The best restaurants in Cork city council

07/01/2026: Great variety, good hygiene, food fab

21/12/2025: Lovely quiet place compared to the Marina Market. The big horror themed art pictures on display is a let down though. No need for it. If you're thinking of bringing children in here I'd strongly advise against it.

03/03/2026: We visited the Franciscan Well with friends over the weekend while they were visiting from the UK. The Brewery tour we booked was interesting and the lady that explained everything to us was really informative (I can't remember her name but she was from Kerry !) The beer samples went down a treat and obviously we ordered a few more pints following the tour...the stout went down very well...!!! There is a great choice of Craft Beers available as well as the Stout.! The Pompeii Pizzas which are freshly made on site, are amazing, and the choice of toppings were very enticing....!! We ordered a mix of different pizzas, and we all said they were some of the best we have had, so fair play to the pizza team there..!! The setting is very nice with a cosy bar inside and a great seating area outside with heaters available for cold days..!! All the staff were very friendly with great customer service all round..!! We highly recommend the Franciscan Well Bar...put this on your list of "must do's" when in Cork...⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

21/02/2026: this place is AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!🥳🥳🥳PIZZA IS BUSSIN🍕🍕🍕ILLYA AND CIARA SHOULD GET A BIGGGGG RAISE!!!!🤑🤑🤑

21/02/2026: Nice food, good value. Big place.

28/01/2026: We go here from time to time as a family and it’s always a nice experience. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food is consistently good, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Our daughter really enjoys it too, which makes it an easy place for us to come back to.

11/01/2026: South County is a modern pub with a lovely old fashioned feel. Comfortable seating and never too loud. Live music is a regular occurrence.

24/12/2025: South County is a great spot if you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere with solid food and drinks. The bar has a welcoming, laid-back vibe that works just as well for casual dinners as it does for meeting friends for a few drinks. The staff is friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The food is consistently good, with generous portions and classic bar-style options done right. Everything comes out fresh and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with their drink selection. The bar menu offers a nice variety, whether you’re in the mood for beer, cocktails, or something simple and refreshing. Overall, South County is a dependable neighborhood bar with good food, good drinks, and a comfortable atmosphere. It’s an easy place to come back to again and again

03/03/2026: Generous portions and lovely staff

02/03/2026: Best place ever Nice food We love a mim

30/07/2025: A great experience. The beer garden at the back of the PB is very relaxing; it's a covered, cemented courtyard. If you want to chat, you have to stay at the counter. We enjoyed it. I highly recommend it.

26/07/2025: When you can go to a local pub and have a Beamish, Murphy’s and Guinness life is great. Don’t eat (don’t try really) and just wanted to sit with a pint and talk. Everyone was super friendly…I accidentally dropped a 10 Euro and the good folks at the table next to us pointed it out.

11/11/2025: Like cream… gotta be the best pint of Guinness in Cork

20/08/2025: Guinness and Beamish are as good as it gets

09/01/2026: Proper old school bar that promotes the art of conversation. 5 stars

08/01/2026: Lovely place, super whiskey selection and the bar man Juan was really knowledgeable and friendly!

19/09/2025: Beautiful place, great coffee and good music!

06/09/2025: Hipster café with a very nice atmosphere in Cork City center. When I went there it was really packed, but still very enjoyable given the good vibes and good music. Nice coffee too for 3'60€.

14/10/2025: Great pint of Beamish but the Sirloin Burger was possibly the worse I’ve had.

09/10/2025: Food was absolutely gorgeous, fine portions and really tasty.

05/03/2026: It's a cozy little restaurant with friendly service and DELICIOUS food. We only stayed one day in Cork, otherwise I would definitely have gone back.

15/01/2026: Very lovely and they were very nice about helping me figure out my order (had to change some stuff). Also tried plum wine for the first time, it was pleasant.

29/11/2025: Absolutely disgusting. Will not return

23/11/2025: Wow. What can I say. Amazing service. Literally looked after from the muinet we walked in the door as was ever other customer. Nothing was too much for the staff. Food was also so tasty. Would definitely recommend 100%.

07/02/2026: The restaurant was dimly lit and the atmosphere wasn't exactly lively, the service wasn't as fast as expected and the food didn't remind us of our home-cooked food, a shame.

04/02/2026: The restaurant is centrally located, small and dark, the service isn't exactly fast, the food isn't to our liking, and it's far from authentic Italian cuisine. We were unfortunately disappointed.

10/02/2026: Outstanding service food excellent worth a visit.

08/02/2026: A great lunchtime find in the heart of Cork City. Perfect option for lunch with excellent choices for all appetites and maritime tastes. We settled on superb crab rolls, and a spicy seafood pasta which did not disappoint - with a mid-range bottle of wine. Even though one of our choices was just a starter we left pretty stuffed. It was a little quite, our lunch was late so probably missed any lunchtime rush - but the friendly service from Ellen and Ujin was great, both knew the menu and were able to guide us through and give some great local tips to enjoy Cork - top of our list for next visit, can't wait to try the chowder!....

28/02/2026: Surprisingly food very delicious and tasty, staff friendly. Definitely coming back for more delicious food

01/02/2026: Food was absolutely delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody looking for a fresh and full of flavour experience in Cork!