Irish · Bantry, Co. Cork
Closed now Opens today at 15:00 4.5 on Google · 150 reviews
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| Monday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday today | 15:00 – 00:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00 – 00:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00 – 23:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsNew Street, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 TC63
On New Street in Bantry, Anchor Tavern is an Irish pub and kitchen serving locals and visitors alike. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.
If you are sightseeing, Bantry House is only 970 m away. Bantry has 30 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Blooming Baristas is right next door if you want to compare.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 3pm on Friday, and the latest close is midnight on Friday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.5 stars (150 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning busy at peak times. Budget about €10–20 per person.
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Typical spend | €10–20 per person |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 150 reviews |
| Parking | Yes |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | New Street, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 TC63 |
| Eircode | P75 TC63 |
| Phone | +353 27 50012 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 55 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Bantry House (970 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 285 km |
| Coordinates | 51.67967, -9.45184 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
Bramley apple, oat crumble, warm custard
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 6pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Busy at peak times
We had just arrived in Bantry for the night on our travels on the Wild Atlantic Way. It was a Sunday afternoon and we were walking past just taking in the sites when we heard the music. We wandered in and the place was packed with locals and, of course, locals just playing musics together. It felt absolutely genuine Ireland. We felt very welcome and enjoyed an afternoon of traditional Irish Music.
I spent five days in Bantry and ended up at the Anchor Tavern twice – and one of those evenings became one of my favourite memories from my entire two weeks in Ireland.
This isn’t a polished or touristy pub. It’s a little rough around the edges, full of locals, and that’s exactly what I loved about it. It felt genuine and welcoming, and even though I was travelling on my own, I never felt out of place.
I went for the live music on Tuesday and Thursday, and the Tuesday night in particular was fantastic. The singer was originally from Scotland – unfortunately I can’t remember his name – and he was absolutely brilliant. I ended up staying for the whole evening and had so much fun.
The drinks were good, the staff were friendly, and there was just something about the atmosphere that made me feel really welcome and almost part of the place for an evening.
If you’re in Bantry and looking for an authentic local pub rather than somewhere polished and touristy, I would absolutely recommend the Anchor Tavern. I loved it.
We passed by and heard the music. It was packed on said Sunday but the sun meant we could sit on the benches outside. We could still hear the music. The barkeep gave us a warm welcome and the locals shared the pool table. Perfect.
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Write the first reviewAnchor Tavern is located at New Street, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 TC63. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 16:00 – 23:00.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 15:00.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 27 50012 to book.
The closest alternatives are Blooming Baristas (20 m), 6 New Street Coffee Shop (20 m) and Go Tobainn (20 m).
Anchor Tavern has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 150 public reviews. Reviewers often mention busy at peak times.
Most diners report spending about €10–20 per person.
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