The best restaurants in Cork

07/08/2026: Amy did a great job 👍👍 she gave me her real name which is a proof of trust, something rare these days.. GO AMY!

03/08/2026: Awesome pub with awesome alternative music, also upstairs you can buy alternative clothing!

08/09/2026: Bar staff were very ignorant, slammed drinks on the counter now chat at all plus it wasn't busy.

06/09/2026: Nice Irish Local Pub. Great Pints.

31/08/2026: There were more staff than customers, and we waited over an hour for our food. No one even approached the guy next to us to take our order. The atmosphere was nice, and the food was average for the price. On the plus side, Chris, the waiter, realized something was wrong, came over, and fixed it – clearly the most organized of the team. Nice guy. Howder was very good.

30/08/2026: I really wanted to visit it. It was worth it. A legendary place for anyone visiting Cork.

23/08/2026: Completely closed down for at least the next 2 weeks it seems. With no warning posted online its quite disappointing. Especially when the marina market is so much more conveniently located with better selection and quality.

02/07/2026: It's got a lot of choice under one roof

06/08/2026: I walked in without a reservation and this was one of the best Irish meals I’ve had in Cork. I went dir a late lunch and the menu didn’t include Bangers and Mash except for on the kids‘ menu. The waitress asked the chef to make it an adult portion for me. It was great but paled in comparison to her extra effort to create a wonderful experience. I also ordered the Tres Leches for desert and it also exceeded expectations. I should also mention that I attempted to walk in the night before and was told they were all full and could not serve me. This did not deter me because he was so professional and nice about. So glad I went back.

05/08/2026: My first fish & chips in Ireland and I wasn’t disappointed. As it’s my first time trying this dish I can’t compare it but it was still tasty!

12/07/2026: My cousins and I stayed at the hotel on Friday and had light bites and cocktails on the terrace. Everything was fab but really I’m only reviewing because our server Paudie genuinely made our evening, he was so fab! Paudie was so attentive and was great craic too. He really gave us such good service. Thank you Paudie!

08/07/2026: We just spent 5 nights in a River Suite. The Woodlands part of the property is a five star experience. The serene room design, large balcony and club lounge make this a perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or in our case having a quiet home base for exploring Cork and the surrounding areas. Every staff member we encountered was friendly. The service was excellent. You do not have to leave the property as they have a full service restaurant and bar both with panoramic views, fitness center, pool and spa.

03/08/2026: A lovely pub — Mary, one of the owners, was very kind (and shocked to hear other reviews had mentioned her by name!). We had a great pint chatting with a local man. Cozy spot, not too busy on a Monday night.

16/06/2026: A country pub in the city. Been a pub for 260 years and in the same family for the last 100 years +. Friendly owner and decent pints. Frequently called out as one of the pubs to visit if you are in Cork.

04/09/2025: So many savory options! Best Italian I have had since going vegan. Got there, given an hr wait, went nexdoor til she called us over earlier than expected, and she waited a little extra while we finished our pints. Kind service staff. Loved the fresh ingredients. My pesto ravioli with sweet potatoes was fantastic. The linguine were perfectly al dente and we could see them being made. Saved room for dessert, the strawberry hill was delicious. All so perfectly balanced, really. Try the appetizers! We got the socca farinata. My Omni bf and I (vegan) thought this was some of the best food we've had. Cozy, romantic, welcoming, & affordable, too.

31/08/2025: Love love love!!!! I'm dairy free and it was a delight.

03/09/2026: The food is amazing, the staff make you feel like family. This is the place we go when we want to recharge and refuel. We absolutely love this place and highly recommend it- thank you team Mango Cafe and look forward to returning very soon

28/08/2026: Popped in for a takeaway and would highly recommend. Very friendly and fantastic food.

07/11/2025: Situated in the center on the corner of North Main Street this bar is a nice upmarket establishment with a cosy atmosphere. The staff were friendly, the drinks cold and the toilets spotless.

05/11/2025: Great service, very attentive. The double fried fries were great, however the smaller ones were hard to chew. Ribs spot on. Can be a bit dark in certain areas

27/08/2026: Great store, staff very helpful.

12/08/2026: As always service was first class. Staff friendly and helpful. Product range is very good and fruit and vegetables well stocked

30/08/2026: Stopped in to catch the match and grab a bite, and it couldn't have been better. The steak sandwich and chips were spot on—proper hearty pub food that hits the spot. Fantastic atmosphere for live sport, quick service, and a great pint to go with it. Easily one of the best sports pubs in town.

29/08/2026: Best stew I have ever had I can't stop thinking about it

26/06/2026: Most lovely shop and superb iced latte. A little haven of peace

01/06/2026: Lovely tea, real gem in the city

21/05/2026: I love popping in to get my coffee here. Beautiful environment and the customer service is always outstanding and so professional. I always walk out in a good mood

29/03/2026: What a lovely experience the Masterclass! We learnt a lot about the new Pistachio Vainilla capsule and the team at the boutique was very kind! The recipes were tasty and the Nanofoamer was amazing ☕

10/04/2026: I visited last week with my swiss friend. We were the first customer that day. The owner was kind and nice. It was a bit cold but i could understand that because the bar had just opened. I would visit here soon