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Ireland - H-E1740

Bastion

35 maximum

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Bastion is an intimate modern tasting-room-style restaurant in Kinsale that presents multi-course, no-choice tasting menus focused on the Irish larder. Menus emphasise seasonality and the kitchen will source beyond the locality when quality dictates. The team asks guests to arrive on time and places hospitality and collective dining at the centre of the experience. The restaurant highlights hygiene and safety standards developed with consultants and audited by Environmental Health Officers, set out in its Covid and wellness information. The dining room is small and can be hired for private events of up to 35 guests. A bar area caters for pre- and post-dinner drinks. Guests may dress as they prefer, though many choose smart attire. The restaurant displays artwork and offers a relaxed, carefully curated atmosphere for tasting meals. The cuisine is contemporary, modern tasting-menu fare served as multi-course, no-choice experiences. Paul McDonald is the chef and is described on the site as Michelin-starred. Specialties include the signature multi-course Bastion tasting and a short four-course discovery tasting, carefully curated wine pairings selected by sommelier Helen, bar snacks and nibbles with champagne, and seasonal ingredients from the Irish larder (west Cork).

The features

Restaurant

Restaurant

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Available catering
Tasting menu

Tasting menu

tasting menu — Signature multi-course tasting available Thursday–Sunday at 19:15; please allow 2.5–3 hours. Optional curated wine pairing available (price not stated).
Short Four Course Tasting menu

Short Four Course Tasting menu

tasting menu — Discovery/short tasting available Thursday–Sunday at 17:15; please allow about 1.5 hours. Optional curated wine pairing available (price not stated).

Catering

Contemporary

Contemporary

Seasonal

Seasonal

Fine Dining

Fine Dining

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Frequently asked questions

Bastion boasts a blend of contemporary design and historic charm, making it an ideal setting for corporate events. With versatile spaces that can be customised to suit your needs, high-quality audiovisual equipment, and a professional team to support your event, Bastion ensures a seamless experience for all attendees.

Yes, Bastion is committed to ensuring accessibility for all guests. The venue is designed with ease of access in mind, including wheelchair-friendly entrances and facilities. We also provide support for any additional requirements to ensure that all attendees can enjoy a comfortable and productive experience.

Bastion can comfortably accommodate a variety of corporate gatherings, with capacity options ranging from intimate meetings to larger conferences. Our main event space can hold up to 150 guests, allowing for both seated and standing arrangements to suit different event styles.

Absolutely! Bastion is located in the heart of County Cork, surrounded by various business amenities including hotels, restaurants, and transport links. This makes it convenient for out-of-town guests to find accommodation and for attendees to access local services, enhancing the overall event experience.

To book your event at Bastion, simply reach out through our website or contact our events team directly. We recommend scheduling a tour of the venue to discuss your specific needs. Our team will guide you through the entire booking process and assist with planning to ensure your event is a success.

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