Best & Cool Bars in Kinsale

"This great pub, situated right on the bank of the River Lee in the heart of Cork, is famous for their thin-based, generously topped pizzas – often called the best in town. Some of the other food specialities include delicious sweet potato fries and chicken goujons. Food is served until late."

"An absolute must visit for it’s amazing variety of food and entertainment in general but a great spot for some bottomless brunch too. We recommend going for their signature chicken goujons - seriously, they’re life changing!"

"Once providing haircuts with your pint, Sin É is now one of the city's top venues for live traditional Irish music. Pronounced 'shin ay', meaning 'that's it', the name is a reference to the funeral parlour next door. Far from being past its expiry date, the walls, which are covered in postcards and posters, shake with the sounds of fiddles and flutes as locals strike up the sounds of Ireland."

"Tucked away in Coburg Street, the bar is somewhat off-the-beaten track. Traditional in many ways, the bar's name ("sin é" - "that's it") nods to its historic use as a venue for drowning one's sorry after a wake at the nearby funeral home. Stop by to hear fine traditional music sessions and enjoy good craic every day of the week."

"Often considered the home of traditional Irish music in the city, Sin E is a must visit. The name translates to “that’s it” which rather somberly takes its name from the funeral parlour next door. However, the atmosphere is as lively as ever with a longstanding tradition of good music and beer."

"Good review: "The place to be ! You can start your night very early and leave at the closing, you won't get bored ! The drinks are amazing, good service, and good music. Sometimes, too many people so you have to push to cross your way, but it's ok because the atmosphere is great and everybody is dancing together.". Bad review: "Usually Cattle Marts don't ask you to pay in. The amount of people allowed in a small, narrow bar is unreal."

"Reardens is the ultimate spot to be for an all-around good time. Whether you sneak off to a quieter spot in one of their smaller bars, or you opt to stay right in the middle of the energy and dance away the night. They have food, sport, music, and drinks!"

"4 star contemporary hotel centrally located in Cork city, minutes from shopping, business, bus and trains. (8km from Cork Airport)A choice of Superior, Executive rooms or for that something very special our Penthouse. Health & Fitness Club with 18m pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym, aerobics studio and treatment therapy suites."

"Another great hotel that overlooks River Lee, The Clayton Hotel is a more modern facility to rest your head. They offer a luxury spa center, two restaurants, and a indoor pool for your convenience. The health spa is one of the better ones we’ve seen in Cork with many different beauty treatments to choose from."

"Clayton Hotel Cork City Ireland, is a 4 star hotel located in the heart of Cork city centre. Close to the City Bus Station Parnell Place and a few minutes for Kent Railway Station."

"New kid on the block Clancy’s is wasting no time in making a name for themselves as one of the city’s hottest spots. With mouth watering food and cocktails to boot it’s the perfect setting for a night on the town - and did we mention they just opened a new rooftop bar?. Clancy's don't have bottomless brunch available just yet, but it's in the pipeline so keep an eye on their socials."

"Michael Collins House Michael Collins House, Clonakilty is a new museum dedicated to Michael Collins. Offering an insight into the life of ‘The Big Fella’ and bringing the history of Irish…"

"Another defensive building constructed to help citizens, Elizabeth Fort was built in 1601, although in 1603 at the death of Queen Elizabeth I, a revolt in the city saw the castle being attacked and seized by the locals. When English reinforcements arrived and re-established control, the good people of Cork were forced to pay for its repair. It was rebuilt in stone in the 1620s and played a pivotal role in the siege of Cork in the 1690s."

"Cork City's 17th century star-shaped fort was built in the aftermath of the Battle of Kinsale (1601). Elizabeth Fort served to reinforce English dominance and protect the walled city of Cork. It has served many functions during its lifetime, including use as a military barracks, a convict depot for the transportation of female prisoners, a food depot during the Great Famine, an RIC station, and until 2013, a Garda station."

"First built in 1601, the earth, stone and timber Elizabeth Fort was attacked two years later when a revolt took place sparked off by the death of Queen Elizabeth 1. When English reinforcements arrived, the people of Cork were forced to pay for its reconstruction. A stronger stone fort replaced the old building in the 1620s and it is this you see today."

"University College Cork, founded in 1845, is an easy walk from the town center. The gorgeous campus is full of ivy-covered, Hogwartsian buildings, an impressive green quad, and awesome Irish history (we’re thinking specifically of the wonderfully odd “Stone Corridor”, filled with gravestones carved with ancient runes). UCC is as gorgeous as Trinity College in Dublin—but you’ll be able to enjoy its regal grounds without huge crowds."

"UCC is arguably one of the most popular places to visit in Cork City, and you don’t need to be a student to explore the grounds. University College Cork was founded in 1845 and opened 4 years later in 1849 with 23 professors and 181 students. One of the reasons a visit to this place tends to be regarded by many as one of the best things to do in Cork City is that it’s home to loads of things to see and do."

"University College Cork has a wonderful feeling of history and learning about it. Stepping into certain areas of the quad feels like you are stepping back 150 years or so. The narrow stone corridors and exquisite rooms of the original buildings are juxtaposed with the modern buildings."

"The O’Crowley family has owned this characterful bar and restaurant since 1979: it’s always been a friendly, well-run place and, although it can be very busy at times, their reputation for good food is generally well-deserved."

"Quinlans bar is one of Cork most lively spots, and it promises to be the same this weekend with some great live music lined up. Blue fusion will be kicking off the weekend on Saturday at 10 pm followed by the ever-entertaining Clockworks band at 7pm on Sunday. For those of you who like a boogie, Quinlans has you covered with their dance floor right next to where the bands play, perfect if you still have a few moves left after the Ed Sheeran concert!"

"Quinlan’s is a family-owned restaurant built on the legacy of the world-renowned seafood shop the family has been running since 1963. It now has seafood shops and bars all across Ireland but their restaurant in Cork may just be the best of the bunch. If you end up visiting Quinlans, make sure you try the incredible salmon on which the Quinlans reputation is based on."

"‘Quinlans Seafood Bar in Cork City offers a range of fresh fish meals and snacks. You can be assured of the freshness as the fish is delivered daily direct from our boats and is cooked to order. Enjoy our super popular ‘Traditional Fish and Chips’ and choose from 5 of the freshest fish."