Chinese · The Lough, Co. Cork
Royal Palace Restaurant
Open now Closes at 23:30
Opening hours
--:-- Irish time ·
| Monday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday today | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday | 12:30 – 00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 – 23:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsHartland's Avenue, The Lough, Co. Cork
- CuisineChinese
- Price€€
- Phone+353214847665
- Nearest stationCork Kent Station · 2.7 km
About Royal Palace
Royal Palace is a Chinese restaurant on Hartland's Avenue in The Lough, Co. Cork. The Chinese menu runs from crispy aromatic duck to wok-fried noodles and the Irish favourite, the spice bag.
The nearest well-known landmark is Glucksman Gallery, approximately 960 m on foot (12 min). Public transport is handy: Cork Kent Station station lies roughly 2.7 km from the door. Our The Lough guide currently covers 8 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Its immediate neighbour is The Black Swan Cafe.
It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 12:30pm on Friday, and the latest close is midnight on Friday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Address | Hartland's Avenue, The Lough, Co. Cork |
| Phone | +353214847665 |
| Wheelchair access | No |
| Open | 7 days a week · 63 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cork Kent Station (2.7 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Glucksman Gallery (960 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 222 km |
| Coordinates | 51.88618, -8.48871 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Royal Palace
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€9
Salt & Chilli Chicken Wings
Wok-tossed with peppers and onion
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€16
Crispy Chilli Beef
Sweet and sticky with chilli
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€3.50
Prawn Crackers
With sweet chilli
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€8.50
Sesame Prawn Toast
Classic Cantonese starter
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€15.50
Char Siu Pork
Barbecued pork, pak choi, rice
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€12.50
Chicken Chow Mein
Egg noodles, beansprouts, onion
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for chinese venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 16:00 – 23:30
- Sunset in The Lough today: 19:12
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 8 places to eat in The Lough
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Where is Royal Palace?
Royal Palace is located at Hartland's Avenue, The Lough, Co. Cork. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Royal Palace open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 13:00 – 23:00.
What time does Royal Palace close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 23:30 (Irish time).
Is Royal Palace wheelchair accessible?
It is recorded as not wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Royal Palace?
The closest alternatives are The Black Swan Cafe (10 m), Lulu's Coffee at the Lough (200 m) and Jumbo (250 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Cork Kent Station is about 2.7 km away, around 5 minutes by car.
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