Location: Cobh
Top Things to do in Cobh
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cobh, Province of Munster
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. Butlers Shore Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 788 reviews
Exciting tours to Blarney Castle, Kinsale, Jamesons and much more. Exclusively for cruisers ships visiting Cobh (Cork). Maximise your time in port with our full day and half day tour options. Experienced local driver/guides. A family business in Cobh (Cork) since 1967.
2. 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.
3. Cobh Rebel Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
Cobh Rebel Walking tours, involve an 80 minute leisurely walk, covering 16 War of Independents sites in Cobh. It tells the story of the Cobh Branch of the Irish volunteers, from their origins in 19123, through to their actions in the 1916 Rising, how they changed the name of their town from Queenstown to Cobh in 1920 and how they took the war to their British rulers, right up to the truce
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Cobh Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Opened in June 2009, this is 18 hole championship standard golf course with USGA specification greens and an Island Green at the par 3, 10th. The magnificent site at Marino is located in an elevated position and offers stunning views of the inner harbour, the estuary and surrounding countryside.
Reviewed By sallybK2735QS - Cork, Ireland
My friends and I played in Cobh golf course today for a friendly game of golf . The staff here were amazing especially Dave o Sullivan . I was unfortunate to lose the wheel off my buggy on the sixth hole . Dave was so helpful and obliging he arrived up with a new electric trolley for me and was kind enough to bring the broken one down . It is lovely to arrive at a golf club to see such a friendly face . I already look forward to my next visit
7. Spike Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,550 reviews
Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts, Rebels and Rioters & Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history. From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in the 1850's and centuries of island homes. Your journey starts with a ferry ride before Ireland's best storytellers take you on a guided tour of the outer island and fortress. You can then self explore our prison cells, fortress, beautiful island walks and also use our on-site cafe. Attractions include the 1850's punishment block with its dark cells, the 1980's prison cells and riot exhibition, Ireland's largest artillery gun park and several penal, military and social history museums. With activities for children and families and guided and self-guided tours, Spike Island has something for everyone. Groups welcome, audioguides in French, German and English available.
Reviewed By LindaS3814
What a great experience we had on a day out to spike island ,I have lived in Cobh for the last 48 years and never new what history was at our door step . From start to finish it was a great few hours spent Our tour guide (Ross) had us enthralled with his knowledge and story telling and made it an experience that I will defiantly be repeating soon Thanks Claudine Kavanagh for recommending this tour to us .Colie and Linda O Sullivan
8. Cobh Road Train
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Ideal for young and old alike, Cobh Road Train takes you through the town of Cobh stopping at spectacular viewing points and the famous and historic St. Colman's Cathedral. The tour provides an opportunity to view the last mooring of the Titanic, the panorama of the inner and outer harbour and the historic Haulbowline and Spike Islands Ideal locations for photo opportunities, passengers are afforded the opportunity to disembark and enjoy the surroundings. The perfect choice in any type of weather, Cobh Road Train is both fun and informative. All key historical areas are highlighted with particular emphasis on Cobh's maritime and architectural links. There is no better way to quickly acquire an insight into "all things Cobh".
9. 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.
10. 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.
TAGS
