Wild Atlantic Way · Co. Cork · Est. 1960
Superb West Cork seafood & local meats, served with magical Atlantic views over Courtmacsherry Bay
Our Story
The Pink Elephant has been a restaurant since 1960, though the building itself is far older — one of the oldest houses in the area. Perched on a spectacular site overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay, right where the Kilbrittain and Argideen estuaries merge into the Atlantic Ocean, it's a setting few restaurants in Ireland can match.
Expect a warm welcome, superb cuisine specialising in West Cork local meats and seafood, and some of the finest coastal views on the Wild Atlantic Way. Dine on the patio in fine weather, or settle in by the bar — either way, the scenery does half the work.
Eat & Drink
Our full menu is chalked up on the blackboard daily — the regulars below are supplemented by fresh specials, made with local meat and the day's catch.
Guest Reviews
"The setting is unbeatable — right over the bay with the sun going down while we ate. The seafood chowder was the best we've had in Cork."
— Siobhán, Cork"Found this on a drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and it completely stole the day. Steak was cooked perfectly and the staff were so warm."
— Mark, Dublin"A proper local institution. Booked ahead as advised and glad we did — it fills up fast. Views over Courtmacsherry Bay are hard to beat."
— Emer, Kinsale"We celebrated a family occasion here and they made it so easy. The patio in the evening sun is one of the nicest spots in West Cork."
— David, Bandon"Fresh, local, unpretentious cooking with a view that belongs on a postcard. The burger and the hake and chips were both excellent."
— Aoife, Timoleague"Tucked away on the coast road and worth every minute of the drive. Great value, generous portions, lovely staff."
— Tom, Visiting from the UKGallery
Courtmacsherry Bay and the Wild Atlantic Way, right outside the door.
Find Us
We're on the R600, part of the Wild Atlantic Way, midway between the villages of Ballinspittle and Timoleague — a scenic drive from Kinsale, Clonakilty or Cork City.
Harbour View, Kilbrittain,
Co. Cork, Ireland
Eircode: P72 HC79
023 884 9608
+353 23 884 9608 (from overseas)
Please book in advance by phone — capacity is limited and we're often unable to accommodate unexpected diners.
