Jennifer’s guidebook
Local Activities & Entertainment
Cinemax 3
Cinema, just in case it rains, which it probably will.
The Westlodge Hotel has a leisure centre that is open to the public and has a 16 metre pool, childrens pool, steam room, sauana and jacuzzi, as well as a gym.
Westlodge Sports Complex
The Westlodge Hotel has a leisure centre that is open to the public and has a 16 metre pool, childrens pool, steam room, sauana and jacuzzi, as well as a gym.
Café and restaurants
Their coffee is absolutely fabulous. I go here for my lunch break everyday from work. They specialize in cakes and salads. The Restaurant is a family run business with great detail to costumer service.
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The Stuffed Olive
2a Bridge StTheir coffee is absolutely fabulous. I go here for my lunch break everyday from work. They specialize in cakes and salads. The Restaurant is a family run business with great detail to costumer service.
If you are looking for authentic wood burning oven cooked pizzas, this is the place for you. Its always very busy so I would advise you to book in advance when possible.
15 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Brick Oven
The QuayIf you are looking for authentic wood burning oven cooked pizzas, this is the place for you. Its always very busy so I would advise you to book in advance when possible.
The Fish Kitchen is for all you fish lovers out there. The fish are all locally sourced and there is so much to choose from. They also have craft beers and tasty deserts. Keep in mind its located on the second floor of the building and the only access is my stairs.
26 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Fish Kitchen
New StreetThe Fish Kitchen is for all you fish lovers out there. The fish are all locally sourced and there is so much to choose from. They also have craft beers and tasty deserts. Keep in mind its located on the second floor of the building and the only access is my stairs.
This café provides good tasty food at reasonable prices. Great selection for breakfast and lunch and there's always a nice slice of cake available.
The Bakehouse
10 New StThis café provides good tasty food at reasonable prices. Great selection for breakfast and lunch and there's always a nice slice of cake available.
Established in 1946 by the Manning family. Located in West Cork, Mannings is a famous food landmark on the wild Atlantic way. It supplies local hotels and restaurants with many locally sourced products like cheese and wine. The business continued to develop over the years and in the 1970's just as the West Cork food scene was gaining an international reputation for its produce, Mannings became synonymous with quality and attracted discerning costumers from near and far who came flocking for the range of local and international offerings. Mannings still values it relationship with local suppliers and sources its products as local as possible. Mannings is well worth a visit while you are in the location.
19 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Manning's Emporium
Established in 1946 by the Manning family. Located in West Cork, Mannings is a famous food landmark on the wild Atlantic way. It supplies local hotels and restaurants with many locally sourced products like cheese and wine. The business continued to develop over the years and in the 1970's just as the West Cork food scene was gaining an international reputation for its produce, Mannings became synonymous with quality and attracted discerning costumers from near and far who came flocking for the range of local and international offerings. Mannings still values it relationship with local suppliers and sources its products as local as possible. Mannings is well worth a visit while you are in the location.
Pubs & Clubs
Take a step back in time to one of Ireland's oldest pubs. They have a wide range of drinks to suite everyone. You will often find traditional Irish musicians playing here. There is lots of character to this pub. It is a must go to destination when visiting Bantry.
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Ma Murphys
7 New StTake a step back in time to one of Ireland's oldest pubs. They have a wide range of drinks to suite everyone. You will often find traditional Irish musicians playing here. There is lots of character to this pub. It is a must go to destination when visiting Bantry.
Guaranteed live music every weekend. From Traditional to Jazz to Rock and anything in between. A great place to interact with the locals as it has a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. Please be aware that this venue is accessed by stairs.
The Mariner Music Venue
The QuayGuaranteed live music every weekend. From Traditional to Jazz to Rock and anything in between. A great place to interact with the locals as it has a relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. Please be aware that this venue is accessed by stairs.
JJ Crowley's is where you can have a quite pint beside the locals. You will find traditional music playing here on the weekends. It's a very friendly welcoming place with a great atmosphere.
JJ Crowley's Bar
JJ Crowley's is where you can have a quite pint beside the locals. You will find traditional music playing here on the weekends. It's a very friendly welcoming place with a great atmosphere.
Great outdoor seating and the decor inside is cosy and atmospheric. Friendly service and locals. It have a nice view of the village from outside and is a lovely place to watch the world go by.
