The best restaurants in Cork city council

06/01/2026: I don’t usually leave reviews, but this pub really felt like it needed one. There were three of us dining. My boyfriend ordered the special of the day: thinly sliced beef that was unfortunately overcooked and tasted quite cheap, roast potatoes that were so soft they could easily have been mistaken for mash, and gravy that tasted like it came straight from granules you’d buy at Tesco. I didn’t end up paying for the special. My mother had the chowder. While the flavour was acceptable, the texture suggested it may have been thickened with flour, which wasn’t very pleasant. Unfortunately, the next day she became quite unwell and suffered from diarrhoea, which was very concerning. I ordered the shrimp with garlic toast, but the shrimp were overdone and the garlic bread had no real garlic flavour at all. I also had the BBQ pork belly, which was the only dish that genuinely made the meal worthwhile—it was well cooked and enjoyable. On a positive note, the atmosphere was nice and the waitress was friendly and attentive. I really hope a manager sees this review and considers making some significant changes, as this place has potential but the food quality needs serious improvement.

05/01/2026: We had an amazing lunch today. Food was one of the best we have experienced for long time in Cork. He had chicken burger, he was very impressed and as a chef he said without a doubt 9 out of 10 !!! I had goat cheese salad and gosh it kept me full for the rest of the day, ingredients were fresh, high quality, 9 out of 10!!! Desserts OMG, the crème brülèe and cheesecake, so delicious 😋 And extra points for presentation, touch of art!!! Staff were friendly and welcoming and place looks really outstanding, pure Irish pub vibe ❤️ We sure return 🤟

17/02/2026: Lovely pints. Lovely food from the pop-ups and from Miyazaki's across the road

04/01/2026: Really nice place to grab a pint and they seem to have some kind of agreement with the local Japanese place, Miyazaki, so you can have your drink and bring the food in from just across the street. Service is excellent, particularly the dude with the beard (might be the manager), Beamish is really good and that’s coming from a Murphys guy. The best part though is the “no phones” rule. Place could be a bit cleaner but aside from that it’s great.

06/09/2025: I've been ordering for weeks though just eat, but today my order WAS NOT DELIVERED. Order 142472739 was paid in advance. No one answer my calls as well. Disappointed.

05/09/2025: I feel like this restaurant is underrated, it soo good m, the food, the people there and the atmosphere itself, I highly recommend it 🫶🏻

27/08/2025: Nachos and the curry are both very good, got a few sample of the Kombucha as well which was delicious.

25/08/2025: Delicious vegan place, I had a broth with seitan and pickled vegetables.

18/12/2025: I had the Caesar Salad and it was amazing . I would highly recommend Torys Cafe . Great staff and atmosphere

17/12/2025: The food and the service I received were absolutely delicious

27/12/2025: The best spot in Cork City to get good quality coffee

21/12/2025: Friendly staff and really good coffee😍

18/01/2026: Got the seafood chowder and it was delicious, great portion for the price also. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

18/01/2026: Very local breakfast, beautiful place

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

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

03/11/2025: Great customer service. Chips are beautiful so fresh and crispy

23/10/2025: I have a severe allergy to both milk and gluten, I don’t eat out at restaurants in the US much due to this. Kiely’s made me feel so comfortable with their allergy protocol and listing allergens on their menu as well. The fish and chips were delicious and such a treat. I love how light the breading was and had zero reactions. 💜 I will certainly visit again before I fly back home.

08/01/2026: Beautiful 5 star hotel outside of Cork City. 10 minutes drive to Cobh . We went here for a birthday celebration and it was fabulous and very relaxing. Definitely worth a visit. Also the spa was incredible

07/01/2026: After a busing Christmas we stayed in fota for 2 nights. The resort is in a great location, service was top class and the food could not be faulted. From the moment we stepped in we were made feel welcome. The door man Michael I think it was really made our trip. So welcoming every time and very helpful and informative. We stayed in a double room. Very spacious. The bathroom is spotless and the cleaners did a stellar job. We enjoyed our stay so much we extended for a day. The price quoted at reception was quite a bit more expensive than booking on hotels.com or bookings.com. We said this to them and they matched the price instantly. Very happy with all interactions.

28/12/2025: Nice drings here . Highly recommend place , thanks to devila

15/12/2025: Beautiful rustic interior. A lot of sitting space when you consider the inside and outside. One of the best lattes I've ever had and very affordable. Came today to work for 1-2h and go for a walk around the Lough after. Absolutely gorgeous Monday evening.

13/12/2025: Didn't eat in so I can't comment on that hence zero stars. Atmosphere was top notch amd service eas very fast and amazingly polite taking crowd inside in perspective. Definitely plaec6to have a few pints.

09/12/2025: This is a great pub with wonderful staff. The pizzas are excellent and there is a good choice of wines and beers.

22/02/2026: The staff can't do enough for you, the drinks are great and the atmosphere keeps you there for hours! It does get busy which says alot

21/02/2026: I went for a dram of the Egans Fortitude - and I left happy! Great buzz in this lively pub.

06/03/2026: The food is so nice. The restaurant get full very quickly. The price is reasonable.

03/03/2026: the food was in no way worth the price. 22 euros for carbonara is a scam. It's very crowded and you can see the dirty kitchen and cooks without uniforms or headgear. unacceptable behavior in the open kitchen. and the Italian owners speak excellent Arabic 😅

18/01/2026: Great place to have large and smaller gatherings. Very welcoming staff and lovely food. Parking very handy. Pity there is no wheelchair accessible toilet..

16/01/2026: The white horse is a fantastic place to visit for food great music. Great atmosphere.