Local Amenities
Tourist Office
Official maps and local advice from the Bantry Tourist Office.
Shopping
Local boutiques and the famous Friday Bantry Market.
Restaurants
From authentic Indian Cuisine to Wood Fire Baked Pizzas and fine dining.
Cinema
Modern 3-screen independent Cinemax Bantry.
Boating & Angling
Bay charters and deep-sea fishing with Bantry Bay Charters.
Forest Walks
Nature trails in Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve.
Tennis Courts
Local courts available for hire in the Bantry area.
Bantry House
Historic estate and stunning gardens at Bantry House.
Scenic Walks
The Sheep's Head Way coastal trailheads.
Pub Music/Entertainment
Live traditional Irish music sessions and evening entertainment.
Pitch & Putt
Casual family-friendly golf at Bantry Pitch & Putt.
Golf Courses
Championship 18-hole Bantry Bay Golf Club.
Horse Riding
Pony trekking and coastal hacking in West Cork.
Bicycle Hire
Electric and standard bike rentals for the Wild Atlantic Way.
Swimming Spots
Safe beaches and pier jumping at Snave Pier.
Nearby Hotel Pools/Gyms
Leisure centers at The Maritime or Westlodge Hotel.
Recommendations
Ouvane Falls Bar, Hotel & Restaurant
This comes highly recommended by locals and tourist alike. The restaurant serves breakfast in the mornings to non-guest until 11:00 a.m. and serve a wide variety of dishes throughout the day (last serving is 08:30 p.m.) The Bar boasts of an open terrace and Beer Garden with spectacular views of the Falls and Sea. Hotel is also open for events, check their website for further information.
Premium Local Experience - West Cork Sauna
Donny's mobile Ocean-view Sauna Sessions in the Bantry Bay area of West Cork offer a mix of private or shared, day & sunset, rustic wood-fired experiences, with cold plunges or dips in the sea available. Truly stunning views. Contact +353 851013648 or visit @westcorksauna on Instagram.
Must-Visit Dining - BLAIRSCOVE HOUSE & RESTAURANT
Blairscove House is situated on the picturesque inlet of Dunmanus Bay in West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. Not touched by mass tourism, it appeals to visitors who want to get away ‘far from the madding crowd,’ yet desire premium facilities in terms of service and food. The restaurant sits on one side of the courtyard quadrangle, and used to be the property’s stable building. About 300 years old it is lofty, with stone walls and black beams boasting a magnificent chandelier as the central feature. A family-run destination in West Cork, offering exceptional dining & breathtaking views.
