Rare Kinsale

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Rare Kinsale An exciting dining & craft cocktail
experience at Rare, a fine dining restaurant in Kinsale Our incredible suppliers are central to our story.

Rare is an exciting dining and cocktail experience based in the heart of Kinsale. From their farms and cottage industry businesses to our kitchen door, they bring us the best seasonal ingredients on offer. We have the utmost respect for all these local food heroes who put their heart and soul into creating the produce we work with. Our commitment to working with only the freshest and best quality ingredients results in an ever evolving menu that, we feel, showcases the best that the island has to offer. Chef Meeran Manzoor draws upon his wealth of global culinary expertise to create a menu that is both innovative and surprising, while always maintaining the integrity of the produce. Choose from our 5 Course or 7 Course menus in a relaxed and welcoming dining room. Enjoy one of our innovative cocktails, treat yourself to a w**e pairing experience or choose from our diverse range of classic, biodynamic and organic w**es. Our team, both back and front of house, is unified by a creative spirit and passion for delivering a memorable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you!

03/11/2026

Gather, share and celebrate Christmas at Rare.

Join us for a special festive Sunday lunch, with seasonal flavours and sharing plates thoughtfully created by Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor.

Sunday 13th & 20th December
Two sittings available: 1:00pm & 3:30pm.

Bookings are now open. We look forward to welcoming you to Rare for a little festive indulgence.

Make it Rare.

02/11/2026
20/10/2026

An exceptional experience, thoughtfully created.

Book your table at Rare Kinsale
and discover our signature dining experience, or join us for Rare Unscripted — five courses, no script.

A more relaxed way to experience Rare, with a five-course menu crafted by Chef Meeran Manzoor and the team, celebrating exceptional produce and thoughtful flavours.

€75 per person
€115 per person with w**e pairing

07/10/2026

RARE UNSCRIPTED- Bookings now live ✨

Five courses. No script.

A more relaxed way to experience Rare Kinsale. Join us between 5pm and 6.15pm for a five-course menu created by Chef Meeran Manzoor and the Rare team, showcasing exceptional produce, thoughtful flavours and the creativity that defines Rare.

€75 per person
€115 per person with w**e pairing

RARE UNSCRIPTEDFive courses. No script.A more relaxed way to experience Rare Kinsale. Join us between 5pm and 6.15pm for...
29/09/2026

RARE UNSCRIPTED

Five courses. No script.

A more relaxed way to experience Rare Kinsale. Join us between 5pm and 6.15pm for a five-course menu created by Chef Meeran Manzoor and the Rare team, showcasing exceptional produce, thoughtful flavours and the creativity that defines Rare.

€75 per person
€115 per person with w**e pairing

Bookings now live, book your table via the link in our bio.

25/09/2026

RARE UNSCRIPTED

Five courses. No script.

A more relaxed way to experience Rare Kinsale. Join us between 5pm and 6.15pm for a five-course menu created by Chef Meeran Manzoor and the Rare team, showcasing exceptional produce, thoughtful flavours and the creativity that defines Rare.

€75 per person
€115 per person with w**e pairing

Bookings now live, book your table via the link in our bio.

21/09/2026

What an incredible night at Rare on Friday for our Rare x Moët & Chandon evening with Julie Dupouy. ✨

Guests enjoyed a specially curated five-course tasting menu by Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor, paired with a selection of Moët & Chandon Ch*****nes and hosted by acclaimed sommelier Julie Dupouy.

A truly memorable evening of exceptional food, Ch*****ne and wonderful company.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. A huge thank you to Julie Dupouy and Moët & Chandon for being part of such a fantastic night. 🥂

Only 2 tables left! Don’t miss out 🥂Rare x Moët & Chandon  Join us this Friday, September 18th at 7pm for an unforgettab...
14/09/2026

Only 2 tables left! Don’t miss out 🥂

Rare x Moët & Chandon

Join us this Friday, September 18th at 7pm for an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, Ch*****ne and fine dining.

Enjoy a specially curated five-course tasting menu by Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor, paired with a selection of Moët & Chandon Ch*****nes and hosted by acclaimed sommelier Julie Dupouy.

€165 per person, including the five-course tasting menu and Ch*****ne pairing.

Grab one of our final two tables before they’re gone!

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Address

Rare @ Blue Haven, 3/4 Pearse Street, Kinsale
Cork
P17NA72

Opening Hours

Friday 5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 11pm

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