The Blue Loo
Main streetGreat outdoor seating and the decor inside is cosy and atmospheric. Friendly service and locals. It have a nice view of the village from outside and is a lovely place to watch the world go by.
Things to see and do
To get to Garnish Island you need to take a 10 minute boat trip, where if you are very lucky you might get to see seals and other sea life on the way. Bear in mind that you will be charged both for the boat journey to the island and again for entry onto the island. There is a cafe on the island or it would be a great destination for a picnic.
Fun fact, Garnish Island is the only location in Ireland where bananas can be grown thanks to the Gulf Stream. Also the island has been visited by many celebrities such as Maureen O'Hara & Pippa Middleton.
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Garinish Island
To get to Garnish Island you need to take a 10 minute boat trip, where if you are very lucky you might get to see seals and other sea life on the way. Bear in mind that you will be charged both for the boat journey to the island and again for entry onto the island. There is a cafe on the island or it would be a great destination for a picnic.
Fun fact, Garnish Island is the only location in Ireland where bananas can be grown thanks to the Gulf Stream. Also the island has been visited by many celebrities such as Maureen O'Hara & Pippa Middleton.
The Ewe is a unique combination of nature and art and Ireland's only interactive & interpretive sculpture garden. The art works are by Sheena, a prolific artist with an impressive range of work from paintings to textiles, mixed media, mosaics, ceramics and sculpture, and by her jusband Kurt.
€6.50 for adults
€5.00 for children
€20.00 for Family (2+2)
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The Ewe Experience
The Ewe is a unique combination of nature and art and Ireland's only interactive & interpretive sculpture garden. The art works are by Sheena, a prolific artist with an impressive range of work from paintings to textiles, mixed media, mosaics, ceramics and sculpture, and by her jusband Kurt.
€6.50 for adults
€5.00 for children
€20.00 for Family (2+2)
A variety of trails are provided in the Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve to suit a range of abilities. You can take a gentle amble along the River Walk or make the steep, but rewarding climb up to Lady Bantry’s Lookout. Longer options include the Big Meadow circuit, which takes you through woodlands and old grassland, or the more rugged Esknamucky Trail, with its wonderful views out over the trees to the mountains beyond.
The Nature Reserve’s main car park is the starting point for all the walks. All walks require strong shoes, with walking boots recommended for the Esknamucky Walk and Lady Bantry’s Lookout.
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Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve
A variety of trails are provided in the Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve to suit a range of abilities. You can take a gentle amble along the River Walk or make the steep, but rewarding climb up to Lady Bantry’s Lookout. Longer options include the Big Meadow circuit, which takes you through woodlands and old grassland, or the more rugged Esknamucky Trail, with its wonderful views out over the trees to the mountains beyond.
The Nature Reserve’s main car park is the starting point for all the walks. All walks require strong shoes, with walking boots recommended for the Esknamucky Walk and Lady Bantry’s Lookout.
Gougane Barra is famous for its nineteenth century oratory which stands near the original monastery and hermitage and is famous for its picturesque location. The forest park has 5 km of motor trail and 10 km of hill walks, nature points and vista trails.
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Gougane Barra
Gougane Barra is famous for its nineteenth century oratory which stands near the original monastery and hermitage and is famous for its picturesque location. The forest park has 5 km of motor trail and 10 km of hill walks, nature points and vista trails.
The Priest's Leap is a narrow mountain pass that leads from Bonane into County Cork. It is a historical landmark and local legend states that it is the spot where a miracle happened in which a priest pursued by soldiers escaped by a miraculous leap of his horse from the mountainous Kerry border into Bantry which is marked with a cross.
The Priest's leap mountain pass drive and cycle is a 40 Km (25 Miles) stunnningly scenic road trip and physically testing cycle over Irelands highest mountain pass at 465 meters (1500 ft) from Coomhola in County Cork to Bonane in County Kerry and is truly one of Irelands hidden jems.
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Priest's Leap
The Priest's Leap is a narrow mountain pass that leads from Bonane into County Cork. It is a historical landmark and local legend states that it is the spot where a miracle happened in which a priest pursued by soldiers escaped by a miraculous leap of his horse from the mountainous Kerry border into Bantry which is marked with a cross.
The Priest's leap mountain pass drive and cycle is a 40 Km (25 Miles) stunnningly scenic road trip and physically testing cycle over Irelands highest mountain pass at 465 meters (1500 ft) from Coomhola in County Cork to Bonane in County Kerry and is truly one of Irelands hidden jems.
