The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant - Portmagee

Harbourfront guesthouse with award-winning seafood restaurant in Portmagee

Dining

The Moorings Restaurant serves freshly caught seafood from Portmagee harbour alongside nightly specials, Irish beef, and locally produced vegetables. The menu offers gluten-free and vegan choices, with the Bridge Bar providing award-winning food in a separate bar setting. Breakfast at the guesthouse includes a buffet and cooked-to-order options, with a packed lunch service available for guests heading to Skellig Michael.

Entertainment

The Bridge Bar hosts traditional Irish music and dancing events, with live music featured regularly for guest entertainment. Evening entertainment includes community-oriented events and a lively bar atmosphere. The guesthouse also offers a shared lounge and TV area for relaxation.

Rooms

Rooms at The Moorings Guesthouse feature marble bathrooms with showers, with select rooms equipped with jacuzzi tubs and king-size beds. Triple and quadruple rooms are available for families, and superior seaview rooms offer harbour views. Each room includes tea and coffee facilities, satellite TV, and luxury toiletries.

Location & Activities

The guesthouse is a 30-second walk from the pier offering direct access to Skellig Michael tours and boat trips. Nearby attractions include the Skellig Experience Centre and Valentia Island, with the Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs within driving distance. On-site outdoor activities include fishing, cycling, canoeing, snorkelling, windsurfing, and hiking.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The hotel offers babysitting and child services along with family rooms that can accommodate groups. An exceptional breakfast is included, with a variety of hot and cold options, and the restaurant can arrange packed lunches. Free street parking is available, and the guesthouse provides daily housekeeping.

• Dining: On-site seafood restaurant with fresh local catch and vegan options
• Entertainment: Live traditional Irish music and dancing at The Bridge Bar
• Rooms: Marble bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs in select rooms
• Location: 30-second walk to Skellig Michael boat pier
• Activities: Fishing, cycling, snorkelling, and hiking on the Wild Atlantic Way
• Family: Babysitting services and exceptional breakfast included