Murphy's Restaurant

Murphy’s Restaurant sits on Main Street in Castletownbere (Castletown Bearhaven), a working fishing village on the Beara Peninsula in County Cork. Set within one of West Cork’s most scenic coastal areas along the Wild Atlantic Way, it makes a natural stop for anyone exploring the peninsula, with attractions such as Dursey Island and the Sheep’s Head nearby.

A family-run restaurant open since 1952, Murphy’s has been welcoming diners across four generations. That long history has given it a steady reputation for good food at fair prices and a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere.

The kitchen makes the most of the village’s fishing heritage, with local seafood at the heart of the menu alongside steaks and vegetarian dishes. Popular choices include seafood chowder, prawns and seafood salads, rounding off with desserts such as sticky toffee pudding.