WELCOME TO THE BLUE HAVEN

Fáilte chuig só-Óstán an Blue Haven Cionn tSáile, the start of The Wild Atlantic Way. 

 

If you need anything, you can contact our reception team by dialling 100.  Checkout time is 11:00 am.  If you wish to extend your stay please contact reception (a charge of €25 per hour will apply)

 

We are delighted that you have chosen to stay with us during your visit to Kinsale.  Kinsale is known as the Foodie Caital of Ireland, so begin your culinary adventure right here in the Blue Haven!

 

We pride ourselves in great food using fresh, seasonal, local produce.  Our fish is caught from our local shores, ensuring exceptional quality and flavour.

 

Blue Haven Bar & Bistro

 

The Blue Haven Bar & Bistro offers an exciting A La Carte menu with a wide selection of delicious dishes, all carefully designed using locally sourced ingredients and a little bit of imagination.

 

Open 7 days a week Mon - Sun from 8:00 am.  Food served daily until 9:00 pm.

 

Live music seven nights a week.

 

Hamlets Bar & Kitchen

 

A fresh, vibrant and exciting venue in the heart of Kinsale with great outdoor and indoor seating areas, a superb a la carte street food menu served until 9:00 pm, the finest cocktails, wines and a host of craft beers.  With a DJ every Friday and Saturday night, Hamlets is the place to dance and let loose!

Opening hours:

Friday - 16:00 - 00:30

Saturday - 12:30 - 00:30

Sunday - 12:30 - 21:00

 

Rare 1784

 

Rare 1784 is a culinary gem in the heart of the Blue Haven Hotel.  Recommended in the Michelin Guide, it is a truly unique dining experience. Award winning Chef Meeran Manzoor marries french cooking techniques with flavours from his hometown in Chennai, India, using the freshest local produce.  Wine, cocktail and non-alcoholic pairings are available to enhance the flavours of each dish in the Tasting Menu.

Open Thursday - Saturday from 5:30pm

 

Old Bank Townhouse Cafe

The Old Bank Townhouse Cafe is located on the ground floor. Open daily from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch.  If you're feeling nibbly, the Old Bank Townhouse cafe offers an array of tasty fresh pastries and baked goods.  Available for dine-in and takeaway.  Last food order every day is 4:00 pm.

 

WIFI

Password:  Enjoybluehaven

 

 

Important:

On street parking is a pay-and-display system from 10:30 am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday.  It's €1.50 per hour maximum of 2 hours.

 

No parking is allowed in the underground carriage park of the SuperValu overnight, as cars will be clamped.  There are free car parks in town; one is located down the pier in front of the Fishy Fishy restaurant.  The second in front of St. John the Baptist Church and the third behind the fire station beyond SuperValu.  Please enquire at the reception for directions.

 

As a reward for being a loyal guest, we would like to offer you a 15% discount on our Blue Haven Gift Vouchers for future stays or as a gift for friends.

 

We hope you have a fantastic and memorable experience!  Thank you for choosing to stay with us while visiting Kinsale.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Sabina Healy

General Manager

The Blue Haven Hotel

 

Directory:

 

Airline services:

For flight information, bookings or confirmation please phone the airline directly.

Ryanair 0818 210210 www.ryanair.com

Aer Lingus 01 886 8505 www.aerlingus.com

Air Canada 1 800 709900 www.aircanada.com

Air France 01 6050383 www.airfrance.com

British Airways 1 890 626747 www.britishairways.com

Delta Luthansa 1 800 768080 www.delta.com

KLM United Airlines 01 6636900 www.klm.com

 

Useful Telephone Numbers:

 

Doctor:

Kinsale Medical Centre - Emmet Place - 021 477 2253 9:30- 17:00

Kinsale Medical Centre - Market Place - 021 477 4133 9:30-17:00

 

Emergency Numbers:

Dial '100' for Reception

Ambulance/Fire/Gardai/Lifeboat Service - 999 or 112

Kinsale local Garda Station (police) 021 477 2153

Kinsale fire station - 021 477 2153

Cork University Hospital - Accident and Emergency Department - 021 454 6400

 

Fire Safety:

Please read the fire notice and escape plan on the back door of your bedroom door.  The assembly point is directly opposite the hotel's front door, right outside the Spar supermarket

 

Lost Property:

Enquiries regarding lost property should be made at reception, who will make every effort to assist you.

 

Luggage:

Please contact our reception team for assistance with your luggage

 

Maintenance:

Utmost care is taken to ensure that your guestroom is in perfect condition.  Should you come across any issues, please contact our reception team who will liaise with the manager on duty to ensure the issue will be rectified.

 

Maps:

Local area maps are available at reception.

 

Taxis:

Taxis are available on request.  Please contact reception if you need one booked.

 

Telephone International Codes:

America 1

Australia 61

Austria 43

Belgium 32

Canada 1

Denmark 358

Finland 33

France 30

Germany 49

Hong Kong 852

Iceland 354

Italy 39

Japan 81

Netherlands 31

New Zealand 64

Norway 47

Portugal 351

South Africa 27

Spain 34

Sweden 46

Switzerland 4

 

Looking to get some work in?

The K-Works hub is just around the corner and offers hot desks which you can book for the day for €25 or buy a bundle of ten days for €200.

Book Here

 

 

Things to do within 45 minutes of Kinsale:

 

Near Kinsale:

Wilder Sauna Garretstown Beach

- wildwellness.ie

Blacks Brewery - tours

- blacksbrewery.com

Kinsale Mead - tours

- kinsalemeadco.ie

Kinsale Ghost Tour

- kinsaleghosttour.com

Kinsale Food Tour

- kinsalefoodtours.com

Historic Stroll Kinsale Walking tours

- historicstrollkinsale.com

Kayaking

- atlaticoffshoreadventures.com

Surfing - Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre

- kinsaleoec.com

Kinsale Ceramics half day pottery workshop (selected dates)

- kinsaleceramics.com

Scilly Walk

Charles Fort

James Fort

The Dock Beach

Kinsale Golf Club

 

20 Minutes Away:

Garrettstown Beach

Garrylucas Beach

The Old Head of Kinsale

 

Cork:

Cork Harbour Cruises

- corkharbourcruises.com

Rebel City Distillery Tour

- Rebelcitydistillery.com

Cork City Gaol

- corkcitygaol.com

Archery

- adventurepark.ie

- ballyhass.ie

Axe Throwing

- axethrowingcork.com

Cork City hop on hop off bus tour

- corkcitytours.com

The English Market

Marina Market

 

45 Minutes away:

Clonakilty

Clonakilty Distillery Tour

- clonakiltydistillery.ie

Clonakilty Black Pudding Visitor Centre

- clonakiltyblackpudding.ie

Railway Village

- modelvillage.ic

Inchodoney Beach