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The Bulman Bar & Restaurant, Kinsale, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Bulman Bar & Restaurant, Kinsale, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

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Joe McNamee
A former chef, Joe McNamee is Senior Food Writer at the Irish Examiner. Holding a BA in Culinary Arts, he writes about food and reviews restaurants for Weekend.

The Bulman Bar and Restaurant

Summercove, Kinsale, Co Cork

Our Rating

7/10

Dinner for 2 with drinks

€176.70

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