The Woodford in Cork

Really nice place. You get a seat right away. Service is good and fast. They also bring your food out fast. But there are 2 things holding them back from a better rating from me. The first is the notes for customers. At first is seems nice. It's like a "be nice or we won't serve you" which I can respect. I've run my own business and I know how abusive customers can be, and I can't even imagine how that would be in a bar. But the number of notes, absolutely everywhere. On several walls. Over the bar. Little ones tucked into the menu. I can't look anywhere in there without seeing them. After the first one or two, it changed from being nice to kind of harassing. I'm just trying to enjoy my meal. Why am I getting all these signs in my face everywhere? And still I could have gotten over it but for the food experience I had. Fish and chips. I ordered fish and chips. Maybe it's a cliche, but I grew up in a fishing town and I really love me some fish and chips. ive had a few hit and miss fish and chips around town. But this truly was the worst plate of fish and chips I have had in my life. The grease was disgusting. Pressing a finger on the batter made grease flow out in a waterfall. And the chips were worse. They were pale and undercooked. I don't think I've ever experienced that. The chips I couldn't eat at all. But I managed to eat the fish. I was not in a state for fighting with the kitchen to get a better meal because I was having some low blood sugar and came in with a serious need for some food immediately. I don't like to send food back, but if my brain hadn't been numb from a low blood sugar, I would have done it, and it would have been a first for me at anything other than a fast food place. I've eaten food here before and it was great. I don't know what happened this day or if their fish and chips is always like this. But I'm not spending that many euros to give them a second chance. That's for sure.

Very good dinner, no room available when we arrived, the owner found a solution with humor and kindness.

the pints are off the food is hit or miss (burger=good, fishNchips=bad) the service is great we wont be back can recommend if you need a *quick* stop on your way to something else, they will greet you and serve you quickly to be honest they should spend more time on their food prep and clean their taps, beer should not taste like that sorry to leave only 3 stars the staff deserves better but the rest is lacking

incredible place.. had the guinness stew here before leaving to go back home to england, the waitress from romania who was very beautiful... instagram - m91___11

We stumbled upon this place by chance and loved it. It's a charming spot with very original decor. From the moment you walk in, the staff is friendly and attentive. The food was excellent; the portions are generous. Without a doubt, the best part was the service from Cristina, a friendly Spanish waitress who served us and recommended places to visit.

Lunch on a Sunday. There were four of us. Each of us chose a different dish, and we happened to order, perhaps, the most typical British-Irish dishes: the classic Sunday Roast, beef stew, steak sandwich, and fish and chips. All four dishes were delicious. Friendly and fast service, and a very pleasant, centrally located restaurant. Highly recommended.

Fantastic spot for a party. Food was exceptional and the staff a pleasure to deal with.

Loved the lamb shank and the tiramisu !

Restaurante muy agradable con deliciosa comida de proveedores locales y ambiente perfecto. Camareros amables que manejan al huésped perfectamente. Y buenos tragos servidos. Mucha historia en este lugar. Volveremos en nuestra próxima visita a Cork.

Pub tradicional con perfecto interior anticuado. Buen Guinness. Comida muy sabrosa. Servicio amable y rápido. Música por las noches. Gran lugar para pasar un tiempo. Recomendaría una visita.