Location: Macroom
Top Restaurants in Macroom
Macroom Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Macroom
Macroom (/məˈkruːm/; Irish: Maigh Chromtha) is a market town in County Cork, Ireland, in the valley of the River Sullane, halfway between Cork city and Killarney. Its Irish Gaelic may translate as "meeting place of followers of the god Crom" or "crooked oak", the latter a reference to a large oak tree that apparently grew in the town-square during the reign of the English King John. Its population has grown and receded over the centuries as it went trough periods of war, famine, forced emigration and intermittent prosperity. In a 2011 census, the urban area was recorded as 3,879.
Things to do in Macroom
1. Granville's Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
We are a local neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar catering for Lunch & Dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 12.30pm. We offer the best of Irish Hereford Steaks, Skeaghanore West Cork Duck, Kerry Hill Lamb and the best of Fresh Fish Delivered 4 times weekly. We cater for both Reservations and Walk-Ins so Reservations are not necessary. We have a full Children's Menu and families are very welcome. A La Carte is Served from 5.00-9.00. We are closed all Day Mondays.
Reviewed By DubTwosome - Dublin, Ireland
This is our third visit to Granvilles, and have never been disappointed with the quality of the food, the standard of cooking and presentation and the ambience of the establishment. Luckily enough for us, the restaurant was practically empty last night due to cancellations because...MoreDear DubTwosome, thank you for your lovely review of our Restaurant. We are delighted you enjoyed your evening with us and look forward to seeing you again when down from Dublin visiting the area. kind regards Paul & Leonie
2. No 57
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By angie c
Popped in here for a latte & a rocky road (gluten free) .... Prompt service with a pleasant bit of chat & an ease of choice to suit everyone. My other half had a homemade scone to which he declared was fabulous!! Cappuccino with an extra shot & we watched the world go by for 45 mins in blissful characteristic surroundings. Nice place ..... Good coffee & cakes
3. Next Door Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By eoin234 - Cork, Ireland
My first time here, but I've been in Macroom many times.
Th trick is to look for the Sandwich board outside.
Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
Plenty of choice, cakes, scones, chocolate pretending to be cake :-)
They do sandwiches, toast and I think, breakfast, I was too busy eating to notice.
Tea and coffee both good.
4. Dan Buckley's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Dan Buckley's Bar awarded: The Best Hotel Carvery Munster & Ireland 2015, The Black & White Munster Hotel Bar of The Year The RAI Best Customer Service 2014. The spacious, traditional bar offers you an extensive food menu throughout the day, with Carvery Lunch between 12.30 and 3.00 pm. A delectable and mouth watering evening menu is served from 3.30 to 9.00 Pm ( Monday to Saturday) and 4.30 to 8.30 pm on Sunday. Join us on Saturday Nights for live music from 10pm! And Tuesday Summer Trad Music Sessions in July and August.
Reviewed By Wendy K
We ate here for several meals during our 5-night stay at the Castle Hotel. It certainly seemed like the place to be in Macroom! The food was uniformly good (try the chicken curry!) The service was a bit spotty a few times when they were particularly busy, but the wait staff were otherwise friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to be there on an evening when there was traditional Irish music and dancing. We would definitely return here.
5. The Auld Triangle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
The Auld Triangle is located in Macroom. As well as dining in Dans Bar guests can also book Nights Restaurant for functions. We are open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Reviewed By ShaneMcDonald - Waterford, Ireland
After a local meeting we were in need of food, having not eaten for a few hours. I saw the Auld Triangle as I headed to the Gearagh so stopped off to see the menu. The menu was very good and we had a delicious meal. The veg curry was very good indeed. Overall, I would return to the Auld Triangle again.
6. Cronins bar and cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ExpatKL88 - Western Ireland, Ireland
Love this place and the magical view from the windows overlooking Gougane Barra Lake.
Visited many times since my first review and even handier as a port of call as we live just over the hill!
Food is really good, toasted special my favourite along with the delightful cakes...selection today was magical indeed and a hard choice to make! Irish tea served in a teapot is good for several cups too...
Consistently friendly service and always a cheery welcome, can get busy but tables to use outside as well...
7. B's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
A winner of a 2013 Irish Restaurant Association Award for Best Customer Service in Munster!B's Restaurant is ideal for those special occasions with family and friends. B's Restaurant - a 90 seater stylish bistro style restaurant, with three different split level dining areas. B's opens daily for breakfast and dinner, where the menu is a celebration of the freshest of local produce, with a wine menu to suit the most discerning palate. Winner of The AA Rosette since 1992.
Reviewed By PatOMH
My wife and I dined here whilst staying at the Castle Hotel. We had the Steaks. These were cooked exactly to our liking. The dish came with Onion Ring and Chips. We also ordered a portion of mushrooms. The food was delicious, served by attentive staff and as we were celebrating my 60th birthday, the staff brought some cakes trimmed with a candle and sang happy birthday. The meal including wine was very reasonably priced at under €90 for the two of us.
8. Toon’s Bridge Dairy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Informal, rustic. We do not open bank holiday Mondays. We close for Winter - 2017/2018 open till Sat 23rd December 2017 then closed till Fri 9th March 2018.
Reviewed By Patrick O - Louisville, Kentucky
I ate at this place once during my two week vacation in Ireland. I had heard many good things about it from the locals so I thought I would give it a try. I had a pizza which was very good. The service was excellent...MoreThank you for the lovely review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your meal with us and hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation. Warm regards Jenny-Rose Clarke
9. Lynch's Cafe & Bakery
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Ireland's oldest family run bakery. Handmade breads and confectionery. We serve Full Irish Breakfast all day and a wide selection of sandwiches freshly prepared on premises. Variety of freshly ground coffees made from our own spring water.
Reviewed By 251ceh - Port Dover, Canada
We were driving from Skibbereen to Dingle and needed a place to stop for a break. The lovely market town of Macroom offered lots of shops and cafes to choose from, but Lynch's seemed to be the local favourite. We had Americano coffees and chocolate eclairs here - very good! We discovered that Lynch's was a movie setting for the 2003 Aidan Quinn film, "Songs for a Raggy Boy".
10. Riva Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Clare N - Macroom, Cork, Ireland
Went for dinner last night at Riva Italian restaurant in the Riverside Park Hotel. It was very quiet but the menu offered a really nice selection of traditional and contemporary Italian dishes using local produce. The service was efficient and friendly. The starters were delicious and the main courses were great too. There servings were so big we had no room left for desert!
We choose the dinner deal which was 2 courses, 2 sides with main course and a bottle of wine for two people €50 so very good value. The only disappointment was the napkins were nasty disposable ones not linen and the fresh flowers on the table and in the toilets were looking very sorry for themselves. This is our second visit to Riva's and it certainly wont be our last.
