Cobh facts

Cobh was known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920.
Over 2.5 million Irish emigrants departed from Cobh harbour.
RMS Titanic's final port of call was Cobh, on 11 April 1912.
St Colman's Cathedral carillon has 49 bells — among the largest in Europe.
Lusitania victims are buried in the Old Church Cemetery.
Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
Cobh was known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920.
Over 2.5 million Irish emigrants departed from Cobh harbour.
RMS Titanic's final port of call was Cobh, on 11 April 1912.
St Colman's Cathedral carillon has 49 bells — among the largest in Europe.
Lusitania victims are buried in the Old Church Cemetery.
Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

restaurant

Jacob's Ladder Restaurant

Harbour-facing restaurant at WatersEdge Hotel beside Cobh railway station.

Jacob's Ladder is the sort of Cobh meal stop that makes sense when you want the harbour in view and the logistics easy. It sits inside WatersEdge Hotel on Yacht Club Quay, beside the train station, with a modern bistro feel and a menu built around local produce. It is especially handy for rail arrivals, overnight guests, couples or anyone who wants dinner without drifting far from the waterfront.

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Nearby in Cobh

Cobh Heritage Centre

museums heritage

The Queenstown Story in Cobh's restored Victorian railway station.

Cobh Railway Station

transport

Central arrival point beside the waterfront.

The Promenade

walks views

Easy waterfront stroll with harbour views.