West Cork's wealth of wonderful places to eat and drink

Fancy treating yourself to a tasty day trip or a night out in magical West Cork? You'll enjoy Kate Ryan's guide to the best the region has to offer
Dinner and a show: The crowd enjoys the performance of My Fellow Sponges, from Galway, playing at Scannell's Bar during Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Picture: Larry Cummins

Dinner and a show: The crowd enjoys the performance of My Fellow Sponges, from Galway, playing at Scannell's Bar during Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Picture: Larry Cummins

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 - 12:25
Kate Ryan, Flavour.ie

Best pub gardens 

The craic in a pub garden is always mighty. Chuck in a free gig, and that’s you settled for the day.

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