West Cork

West Cork has something for everyone! From stunning coastlines to vibrant pubs, there is no shortage of things to do down here in the Southwest corner of Ireland. It is still a hidden gem on the Wild Atlantic Way and well worth a visit on your journey along the West coast of Ireland.

We have put together a quick collection of some of our favourite locations, things to do and places to stay and eat while you are in West Cork to give you some inspiration for your trip down here. 

West Cork is known as the heart of artisan food production in Ireland. There are many great restaurants to sample the wide variety that West Cork has to offer. Run by innovative and passionate chefs who take pride in using local produce to create a wide variety of dishes. 

One of the best ways to experience the food culture of West Cork is by visiting one of the farmers markets that take place in various towns. Our favourite is the Skibbereen Farmers market.

This happens every Saturday, all year round and features a variety of stalls where you can sample cheeses and meats from Gubbeen, delicious coffee hand roasted in West Cork and sweet treats freshly baked. There is also a fine collection of local art, woodwork and other crafts.

Here are some of our favourite places to eat & stay in West Cork, close to where we run our Kayaking Tours:

Union Hall / Leap: Accommodation Food & Drink
Skibbereen: Acommodation Food & Drink
Baltimore: Accommodation Food & Drink
Castletownshend: View More
Ballydehob: View More
Other Locations: View More

Union Hall / Leap Accommodation

Lis Ardagh estate

Lis-Ardagh Lodge B&B

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Shearwater accommodation from drone

Shearwater B&B

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Union Hall / Leap Food & Drink

Coffee shop near coastline

The Coffee Cup (Reen Pier)

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Dockwall pub

The Dock Wall (Union Hall)

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Dintys pub exterior

Dinty’s (Union Hall)

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Connolly's of Leap entrance

Connolly’s of Leap

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Skibbereen Accommodation

Lisard Estate from drone

Liss Ard Estate

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West cork hotel

West Cork Hotel

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Skibbereen Food & Drink

Wildways Dillons restaurant

Wild Ways at Dillon’s Corner

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Church restaurant

The Church Restaurant

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Riverside cafe

Riverside Cafe & Restaurant

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Kalbos cafe

Kalbo’s Cafe

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Chistin Beg restaurant cafe

An Chistin Beag

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antiquity bookshop and vegan cafe

Antiquity – Vegan Cafe

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Apple Bettys cafe

Apple Betty’s Cafe

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Fields Bakery

Field’s Coffee Shop

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Corner Bar

The Corner Bar (Music)

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Baby Hannahs pub

Baby Hannah’s

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O'Neill Coffee entrance

O’Neill’s Coffee Shop

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Baltimore Accommodation

Caseys hotel baltimore

Casey’s of Baltimore

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Rolfs accommodation

Rolfs Country House

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Baltimore Food & Drink

Algiers Inn Restaurant

Algier’s Inn

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Waterfront restaurant

The Waterfront Bar – La Jolie Brise

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Dedes restaurant

Dede (2 Michelin Star)

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Castletownshend

The Castle Hotel

The Castle

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Mary anns restaurant

Mary Anns

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Ballydehob Food & Drink

Chestnut tree restaurant

Chestnut (Michelin Star)

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Levis pub

Levis’ Corner House

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Budds restaurant

Budd’s

A cafe under a petrol station canopy

Baile Bia

Other locations further away in West Cork

Incdoney Island beach

Inchydoney Island Hotel

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Fishy Fishy restaurant

Fishy Fishy Restaurant

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Monks lane pub

Monks Lane Pub / Restaurant

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Debarras pub

De Barra’s Pub (Music)

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Shanleys pub

Shanleys Bar (Music)

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Blairs Cove House

Blairs Cove, Durrus

Atlantic Sea Kayaking Map of Baltimore and Skibberreen