Guidebook for Cork
Food Scene
Market Lane
5-6 Oliver Plunkett StGood food, reasonably priced.
English Market
Grand ParadeIndoor market, great stalls and restaurants serving local produce.
Son of a Bun
29 MacCurtain StreetGreat food, reasonable price, lively atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Oak
113 Oliver Plunkett StGreat for a night out, live music venue
Brew their own beer, try the stone oven pizza, great price.
Live music on occasions.
58 locals recommend
Franciscan Well Brewery
14 N MallBrew their own beer, try the stone oven pizza, great price.
Live music on occasions.
The Oliver Plunkett
116 Oliver Plunkett StLive music.
Arts & Culture
Cork City Gaol
Convent AvenueWell worth a visit- great audio visual presentation.
Tours of UCC are available., spectacular 42 acre wooded grounds, amazing architecture, only 10 minutes walk from center.
17 locals recommend
University College
Tours of UCC are available., spectacular 42 acre wooded grounds, amazing architecture, only 10 minutes walk from center.
Elizabeth Fort
Barrack StreetImportant in the history of Cork. Amazing views over the city.
Cork Public Museum
Fitzgerald ParkLocated in Fitzgerald's Park, 10-15 minutes walk from city.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous gardens, home to Cork City Museum, well worth visiting, checkout the cafe at the back of museum, stunning views over river Lee.
162 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Park
Fabulous gardens, home to Cork City Museum, well worth visiting, checkout the cafe at the back of museum, stunning views over river Lee.
Spend a few hours or the day here. Cafe in park or bring a picnic. While here visit Fota House and Gardens.
150 locals recommend
Fota Wildlife Park
Spend a few hours or the day here. Cafe in park or bring a picnic. While here visit Fota House and Gardens.
Sightseeing
Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church
Church StreetRing the famous bells, stunning views.
Take the tour and whiskey tasting experience.
While in Midleton visit the many craft shops and restaurants serving locally sourced foods.
Farmers Market Saturday 10:30 - 1:00 pm
71 locals recommend
Jameson Distillery Midleton
Distillery WalkTake the tour and whiskey tasting experience.
While in Midleton visit the many craft shops and restaurants serving locally sourced foods.
Farmers Market Saturday 10:30 - 1:00 pm
Blarney Castle
Kiss the Blarney stone if you dare, stroll in the gardens.
Great for kids of all ages, check for special events on Blackrock Castle Observatory website.
Cafe in situ, lovely walks along river.
37 locals recommend
CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory
Castle RoadGreat for kids of all ages, check for special events on Blackrock Castle Observatory website.
Cafe in situ, lovely walks along river.
Shopping
10 minutes drive, on Grange road. Supermarket. Head towards city, right at traffic lights, continue to next lights and turn right up the hill. Keep on road and Supervalu will be on your left, followed by Aldi next.
SuperValu Grange
Grange Road10 minutes drive, on Grange road. Supermarket. Head towards city, right at traffic lights, continue to next lights and turn right up the hill. Keep on road and Supervalu will be on your left, followed by Aldi next.
Essentials
10 minutes drive, head towards city, right at first traffic lights, continue on to next lights then turn right up the hill. You will come to Supervalu first then Aldi on the left.
ALDI Douglas
Grange Road10 minutes drive, head towards city, right at first traffic lights, continue on to next lights then turn right up the hill. You will come to Supervalu first then Aldi on the left.
Italian Deli/Restaurant with small sitting area. Essentials, milk, bread etc and take out/sit down menu available.
Pizza and evening meals Friday/Saturday until 9pm.
Evening menu Mon- Fri from 3-7pm.
Breakfast and lunch Mon - Sat
Call to order for collection, no delivery.
Dolce & Salato
Rathmacullig WestItalian Deli/Restaurant with small sitting area. Essentials, milk, bread etc and take out/sit down menu available.
Pizza and evening meals Friday/Saturday until 9pm.
Evening menu Mon- Fri from 3-7pm.
Breakfast and lunch Mon - Sat
Call to order for collection, no delivery.
Garage at Cork Airport has a deli counter and stocks essentials. Head to uphill towards Airport, at roundabout take 3rd exit into Airport, straight thru next roundabout. Go around next roundabout as if to exit airport and garage is on left.
Circle K
Rochestown RoadGarage at Cork Airport has a deli counter and stocks essentials. Head to uphill towards Airport, at roundabout take 3rd exit into Airport, straight thru next roundabout. Go around next roundabout as if to exit airport and garage is on left.