welcome to The Church Restaurant
Award-winning food in a beautifully restored 19th-century church
GOOD Based on 1039 reviews Posted on diarmuid254April 7, 2026Verified Great Food, reasonable prices. Four of us ate there 5th April 2026, lovely soup and Best beef dinner ever.Posted on CathNovember 16, 2025Verified Consistent great food with the best team ever Gorgeous Sunday lunch again served by lovely staff … beef so tender with so much flavour. They definitely deserve there recent award. Lucky to have this restaurant so local to us. Thank you 🙏Posted on Jamie R.October 2, 2025Verified Sticky Toffee Pudding a must! We stopped in Skibbereen by chance and ended up at the Church Restaurant also by chance. I am so glad we did! The food was excellent; we had the burgers. Best part by far was the sticky toffee pudding! We spent the rest of our road trip around Ireland trying to find something to emulate the sticky toffee pudding at the Church Restaurant, without success. It might just be the best in the country.Posted on Barbara GSeptember 18, 2025Verified Fabulous 💕 Fabulous Restaurant with lovely friendly staff. Food was delicious. Would definitely go again next time we're in Skibbereen. 💕Posted on honeyI’mhome61September 18, 2025Verified Praise the Lord, we’re off to Church Well recommended place to eat. Super quick service, and big plates of tasty food. What’s not to love. Thanks guys, keep up the good workPosted on domareSeptember 16, 2025Verified Loved the atmosphere This is a beautiful restaurant with great service and excellent food. It is right in the heart of Skibbereen and an easy walk from most hotels. We both had fish and salad, and all was fresh and delicious.Posted on Elaine PSeptember 13, 2025Verified A Great Experience for Food and Service Excellent Food, Service and Ambience. Recommended by our Giles Tour Driver, Davy we had a really lovely lunch. The staff were excellent, efficient and very pleasant. Definitely recommend and will be back.Posted on Elaine MSeptember 13, 2025Verified Great food and staff We had booked for dinner while on holiday in the area following recommendations from others - we were not disappointed. Lovely, unique dining environment with great staff. We didn't order starters and were glad because the main courses were huge! The food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend (booking advisable).Posted on ShortenrossSeptember 13, 2025Verified Excellent food, amazing staff The atmosphere, the customer service, the friendly helpful staff and the food were amazing. I would highly recommend the Church Restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. Great choice available on the menu.
A wide selection of starters to choose from which vary from day to day, please ask a member of staff when ordering
We have a varied selection of meals available for you.
Made with the finest and freshest local ingredients. Choose from our a wok station menu or daily specials
Choose from a selection of desserts all made in house by our pastry chef
Pre-Booking for dinner is essential!
If you would like to book a table for lunch or dinner you will need to call us to reserve your place. Thank You!




This Place Is In My Top Ten Favourite Meals Of All Time
Ate here with three of my friends on Friday night and we could not fault it. Every dish was great, presented beautifully, and tasted even better. The Brie starter is to die for and the desserts are top class. Would highly recommend.
Magical setting, most beautifully restored church.