Rosscarbery Restaurants: Explore the Best at Jack's Shack

Outdoor dining

Welcome to Jack's Shack at The Lagoon Activity Centre!

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 logo at the Lagoon Activity Centre in Rosscarbery, one of the popular Rosscarbery restaurants.
Outdoor sitting area in a tent at a restaurant, highlighting dining options at Rosscarbery restaurants

A Scenic Dining Experience by the Rosscarbery Lagoon

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. 

Catering to Every Craving

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!. 

A burger from Jack's Shack, one of the best restaurants in Rosscarbery.

Pizzas and Fryer Favorites

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. 

Menu for Jack's Shack, a popular restaurant in Rosscarbery, showcasing dining options at Rosscarbery restaurants

Mexican Delights

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. 

Takeaway food from Jack's Shack, a top choice among Rosscarbery restaurants

The Perfect After-Water Activities Dining Spot

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!

 

Why Jack’s Shack is a Top Choice Among Restaurants in Rosscarbery

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. 

sup equipment

Opening Hours and Dining Options

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. 

What our visitors say...
tripadvisor

Great morning on the inflatables with 2 adults and 3 kids. Very well organised, friendly staff and good value in the cafe. Would highly recommend this activity, we all had great fun.

DBurke August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

Had a great time with my kids on the inflatable water park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Change rooms are a little small when everyone is trying to get changed after, but thats a minor complaint. Will definitely go again

philpom July 30, 2022
google

Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything very clean. We were very well supervised while in the water park and hence had lots of fun. Thanks to all the staff

tripadvisor

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 !

Ciarán W August 7, 2022
tripadvisor

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.

Niamh H August 1, 2021
google

Very nice.

Fernando July 26, 2020
tripadvisor

Fun afternoon for all. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and buzz around the centre. Hope to go again next summer.

Maeve C August 1, 2021
google

Fabulous

Dawn Russell August 3, 2021
tripadvisor

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

missdaraq August 6, 2022
google

Great fun day out

GM Os September 4, 2021
google

Great day out for both adults and kids, any foot protection would be welcome, as you wouldn't notice the sore feet during the activity but definitely afterwards lol... ( Well worth it tho ☺️☺️).....

David Crean June 7, 2021
tripadvisor

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

ray August 14, 2022
tripadvisor

Really, really enjoyable experience at the Lagoon. Wetsuits and life jackets provided, with both changing rooms and showers (for rinsing off only) available. Staff at reception and on the boat were very friendly and chatty. The course was very fun, and the 45 minute time was

Laura S July 1, 2021
tripadvisor

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.

Elaine Hegarty August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

I would likely recommend The Lagoon Activity Centre. The family really enjoyed the Total Wipeout style course. They were all smiley and tired afterwards. The coffee was good and the place is very well run and easy to navigate. It is a must see and do in West Cork!

rameire August 5, 2022
tripadvisor

3 kids from 8 to 11 had a brilliant time on the waterpark activity whilst mammy and 2 small ones had some ice cream and enjoyed the good weather 😀

Stacy August 1, 2021
google

Lovely well maintained park . Have seen the bin collection guy here even in a sunday morning good parking area.tennis court for older kids lovely lake view and only a walk from the shops and restaurants.

Sylvia Vincent August 8, 2021
google

Great place. Very well run and very safe. A must visit if in west Cork.

Liam O'Grady August 27, 2021
google

Great place for all the family.

Paul Kelleher August 15, 2021
google

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.

Melissa Bambury July 18, 2021
google

It's ok place

Andrius Mezelis July 20, 2021
tripadvisor

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

Susan S August 31, 2022
tripadvisor

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

Melissa B June 1, 2021
google

Absolutely brilliant, kids really enjoyed the kayaking which is really safe. Will be back soon

Cedric H August 8, 2020
google

Great fun today with the neices

Deborah Wolfe June 8, 2021
google

Brilliant

Sean Geary August 13, 2021
tripadvisor

The experience was mixed. If you’re fit you’ll get lots from it . Less so if you’re less so. We went with our Autistic son who felt limited in the things he could because the access to certain obstacles involved going through others he couldn’t manage. Other reviewers have

HoweDublin August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

Kids loved it definitely will do it again well worth the money, will do kayaking and pedal boats next time make a day of it

Karen B July 1, 2021
google

Staff very friendly , quaint , little coffee shop , 2 toilets a selection of water sports

amelia norman July 10, 2021
google

Loved it big time. Must do experience of county cork, right after the butter factory.

Thomas McArdle May 23, 2022
tripadvisor

Great fun, well run and very safe! Staff were very friendly. Facilities were good also. Even a picnic area and some crepes etc available there.

Dave C July 29, 2022
tripadvisor

Great fun for all the family, staff excellent and facilities, well worth a visit. Will definitely be back

Grainnemadde July 3, 2022
google

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.

Jim Quinm August 17, 2020
google

Great fun

Aoife O sullivan September 23, 2020
google

Very nice staff were very nice

Marcus Finn July 16, 2021
tripadvisor

Everything was excellent 👌 I honestly haven't had that much fun in years! It's brilliantly organised and the staff are so nice! Some great memories have been made today. Thank you

Katie stark August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

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

Maureen Clarke July 1, 2021
google

Kids had a ball... Lots or running, swimming & climbing... For the spectators, the coffee was really good

Eoin O'Riordan July 15, 2021
google

It's brilliant but changing rooms are small.

Elbin C Joseph June 26, 2021
tripadvisor

So much fun, staff were brilliant and great value for money. Would definitely recommend this for a family activity……..

Nomad151967 August 7, 2022
google

Pure fun, great staff, fab setting, great value

Fiona O Mahony August 20, 2020
tripadvisor

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.

michellecollins02 August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

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

Nuala R August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

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!

Martha D August 22, 2022
google

Great spot. My 2 boys had a ball. Great facilities, great value. Friendly staff.

tripadvisor

Did the waterpark and pedal boat and kayaking - fantastic day out. Even in the rain. Highly recommend.

Conor August 1, 2021
google

It is a very family area for all ages and I really enjoyed my day

Nellie Cohen August 15, 2020
google

Great place during the summer when the water park is there they allso have kenewing peddle boats and paddle surfing and a small shop that sells ice-cream and other stuff.

Ciarán Forsythe October 27, 2020
google

Great fun all (kids and adults).

Peter O'Higgins July 17, 2020
tripadvisor

Great craic, I went with my 9 year old son. Wrecked afterwards but definitely worth it. Looking forward to doing it again.

Neil M August 18, 2022