Craft Beer, Cocktails & Gastropubs

West Cork

West Cork has no fewer than five gastropubs in the 32 that made the list of the Michelin ‘Eating Out in Pubs’ guide for 2017. A real mark of quality. There are many more fine pubs offering great food throughout West Cork, but the five to make the Michelin Guide are:

Mary Ann's Pub

Castletownsend, Ireland

In the historic, charming seaside village of Castletownshend, Mary Ann’s pub was once a 17th century coaching inn. And not a lot seems to have chan...

Poacher's Inn

Cork, Ireland

One of the pioneers of quality food in traditional pubs in West Cork, the Poachers is something of a regional legend.

Deasy's Bar

Baltimore, Ireland

On tiny Ring Harbour, some ten minutes drive along the water from Clonakilty, Deasy’s is an old-fashioned fisherman’s pub which is home to chef Kai...

Cronin's Pub

Crosshaven, Ireland

Some 30 minutes drive from Cork City, in the yacht-filled harbour of Crosshaven, Cronin’s mixes history and heritage with award-winning seafood.

Toddies at the Bulman

Cork, Ireland

A relaxed half-hour or 40 minute drive from Cork, below the imposing walls of historic Charles Fort, a magical location with award-winning food.