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10/03/2025: Great pizza, can be a bit of a wait because they're so busy. Friendly staff. Getting parking can be a pain.

04/03/2025: 5 star pizza! And you must get the garlic bread.. it’s so delicious!

25/02/2025: Great açai bowl, friendly staff!

11/02/2025: Delicious sandwiches, took a chicken and stuffing one home, toasted it in the pan. Amazing. Also great pastries.

01/03/2025: Met at the door by a cheerful and engaging waitress who showed us up to the upstairs dining area. I ordered the 3-egg omelette (with 4 fillings) and it was delicious. My partner ordered the bacon and chicken wrap and it definitely got the "yummy!" from her. Well priced food, clean, tidy, smiling wait staff and, how could I forget, my hot chocolate came complete with cream and tiny marshmallows. Just divine, best hot chocolate ever. While it's unlikely that I'll be back for another meal (we're Kiwis on holiday) I can recommend this cafe, without reservation. You'll not be disappointed

27/02/2025: I had an excellent full irish for breakfast this morning, and the young lady who served me was most pleasant and considerate. A great start to my day.

08/03/2025: Great coffee and friendly staff, with lovely postcards and local art products

19/02/2025: Good coffee & had a nice toastie. Lovely sea view & cute little local items to buy in the store.

02/02/2025: Great hotel, lovely staff and they won’t rob you on the price, very fair, rooms are massive and modern

02/01/2025: Nice setting. The BBQ Wings are very good and very plentiful, The Cajun chiken wrap excellent. The classic acceptable club sandwich, nothing more. The soup too salty for our taste

26/01/2025: Excellent as always. Try the sole meuniere and New Zealand savignon...

01/01/2025: We stayed for five days at the Shelbourne and enjoyed breakfast each morning, as well as a dinner reservation on one evening. It was the Festive Season, and a prix fixe menu was offered. Although the menu differed slightly from what was sent to us before our stay, the staff was incredibly accommodating and allowed us to order beef as one of the main dish options. We began our meal with a bottle of Bordeaux. The gentleman assisting with wine service was fantastic. He was personable and knowledgeable. He even took time to share stories about the hotel, which added a special touch to our experience. The festive prix fixe menu included a starter, a main dish, and dessert. The side dish was an additional 6€ and enhances the meal. We highly recommend ordering one per person or a few to share. I started with the cauliflower with chestnut crumble. Our server politely informed me that it was a soup, and I was delighted! I enjoyed their soup via room service the night before (potato and leek), and it was delectable. My partner, undecided on a starter, was guided by our server, who playfully described the salmon as a "seafood cupcake." He loved it! Our server was thoughtful, kind, and informative. Her service enhanced our experience. For our main dishes, I ordered the beef while my partner chose the salmon again, both accompanied by potato mash. Both meals were phenomenal! Kudos to the kitchen for crafting a medley of fresh, farm-to-table flavors that truly impressed us. For dessert, we selected the chocolate fondant and the date pudding with salted caramel ice cream. Both were exceptional in their own way, so there was no clear favorite. The complimentary mince pies were a sweet and thoughtful touch, providing a lovely introduction to traditional Irish sweets for my partner. While the decor is slightly dated, the hotel’s grand entrance more than makes up for it, adding to the festive ambiance. This is the perfect place to celebrate or simply enjoy a wonderful meal. Note: As hotel guests, we also enjoyed the traditional Irish breakfast buffet each morning, which offered a variety of options for everyone. However, this review focuses on our dinner experience.

02/03/2025: I was there for a pub quiz, and it was great.

19/02/2025: Lovely bar, good for sports. Nice food

08/03/2025: I entered in here after running 2.5km or miles, not sure which as I don't run. I had the appetite of a man who ran 2.5km or miles, not sure which as I don't run. I ordered a mixed donner and chips meal. It hit the spot and I always remember hearing somewhere something about the last bite? The last bite in this establishment blew my mind. I don't know why, but the last bite of the meal I purchased upset me as to how good the meal was. The sauces on the plate, how it is served it perfect. I would highly recommend purchasing the meal I just spoke about. Fresh onion, fresh tomato, fresh lettuce and there was a pickled beetroot or slaw? Definitely try this place out if you are around Plunkett Street and hungry. The seating I found was perfect as a solo diner, I had a mirror in front of me to take in my surroundings and atmosphere as I enjoyed the meal and also ate upon a funky colored marble tabletop. 4 stars from me !

22/02/2025: Great naan bread, the food is fresh and consistently good. The staff are really nice and efficient. The portion is generous. The place is clean. This has been a great kebab every time I’ve been there.

09/03/2025: Great little place - been a few times now. Everything we’ve had has been delicious. Great vegan options. Great staff

24/02/2025: Great place for breakfast. Delicious food, good coffee and an Irish atmosphere.

08/03/2025: Very good Indian restaurant for takeaways or sit - down, Bar with Guinness on draught.

03/02/2025: Fabulous food and great service. Very kind helpful staff. It was my partner's birthday and they brought a dessert for him. We look forward to coming again.

05/01/2025: Can't believe they rased the price of an oat coffie by 75c said it was down to the cost of oat and soya and Almond milk so anything other then normal milk is up 75c at the coffie spot.

23/11/2024: Great spot . Nice and clean and plenty of options to choose from . Probably the best garage/ food court IV been in in Ireland

28/12/2024: El fenix bar was such a great bar shaolin made us feel very welcome with a warm and happy approach we had a great chat and a few drinks with a comforting vibe would highly recommend it to anyone arriving in cork would definitely be making another visit

30/10/2024: Great little bar. I really liked it. It was very busy but it was Jazz weekend after all.

28/02/2025: Absolute gem out in the country...stocks everything and free parking

07/02/2025: NEWLY REFURBISHED WELL WORTH OF VISIT

27/02/2025: Always have great food, our waitress Jessie was very kind and helpful!

29/01/2025: Marking down one star as it can be hit and miss with the food sometimes. 80% of the time it’s great! Then 20% of the time it can be mediocre (not terrible but just not to the usual standard) It doesn’t stop us returning and it’s still a firm favourite for us and the kids

25/11/2024: Lovely girl behind the counter . Ang good fella would be lucky to have her 😄😃

31/10/2024: Had a Beef Dinner there and was top class 10 out of 10.