Guidebook for Baltimore
Drinks & Nightlife
Family run pub: sit outside at the square with a good coffee or pint on a fine day and enjoy the most beautiful view of Baltimore Harbour. Cosy inside in Winter. Very reasonable food/sandwich menu.
14 locals recommend
Bushes Bar
Family run pub: sit outside at the square with a good coffee or pint on a fine day and enjoy the most beautiful view of Baltimore Harbour. Cosy inside in Winter. Very reasonable food/sandwich menu.
Algiers Inn
A really cosy bar with a lovely little beer garden at the rear.
Food Scene
We are so lucky in Baltimore to have the Glebe! It's a great spot to eat good locally produced organic food, delicious lunches, teas/coffees and cakes, and lovely friendly staff!
13 locals recommend
Glebe Gardens
We are so lucky in Baltimore to have the Glebe! It's a great spot to eat good locally produced organic food, delicious lunches, teas/coffees and cakes, and lovely friendly staff!
Jacobs (and the Jolie Brise next door)do fantastic Pizza! Again breath-taking views of the Harbour.
Jacob's Bar
Jacobs (and the Jolie Brise next door)do fantastic Pizza! Again breath-taking views of the Harbour.
A lovely cosy family run bar with an extensive lunch/dinner menu or coffee and scones. Recently have launched locally produced wheat beers, regular music sessions at weekends.
11 locals recommend
Casey's of Baltimore Hotel
A lovely cosy family run bar with an extensive lunch/dinner menu or coffee and scones. Recently have launched locally produced wheat beers, regular music sessions at weekends.
Sightseeing
Anyone visiting Baltimore must visit Lough Hyne nature reserve - you can Climb Knockomagh for spectacular views, swim in the saltwater lake or maybe go night kayaking to view the phosphorescence!
66 locals recommend
Lough Hyne
Anyone visiting Baltimore must visit Lough Hyne nature reserve - you can Climb Knockomagh for spectacular views, swim in the saltwater lake or maybe go night kayaking to view the phosphorescence!
Sherkin Island is easily accessible from Baltimore and is great for swimming and walking/cycling. Regular ferries from Baltimore.
The Islanders Rest
Sherkin Island is easily accessible from Baltimore and is great for swimming and walking/cycling. Regular ferries from Baltimore.
Wonderful estate for walking and home to the famous sky gardens which are well worth a look. Coffee shop open in Summer months.
Liss Ard Gardens
Wonderful estate for walking and home to the famous sky gardens which are well worth a look. Coffee shop open in Summer months.
"Cape" is a traditional Irish speaking island and is great for walking (watch out for the hills!) It has a really great storytelling festival in September.
36 locals recommend
Cape Clear Island
"Cape" is a traditional Irish speaking island and is great for walking (watch out for the hills!) It has a really great storytelling festival in September.
Skibbereen is a bustling little Irish town & has a wonderful Saturday Farmers Market all year round and has a heritage centre which is well worth a visit. There are buses between Skibb and Baltimore
42 locals recommend
Skibbereen
Skibbereen is a bustling little Irish town & has a wonderful Saturday Farmers Market all year round and has a heritage centre which is well worth a visit. There are buses between Skibb and Baltimore
You can take a ferry to one of the islands, go whale watching, sailing or exploring the local coastline with a local "sea safari" tour. Or just sit at the square and enjoy viewing the activities.
Baltimore Harbour
You can take a ferry to one of the islands, go whale watching, sailing or exploring the local coastline with a local "sea safari" tour. Or just sit at the square and enjoy viewing the activities.
Arts & Culture
Baltimore has a brilliant Fiddle Fair Festival in early May and also in May a Wooden Boat Festival. A pirate Festival in early Summer and an angling festival. It also has a drama group and a choir!
39 locals recommend
Baltimore
Baltimore has a brilliant Fiddle Fair Festival in early May and also in May a Wooden Boat Festival. A pirate Festival in early Summer and an angling festival. It also has a drama group and a choir!
Everything Else
A brisk walk and easy climb brings you to one of the most breath-taking views in this area. A must at any time of the day but lovely to watch the sun setting!
10 locals recommend
Balitmore Beacon
Beacon RoadA brisk walk and easy climb brings you to one of the most breath-taking views in this area. A must at any time of the day but lovely to watch the sun setting!
A beautiful, unspoilt little island - regular ferries make this a wonderful day trip at any time of year - great for walking or cycling.
12 locals recommend
Sherkin Island
A beautiful, unspoilt little island - regular ferries make this a wonderful day trip at any time of year - great for walking or cycling.