European · Kinsale, Co. Cork
Open now Closes at 23:30 4.4 on Google · 178 reviews
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| Monday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Friday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Saturday today | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Sunday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions1 Bóthar Na Cé, Dromderrig, Kinsale, Co. Cork
On 1 Bóthar Na Cé in Kinsale, Wharf Tavern is a European restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. The kitchen offers a broad menu built around well-loved favourites.
It sits about 830 m from Desmond Castle — roughly a 10-minute walk. It is one of 68 places to eat we list in Kinsale. It shares the spot with Trident Hotel Kinsale, which is just next door.
Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. Doors are open daily, 10:30am to 11:30pm. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google across 178 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food, seafood and views & location.
| Cuisine | European |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.4 / 5 from 178 reviews |
| Address | 1 Bóthar Na Cé, Dromderrig, Kinsale, Co. Cork |
| Eircode | P17 NT38 |
| Phone | +353 21 477 9300 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 91 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Desmond Castle (830 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 239 km |
| Coordinates | 51.70107, -8.51836 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Hazelnut, salted caramel
Korean glaze
Horseradish mash
Mussels, saffron velouté
Café de Paris butter
Pea purée, fondant potato
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Saturdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for european venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodSeafoodViews & location
Attached to the Trident Hotel, this gem of a restaurant is a place to check out if you find yourself out in these parts. I ate here twice for dinner, service was genuine, food a home-run and venue located right next to the waterfront.
A pleasant surprise for a weekday winter lunch. Family friendly, spacious, and a large menu with something for everyone. Even had a vegetarian section of the menu with vegan options. Very affordable priced (though I wonder if prices change during peak summer season). They also had a large bar with plenty of beer options including a local Kinsale ale. We sat inside which was nice. There is outdoor seating, but it mostly looks into the parking lot. It’s a little outside the main section of the town, but there was ample parking in the hotel lot which it is connected to. All in all it was worth the visit and though we want to try other spots in town, we all agreed we would visit again.
What a lovely restaurant. The food and pricing was very good. Loved how we were treated by the staff in there. Nothing was a hassle. I have loved the service and how hard the staff work. There must be a shoe store nearby making loads of money repairing their shoes. I had mussels for the first time and loved it. The garlic and white wine sauce was awesome. Had a sticky toffee pudding which was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend.
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Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:30 – 23:30.
It is open right now and closes at 23:30 (Irish time).
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are Trident Hotel Kinsale (10 m), Bean & Berry (50 m) and The White Lady Restaurant (100 m).
Wharf Tavern has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 178 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food, seafood and views & location.
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