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The Bulman Bar & Restaurant Kinsale

Summercove, Kinsale, Ireland
(0)21 477 2131
Ranked #13 of 37 restaurants in Kinsale
4.0 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Price range: 7 AUD - 43 AUD
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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cork
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

Very good bar food, great attention to detail, ie skinny fries, nice salad dressing and good staff. Highly recommendable for pub dining.

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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We had a great spot outside the Bulman Bar and watched the world go by. The lunch menu was all very tempting and we both chose the same crab sandwich which was delicious. They have an excellent red beer of their own as well. Hubby had blueberry and rhubarb crumble which he wouldn't share! We were recommended this place on... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 via mobile
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person found this review helpful

My wife, my 14 months daughter and myself. Strolleys are not allowed in as there is literally no room for them but as soon as we walked in they asked us if we wanted a high chair. Beautiful view, excellent home cooked food (which is the main reason we went to this pub) and magnificent atmosphere. We went there for... More

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Cork, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

lovely atmosphere,just avoid Sunday afternoon when it gets manic.

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Sant Cugat, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Sunday April 29. What a night!! Thanks Mary for the band and the music. Previous dinner was great, lovely oysters and perfect wine. The pints and the music were great fun afterwards. We will come back for a couple of lobsters!!! Al the best from Spain. Miguel

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Cork, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great place to sit and watch the world go by with a pint, or have a lovely meal! Nightime it can rock too!!!

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a beautiful pub in Kinsale. Fantastic food and the most wonderful friendly and extremely hard working staff. A must visit when in Kinsale. You will not be disappointed. Superb views.

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california
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Bulman is a most stop on the way back from Charles Fort. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the views across the harbor are great. Make sure to order their fisk chowder, made fresh each day, along with a Guinness or two.

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Charlestown, Mayo, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
1
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Very nice staff & warm welcoming atmosphere.. Alot of people eating and food looked good...

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Cork, Ireland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

There was nothing I could fault about this restaurant. The location is wonderful - looking over Kinsale Harbour and across to James Fort. The atmosphere is great and the food - well the food is top class. The setting in the restaurant is just perfect and the staff are efficient. The owners mingle with the patrons and are great at... More

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