Location: Cobh
Top Things to do in Cobh
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cobh That You Shouldn't Miss
Cobh (/ˈkoʊv/ KOHV, Irish: An Cóbh), known from 1849 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a tourist seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and is home to Ireland's only dedicated cruise terminal. Tourism in the area draws on the maritime and emigration legacy of the town - including its association with the RMS Titanic, which was built in Belfast.
Restaurants in Cobh
1. Ryans Bar
2. SailCork
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
SailCork provides lessons and holidays in dinghy sailing, powerboating, kayaking, cruiser sailing and outdoor adventure at the picturesque East Ferry in the magnificent Cork Harbour. Eddie English and his team of friendly, professional instructors have been welcoming visitors to the water since 1974. Enjoy learning in safety afloat. Sail in the historic waters where sailing has been a sport for over 350 years. Learn a new skill and enjoy traditional Cobh hospitality. Sail and stay aboard our cruisers and cruise the amazing South Cork Coast -see Ireland from the sea. Sail the Wild Atlantic Way! During the winter months SailCork operates Junior Sailing every w-end, adult Yachting and Powerboating on most w-ends and runs evening classes in Navigation (Beginners, Day Skipper and Yachtmaster) Electronic Navigation (including iPad navigation). Evening classes are also available in VHF Radio, Passage Planning an Pilotage. SailCork also runs "Sunshine Cruising" in the Caribbean and Croatia. Learn as you enjoy sailing in the sun. Sail aboard a comfortable, roomy and seaworthy 50 foot cruising yacht. SailCork Yachtmaster instructor Eddie English is the skipper and Jo English is the hostess who will look after your every need!
3. The Roaring Donkey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Padraigh49 - Cobh, Ireland
I had a very enjoyable evening here and the folk session was outstanding.Located on the outskirts of Cobh it had a great charisma. Often referred to as "The First and Last" it is one of the oldest bars in Cobh.
4. Turkish Delights
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Authentic turkish lamps and lanterns , stunning home interiors and other gifts sourced from turkey
Reviewed By Safari209482
I ordered a floor lamp online. Staff so helpful in helping me choose lovely shades. Arrived in a couple of days. Looks beautiful in my Hall. I have purchased other items in the past both for myself and as presents and all delighted with lamps etc..Would love to visit the shop some day !
5. Cork Cultural Show
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
A spectacular Irish music and dance show featuring award winning musicians and dancers. Energetic and engaging, this show is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart
6. Cobh Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,278 reviews
Reviewed By lucyb00 - Cobh, Ireland
A beautiful peaceful must see cathedral. Stunning architecture with great views. Free car park across the road too.
7. Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,145 reviews
The Queenstown Story tells the story of Irish emigration- from the indentured servants and forced labour who left for the Colonies and the West Indies in the 17th century, the early emigrants to Canada and the U.S.the Great famine and the transportation of convicts to Australia . Learn about our maritime history,the hardship and the heartbreak. Find the stories and learn the connection between Cobh and the Titanic and the Lusitania. A facinating, educational and emotional journey through our past. "Walk in the footsteps" of our emigrant ancestors in this restored Victorian building.
Reviewed By MiAndN - Spiddal, Ireland
The Cobh Heritage centre is well worth a visit. The staff are very helpful, cheerful and interested in helping visitors. The exhibition itself is extremely well presented in the way it depicts the maritime history and recounts the stories of Lusitania, Titanic and Irish emigrants.
8. Titanic Experience Cobh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,133 reviews
Titanic Experience Cobh is a permanent visitor centre, located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the centre of Cobh town (formally known as Queenstown) in what was the departure point for the final 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic. Our visitor experience is presented in two parts. The first is an exciting immersive audio visual tour retracing the steps of the 123 passengers who boarded Titanic from Queenstown on April 11th 1912. Experience their anticipation of the long journey ahead and their new life waiting in America. With Fourth Officer Boxall as your virtual guide and using innovative audio visual technology and replica set designs, ‘passengers’ will experience what life would have been like on board for those 123 Queenstown Passengers. Passengers will share the excitement of boarding the most Luxurious liner of her time and feel the horror of the tragedy on that fateful night on the 15th April 1912.
Reviewed By jewelsbyers - Drogheda, Ireland
As the whole reason I came to Cobh was because it was Titanic's last port of call, coming to this attraction was a must for me. Situated in the original offices of the White Star Line, at the beginning of the tour each of us was given a 'ticket' of a real passenger who boarded the Titanic in Cobh (then Queenstown) and we would have the opportunity to find out if they survived at the end of the exhibit. The first half-an-hour is an immersive and interactive experience, led by both a human guide, our guide, Jeff, was exceptional, and a virtual guide, who is an officer on board the Titanic. Two particularly moving parts of the experience are the views of Heartbreak Pier, where the last of Titanic's passengers boarded her, many never to see land again, and the final room of the experience, in which you sit in a 'lifeboat' and watch a short film as if you are watching the Titanic sinking from your lifeboat, before a crewman from the Carpethia speaks to you as if he's just pulled you up from your lifeboat onto the ship. The second part of the experience is a museum-style, self-guided exhibit, where you can view information about the building of Titanic, her crew, how she sunk, and the discovery of her wreck in the 1970s. Also there is information about the effects of cold and other interesting facts about what would have happened to the survivors, both physically and psychologically, during and after the ship went down. In this section too you learn the fate of your passenger and can read their story. There is also a well-stocked gift shop, with plenty of merchandise and memorabilia to fulfil any Titanic fan's wildest dreams. Absolutely no downsides to this experience, anyone planning a trip to Cobh should make this compulsory.
9. Kelly's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By gumpster_007 - Belleville, Canada
Thought I would share comments from a friend as he is not tech savvy and his comments were too great not to be shared. They stopped in town on cruise ship about 7 years ago and he claims this is the best bar he has ever been to. They hit blarney castle in morning and then took taxi to the pub. He is grey haired and everyone thought he was the golfer John Daly. Singer was great and everyone had a great time and he dropped a few dollars buying rounds for many patrons. We have all made bucket lists during Covid because what else can you do now but dream. We have been too many places and a stop here while driving through Scotland, Ireland and England was on the top of his list. Just hope we get a chance to visit too.
10. Rob Roy Bar, Cobh, Co Cork
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
The Rob Roy is a Traditional Irish Pub full of character and old world charm. It is recorded as "The Rob Roy & Commercial Inn" in Slaters 1846 Directory and "The Rob Roy Hotel" in 1867.Many emigrants spent their last night upstairs here before departing to America. The Pub is currently run by Martin & Helen Slattery and Martin on occasion will join the many regular traditional music sessions that are held there,on his Banjo. A warm friendly welcome awaits all visitors to The Rob Roy. £ and $ accepted.
