Kinsale, haven of finest food

Jim Moore and Aidan Duke from Kinsale at the Mad Hatter's Taste of Kinsale, part of Kinsale Gourmet Festival.

Kinsale’s diverse culinary scene is a major draw for returning visitors. With close to forty independent cafes, bars, bistros and restaurants alone to dine in, any intrepid foodie will find much to sate even the most voracious of appetites.

It’s on this bedrock of culinary curios the town also offers an exceptional array of food adventures. Food and drink tours of the town are a great way to get a quick overview of the food culture of Kinsale. From the historic to the contemporary, for the restaurant lover or the forager, there is no shortage of creative ways to engage with Kinsale’s incredible food scene.