The best restaurants in Cork

21/12/2025: Best cocktail bar in Cork loved our White Russian x

23/10/2025: The bar itself is nice and has a good atmosphere, but the experience with the staff was very disappointing. It was actually my first time going there after living in Cork for 9 years — and definitely the last. After we ordered and had only been sitting for about 10 minutes, they put a “reserved” sign on our table and told us we had to leave in 20 minutes. On top of that, another waiter made an unpleasant comment when he came to take our drinks, which made us feel even worse. There are plenty of bars just as nice, but with much better customer service. We won’t be coming back.

24/12/2025: Absolutely awful . Packet curry sauce . Quality of beef and chicken was so poor and covered in deep friend breadcrumbs . So disappointing

12/12/2025: The old manager has no manners & he is very mean . He should retire from hospitality… the food was ok

07/01/2026: From the bottom of my heart..... This is the greatest burger in the universe.

01/01/2026: Got a burger and chips meal on deliveroo. Cost me 20 quid took over an hour to come and they only delivered the burger and no chips. Happy new year 👍

20/09/2025: Never fails to deliver, always leave happy .. recommended 🙏

31/08/2025: I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Mount Oval Bar & Restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the food is delicious and beautifully presented, and the service is outstanding. A special mention goes to our waitress, Sabina, who made the evening truly memorable. She was attentive, friendly, and professional, going above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Her genuine smile and excellent recommendations added so much to our dining experience. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

02/09/2025: Didn't have food was at the live music lovely staff and great atmosphere will call again

16/08/2025: Great food, great Beamish, great service and reasonably priced. One of the popular bars in Ballincollig for a good reason.

31/12/2025: I got a takeaway americano here. The coffee is good but the staff couldn’t be less interested as one of their friends was there. €3.40 for the smallest cup is definitely up there in cost as coffee goes.

30/12/2025: The coffee was excellent and the service was very good. Asking for a tip on the pay machine is over the top though.

27/11/2025: First class food. Amazing service. Definitely worth a return visit.

21/11/2025: We had the pleasure of dining at 51 Cornmarket tonight, and the entire experience was world-class, especially the service. We were running significantly late due to unforeseen circumstances, but the owner, Anne, was absolutely fantastic and incredibly accommodating. ​Anne stayed in close contact with us while we were en route, kindly sent us the menu ahead of time, and even took our order so the kitchen could prepare our meal while we traveled. This level of communication and care is truly rare and saved our evening! ​Once we arrived, the setting and atmosphere were warm, intimate, and absolutely on point. The food was nothing short of fantastic—every dish was delicious. The wine selection was also superb. ​Thank you, Anne, and the entire team at 51 Cornmarket, for turning a stressful evening into a wonderful dining experience. Highly, highly recommend!

29/12/2025: Great pub, great food, Could not fault it

21/12/2025: Poor turnaround times with up to 1 hour wait for starter. Despite delay by restaurant was asked to leave at 2 hours as not getting desert. Other tables present were >2hours and not asked to leave as they ordered desert.

03/11/2025: Great customer service. Food is so fresh and tasty. Was so accommodating to our baby as well

31/10/2025: A great find! The staff was welcoming. The food was delicious. At lunchtime, there's a €16 set menu: excellent value for money. Don't hesitate!

29/10/2025: One of the best coffees in Cork. Quick and friendly service. Fiúntas pasties.

07/10/2025: What a lovely setup and really nice staff. And for once the green tea wasn’t a rip off as it is in most coffee houses. Recommended

05/09/2025: A very good pub in the area with excellent staff, it has a back area with huge wooden benches, very good pints, in short, an authentic traditional Irish pub, and now with the students returning there will be many lively nights.

04/08/2025: A very cozy bar with good music and a relaxed atmosphere. It's nice to finally find a place where vaping is prohibited. I wonder when they realize it's the same as smoking. Thank you for providing a smoke-free space.

29/10/2025: Nice options for food and friendly staff

28/09/2025: Great breakfast at an even better price

26/06/2025: Would highly recommend Ali’s bakery .We recently used gender reveal cupcakes for our big announcement, and they were absolutely perfect! Ali was great to deal with.

14/05/2025: Very friendly and easy to deal with. Birthday cupcakes were beautiful and delivered to the person. Would definitely recommend and use again.

22/10/2025: Pie Guys was such a delightful experience. They were closed at the English Market because they were sold out, so we wandered down to the Black Market, and I’m so glad we did. IT WAS CLASS. The buttery crust, the perfect mash, the filling, the amazing dill slaw. This was a must stop, making it a plan for tomorrow as well. You will not be disappointed.

18/10/2025: Having grown up with a mum who was a pastry chef and confectioner and has since passed, I’ve had the best of the best… but having seen these lads and the pies they create I said I’d have to try it and see does it stack up.. all I can say is YES… I was instantly transported back to my youth with the quality of the pastry.. and the filling, omg something to die for.. thank you for giving me a little taste of my youth after a bad week of missing my mum it really put a smile on my face!!! We will be back!