The best restaurants in Cork city council

31/12/2025: I got a takeaway americano here. The coffee is good but the staff couldn’t be less interested as one of their friends was there. €3.40 for the smallest cup is definitely up there in cost as coffee goes.

30/12/2025: The coffee was excellent and the service was very good. Asking for a tip on the pay machine is over the top though.

29/10/2025: One of the best coffees in Cork. Quick and friendly service. Fiúntas pasties.

07/10/2025: What a lovely setup and really nice staff. And for once the green tea wasn’t a rip off as it is in most coffee houses. Recommended

05/09/2025: A very good pub in the area with excellent staff, it has a back area with huge wooden benches, very good pints, in short, an authentic traditional Irish pub, and now with the students returning there will be many lively nights.

04/08/2025: A very cozy bar with good music and a relaxed atmosphere. It's nice to finally find a place where vaping is prohibited. I wonder when they realize it's the same as smoking. Thank you for providing a smoke-free space.

22/10/2025: Pie Guys was such a delightful experience. They were closed at the English Market because they were sold out, so we wandered down to the Black Market, and I’m so glad we did. IT WAS CLASS. The buttery crust, the perfect mash, the filling, the amazing dill slaw. This was a must stop, making it a plan for tomorrow as well. You will not be disappointed.

18/10/2025: Having grown up with a mum who was a pastry chef and confectioner and has since passed, I’ve had the best of the best… but having seen these lads and the pies they create I said I’d have to try it and see does it stack up.. all I can say is YES… I was instantly transported back to my youth with the quality of the pastry.. and the filling, omg something to die for.. thank you for giving me a little taste of my youth after a bad week of missing my mum it really put a smile on my face!!! We will be back!

25/09/2025: Lovely coffee, very staff. Nice spot for a cup with a friend.

19/08/2025: Good cofee in a morning -good vibe for all day<3

27/11/2025: First class food. Amazing service. Definitely worth a return visit.

21/11/2025: We had the pleasure of dining at 51 Cornmarket tonight, and the entire experience was world-class, especially the service. We were running significantly late due to unforeseen circumstances, but the owner, Anne, was absolutely fantastic and incredibly accommodating. ​Anne stayed in close contact with us while we were en route, kindly sent us the menu ahead of time, and even took our order so the kitchen could prepare our meal while we traveled. This level of communication and care is truly rare and saved our evening! ​Once we arrived, the setting and atmosphere were warm, intimate, and absolutely on point. The food was nothing short of fantastic—every dish was delicious. The wine selection was also superb. ​Thank you, Anne, and the entire team at 51 Cornmarket, for turning a stressful evening into a wonderful dining experience. Highly, highly recommend!

28/01/2026: Never disappointed when we get an Indian from here. Good portions and always tastes lovely.

21/01/2026: So yummy! If you ask for it spicy, they do not play!!! But it was all so good. Loved the onion pakora

08/02/2026: Lovely little place with a warm, cosy atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and made us feel comfortable straight away. The food was delicious and well prepared, and everything we tried was really enjoyable. I’d definitely come back again and would happily recommend it to others.

08/02/2026: A cosy and lovely place with a truly pleasant atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared — beyond lovely, and clearly made with care. I would definitely visit again and would strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a warm, inviting experience.

03/11/2025: Great customer service. Food is so fresh and tasty. Was so accommodating to our baby as well

31/10/2025: A great find! The staff was welcoming. The food was delicious. At lunchtime, there's a €16 set menu: excellent value for money. Don't hesitate!

08/10/2025: Really delicious meal. Seafood chowder and cauliflower steak were both excellent. My wife enjoyed her Indian, though the naan was sub par. Nice space too.

05/10/2025: Very nicely decorated. Friendly service. Really tasty food. The signature pie was amazing, as were the glazed root vegetables. Would gladly come back!

25/10/2025: Legitimately the best Mochas I have ever had. To the point where I only buy my beans from them and asked them what chocolate they used so I could purchase my own for home.

22/10/2025: Good Coffee, convenient location

23/02/2026: Had a best experience, food was amazing especially spice bag 😋

23/02/2026: Good food with friendly customer service, love it.

08/09/2025: Brilliant venue for a small gig It was my first time at this venue and it won't be my last. Monitors where you can't see the performers. Seating is limited so get in early if you're an old fella like me.€6.50 for a pint bottle of Bullmers is very fair for a City centre venue. The only thing I found strange was a plastic container with a glass bottle, But that's venue drinking for you. Definitely highly recommend 💯

30/08/2025: Good venue that gets a good selection/mix of bands. Just saw the lemonheads recently and have seen Mudhoney, Frank Turner, Bob Mould, Buzzco ks, Jello Biafra and many more over the years. Since a makeover the new sound system is much improved from when I first started going in the 90's.

01/12/2025: Lovely coffee here today and I am fussy! Lovely staff too thanks ☕️ we did a walk in and it was very quick

27/11/2025: Coffee is absolutely gorgeous, my favourite cappuccino in Cork! Açai bowl is outstanding too.