This delightful harbourside pub has been owned by the Arundel family for over 100 years. Following several months closure in 2020, brothers Michael and Tom Moloney from Cork city took over the management and re-opened it in time for the short summer season - and they’ve kept the spirit of the old bar, which remains a popular meeting place for locals as well as being a welcome stopping place for walkers doing the Sheep’s Head Way.
And, with fresh seafood on the doorstep and all the good things West Cork has to offer in abundance all around, there’s no pleasanter place to sit and contemplate a bite of something tasty while enjoying the view of the bay. Offering a short menu based on whatever's best in season they rustle up some tasty dishes. Some of the simplest - homemade soups and super sambos such as fresh crab with freshly baked brown bread, for example, or beer-battered Fish & Chips with mushy peas and punchy tartare sauce - keep topping the polls in the bar, which says a lot about both the ingredients and the cooking.
This friendly spot is known for easy hospitality and the good food which is served in the bar, the first floor dining room - and the outdoor dining areas, which include some very family friendly spaces. While there’s a beer garden overlooking the cove where you can eat in fine weather, two of the outdoor tables are in a secure children’s play area which makes a lot of sense for families.
This really is a very pleasant place to be - the location is magic, there’s a genuine welcome and the food is lovely.
