Irish · Blackrock, Co. Cork
Closed now Opens today at 13:00 4.5 on Google · 470 reviews
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| Monday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Saturday today | 13:00 – 00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsBlackrock Road, Blackrock, Co. Cork, T12 Y0EH
Set on Blackrock Road, The Leaping Salmon is an Irish pub and kitchen in the heart of Blackrock, Co. Cork. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
The nearest well-known landmark is Blackrock Castle, approximately 970 m on foot (12 min). Public transport is handy: Cork Kent Station station lies roughly 3.0 km from the door. Our Blackrock guide currently covers 4 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. The closest neighbouring restaurant is Hyderabad House Cork, 210 m away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include delivery, outdoor seating and table reservations. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 1pm on Saturday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google across 470 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff. Expect to spend around €20–30 per person.
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Typical spend | €20–30 per person |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 470 reviews |
| Parking | Yes |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | Blackrock Road, Blackrock, Co. Cork, T12 Y0EH |
| Eircode | T12 Y0EH |
| Phone | +353 21 241 2099 |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Limited |
| Open | 7 days a week · 61 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cork Kent Station (3.0 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Blackrock Castle (970 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 217 km |
| Coordinates | 51.89705, -8.41566 |
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
Burren smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallot, soda bread
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Irish whiskey, hot coffee, brown sugar, lightly whipped cream
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Saturdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staff
Fairly steep prices for the quality of the food and the pints. Kopperberg 8.50 was a surprise. Pizzas were grand. I would highlight the pizzas tasted home made but I wouldn't recommend here if you're looking for a good bang for your buck.
Great staff great pizza and great wine fab local for a catch up
Thanks for 5 Star review Mary Jane and we are glad you enjoyed your time with us, hope to see you again, all the staff at The Leaping Salmon.
Really poor. Website advertised kitchen open until 9 pm. Tried to place an order at 19.37 to be told that the kitchen closed at 19.30. Despite our group placing an order at 19.26 and pizzas did not arrive until 19.55 they would not accept an order for two pizzas. Stonky behaviour by manager Gary Caughlan who demanded that the kitchen closed. Staff obviously still on site. No incentive to return.
Would definitely not recommend this pub as a place to go to in blackrock
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Write the first reviewThe Leaping Salmon is located at Blackrock Road, Blackrock, Co. Cork, T12 Y0EH. 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 13:00 – 23:30.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 13:00.
Access is recorded as limited — some areas may not be step-free.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 21 241 2099 to book.
The closest alternatives are Hyderabad House Cork (210 m), Pronto The Coffee Shop (220 m) and The Coffee Line 1850 (230 m).
The Leaping Salmon has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 470 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff.
Most diners report spending about €20–30 per person.
Cork Kent Station is about 3.0 km away, around 6 minutes by car.
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