Guidebook for Cork
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to meet people, have a pint and hear live traditional music. Upstairs is lovely if you don't want to be in the centre of things.
42 locals recommend
Sin E
8 Coburg StGreat spot to meet people, have a pint and hear live traditional music. Upstairs is lovely if you don't want to be in the centre of things.
This is a great bar with a big beer garden. It's well worth a visit.
11 locals recommend
Fionnbarra Bar
73 Douglas StThis is a great bar with a big beer garden. It's well worth a visit.
Franciscan Well Brewery
14 N MallGreat beer and arguably the best pizzas in Cork.
Crane Lane
Crane LaneA light night bar with a good atmosphere.
Arthur Mayne's Pharmacy
7 Pembroke StWine bar, good cheese & meat boards.
This is a magical spot. One of Cork's oldest pubs. It is as cosy as they get on the inside and there is a beautifully lit up beer garden outside complete with a canopy and heaters. They also serve pizzas and delicious cheese/meat boards.
13 locals recommend
Tom Barry's
113 Barrack StThis is a magical spot. One of Cork's oldest pubs. It is as cosy as they get on the inside and there is a beautifully lit up beer garden outside complete with a canopy and heaters. They also serve pizzas and delicious cheese/meat boards.
If you want to visit a time trapped pub and take a trip back to the 1920s in Cork, here is your spot to have a pint of Murphy's, but beware - mobile phones are forbidden, keep them tucked away and on silent. Until recently, women weren't allowed order full pints, only glasses for the ladies. At least that rule has now been ruled out.
10 locals recommend
The Bowery
108 Oliver Plunkett StIf you want to visit a time trapped pub and take a trip back to the 1920s in Cork, here is your spot to have a pint of Murphy's, but beware - mobile phones are forbidden, keep them tucked away and on silent. Until recently, women weren't allowed order full pints, only glasses for the ladies. At least that rule has now been ruled out.
Food Scene
Yuan Ming Yuan
17 Princes StBest Chinese Restaurant in Cork. We love their Dim Sum menu.
If you go here for the sushi, try the chef's special roll. There's also a really delicious kimchi broth on the menu. We always get the side portion.
6 locals recommend
Wabisabi Sushi and Noodles Bar
89/90 Oliver Plunkett StIf you go here for the sushi, try the chef's special roll. There's also a really delicious kimchi broth on the menu. We always get the side portion.
Great coffee, very simple lunch menu which changes day to day. You cannot beat their soup and half a sandwich deal for €7. Really lovely little spot!
L'Atitude 51 Wine Cafe
1 Union QuayGreat coffee, very simple lunch menu which changes day to day. You cannot beat their soup and half a sandwich deal for €7. Really lovely little spot!
Cork Coffee Roasters
2 Bridge StHandy spot to pick up a nice coffee!
A lovely setting to sit and have a drink/coffee or a bite to eat when visiting the castle.
6 locals recommend
The Castle Cafe
Castle RoadA lovely setting to sit and have a drink/coffee or a bite to eat when visiting the castle.
Idaho
Caroline StreetCoffee and tasty lunch options!
Med-style, Lebanese & Moroccan food. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but as it's small it can be worth booking in advance.
20 locals recommend
Orso Kitchen & Bar
8 Pembroke StMed-style, Lebanese & Moroccan food. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but as it's small it can be worth booking in advance.
Market Lane
5-6 Oliver Plunkett StGreat all rounder restaurant
Without a doubt, Paradiso is one of the best restaurants in Cork. As a vegetarian restaurant, it is unrivalled. I would recommend it to vegetarians and meat lovers alike. You will not be disappointed. It's a great for special occasions, but they also offer a very affordable early bird menu.
32 locals recommend
Paradiso
16 Lancaster QuayWithout a doubt, Paradiso is one of the best restaurants in Cork. As a vegetarian restaurant, it is unrivalled. I would recommend it to vegetarians and meat lovers alike. You will not be disappointed. It's a great for special occasions, but they also offer a very affordable early bird menu.
The Farmgate Cafe
Princes StreetNice fresh produce and always a buzzing atmosphere.
Everything Else
One of our favourite things about Cork city is the market! You just have to explore it for yourself.
113 locals recommend
The English Market
Grand ParadeOne of our favourite things about Cork city is the market! You just have to explore it for yourself.
The lough, meaning lake in Irish, is a lovely spot for a stroll if you have the time.
16 locals recommend
The Lough
The lough, meaning lake in Irish, is a lovely spot for a stroll if you have the time.
Beautiful park which hosts different events/activities during the week and on the weekends (ie. outdoor yoga, movie nights).
162 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Park
Beautiful park which hosts different events/activities during the week and on the weekends (ie. outdoor yoga, movie nights).
Arts & Culture
Crawford Art Gallery
1 Emmett PlBeautiful art gallery, with a lovely little cafe for lunch.
Cork Opera House
Emmett PlaceGreat venue for all sorts of live entertainment.