The best restaurants in Cork

29/09/2026: Limited menu. Food was OK. Service was OK.

11/07/2026: Very friendly staff.good selection of beer well layed out so plenty of room to socialise.drink outside in the warm weather..highly recommend to go for a few

13/10/2026: What a great little pub! Really enjoyed The Cork Arms. Such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, full of character and a great place to stop for a drink and soak up the local vibe. Exactly the kind of place I love stumbling across on my travels. Would happily pop in again!

06/10/2026: Best pint of Guinness we had in Ireland. Highly recommend

10/10/2026: The food was delicious, and the service was excellent! We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place!

08/10/2026: This is the best food I have had in cork. Been here for a week, tried loads of places but this is by far the best place. If you are looking for Lebanese cuisine, this is must visit

05/07/2026: Quaint little wine bar, feels like someone's living room, warm service, great wines, highly recommend for a chilled evening in the heart of the city

21/06/2026: This is one of the hidden gems in Cork. It was a place that I was recommended by a friend. I had never heard of the place. When I went it has a chill atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable. A must visit for a nice glass of vino.

12/10/2026: Firstly lots of people confused with your ordering system, just put up a sign asking people to take menu from counter and order when ready. Second if there is a que waiting to order stop chatting with your friends. Third be nice it the chicken was warm in toasted sandwich

26/09/2026: Breakfast was poor and overpriced. Staff were friendly and service was fast.

25/10/2026: Went in for a coffee and a sweet treat. No allergens listed on food items and after enquiring, staff stated "I don't know the ingredients". Didn't purchase coffee in the end as response and lack of attempt to help left us unsure of allergen practices. Would not recommend.

09/09/2026: Got two paninis with ham and cheese, no sauce on them. Offered garlic mayo or taco on the side with crisps. Extremely dry and basic for €6. Got a salted caramel frappe which was OK but got a Nutella one which wasn't really cold and extremely watery. Got a cookie and peanut butter cup which were both average. Overall a disappointing lunch. Can't fault the staff, they seemed lovely. Place was very busy. Just stopped there for convenience and they had good reviews so I was expecting a much nicer lunch but I wouldn't be rushing back.

25/08/2026: Great bar fantastic down to earth staff. Great place to go for a pint on your own or with friends.its more popular than ever.

05/07/2026: Perfect spot for a Canadian husband and father of 3 young children sleeping in the hotel nearby to have 2 pints and catch an hour of authentic Irish live music. No food service but I'm pretty sure that's just the style of pub. I enjoyed the Stag IPA that the bartender recommended for a local IPA.

21/07/2026: Car wash wasn't working when my husband went early in the day but went back in the evening and the boy turned it back on. Just want to say thank you

15/09/2026: Nice setup. Open spaces. Not doing it justice as I was there too early. Just passing by & dropped in. Will go back some.

07/09/2026: A great place to enjoy its terrace on a sunny day.

10/06/2026: The Imperial is an old style hotel but has retained its lustre and offers a great stay in the centre of cork. My room was a little cold but I worked out how to add some heat with the AC unit and there was only one small window. At £260 per night for two nights and a ‘premier’ double I thought it might be better appointed. Two highlights are the beautifully refurbished Fitzgeralds Bar which is wonderfully opulent and the great tea/coffee cafe called Lafayettes which is equally opulent, table service, old fashioned tea and cake venue just inside the hotel entrance. All staff have been wonderful

08/06/2026: I recently visited The Imperial Hotel for afternoon tea. The hotel and restaurant itself are beautiful, and the ambiance is lovely. The service during our afternoon tea was excellent, the staff were polite and very professional. Unfortunately, the savory selection was disappointing. The sandwiches were very small, quite bland, and the bread didn't taste fresh. Because of the food quality and portion sizes, it didn't feel like good value for money. The setting and hospitality are wonderful, but the food needs improvement.

18/07/2026: It’s busy for a reason , very good

19/06/2026: Just got takeaway.everything was lovely.girl behind counter great worker doing it all herself.will def be back.

05/09/2026: Best for Organic and vegan foods

30/08/2026: Well worth a visit. Beautiful clean , with a thrift shop and book shop attached

04/10/2026: Very good chicken, properly cooked 😋 and staff are very friendly ❤️

04/10/2026: Lovely staff and original chicken is nice ☺️

12/03/2026: Good coffee and really cool building

15/02/2026: Love this cafe , very spacious and a good queuing system, great variety of cakes and sandwiches. Staff are friendly and helpful. Has ample seating outdoor s. Situated right in the heart of ballincollig shopping centre entrance.