €€€ • Irish • Seafood • European
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Attractions
21 within 10 kms
St Multose Church
183
0.1 kmReligious Sites
Kinsale Tourist Office
126
0.2 kmVisitor Centres
Kinsale Regional Museum
91
70 mHistory Museums
Irish Veterans Museum
26
0.1 kmMilitary Museums
Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine
192
94 mSpeciality Museums
The Boathouse Gallery
11
0.1 kmArt Galleries
The Gallery Kinsale
9
0.2 kmArt Galleries
Ballinspittle
19
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Kinsale Mead Co
167
0.4 kmDistilleries
Rohan Reilly Photography
10
0.3 kmArt Galleries
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See what other travellers are saying
  • ekcpeterson
    Atlanta, Georgia266 contributions
    A MUST see!
    Popped in here by advisement from our tour guide. Was told it's the oldest pub in Kinsale. You walk in and you're immediately transported back in time (with the exception of current people at hand). A must visit. It will not disappoint.
    Visited June 2022
    Written 5 July 2022
  • wanderinglou77
    Guisborough, United Kingdom13 contributions
    A little Irish gem
    An absolute traditional irish gem. Everything about this venue is all about it’s age. Wonky walls, worn stairs, coal smokey fires, shabby furniture traditional beers which are very reasonably priced all of which add to this locations character. If you enjoy a non-pretentious pub then you will love this place.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 5 February 2023
  • Marie Murphy
    Killarney, Ireland1 contribution
    Fantastic Atmosphere
    We visited The Greyhound and Market bars last week and sampled such warm hospitality! The staff were so friendly and gave us great tips on the local area. We all had delicious pizzas and drinks! We dined al fresco which was an added bonus. Great to see social distancing guidelines being adhered to by the staff yet not taking away from a fun, holiday atmosphere! We will definitely return! Thanks
    Visited July 2020
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 July 2020
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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA2,918 contributions
Great Outdoor Patio
May 2023 • Couples
We stumbled upon this pub just off the main drag, and were rewarded with a bustling scene of happy folks overflowing unto the outdoor patio out front. Fun time, alas, no food.
Written 13 May 2023
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wanderinglou77
Guisborough, UK13 contributions
A little Irish gem
Feb 2023 • Friends
An absolute traditional irish gem. Everything about this venue is all about it’s age. Wonky walls, worn stairs, coal smokey fires, shabby furniture traditional beers which are very reasonably priced all of which add to this locations character. If you enjoy a non-pretentious pub then you will love this place.
Written 5 February 2023
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ekcpeterson
Atlanta, GA266 contributions
A MUST see!
Jun 2022
Popped in here by advisement from our tour guide. Was told it's the oldest pub in Kinsale. You walk in and you're immediately transported back in time (with the exception of current people at hand). A must visit. It will not disappoint.
Written 5 July 2022
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IrishRover
Pittsburgh, PA2,956 contributions
Nice patio
May 2022 • Friends
Stopped in for a pint on. Nice May Day as the patio looked inviting. Staff was friendly and the pub has charm. Overall it was good enough for a second pint
Written 2 May 2022
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SC1964
Dublin, Ireland7 contributions
Never again
Aug 2021 • Couples
Would never return to this bar. The owner was one of the rudest, angriest individuals I’ve ever encountered in the hospitality business. He seems to resent customers and having to serve drinks. He speaks to his staff in a disgraceful way. I couldn’t believe what I watched last weekend. The barman was lovely - despite being belittled at every opportunity - he still took the time to chat pleasantly to us. His boss could learn a thing or two from him.
Written 18 August 2021
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Da
1 contribution
OMG why are you even going anywhere else in kinsale.
Jul 2021 • Friends
You must go here. If you want ambience, atmosphere and good craic the greyhound is the only place to be
Ger the manager is for sure neither an oil painting, nor is he the best communicator or orator in the world. However his focus is perfection and Jesus H does he deliver. The tastiest god-damned pints in kinsale/cork/Ireland. And he always has the rugby on.
My only negative would be I brought a trophy with me which a local neanderthal decided to keep and placed out of reach within the bar. That said trophies come and go, but good night's out stay forever!
Written 13 August 2021
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kenneth m
1 contribution
Horrible experience
Jul 2021 • Friends
Genuinely the worst experience I've ever had in a bar. Extremely under staffed, owner seems like he just hates people in general. Unbelievably rude, zero people skills. Toilets are filthy.

I don't think one round came out to our table as we had ordered. When we brought it to their attention we were told to wait, while they took orders from other tables.

We actually got up and left in the end,

So many bars and cafés were delighted to have people back in after everything going on and couldn't have been more accommodating.

How this place has got anymore than 1 star is mind boggling.

Never again. Sell up and let someone make the most of it.
Written 30 July 2021
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Julie K
3 contributions
Very unpleasant experience
Jul 2021 • Friends
We had a terrible experience here that finished off an otherwise great weekend in kinsale.
Manager was extremely rude, from what we could see, arguing with everyone. The staff couldn't keep up with the capacity the pub was trying to provide for which meant delayed orders and no social distancing. They were trying to separate our group which then meant we were sitting on top of other people we didn't know, made no sense whatsoever, if they want to enforce this there needs to be less tables. When our drinks finally came after 40 mins we tried to order another round as we knew this would then take ages to come and we were told quite harshly we already have a drink and couldn't order another. The staff were just unwelcoming, impatient and rude, I would not advise anyone to go here, we had a lovely experience in all other bars in kinsale.
Written 28 July 2021
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AF
Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
Terrible
Jul 2021 • Friends
Terrible experience!! Understaffed and the ones who were there had zero training and some were very rude!! Witnessed owner shouting and roaring at 3 tables of people! Waiting endless amounts of time for drinks! Would not be returning so many other amazing places in kinsale to visit with fantastic service and staff!
Written 28 July 2021
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Darren Whelan
1 contribution
Awful
Jul 2021 • Couples
Please avoid. This place in an absolute dump. As far as cleanliness is concerned its a complete disgrace. The stink of sewage permeates through the place. The service is atrocious and the owner, a tall slim grey haired guy is the rudest most unwelcoming individual I met in Kinsale. Dont be fooled by the positive reviews. This place is not for visitors to Kinsale. Seems that the staff just look after the locals who drink there. Plenty of other pubs in Kinsale are much more welcoming to visitors. The owner is the big negative in this dive.
Written 25 July 2021
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