The best restaurants in Cork

18/02/2026: Went in here for a quick drink. Had Murphys and a G&T. Prices on par with other pubs in the area and London. They had the 6 Nations game on (Ireland v Italy). Wasn't a loud pub as sometimes you expect with pubs showing sports. Would recommend

22/01/2026: Could be a good pub but the owners distaste towards the English came across very badly. Traditional Irish pub with a great selection of beers but hate the English, stay clear.

16/11/2025: Consistently excellent food and service. There is a separate vegan/vegetarian menu with a range of good options.

06/09/2025: Fantastic hotel and restaurant. The food was top notch. Highly recommend this place. And you never know who you might meet

09/12/2025: Amazing services for people on the go. A great deli both hot and cold, with plenty of variety. Massive variety of products always on offer too. The staff are always very helpful and always in great spirits. A great store all round

04/12/2025: Went there today to get fuel and tobacco. Why are you charging 29.95 for a packet of golden virginia, while everywhere else it costs 27.00?.... after the increase in the budget. Absolute disgrace, as if we are not being ripped off enough, you have to rip people off even more.

28/09/2025: The Imperial Hotel is a classic Irish hotel with plenty of charm. My room was comfortable and fairly spacious, and I especially liked the bathroom interiors; they had a nice touch of elegance (wish I’d remembered to get a video of them!). 🛁 That said, my room was located in the basement, with a view directly into other rooms, which wasn’t the most inviting. At €220 per night (without breakfast), the value felt a little off for what was offered. The big plus here is the central location, it’s right in the heart of Cork, making it really easy to explore the city. Overall, a decent stay if location is your top priority, though there are a few trade-offs. Ratings: 🛏️ Room Comfort & Design: 3.5/5 🛎 Service & Ambience: 4/5 💸 Money’s Worth: 3/5

22/09/2025: Posh historic hotel in the centre of Cork, with a great restaurant, Helena's. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

09/11/2025: Such a busy busy business. Amazing friendly team. Excellent coffee & delicious treats. Bright, clean airy premises.

05/11/2025: There wasnt much to eat but the drinks are great

27/10/2025: Excellent Chinese. I'm not from Cork, stumbled across Noodlee Mahon. Friendly staff, more importantly the food was very good. Most bad reviews seem to surround the delivery time, didn't impact me I was in the shop. I'd 100% recommend and will return if I'm back down that way.

15/09/2025: We ordered take away few days ago and it was delicious, my wife got vegetarian chicken cow main and I got black bean chicken. Food was great, delivery less than 30min. Will order again for sure

11/11/2025: Unbelievable food, the burgers were amazing and v creative. And a full feed on their own The loaded fries are also excellent but would feed 3 people in one portion Only negative is walked in to order and waited 45 mins for the food. Was orders coming in over phone, deliveroo etc and all prioritised ahead of walk ins (or that's what it felt like anyway!!) Worth it, just order in advance

09/11/2025: Ordered at 4pm for 6pm collection. Food not ready until 620pm

07/12/2025: Superb. Ambience, festive decor. Amazing team. Warmest welcomes with smiles. Beautiful setting. Incredible menu, food choice & cocktails. Family birthday celebration for my husband with his sisters down from Dublin. Busy spot always. Booking advised. All round venue for scones & Tea, breakfast, luncheon and evening meals. Classy venue.

07/11/2025: Table quiz on Wednesday. Super fun.

11/01/2026: Middle of city walking distance to loads of pubs and shops, great staff

09/01/2026: Superb location in City Centre; only short walk from Kent Train Station. Rooms have *generous* tea/coffee making facilities and convenient bathing showering W C. facilities. Very comfortable short stay!

17/02/2026: Horrible place, got removed forcefully by security because another customer destroyed my shirt. No compassion horrible place. DO NOT GO HERE

14/02/2026: Very ignorant bouncers, worst in cork

15/11/2025: Shopping mall with all what you need

13/08/2025: A gorgeous shopping center, it has everything, I love it for the choice of stores

30/09/2025: Staff is really friendly!! We enjoyed our time there.

04/08/2025: My favorite cafe in the UK and Ireland!!!

25/05/2025: Best bar for students with table games, activities and nice atmosphere. Sure with good prices