Est. 1911 · The Harbour

The Harbour Light

Trad, stout and the sea since 1911

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The pub

A proper local, kept properly.

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.

Step inside

A trad session in full flight at The Harbour Light

Tuesday session in full flight

A pint of stout settling on the bar

Settled twice, always

Opening hours

When we're pouring

MondayClosed
Tuesday4pm to 11.30pm
Wednesday4pm to 11.30pm
Thursday4pm to 11.30pm
Friday2pm to midnight
Saturday12.30pm to midnight
Sunday12.30pm to 11pm

Toasties and chowder from open until 21:30, every day we pour

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 us to hold a corner

What's on

Round here this week

Always on

Ask us anything, any time

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.

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.

Find us

9 Lower O'Connell Street

The Harbour, Kinsale P17 XY24
+353 21 477 3392

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