Bastion
A one-Michelin-starred restaurant on Kinsale's Main Street, offering a four-course Discovery menu and a signature tasting menu lasting about three hours.
Located at the junction of Main Street and Market Street in Kinsale, this restaurant was opened by chef Paul McDonald and Helen Noonan in 2015 and holds one Michelin star for 2026. It serves tasting menus only: the four-course Discovery menu starting at 17:15 is around €95 and takes about 90 minutes; the Signature menu starting at 19:15 is around €165 and takes about 2.5–3 hours, with wine pairings extra. Children under 12 are not accommodated, and the kitchen cannot substitute ingredients or guarantee an allergen-free environment. Bar snacks do not require reservations, but booking well in advance is highly recommended for dining. The candlelit dining room offers a relaxed atmosphere, within walking distance of the harbor.
Opening hours
Thu–Sun evenings; Bar snacks 17:00–21:00; Closed Mon–Wed
Nearby sights
- Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine
- Kinsale
- James's Fort
- Charles Fort
- Old Head of Kinsale & Lusitania Museum
- University College Cork
- Fitzgerald's Park
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral