The best restaurants in Cork

03/11/2025: The loveliest girl found my scarf and gave it to me even after serving so many people all night!! What a star!!

18/09/2025: Nice bar 👍 and they'll give you bags of chips 😋 cool

29/12/2025: One of my favourite bars in the city - especially upstairs! Such a vibe here (quite small though so definitely for groups under 4)

29/12/2025: Always love visits here,great cocktails and atmosphere

20/10/2025: I bought a baguette with hot chicken this morning and the chicken was like a shoe sole, it was probably three days old and the baguette is also dry, disgusting! Considering the class of the store and the prices, I thought the food was of a high standard and fresh, big mistake, I will definitely not go back there.

16/10/2025: Cleanest premises ever .. food from the deli is outstanding. All staff are lovely to be with and it's always busy..

18/11/2025: A really proudly run family business, warm atmosphere, friendly staff and a real addition to the UCC campus area.

13/11/2025: love the place, cozy and confortable place to stay when next to university

24/11/2025: 10/10 banana bread and very fresh. Tasty well made coffee. Looking forward to trying the sushi bar. A very cute corner café 🐻

21/11/2025: Best sushi in town! Very cosy atmosphere, nice coffee, even better chai latte and high quality sushi. Very cosy family atmosphere, the stuff is amazing. Recommend all my friends alredy

31/08/2025: A very tiny wonderful place, the best apricot oat slice I ever had! After a nice walk this is a very good option!

03/06/2025: Delicious sandwiches and cakes. Vegan and vegetarian options, and excellent, freshly baked bread to take away.

17/07/2025: This is the place to be for any Celtic fan, especially visiting after a match. The atmosphere, music and vibe was all on point.

16/07/2025: Was uber busy so the service was slow, but the music and atmosphere was magic. Real authentic Irish pub

16/12/2025: Great place, go everytime I'm in Cork. Also dog friendly

02/12/2025: I’m reluctant to leave a good review because it means that it will get more popular! This was my first visit but it won’t be my last. I had coffee and French toast with maple syrup and bacon. The French toast was yummy, with a lovely hit of cinnamon, good maple syrup accompanied by crispy, streaky bacon. The service is friendly and efficient and the space is cosy. A definite five stars.

15/09/2025: Nice local/neighborhood pub with friendly service.

30/09/2025: Creamy pints midweek. Great atmosphere, and service.

12/08/2025: Staff are chill and the outdoor area is nice without being pretentious

29/12/2025: Food was lovely. I had the eggs Benedict. Service was excellent. Staff is lovely in there. Upstairs atmosphere not great but it might just have been the time of day.

13/12/2025: We attended to Bookshelf last night for our staff Christmas party and I could not compliment it enough! From my initial enquiry to paying the bill last night Paul and his team were brilliant, they were extremely accommodating, efficient and the food was sensational. It’s great to see the food scene in Cork thriving and the bookshelf have always been brilliant at what they do and last night was no different. This venue was perfect for a private hire for and definitely a hidden gem.

30/11/2025: Had a lovely impromptu dinner date here. Food was delicious and well priced. Small internal seating area and though tables are close together, we felt it was still private enough. Service brilliant and staff very friendly.

29/11/2025: We had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The service was outstanding from the moment we arrived. We originally booked a table for four, but since we ended up being five, the staff went out of their way to arrange a larger table for us without any trouble. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the team was incredibly attentive and friendly. We truly appreciated their flexibility and kindness. Highly recommended!

15/08/2025: Hands down best fried rice I’ve had in cork

27/12/2025: Great pub kind staff amazing stew but there was no live music at 2 on weekends as advertised. I just want to hear some traditional Irish music while I have a pint

12/12/2025: I have just had a fantastic experience here for lunch with my Mother. We arrived without a booking, and, were welcomed and accommodated straight away, with a genuine warm greeting. A great selection of food, from starters, to mains, to nibbles. The drinks menu is fairly extensive also!! I went for the chicken Cesar salad, and, a Murphy's....... Both were nothing shy of perfection! 👌 My Mother had the goats cheese salad with walnuts and pear...... It looked great!!...... I can't comment on how nice it was, but, I can tell you this, she didn't want to share!! ☺️ Vitoria, our server, was just n point, and efficient across the board! A great smile, and approach. Thanks to the team, and, Vitoria. Well done guys!! I definitely will be back, and, I definitely would recommend!! Great value, and quality all round.