The best restaurants in Cork city council

03/10/2025: Today I went to Velo Café, totally exhausted and struggling with the weather. I had a big buggy and wanted to sit outside. But the lovely lady invited me to take a seat. I just got green tea, nothing else, but the treated us like a VIP client. I was able to feed the toddler and just got a break from my day. I'll be coming back here because the staff is absolutely lovely. Reny&Jude

21/09/2025: We have never waited that long to get our food in cork.

28/12/2025: Very small cafe with more seats outdoors than inside. The coffee is decent taste and size. Price 4.10 for a large size

08/12/2025: Absolutely beautiful coffee ☕ very welcoming staff also highly recommend

10/01/2026: Booked this place while visiting the Douglas area of Cork and was not disappointed! The food was excellent and our server was friendly.

02/01/2026: staff were fab but service was very slow and didnt have alot on menu but food and girl was lovely

25/08/2025: I had my birthday party at Hannah Barrett’s and it was amazing! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Thanks a lot ❤️

04/07/2025: Great, friendly and quiet local pub

18/01/2026: It was so so tasty. The steak sandwich came with a sauce (like gravy). They really lay the steak on thick. They also have great gluten free options. I had a gluten free bun with my burger. Staff were friendly. For parking, you'll most likely need to park in a parking garage.

16/01/2026: Antonio was an excellent waiter—friendly, attentive, and very professional. His positive attitude made our experience even better.

28/12/2025: Terrible location horrible service mid roms

23/12/2025: We stayed in this hotel for the santa bed and breakfast the kids had a great time. The pool facilities are great the small pool is very safe for toddlers. Staff very friendly and hotel very clean

05/10/2025: From a local bank to a local café! This friendly spot offers good wholesome food, scones & coffee off the beaten track. Good stop off option if transiting via Cork northside. Can be busy at peak times.

28/09/2025: Excellent breakfast in bread!!! Nice staff!!! Thank you!!!

09/09/2025: To be honest, I didn’t feel welcome here as a younger foreign visitor. The atmosphere felt very closed-off, with most of the crowd being 40–60 year old white locals or American tourists. Tourist and people are in here are friendly, however service from the bartender(maybe the owner) was unfriendly and included microaggressions that made me uncomfortable. I was deprioritised and even looked down on when served a beer. I felt quite sad when I leave here and ruined my trip in Kinsale. Based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you already fit that demographic.

04/09/2025: Great place for some Irish music and a pint, in a cosy pub.

08/09/2025: Really nice cafe and great deal for açai lovers. An açai bowl (that you get to pick the contents of) and ANY coffee for €12. The açai is nice but not a strong flavour so that may be a deterrent for some. Coffee is good enough and they are generous with syrup. The toastie is one of the cheapest in cork (€5.50-€6.50) and it is nice quality. The cafe is dog friendly which is great especially if you’re walking at the lough. Would recommend!

27/08/2025: Great location for a chat and catch-up with friends.

20/11/2025: The family pack or variety pack are nice deals.

16/11/2025: Great food , brilliant service 👌

14/08/2025: Cake was delicious, beautifully presented and a real treat for the guests. Very happy with service overall.

03/08/2025: Have ordered a few times from Denise's and Her Apple tarts are to die for..Also fruit scones, Lemon Madeira cake,Oxford lunch cake,are scrumptious. Fast delivery Very friendly service.

06/12/2025: i lost my blazer at a work event yesterday if it is found pls hold onto it i'll pick it up tomorrow!

30/10/2025: The setting is lovely, but the waiters are unabashedly snobbish. I only recommend it if you fit the criteria of an upper-class clientele. It's mediocre.

28/10/2025: Great customer service and seating

27/10/2025: Overpriced, Coffee was terrible

07/01/2026: Food not great wings cold, food not presented well and tasteless. Adults finished by time kids food came.

05/01/2026: Traditional Irish breakfast was great, building was cool and the service was spot on.

24/12/2025: The staff are welcoming and the atmosphere feels relaxed

23/12/2025: A nice comfortable bar in Cork city, with good stout, good food and nice staff. Reasonably priced too.