The best restaurants in Cork

02/01/2026: Terrifying Security !!!! We chose this place for New Year’s Eve because we wanted to sit quietly with friends, have a few drinks, and chat. The atmosphere inside was lovely and I genuinely liked it. However, we were sitting outside while waiting for the rest of our friends to arrive. I ordered a beer, and when one of our friends arrived, we were chatting in our own language. At that point, the security guard outside told him that this was not a free house that it was his property, and that he could not sit there unless he was drinking alcohol. So our friend got up, ordered a drink, and we continued waiting and talking. One of our friends did not drink alcohol because he had to go to work later. Everyone else at the table already had drinks. Despite this, the security guard approached us and told him, “If you’re not going to drink, get out of here. You can’t sit here.” Our friend calmly explained that he wasn’t drinking because he was starting work, but the security guard rudely replied, “That’s not my problem. Get out of here, you can’t sit here.” When we questioned his behavior, he insisted he wasn’t being rude, claimed the bar was his property, and then told all of us to leave. As a result, we left without even finishing the drinks we had already ordered. This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. We were simply a group of four friends who wanted to sit together, chat, and have a drink. Because of the security guard’s rude and discriminatory attitude, I will never return to this place.

21/12/2025: The bouncer Ger was incredibly rude to me and my friend. Wouldn’t want to repeat it. Wouldn’t recommend going here!

31/10/2025: Great value ..lovely chips and pies also spicey chips and veg .

23/09/2025: Great food great prices . Good service.

04/03/2026: since when was making a cheeseburger plain mean it no cheese, if I wanted a hamburger I would order one🌚

27/02/2026: What's going on in here ??? 🤔 Service and food are absolutely horrendous... Within the last few months.... I am a regular customer, but something is definitely wrong!!!!!! Needs to be questioned....🤨

21/12/2025: Fabulous place in Cork. Our waiter could not have been nicer, the food was delicious & the restaurant was beautiful. It’s a hidden gem & we will definitely be back!!!

23/11/2025: I had a very disappointing experience at Sultan Café in Cork. The staff member who served us was rude and arrogant throughout our visit, and his behaviour felt unwelcoming and borderline discriminatory. Definitely not the kind of treatment any customer deserves. Thanks for the response — it actually proves my point better than my review ever could. Telling customers ‘do not come back again’ is shocking behaviour for a café operating in Ireland, where basic hospitality and respect are expected. Instead of addressing the issue, you doubled down with arrogance and blame. If this is how you treat people publicly, I can only imagine how you behave in person. I hope future customers see this attitude and think twice before visiting.”

22/09/2025: Great spot pa the piper Great character of bar

11/09/2025: Great local Pub! Small, intimate and friendly. I would highly recommend. Better than so many other Pubs listed as must see.

01/01/2026: On New Year’s Eve, we were deliberately ignored for over 10 minutes while staff happily served everyone who arrived after us. We only got any attention once we called them out on it. The service felt blatantly discriminatory — unless you’re Brazilian, don’t expect to be treated properly. The staff’s attitude was arrogant, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. Easily one of the worst bar experiences I’ve had. Save yourself the frustration and avoid this place altogether.

26/10/2025: Best parties, best drinks, best staff ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

14/09/2025: Such a lovely atmosphere. Wine was fantastic. Lovely vibe with the candles and music. Absolutely no complaints.

10/08/2025: Wonderful wine bar, been a favourite place of mine for years. Fantastic wine list, lovely atmosphere and the hosts are always so welcoming.

20/03/2025: Very friendly and relaxed.just sit and chill out .no pressure whatsoever to leave x

18/02/2025: Decent food, good coffee (my espresso was well dialed in). The server was excellent. Great attitude

16/02/2026: Right across from the cinema so handy for a bite before or after a show

01/02/2026: Really quick service and friendly staff, the food standard for Supermacs which was decent especially the taco fries!

15/01/2026: Lovely coffee in comfortabe surroundings.

10/12/2025: Starbucks is Starbucks, but the staff here are so lovely, really genuine and friendly, that it would actively incline me towards going there. It’s rare to get service as good as you get here.

30/01/2026: One of my go to, love of the loaded fries. Wish there burrito bowls were a bit bigger even if didn't fill them all the way as often bits falls out when try to mix it. They have definitely gotten lazy in chopping the pico de gallo, the tomato pieces are hugh chunks which isn't nice.

15/01/2026: Absolutely Gorgeous Food 😋 Wow !!! Just Wow 🤤 yummy, yummy 💯 Affordable prices too 👌🏻 Absolutely recommend 🙃 Ty for reading 🫶🏻

12/02/2026: I used to order here when I lived in Cork 4years ago. I ordered today again as I’m here for holidays and I can say it is still the Best pizza in Cork by far. Mixes Italian style crust with strong flavours you’ll remember. Also if you have the chance try the garlic mayo, a bit expensive but worth every penny, owner told me they make it fresh every week and it tastes amazing. I lived in Spain and Italy and never thought best pizza I’ve ever tried would be in Cork.

22/01/2026: If you’re in Cork and craving pizza, Verace Pizza is a must-try! I ordered the 12-inch Verace pizza and a Student Deal, and the quality blew me away. The pizza base is perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the garlic mayo topping is absolutely irresistible. For those looking for a great value, the meal deal comes with pizza, chips, and a drink. Hands down, one of the best pizza spots in Cork—delicious, fresh, and worth every bite! I would like to mention one think if you want to collect it directly it will take only 10 to 15 mintz but for delivery it will take nearly an hr but the pizza will be hot .. so I prefer to buy directly from the shop

29/10/2025: Would recommend for late night boogies. See photo of my friends and I having fun @ An Bróg :)

28/10/2025: Great lively place with lovely food.