EAT

CRONIN'S BAR AND CAFÉ
Gougane Barra
Tel: 026 47031 Web: gouganebarra.com/cronins
Sandwiches and nice cakes are a speciality here in the café. The building has lots of historic connections, having held meetings during the War of Independence. Decent food and well-priced.

GOUGANE BARRA HOTEL
Gougane Barra
Tel: 026 47069 Web: gouganebarrahotel.com
There's a real effort to provide local food in the hotel, with two courses available for €21.45 and three courses with coffee for €26.95. There's also an a la carte menu and tea and fresh scones throughout the day.

CASTLE HOTEL
Main Street Macroom
Tel: 026 41074 Web: castlehotel.ie
The bar of the Castle Hotel does a fine carvery daily from noon until 3pm and other types of bar food for the rest of the day. There's also an a la carte menu in the restaurant, and the service in both the bar and the restaurant is excellent.

MILL INN
Ballyvourney
Tel: 026 45237 Web: millsinn.ie
The Piseog restaurant at the Mills is a popular stop-off point for people travelling between Cork and Kerry, or for those holidaying in the Ballyvourney or Gougane Barra area. Bar food is also available for more casual dining.

GRANVILLES BAR AND RESTAURANT
Macroom
Tel: 026 20191 Web: granvillesbarandrestaurant.com
Specialising in steak and seafood, as well as fresh breads and pastries. A two-course early bird menu is €22.50, served from 5pm-9.30pm.