Welcome to Jack’s Shack, one of the best family-friendly Rosscarbery restaurants the town has to offer, beautifully tucked away at The Lagoon Activity Centre!
Situated right on the water’s edge with breathtaking views of the Rosscarbery Lagoon, Jack’s Shack offers a truly unforgettable dining experience that expertly blends delicious food with natural, scenic beauty. Whether you’re looking to refuel after an exciting day of renting kayaks on the water or simply wish to enjoy a laid-back meal by one of the most eye-catching destinations in West Cork, Jack’s Shack stands out from most other restaurants in Rosscarbery as a must-visit destination.
Jack’s Shack offers more than just great food; it’s a place where you can kickback, unwind and soak in the stunning surroundings. The outdoor seating area at Jack’s provides panoramic views of the Rosscarbery Lagoon, making it one of the most serene spots in the locality to relax and enjoy your meal. As you dine, you’ll experience the calming atmosphere that makes restaurants in Rosscarbery so unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor just passing through for the day, Jack’s Shack offers a refreshing escape from the more hustle and bustle spots, allowing you to savour not only the food but also the natural beauty of Rosscarbery.
At Jack’s Shack, we pride ourselves on serving up a diverse menu that caters to all taste buds (Even the picky eaters!) From delectable pizzas to crispy comfort food and vibrant Mexican bowls, there’s something for everyone. – Crispy chicken wings, hot dogs, chicken burgers, smash burgers, even loaded fries – Our menu is thoughtfully curated to ensure that every dish is packed with flavour and made with only the finest ingredients. At Jack’s Shack, our dedication to quality, variety, and serving only the best makes us stand out among Rosscarbery restaurants. We’re committed to providing a top-notch dining experience for the whole family!.
Indulge in our mouthwatering pizzas, straight from the pizza oven, crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a perfect balance of Flavors. Check out our West Cork Meats option for a taste of the locality, featuring the finest Salami West Cork has to offer, chorizo, ham, red onion and peppers! If you’re in the mood for comfort food, we’ve got you covered. Irish Hot Dogs come with an amazing Rosscarbery Pork Sausage, whilst our Smash Burgers, made with Rosscarbery beef, always go down a treat! Pair them with our loaded fries for a truly satisfying meal.
For those craving a taste of Mexico, our vibrant bowls and tacos are a must-try. Made with fresh ingredients, these dishes offer a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds wanting more. There are also vegetarian options available, meaning every palette is catered for! Our commitment to serving a variety of dishes ensures that Jack’s Shack remains a top choice among restaurants in Rosscarbery.
After a day of thrilling water activities at The Lagoon Activity Centre, there genuinely is no better place to relax and refuel than Jack’s Shack. Our goal is to provide a laid-back, peaceful atmosphere where you can have a great meal in the tranquility of our outdoor seating area. Our commitment to offering a variety of family-friendly dishes ensures that Jack’s Shack is a top choice for dining in Rosscarbery. We cater to all tastes and ages, making every meal a delightful experience for the whole family!
Jack’s Shack isn’t just about great food and stunning views; it’s about the entire experience. Our prime location at The Lagoon Activity Centre allows diners to enjoy the best of both worlds—Fun at the waterpark then a relaxing meal. Jack’s Shack definitely provides one of the more unique restaurants in Rosscarbery experiences! It’s a place where memories are made, whether you’re spending time with family, catching up with friends or just enjoying some down time by the water.
Jack’s Shack is open Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 6pm and Fridat to Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. Dropping by for lunch or sitting down for a relaxed dinner are all on the cards as our flexible opening hours make it easy to enjoy a meal at one of the best Rosscarbery restaurants. Stop by after your adventures at The Lagoon Activity Centre, or visit us for a leisurely meal with a view. Either way, Jack’s Shack promises a dining experience that stands out among Rosscarbery food establishments.
Heading towards the 40s but still love the inflatable water park so much, my teenagers always have a ball too.
Brilliant, Went there with 4 kids aged between 8 and 13 plus a big 50yr lol. Kids loves every minute. Staff were great.
Absolutely blown away by my experience at the Lagoon. Staff were exceptional and went above and beyond my expectations. The lads doing the lifejackets and wetsuits were so friendly and professional. The waterpark itself was great craic and all my group had a ball. The whole set
We had a fantastic day with our three chikdren at the floating water park...even our 16 year old enjoyed it. Even the rain couldnt dampen the experience and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend wearing aqua shoes as it can be shallow and stony underfoot.
The Lagoon Activity centre was extremely well runnIt is great fun for the family, from 8 years plus!nHighly recommend it, cant wait to go back
Loved it big time. Must do experience of county cork, right after the butter factory.
The water park is great fun for the whole family. The kids loved it....and the daddy loved it. The Iceberg is a hard climb but totally worth it. We're living locally and have gone a couple of times....and will be back.
Kids and hubbie had a ball. Wetsuits optional, all wore life jackets and everyone seemed to enjoy. A little boat brings you from the pier to the feature in the lagoon. Life guard supervised also. Great spot. Would return
Book early. Always a hoot. For all ages! I'm early 50s and go with the teenagers every summer. The new pyramid is a testing climb but worth it. I started with this and got the wetting out of the way early on! Could do with clearing out of the pond scum which accumulates in two
Would highly recommend birthday party here staff were so helpful before and on the day. Children had a ball on the water park and birthday boy had the best fun. Enjoyed the lovely warm pizza in adjoining garden.
A really great thing to do with children of all ages!! Tired arms today but such good fun! nWell organised and safe out with lifejackets. They provide wetsuits if needed. nDefinitely recommend
We loved it...well run with friendly helpful staff...change in your cars as changing rooms are limited...