Carrignass Castle is the impressive remains of an imposing 16th century tower and walled courtyard situated on the ouvane river. Built in 1541, it was the ancestral home of the O'Sullivan Beare Clan and in 1602 the Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare led his followers passed its gates on a march to leitrim that would see him join the flight of the earls from Ireland. That flight itself marked the sad end of the Gailic civilization in Ireland. Kealkils stone circle can be reached on foot from here and the castle is also connected to the sheep's head way and St. Finbars way.
Carriganass Castle
Carrignass Castle is the impressive remains of an imposing 16th century tower and walled courtyard situated on the ouvane river. Built in 1541, it was the ancestral home of the O'Sullivan Beare Clan and in 1602 the Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare led his followers passed its gates on a march to leitrim that would see him join the flight of the earls from Ireland. That flight itself marked the sad end of the Gailic civilization in Ireland. Kealkils stone circle can be reached on foot from here and the castle is also connected to the sheep's head way and St. Finbars way.
Visit the beautiful private house and garden, overlookingBantry Bay with its stunning garden and the house with its ecclectic family treasures on display. Enjoy lunch in the tearoom or have a tradional afternoon tea.
Adult-€11
Child-€3
concession-€8
Family-€26 (2+2)
Groups-
(6 to 19) €8 per person
(20+) €7 per person
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Bantry House
Visit the beautiful private house and garden, overlookingBantry Bay with its stunning garden and the house with its ecclectic family treasures on display. Enjoy lunch in the tearoom or have a tradional afternoon tea.
Adult-€11
Child-€3
concession-€8
Family-€26 (2+2)
Groups-
(6 to 19) €8 per person
(20+) €7 per person
Whiddy Island is a 10 minute boat trip from the mainland, It has many walks. There is one one pub on the island which serves food during the summer months and the owner Tim O'leary would be only too delighted to tell you all about the history of the island and the Whiddy disaster.
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Whiddy Island
Whiddy Island is a 10 minute boat trip from the mainland, It has many walks. There is one one pub on the island which serves food during the summer months and the owner Tim O'leary would be only too delighted to tell you all about the history of the island and the Whiddy disaster.
The sheep's Head is the headland at the end of the Sheep's Head peninsula. It is a peaceful unspoiled peninsula which has some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery.
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Sheep's Head
The sheep's Head is the headland at the end of the Sheep's Head peninsula. It is a peaceful unspoiled peninsula which has some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery.
Originally opens in 1969, The Dursey Island cable car remains to this day the most used transport across the turbulent waters of the Dursey Sound and offers a truly singular experience. Irelands one and only cable car and the only cable car that traverses open sea water in all of Europe and is one of the greatest attractions of the Island. People Travel from far and wide to give it ago. Google opening hours beforehand.
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Dursey Island Cable Car station
Originally opens in 1969, The Dursey Island cable car remains to this day the most used transport across the turbulent waters of the Dursey Sound and offers a truly singular experience. Irelands one and only cable car and the only cable car that traverses open sea water in all of Europe and is one of the greatest attractions of the Island. People Travel from far and wide to give it ago. Google opening hours beforehand.
When it comes to unique wildlife iencounters, there are few things as breath taking and humbling as coming face to face with the worlds largest creatures. Whale watching is one of those activities that comes close to the top of every ''100 things to do before you die'' bucket list ever compiled and it's much more accessible than you might think. When most people think of whale watching they immediatly thing of distant shores, places like Iceland, California, South Africa, New Zealand or Canada. Places that can be difficult and expensive to get too. The truth is you don't have to travel far to access truly world class whale watching. You'll find some of the best whale watching opportunities in the North Atlantic aboard the Holly Jo with Cork Whale Watch.
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Whale Watch West Cork
When it comes to unique wildlife iencounters, there are few things as breath taking and humbling as coming face to face with the worlds largest creatures. Whale watching is one of those activities that comes close to the top of every ''100 things to do before you die'' bucket list ever compiled and it's much more accessible than you might think. When most people think of whale watching they immediatly thing of distant shores, places like Iceland, California, South Africa, New Zealand or Canada. Places that can be difficult and expensive to get too. The truth is you don't have to travel far to access truly world class whale watching. You'll find some of the best whale watching opportunities in the North Atlantic aboard the Holly Jo with Cork Whale Watch.