A small stone-floored pub above the harbour in Kinsale. Trad sessions four nights a week, a serious whiskey shelf, toasties until late, and the best-poured pint of stout on this side of the water. No televisions, no cocktails, no rush.
Live trad sessions
Whiskey shelf
Dog friendly
Open fire
No TVs
Harbour views
Cash & card
Step inside
Tuesday session in full flight
Settled twice, always
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Opening hours
When we're pouring
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4pm to 11.30pm
Wednesday
4pm to 11.30pm
Thursday
4pm to 11.30pm
Friday
2pm to midnight
Saturday
12.30pm to midnight
Sunday
12.30pm to 11pm
Toasties and chowder from open until 21:30, every day we pour
Food & drink
The menu
Drinks
On the taps
Stout€5.90
Poured slow, settled twice, no exceptions
Kinsale Pale Ale€6.40
Brewed two streets away
Rotating guest tapfrom €6.00
Ask what's on
The whiskey shelf
Midleton flight€24.00
Three pours, told properly
Redbreast 12€9.50
Ask Decovaries
Forty bottles and a story for each
Food
Kept simple
Seafood chowder€9.50
Brown soda bread, local catch
The Harbour toastie€7.00
Ham, cheddar, red onion, on Griffin's batch loaf
Oysters when the boats land€15.00
Half dozen, lemon
Book a table
Get your table sorted
No booking system here and proud of it. Ring ahead for a group and we'll keep you the good corner by the fire.
Ring the pub or ask in the chat and the pub's assistant answers straight away, day or night, from The Harbour Light's own information: hours, menus, allergens, what's showing, bookings. If it can't help, it takes a message for the landlord.
“Is there a session on tonight?”
“What whiskeys do you have?”
“Are ye open Monday?”
Questions
Before you ask
What time does The Harbour Light open?
Opening hours vary by day (for example Tuesday 4pm to 11.30pm). See the full opening hours on this page; they are kept up to date by the pub.
Does The Harbour Light serve food?
Yes. Toasties and chowder from open until 21:30, every day we pour. See the menu section for dishes and prices.
Is The Harbour Light dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Can I book a table at The Harbour Light?
Yes, book online at tel:+35321477392 or call +353 21 477 3392.
Where is The Harbour Light?
9 Lower O'Connell Street, The Harbour, Kinsale P17 XY24.
Can I play in the session?
If you play, bring the instrument. Tuesday and Thursday are open sessions; introduce yourself to whoever is leading and you'll be waved in.
Do you show sport?
No televisions in the pub. There are three good pubs for the match within a two minute walk and we'll point you to them.