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O'Sullivan's Bar is located in the heart of the scenic village of Crookhaven nestled in the Mizen Peninsula of West Cork. The family run bar which overlooks the beauty of Crookhaven harbour prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and great food & drink. Whether seated inside next to the cosy fire on a winter's day or relaxing in the summer sunshine on our tables next to the water, you can expect great friendly service and the finest chowder, soups and freshest range of sandwiches in West Cork.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Seafood, Pub, Soups
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi
Reviews (258)
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Very nice place menu is a bit limited but what we had we enjoyed. Great atmosphere Richie is a brilliant laugh. Some fantastic views and really lovely walks. I think we will return next year.
Date of visit: October 2022
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I really enjoyed everything about this place. From the drive to get here, the location and the views. The friendly local feel about the place. The food, drink and service were excellent and enjoyable. The locals and employees and the owners all make you feel...welcome and cared for.....
Truly worth the trip to come and enjoy.More
Date of visit: October 2022
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While my family were exploring the wild atlantic way we came across this lovely little place. The welcome we received was was amazing. From when Richard seated us outside on a table with very nice views to the time we left we could not have...been treated better. I would like to thank the staff for there hospitality and in particular Richard who as my husband said went above and beyond. I will be recommending this lovely little place to anyone who is going to visit IrelandMore
Date of visit: October 2022
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2022
This place had been recommended to us but we were a little disappointed. We sat outside on a sunny day. The tables were busy. There was a very limited lunch menu and we thought it was quite expensive for what we got.
Crookhaven was busy...with families and visitors. Cars were constantly making u-turns next to our table because the road went no further and there was very limited street parking.
For info, there is a field behind the village where you can park for free but beware it the ground is uneven.More
Date of visit: July 2022
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2022
Thanks for the review. It is a busy spot and we do offer our field. Our dinner menu next door in Nottage's is a more comprehensive offering and we also do casual dining with tapas in Nottage's in the evening. The breadth of the menu...More
O'Sullivan's had been highly recommended by the owner of our holiday letting, but sadly we were very disappointed. No crab sandwiches and very poor "fish" chowder.
Perhaps it was a a bd day!
Date of visit: June 2022
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2022
Dear Brian. We hate to hear that. And sorry for the delay in responding. We hope you'll come again and if you call us I'd love to recompense the chowder. Regards Linda and Der
I was at O Sullivan bar. The service was fantastic our bartender Siofra was lovely. She was very friendly, warm and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed the beers with the boys, twas a wonderful experience! Will be coming back fo sure!
Date of visit: July 2022
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2022
Fabulous place, cozy bar with fantastic views of the bay, both inside and outside. Very friendly staff , with a very good selection of drinks. We stopped here a few times , as we were staying close by. The bar has a very interesting history,...which is documented around the walls. including star wars ! Highly recommendedMore
Date of visit: April 2022
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 28 April 2022
We've been here a couple of times for lunch when in the area, so made a point of returning. The food is really excellent & we generally choose seafood as it's super fresh & very well presented, but then cannot resist the gorgeous homemade desserts!...Seating is available indoors & outdoors (weather permitting) The staff are efficient & friendly & the place was spotless. There were no delays whatsoever & Covid restrictions were adhered to fully, including passes checked on arrival, so very reassuring. It's a very popular place which is not surprising, so we'd definitely return when in the area again.More
Date of visit: September 2021
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2022
A perfect place for lunch, We had a fantastic lunch on a Sunday Afternoon. It's a warm and inviting place. We went for two chowders and crab sandwiches. Simple but delicious. The staff were so welcoming and even though they were packed they had a...smile for everyone.More
Date of visit: October 2021
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2021
Returned to where I grew up after 38 years and was not disappointed that so much the same at O‘Sullivans. Even Dermott was working the day we went. Had a light lunch of crabmeat sandwich which was delicious and seeing Angela’s Egg Sandwich on the...menu made me smile ❤️
New waitress was lovely and friendly (she told us it was her first day when she had a second and was collecting glasses). Was busy with tourists despite being end Oct at lunch time so would suggest calling ahead.
Can’t wait to return .. ❤️ Crook
Would suggest a few quid invested in bathroomsMore
Date of visit: October 2021
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2021
Called in after a visit to Mizen Head, great location however the parking is a bit tight. Had the Chowder, presently surprised with the hint of chorizo in the tomato based Spanish chowder. Out of the way but the location is stunning and the staff...are very friendly.More
Date of visit: August 2021
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2021
Very welcome.. there is a field of Dermot's dad's Billy that people can park in
I rang to ask if they had champagne we could buy and I was basically abused on the phone because the person I was speaking to said they were too busy to speak to me and that they didn’t have time to check for me....They asked if I was local and I said no and she said that was obvious because if I was I would know the restaurant was closed where she’d have to check for champagne. I rang back once I had hung up as I was disgusted with how I was spoken to and she basically said again , they were very busy and if I came in they’d speak to me. I said I wouldn’t be coming in and I was basically hung up on. The person I spoke to was rude and absolutely the opposite of what customer service should be. I’ve been coming to Crookhaven for years and have a mobile home locally and have never experienced anything like this. I will not be recommending or supporting this business again after my experience.More
Date of visit: September 2020
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Linda K, Owner at O'Sullivan's Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2021
Our apologies for the response to your call, and indeed the tardiness of the response. All I can say is our apologies, I recall the phone call, it was in the middle of a crazy service, at the end of a busy busy summer. I...More
If you are lucky to visit on a sunny day this is the perfect place. Lots of seating looking out on the water. The food was delicious. I had the open crab sandwich and we also had the chowder. Both were delicious and the side...salads were so fresh.More
Date of visit: September 2020
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I love this spot. Right on the quayside. A perfect place for a quiet pint of Murphy’s.
Was in the area and a bit unsure about visiting having read one or two negative reviews about disorganised for Covid precautions.
Need not have worried- they were...well organised;keeping customers socially distanced both in side and out .
Good food- open crab sandwich and fish pie - pint of Murphy’s and all was well with the world despite a cool rainy day.More
Date of visit: September 2020
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Amazing fresh food in a great seaside location. Staff were excellent food was so good on our first visit we went back the very next day again . Bar is small inside but loads of tables on quay outside with great view of the water...!More
Date of visit: September 2020
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