Guidebook for Leap
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a vibrant fishing and tourist village with 4 or 5 bars, some serving great fresh food, friendly atmosphere, so you can walk around and enjoy the evening.
Union Hall
This is a vibrant fishing and tourist village with 4 or 5 bars, some serving great fresh food, friendly atmosphere, so you can walk around and enjoy the evening.
An iconic bar that has hosted some of the most unusual of music events - Worth a visit if you are into local and international music.
13 locals recommend
Connolly's of Leap
Main StreetAn iconic bar that has hosted some of the most unusual of music events - Worth a visit if you are into local and international music.
Well known for live music and local bands playing. Great atmosphere
34 locals recommend
DeBarras Folk Club
55 Pearse StWell known for live music and local bands playing. Great atmosphere
Food Scene
This is one of the best restaurants in the area, with a charming host, great food and a fine selection of wine.
6 locals recommend
O'Callaghan Walshes
The SquareThis is one of the best restaurants in the area, with a charming host, great food and a fine selection of wine.
Fabulous views over the bay, with sailing boats and seagulls filling the view. Good food and drink. Great atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Glandore Inn
Fabulous views over the bay, with sailing boats and seagulls filling the view. Good food and drink. Great atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Colin Barnes is the most experienced whale watching skipper in the region. He has been a part of the fishing fleet of West Cork and latterly a whale watching tour operation and his knowledge as to where to find marine wildlife is superb.
8 locals recommend
Cork Whale Watch
Colin Barnes is the most experienced whale watching skipper in the region. He has been a part of the fishing fleet of West Cork and latterly a whale watching tour operation and his knowledge as to where to find marine wildlife is superb.
A long sandy beach fro walking with dogs, friends and family. Great for a day out, or a picnic. Beware of the sea, however, as there are rip tides - not safe for swimming.
18 locals recommend
The Puffin
A long sandy beach fro walking with dogs, friends and family. Great for a day out, or a picnic. Beware of the sea, however, as there are rip tides - not safe for swimming.
Shopping
Voted the Best Shop 2017 by the Irish Times, this quirky shop sells gifts and household items, from€5 upwards. Friendly couple own it.
The Old Mill Stores
Voted the Best Shop 2017 by the Irish Times, this quirky shop sells gifts and household items, from€5 upwards. Friendly couple own it.
Sightseeing
This is a part of Ireland that is soaked in art and culture. You just have to visit any town, like Skibbereen, or Clonakilty and walk around to find points of interest. Music, bookshops, art shows and people, all of which will fascinate you.
35 locals recommend
Drombeg Stone Circle
This is a part of Ireland that is soaked in art and culture. You just have to visit any town, like Skibbereen, or Clonakilty and walk around to find points of interest. Music, bookshops, art shows and people, all of which will fascinate you.
Everything Else
Health Club and indoor swimming pool. Good restaurant, friendly atmosphere.
Celtic Ross Hotel Charge Point
Carbery StreetHealth Club and indoor swimming pool. Good restaurant, friendly atmosphere.
Essentials
Once named the 8th Wonder in the World, this family run store has always been ahead of the possy, when it comes to the stocking of interesting ingredients. The Fuller family take pride in how they treat their customers.
7 locals recommend
Centra Union Hall
Once named the 8th Wonder in the World, this family run store has always been ahead of the possy, when it comes to the stocking of interesting ingredients. The Fuller family take pride in how they treat their customers.
For larger shopping days, Fields of Skibbereen is also a first class shopping experience, with fantastic choice and fresh ingreidents.
23 locals recommend
Field's SuperValu Skibbereen
Main StreetFor larger shopping days, Fields of Skibbereen is also a first class shopping experience, with fantastic choice and fresh ingreidents.