The best restaurants in Cork city council

01/01/2026: It’s great food here, there chicken balls are the best in cork hands down

26/12/2025: I placed an order on Deliveroo and they left me waiting for over two hours without delivering, without giving any explanation.

15/06/2026: Warm hospitality, fantastic food, great value, and a memorable local experience. We had a fantastic experience at Muskerry Arms Bar. The staff were incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in, creating the kind of relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes a pub feel truly local. The food was absolutely delicious — especially the fish chowder and the Irish Stew, which was the chef’s special and genuinely outstanding. My wife had the burger that was loaded with bacon, cheese and excellent quality beef. All dishes were full of flavour, hearty, and exactly what you hope for in a traditional Irish pub meal. Prices were very reasonable too, especially considering the quality. Our B&B host, Olwen, highly recommended the place, and she was absolutely right. It was also great to meet the owner and hear the history of the family behind the bar — a lovely personal touch that added even more character to the visit. Overall, Muskerry Arms Bar delivered excellent food, warm service, and a memorable sense of place. A spot well worth visiting.

10/06/2026: Our most disappointing meal during our two-week trip across Ireland. One of us ordered the soup of the day with a sandwich, while the rest had the beef stew with vegetables. Unfortunately, the food lacked the care and attention you hope for when dining out. The stew was underwhelming in flavor, and it was served with what appeared to be plain packaged white bread rather than something fresh or toasted. The soup & sandwich was good but nothing to write home about. The service was friendly and attentive, but we left disappointed with the overall quality of the food. Based on our experience, we would recommend eating elsewhere!

23/04/2026: Amazing food and amazing service. Lovely vibe and the waitress girl has a beautiful voice 🥰🥰

14/03/2026: Excellent take away - some reviewers seem to think this is supposed to be a restaurant and are giving it negative reviews. Ignore those dopes, it’s a take away and an amazing one at that !

06/06/2026: Great atmosphere, the outdoor area is very friendly. The musician was fantastic. Around €7 a pint.

03/06/2026: Dominque was an amazing bartender. Really enjoyed talking to her and trying out some amazing drinks! Irish stew was very good and filling. Had some saved even for breakfast the next day. Can’t wait to go back!

15/06/2026: The atmosphere is great and the food is delicious, but... the portions are way too big. It's a shame I couldn't finish everything.

10/06/2026: Great menu and authentic tastes. I've eaten here often and tried many things on the menu - all great.

01/06/2026: Think closer to a 4 star than a 5 star. Breakfast on the first morning was only ok. Full irish was over cooked and bacon was not good. Service very slow. Reception woke us up at 10.40 looking for a credit card number. It could have waited till morning as we were staying 2 nights but when I suggested this they didn't see to agree. Being honest tho the foor in Amber bar was very good and staff were lovely.

26/05/2026: Brilliant worth every Euro spent there

09/06/2026: Lovely food, service and atmosphere. Very well priced

09/06/2026: Very mixed review. Food was very good. Service was odd 😐 arrived in the door and one of the waiters was clearly very disgruntled. He was slamming plates, swearing, kicking doors. Wasn't exactly rude to customers from what I saw, but did make the experience very uncomfortable. The other staff were very apologetic and polite. We considered leaving but decided to give the benefit of the doubt. And as said food was really good.

06/05/2026: We had a lovely afternoon yesterday celebrating Emilia's confirmation. The table was decorated with balloons and Emilia was given a gift and card as she sat down, lovely touches and made her day ❤️ Special mention to Stacey who looked after us so well! The food was gorgeous and we all left with full bellies and delighted with a lovely afternoon

05/05/2026: Good value, good service. Not a fan of their boiled/roasted veg, but I’d probably be in a minority of their clients. Good place for Sunday lunch and an even better place for an early evening meal weekdays.

28/09/2025: Everything was fine. Unfortunately, the food was a complete disaster. I even got a stomach ache. What a pity.

28/09/2025: Everything perfect, good foods, good service and good ambient

03/04/2026: Idk y’all… food was quite mid esp considering the price. My veggie dish felt like it was heated up in the microwave sadly. My partner’s beef he said was fine. We didn’t bother with dessert. Would skip esp if only doing one meal in Cork as portions are literally tiny for 27€.

27/03/2026: Soo good - everything was delicious and service impeccable

13/05/2026: Best Margaritas in Cork !! Or rather Europe no word of a lie, ask for Pat

13/05/2026: My favourite South-side pub! Pint of Beamish is still less than a fiver and I love how I can eat my Miyazaki takeaway food with a pint. Pub also has Iyer cafe food and loads of events, like analogue night, game night, and crafting night. Servers are friendly and sound! Always good music and vibes. Hope they bring the gelato back this summer!

06/05/2026: Best Halal food spot! They serve fresh hot meals.

05/05/2026: Yummo Indian food with friendly staff

29/06/2026: Excellent pub, service and pints.

15/06/2026: Nice pub with very good Irish coffee.

26/02/2026: Absolutely brilliant place, food is some of the best I’ve ever had. If I’m ever in Cork again, I will be back. Thank you so much for making this work trip a little easier.

21/02/2026: Nice place, very friendly staff.

31/03/2026: The food is delicious, prices reasonable, and staff very friendly and helpful.

30/03/2026: Delicious food, great portions. Fantastic staff, who make good vibes. Plenty of healthy choice. Yummy 🤤 The soup was what I needed in a cold rainy morning. And the crunchy falafel, followed by home made humus and wine leaf rolls. Good location in a centre of the city.