O'donovan's - Clonakilty

#20 - Seafood - Clonakilty, Coffee, Fish

O'donovan's

O'donovan's
3.8 / 5 (1560 reviews)

Description

O'Donovan's Hotel in Clonakilty offers a casual, rustic setting with friendly service. However, some customers found the food to be disappointing and overpriced. The seafood chowder received high praise, while the burgers and chicken goujons were lacking in quality and presentation. The lack of salad or garnishes on the dishes was noted. Despite mixed reviews on food quality and service speed, the historic atmosphere and family-friendly vibe were appreciated. O'Donovan's Hotel was also commended for its cleanliness, reasonable prices, and helpful staff. Overall, it is considered a hidden gem by long-time patrons.

Last update: 14.05.2026 from: Bernadette

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 1560 reviews
rachel-allen-cactus1
25.12.2024

Very rustic. Food prices are really reasonable and rhebfood is really tasty Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: €10–20 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Roast Beef

justin-doody
25.12.2024

Chowder very good. Desserts were savage too. Reasonable prices. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

ragnar-cherrie
25.12.2024

The food was terrible cold veg fish far from fresh and 3 of us ordered sea food chowder starters and fish and chips main course after waiting 45 mins the fish and chips came and the chowder at the same time normally the starter is served first €70 euro meal was a let down we used to go there every year after the clonality old time fair never again all the staff in the part we ate in were only out of school and hadn't a clue

bernadette-mccarthy-
14.05.2026

My toddler is very fussy but adores the spaghetti bolognese here. And the vegetable pasta bake is to die for! Affordable, no-fuss homemade food (unlike so many where the food is brought in half prepared already). There are very few family run hotels with old-style bars left but this fits the bill. It’s a heritage experience even being in here having a drink.

joanna-brady-2
08.04.2026

Homey food and atmosphere at a reasonable price.

FAQ

You can use the WLAN of the establishment free of charge.

The restaurant also offers gluten-free dishes.

The eatery gladly provides children's chairs for babies and toddlers.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

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