Café · Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Closed now Opens today at 09:30 4.4 on Google · 262 reviews
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| Monday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday today | 09:30 – 16:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions6 North St, Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 N720
Set on 6 North St, Riverside Café is a café in the heart of Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Drop in for coffee and a scone, an all-day breakfast or a quick lunch.
It is one of 27 places to eat we list in Skibbereen. The closest neighbouring restaurant is 3 in 1 Skibbereen, 120 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access. There are vegan and vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. It is open 6 days a week and closed on Sunday. The earliest start is 9:30am on Saturday, and the latest close is 5pm on Monday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.4 stars (262 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food, desserts & cakes and coffee. Expect to spend around €10–20 per person.
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Typical spend | €10–20 per person |
| Google rating | 4.4 / 5 from 262 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | 6 North St, Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 N720 |
| Eircode | P81 N720 |
| Phone | +353 28 40090 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Vegan options | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Open | 6 days a week · 42 hours in total |
| From Dublin city centre | 285 km |
| Coordinates | 51.55141, -9.26507 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Butter and jam
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
Cream cheese frosting
Marshmallows
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 1pm on Saturdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodDesserts & cakesCoffee
Very reasonable prices, really good yummy homemade food. Loved all the desserts and I loved that the Tuscan orange cake came with yogurt. I think that’s a must have. Great selection of taste things. Everything was perfectly cooked and came fairly quickly. Perfectly Runny eggs. Great scrambled too.
We found this place by chance when looking for somewhere to have lunch. It was excellent. We had the daily special which was Hake with brown rice, which was great for me as I have diabetes. We also had two glasses of excellent wine and desserts. Coffee was good, as was the service. Worth a visit if you’re in Skibbereen.
Came for a brunch on a Tuesday in June. Lovely staff, fab food. Moderately busy,(maybe a third full at 11am). Enjoyed a lovely cup of badger and dodo coffee and a really delicious huevos rancheros. If you would like to sit outside there is a small street front seating area and a larger outside area at the back near the river. The day I visited there was no view of the river as the glass on the riverbank needs a good clean and the restaurant probably has no control over this as it's outside of their property. It's a pity as it's a lovely view in the photos I have seen online and adds to the restaurants charm. Highly recommend though.
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Write the first reviewRiverside Café is located at 6 North St, Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 N720. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 09:30.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 28 40090 to book.
The closest alternatives are 3 in 1 Skibbereen (120 m), Judy's Falafel (160 m) and Kalbos (170 m).
Riverside Café has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 262 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food, desserts & cakes and coffee.
Most diners report spending about €10–20 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
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