Café · Bantry, Co. Cork
Closed now Opens today at 08:00 4.9 on Google · 98 reviews
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| Monday | 08:00 – 12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Friday today | 08:00 – 13:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 – 15:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsThe Quay, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 R283
Set on The Quay, Sam’s Cara is a café in the heart of Bantry, Co. Cork. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
Bantry House is around 690 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. Our Bantry guide currently covers 30 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Nearby, The Ocean Restaurant is only 70 m down the road.
Good to know: delivery and outdoor seating are available here. It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 8am on Monday, and the latest close is 4pm on Thursday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.9 stars (98 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning coffee and atmosphere. A typical bill comes to roughly €1–10 a head.
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Typical spend | €1–10 per person |
| Google rating | 4.9 / 5 from 98 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Address | The Quay, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 R283 |
| Eircode | P75 R283 |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 40 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Bantry House (690 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 285 km |
| Coordinates | 51.68015, -9.45657 |
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
Cream cheese frosting
Side salad
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
Butter and jam
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
CoffeeAtmosphere
Art and cafe are a good combination. Pleasant atmosphere as if the guardian of that beautiful and really valuable. It's as if you're in contact with what's so lost in this world.
Everything here speaks about his master and that he loves what he does. I want to come back here again, especially because of the atmosphere.
I want to come back here to see it all better
Genuinley one of the nicest coffees I have ever had. Attention to detail here is stunning with gorgeous mugs, seating with card games and chess etc., and all topped off with really lovely service. Stopped in while passing through Bantry and I’m so glad we did - treated just like a local. Thank you Sam!
Sam’s Café is a special place where peace and coziness come together. Despite being located next to a busy road, the café — especially its garden — feels like a small, quiet corner away from the hustle and bustle.
Sitting in the garden under the warm rays of the sun is a true pleasure. It is a place where you want to slow down, enjoy the atmosphere, the beauty of nature, and simply cherish the moment.
And the coffee… you can feel that it is made with love. These are the places that stay in your memory not only because of their taste, but because of the special warmth and feeling they leave behind after a visit.
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Write the first reviewSam’s Cara is located at The Quay, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 R283. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 08:00 – 15:00.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 08:00.
The closest alternatives are The Ocean Restaurant (70 m), The Brick Oven (110 m) and O’D’s (110 m).
Sam’s Cara has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Google, based on 98 public reviews. Reviewers often mention coffee and atmosphere.
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly.
Yes, dogs are welcome inside.
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