We took the trip from Cork City to The Lagoon Activity Centre for the day and it did not disappoint. We had an 8 year old with us and he really enjoyed the water park, as did we it is really great for all ages. Wetsuits and life jackets were provided and there was lovely hot
Fantastic activity centre kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Great fun plenty of exercise. Staff were friendly and helpful today especially Dylan with welcome and wetsuits etc. Recommend it highly kids of all ages will love it. Will be back again.
Went to the Lagoon Activity Centre today for the first time and we had a ball. Went on the paddle boat and got a kayak each. Everything was very straight forward. Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful and such amazing value. Will definitely come back for some more fun when I come to west cork again.
Had a fantastic day out as usual, our annual visit to the lagoon! Changing rooms and toliets spotless, staff amazing and very helpful. We did the waterpark which requires a good level of fitness but thats clearly started in the terms and conditions,very detailed safety talk, lifeguards on the ball as per usual. Overall a fantastic day out , we will most definitely be back, looking forward to next year already. nHighly recommend.
So much fun, staff were brilliant and great value for money. Would definitely recommend this for a family activity……..
Great time kayaking first then water park we all had fun teens also had a great time just needs a little cleaning around water park some wood and rubbish floating around
Fun facilities and a lovely relaxed atmosphere at the centre. Very friendly staff at the centre base. Aqua park was fun but very daunting. Be prepared for essentially a slippery bouncy castle. Those in charge of the Aquapark we very unhelpful, bordering on rude. Myself and others were the ones pulling the dingy closer to the inflatable to help people on and off while they looked on. No positive interaction, just looked constantly bored by our existence and us possibly being in need of a hand. Nothing to wipe the very many cuts I witnessed on the way back. Those on shore were very helpful. Please remember that it is all of our first time on a wobbly, slippery inflatable in deep water that most of us are only on to keep out children happy. Our old bodies ache. It costs nothing to give us a fake smile and a hand onto wobbly polyethylene. In fact, it would go a really long way. You catch more flies with honey then with vinegar. Still had a great time though!
Visited the Lagoon during the Summer with my two kids and they had a ball. From the moment we arrived the staff could not have been more helpful and pleasant. Lovely coffee available too. Shout out to a young lad called Ciaran who went over and beyond to help us. We look forward
Big family group. Highlight of the family holiday. Kids loved it. Well worth a visit!
Great experience. Friendly staff. If the weather is good the place will be a super fun. Very safe place, just 4 feet deep.
A group of 17 of us had a fantastic trip to the lagoon today from adults to age 8. So much fun for everyone, the staff were incredible and friendly. Highly recommend a visit, well worth the trip !
Very well run adventure park.Theres a pretty big inflatable park with water slides, trampoline & obstacles which you get to by speed boat & overseen by lifeguards.There are also peddle boats,kayaking & paddle boards for hire.It has a small shop for drinks & sweets & they make homemade pizzas as well.Good COVID19 measures here & the toilets are spotless.There are a few benches outside & it's great for a picnic in the good weather.
Went with my 8 year old, had an absolute blast,was in bits after the activities and still went out on the kayak after. Staff are amazing and so helpful. Will return on our next trip.
Excellent - would highly recommend. Everything went so smoothly from when we arrived until the end. The kids all had a great time - they varied from 10-14 years of age. We will definitely be back.
Kids ages 8-12 enjoyed it, adult thought it was good. The only negative is that groups tend to take over a session too much. There was a group of about 10 teens and our kids couldn’t get on certain things (e.g. rotator) as the group took it over for most of the session. Lifeguard should break this kind of hoarding up. The place is run by very young staff (teens), punctual and polite but I do wonder how they would cope if a serious incident occurred. Overall 4 happy people, but not racing back
A win win for parents and teenagers … Having two teenagers who are reluctant to go on holidays with their parents is a challenge but we could not recommend the Lagoon Activity Centre more - 1st day did water park and we were back a second day to race parents in kayaks across the
We went as a family (4 kids ages 16, 14, 6 and 4, and 2 adults) a day out to celebrate the 16th birthday! It's hard to impress the older lads, but they thoroughly enjoyed this! They went on the water park, we watched for a while before bringing the smallies out on a pedal boat.
Absolutely enjoyed this activity centre, it's even great for those people who have a fear of water or can't swim, cos the water is only 3ft deep. So safe enough. Definitely go on this again, loads of fun to be had, in good weather and bad. Brilliant fun
We had a great time here this weekend. My eldest happily went out kayaking and enjoyed the large open space. The rest of us did the water park which had so much to do and was really fun.
Staff were so helpful and friendly. Boys were aged between 9 and 11 years in our group. They truly enjoyed every minute. Only complaint they had was they wanted more time for their session. Highly recommended!!!
Had an amazing day at The Lagoon in Rosscarbery yesterday. We had 13 kids varying in ages from 8-18. They all had an absolute ball. So we’ll organises and safe. All of the employees, lifeguards etc were extremely helpful and great wit the kids. We will be back
Absolutely brilliant, kids really enjoyed the kayaking which is really safe. Will be back soon
Great family day out. The centre is run very well. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We've done a few of these water activities and this one is by far out favourite. You take a short boat ride out to it which was very exciting for the kids also. Toilet facilities are very clean and plenty of hand sanitizer. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. We'll definitely be returning. Would highly recommend. Our kids are 13 and 11.
This was such a fun day out for adults AND kids. We kayaked, SUPd, and went on the activity park. They have a great set up, and great staff
