The best restaurants in Cork city council

14/10/2026: Brilliant place to sink a few pints

06/10/2026: I love this venue great music welcoming and friendly informal atmosphere

05/09/2026: Very poor coffee, tasted like same coffee beens been reused for second time. Couldn't even drink

30/08/2026: I’m not sure why this place has such rave reviews, it could have been an off day, as the pictures looked fine, I got the Janes brekkie which consisted of soggy clearly store bought pancakes, uncrispy bacon with an off flavour, and what tasted like instant powdered eggs, everything cold, and all mixed together with banana slices, powdered sugar and maple syrup. “Bizarrely bad”, as another reviewed said, is a good way to describe it. This flavour combo didn’t work at all, although salty and sweet can be nice, this was not it. Coffee also wasn’t good either.

01/10/2026: The fairy lights outside were cute but it was way too warm inside.

29/09/2026: Great pub One of the best in Cork Always love when I'm home visiting ❤

07/10/2026: Great service with a decent selection of drinks. Has live music which can be reslly immersive for tourists

04/10/2026: Authentic Irish pub with a long history.

28/09/2026: Charged 10e for the New 8.4% 170 years Murphy stout. I only realized after that every other pub in the city is charging between 6-7e. Keep in mind that it is served in a 400 ml glass. Has to be the biggest exploitation of customers I've seen in a long time.

09/09/2026: We had a pre-wedding family get together here, and it worked out great. We had snacks from the pub and we ordered drinks individually from the bar.

05/10/2026: Beautiful pub. Great music on a Sunday and fantastic staff. Great pint of beamish, highly recommend

01/09/2026: Best pint of Beamish in town (best price too)! The crew behind the bar pour it like bats out of hell, and honestly that’s probably why it’s always so fresh, crisp, and perfect. It’s a small spot with big charm. Great pints, great people, great vibes.

28/08/2026: If you’re looking for the best fish and chips in all of Ireland, this is the place to go

22/08/2026: We ordered the cod and chips and the Korean-style tenders. The cod was very decent, but the batter stood out more than the fish itself. What I remember most is the crispy, almost crisp-like batter. I was almost finished with my meal when a couple next to us got their fish and chips, and that’s when I realised mine was missing a wedge of lemon (or lime, as it says on the menu). As for the tenders, I’m not Korean, but what exactly makes these tenders “Korean-style”?. They tasted like regular chicken goujons with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, dried scallions, and thinly sliced bell pepper. If the two sauces served in one container on the side—spicy BBQ and garlic aioli—are what make the dish Korean-style, then I might have to redefine what “Korean-style” means to me.

22/10/2026: Alright food for an alright price

06/10/2026: Carvery that melts in the mouth and very efficient service. Savage

31/10/2026: I love the spiced beef sandwich ❤️

02/10/2026: A great spot for a pint & grub. Even the resident squirell is happy

09/10/2026: Family gathering. Nice space, good service.

08/10/2026: We went for breakfast. My Wife, my Son and I. My son and I had the full Irish with 2 bacon, 2 sausages,2 pieces of pudding, 1 black one white, why am i thinking about that song about a breakfast roll. Lol. Also mushrooms, beans and hash browns. My wife has the eggs benedict. All I can say is the food was as beautiful as the presentation. €18 for each breakfast. The staff were very attentive to us. They did everything so smoothly and always with a smile. Well worth the price, and the surroundings were so warm and cosy. Very elegant and classy. You can see the owners take great pride in their establishment. We will definitely be making this our place for our next breakfast and maybe even lunch too. The menu for that looked very appetising too. You won't regret it. I'd put my next breakfast on it. 😂

19/08/2026: Was recommended to try the Nachos by the person behind the registry, who said it's regarded by those wro tried it as one of the best streetfood meals they've had. Must say it did not disappoint, difficult for me to rank but definitelly Top 5 ;)

31/07/2026: Some of Cork’s best vegan food! I went to My Goodness for the first time last week, and I found the food to be absolutely incredible! I ordered the Nachos and they were very filling, extremely good value, and utterly delicious! Will definitely be coming back here :)

24/09/2026: Very cute deli, pre-made sandwiches salad bar and delicious cakes and sweet treats. Very friendly staff and quick service. On line ordering available. Coffee is GOOD!!

10/09/2026: The lads are so warm, knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. They are a masterclass in hospitality. That’s been my experience largely of all sonny’s staff over the years. And the food is always tops. The Thai sweet potatoe kale chickpea soup I got today must be one of the nicest things I’ve ever tasted and I’ve been a sonny’s customer for 11 years now. Keep doing what ye are collectively doing lads cos it really works. Continued success !!

22/08/2026: Absolutely appalling handling of what should have been a very basic matter of common sense. A member of staff took a dessert order directly from our 3-year-old child without checking with either parent first. The dessert was then brought out and added to our bill. A 3-year-old is obviously not in a position to authorise an order. More seriously, the staff had no idea whether our child had allergies, dietary restrictions, or whether there was another reason we had chosen not to order dessert for them. Serving food to a very young child without first checking with a parent is completely unacceptable. When I raised this with the manager, I expected the issue to be taken seriously. Instead, the response was incredibly nonchalant, with little more than a half-hearted apology. I made it clear that I would not be paying for something that neither parent had ordered or authorised. This was never about the price of a dessert. It was about basic responsibility, common sense, and appropriate service when dealing with young children. Mistakes can happen, but the dismissive attitude from management afterwards made the situation far worse. A very disappointing end to the meal, and based on how the complaint was handled, we will not be returning. We have not attended for lunch

07/06/2026: Went to the spa at the Kingsley hotel for the 90minutes offer. I rarely post reviews but it was absolutely amazing, way better than multiple 5* hotel spas I've been to in Ireland. Went just after the Bank holiday so it was really quiet and relaxing, the spa is very clean, temperatures are perfect and whoever designed the changing rooms - thank you for putting everything in one would need like hair straighteners and extra towels available without needing to ask for them. Would highly recommend and cannot wait to visit again 👌

04/09/2026: Really excellent food and superb service. Our waitress Roísín was extremely friendly and helpful. The quality of food here is sincerely impressive. I had the prawns to start which were devine and extremely tasty. I had the featherblade as my main. I wasn’t expecting it to be so satiating. The layers of flavour were something to behold. Will definitely be returning!

31/08/2026: Always really enjoy coming here with my kids. Just a small note, ye shouldn’t be running out of roast beef at 1:30pm on a Sunday lunch . Not the first time this has happened to us. Food in general is always top notch and great quality. Keep up the great work.

22/10/2026: Thank you for always serving such delicious chicken with vegetables! The portions are generous, and everything is always so tasty. We’re always impressed by the wonderful food, warm atmosphere, and cosy, welcoming surroundings. Every visit is a pleasure, and we always leave happy. Highly recommended!

18/10/2026: Had my babyshower at the Briar Rose Sarah looked after us all day she couldnt have been more helpful