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Event Website - Click Here Visiting Crosshaven during the Topper Winter Championships? Here are some suggestions on places to visit ... Royal Cork Yacht Club For information on the Food opening hours and availability on the Club website. Click here The club will be hosting a barbecue on Saturday 24th of July in conjunction with the event. Given the high numbers expected, this offering will replace the recent a la carte menu available on Saturday’s and must be booked in advance click here by Thursday at 11:00hrs. Evet viewing area Camden Fort Meagher is the recommended race viewing area, ample free parking is available – bring binoculars! Click here for directions Crosshaven is a well serviced thriving village , Centra is located in the Square and has an award winning off licence and a pizzeria. Across the road from Centra you will find Rivers end cafe serving excellent breakfast and lunch , take-away service available 021-483 3682. Crosshaven Pharmacy is located next to Centra. Bars in Crosshaven • Buckleys Bar, Lower Road, Crosshaven. Tel 021/483 1510 • Cronins Pub, http://www.croninspub.com/ 1 Point Road, Crosshaven. Tel 021/483 1829 (Closed for renovations) • The Oar Bar 021 4831601 • Fitzy’s Bar 083 816 7620 • Johnny's Return, Lower Road, Crosshaven. Tel 021/483 1400 • The Drake Bar, Lower Road, Crosshaven. Tel 021/483 3668 Restaurants, Cafes and Fast Food • The Anchor Inn, Middle Road, Crosshaven. Tel 021/483 1799 • The Oar Bar 021 4831601 • The Drake Bar, Lower Road, Crosshaven. Tel 021/483 3668 • Mad Fish Restaurant at Cronin’s Pub, The Square, Crosshaven Tel: 021/ 483 1829(Closed for renovations) • Rivers End Café, The Square, Crosshaven Tel: 021/ 483 3682 • China Sea Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway, Lower Road, Crosshaven. 021/ 483 2328 • Chish n’ Fips Takeaway, The Square, Crosshaven Tel: 021/ 483 277 Bunnyconnellan Restaurant, Myrtleville (3km) www.bunnyconnellan.ie or 021 483 1213 The Lodge Bar & Kitchen, Myrtleville (3km) Open 4:30 021 4833 426 or [email protected] The Roberts Cove Inn – Gastro Bar (15 km) Open from 4pm www.robertscove.ie or 021 488 7679 Places to see click here Walks - Crosshaven has many spectacular walks, click here to explore. Crosshaven Local Services Family-Friendly Walks in Cork: 9 of the Best Trails | Outsider.ie https://corkharbourcruises.com/ Ocean Escapes A truly unique harbour experience https://www.oceanescapes.ie/ or 086 401 0627 Cork Sea Safari Cork Harbour Tour by Rib www.safari.ie or 086 820 8565 Departs from Crosshaven and Cobh Funkytown Adventure Centre Fountainstown (3km away) www.funkytown.ie or 087 261 1173 Cave exploration, Moon paddle, Amazon Adventure, Biodiversity Tour, Kayak rental, SUPs Spike Island www.spikeislandcork.ie or 021 237 3455 Ferry departs from Cobh (20km – take Ferry to Cobh from Passage West) A remote monastery in the Celtic sea, a fortress built to defend an empire, an island prison. Museums, exhibitions, scenic island walks, child friendly areas, cafe & gift shop. Fota Wildlife Park Cobh (20km – take Ferry to Cobh from Passage West) www.fotawildlife.ie or 021 481 2678 Blackrock Castle Observatory & Castle Café Cork Blackrock (13km) www.bco.ie or 021 432 6120 www.castlecafe.ie or 021 4357911 Housed in an iconic Cork landmark dating back to 1582, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes entry to Journeys of Exploration. Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The Marina & Blackrock Village Beautiful, scenic, tree lined walk along the marina before returning to Blackrock Village for a coffee. Farmer's Market on Sunday. The Oysterhaven Centre Oysterhaven (20km) www.oysterhaven.com or 021 4770738 Kayak Hire, SUPs, Dinghies & Windsurfing Charles Fort Kinsale (24km) [email protected] or 021 4772263 Perhaps the best-known historical attraction in Kinsale, Charles Fort, is on the road just beyond Summercove. It is open all year, and regular guided tours are available. Kinsale Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. www.kinsale.ie English Market, Cork City The envy of foodies throughout Ireland, the English Market has been around since 1788. Hailed as the "best covered market in the UK and Ireland" by chef Rick Stein. Drop into the Farmgate Café for delicious dishes made from the market’s wares. Fitzgerald's Park, Cork City This popular park is home to lakes and manicured lawns, lots of sculptures, and wandering paths, as well as the Cork Public Museum. Fabulous Children's Playground. Cork City Gaol, Cork City A mixture of grand Gothic and classical architecture, Cork City Gaol looks more like a castle than a penitentiary. Cork Butter Museum, Shandon, Cork City The Cork Butter Museum speaks to Ireland's dairy pedigree. This museum brings the visitor on a wholesome tour down memory lane. Nano Nagle Place, Douglas St., Cork City & Good Day Deli www.nanonagleplace.ie www.gooddaydeli.ie Nano Nagle Place is an unexpected oasis in the centre of bustling Cork City. The complex houses a museum, heritage rooms, gardens and the wonderful Good Day Deli, an award-winning sustainable foods cafe. .
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