Opening hours
--:-- Irish time ·
| Monday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Thursday today | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Friday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Saturday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Sunday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsLower Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, P43 WC79
- CuisineIrish
- Price€€
- Nearest stationCobh Station · 5.0 km
About The Oar
Set on Lower Road, The Oar is an Irish pub and kitchen in the heart of Crosshaven, Co. Cork. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
It sits about 1.4 km from Camden Fort Meagher — roughly a 18-minute walk. Crosshaven has 8 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. If you want to compare, The Hong Kong Chef is a short 100 m away.
You can eat here seven days a week, from 4pm to 12:30am.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Address | Lower Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, P43 WC79 |
| Eircode | P43 WC79 |
| Wheelchair access | Limited |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 60 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cobh Station (5.0 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Camden Fort Meagher (1.4 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 220 km |
| Coordinates | 51.80417, -8.29774 |
Menu highlights
What to order at The Oar
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€18
Roast of the Day
Carved roast with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
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€9
Crispy Brie
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
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€10
Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
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€7
Chocolate Brownie
Warm brownie with salted caramel ice cream
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€19.50
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
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€17
Vegetable Curry
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 16:00 – 00:30
- Sunset in Crosshaven today: 19:11
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 8 places to eat in Crosshaven
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Where is The Oar?
The Oar is located at Lower Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, P43 WC79. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is The Oar open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 16:00 – 00:30.
What time does The Oar close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 00:30 (Irish time).
Is The Oar wheelchair accessible?
Access is recorded as limited — some areas may not be step-free.
What other restaurants are near The Oar?
The closest alternatives are The Hong Kong Chef (100 m), Anchor Inn (140 m) and Chish 'n' Fips (180 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Cobh Station is about 5.0 km away, around 8 minutes by car.
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