The best restaurants in Cork

09/12/2025: Nice and pleasant place, the waitress was very friendly and the chai latte was very good 🤗

20/11/2025: Cool café right on the River Lee with some outdoor tables. Delicious, handmade pastries and excellent coffee. Friendly service behind the counter. It was very noisy during our visit because a large group of young tourists was also in the very small space... but that shouldn't be the norm!

04/01/2026: Lovely place for brunch with a unique menu. One of our party was a bit disappointed they couldn't get scrambled eggs with their breakfast, but they enjoyed their poached eggs all the same.

01/01/2026: Brunch here was stellar. The pancetta hash was savory and addictive while the ricotta pancakes were some of the best pancakes I've ever had! Great smoothies as well! Love that you can sit outside too. This is the place to go in Cork for breakfast!

10/11/2025: I created a video of our visit to Nano Nagle Convent. To see a complete review of our visit to this tourist attraction search on YouTube for "@travellingtourist Nano Nagle Convent”

07/11/2025: Fascinating visit, we now know the difference between a class 1, 2 and 3 relic! Thanks Tatiana for bringing it to life for us.

06/02/2026: Forget the overhyped pubs, this one is authentic

06/01/2026: super beamish - great to see younger staff behind the bar - mccurtain street is really buzzing now ✅

01/01/2026: It’s great food here, there chicken balls are the best in cork hands down

26/12/2025: I placed an order on Deliveroo and they left me waiting for over two hours without delivering, without giving any explanation.

21/12/2025: I come here for the Nicholas Cage bathroom (and also it’s such a vibe sitting outside)

02/12/2025: Nice traditional and cosy olde worlde pub.

26/01/2026: Having ate twice here in the last 2 months I can say it is well worth a visit. Reasonable prices, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and most importantly - delicious food! Probably somewhat overlooked due to its location but absolutely a regular for me for high quality pub grub!

28/12/2025: We did not eat but the food looked great. Great atmosphere.

25/01/2026: Extremely good food. Poor service. Dirty toilets

22/01/2026: We went for a birthday meal. The service was exceptional. Food lovely and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend for special occasions.

23/12/2025: Luxurious food in a cool chilled environment. Pricey but worth it.

22/12/2025: Had 3 counter chairs (and at least two other tables free no reservation signs visible, but they could have been booked) and refused service for 1 person stating "they needed the counter tables to seat people while they wait". Not very welcoming at all! Only offered a table in an hour and 15 minutes but only after I asked the second time could I not take a counter seat.

04/01/2026: Good atmosphere and service let down by the food on the day - we have dined here before and its normally much better

28/12/2025: Enjoyed lunch with family. Ordered Balinese Nasi Goreng. It was a bit salty, but it was tasty. Lovely warm atmosphere.

13/09/2025: The food at the restaurant (and the hotel in general) saved the weekend at this place. Service at the hotel lacks attention to details but certain staff members managed to save the night. Food was really good.

02/09/2025: My experience was like, are we on planet Earth or in another dimension? Everything was so perfect. I loved the bar outside the hotel by the river, which was mesmerizing. I drank two Guinness beers, which is my favorite despite being in Cork, and they're loyal to Murphy's here. The staff are always on top of things, and you're treated like royalty. I highly recommend this hotel, and especially this bar, because it stands out from all the other hotels. All the best for your future.

11/11/2025: Great food & coffee. Freshly made burek was fantastic. Super friendly service. As a bonus, dog friendly 😊 which is unique in itself throughout Ireland.

04/11/2025: Best place to go for coffee/tea, food or beautiful cakes.

14/01/2026: Really good service topped with superb food. An overall great dining experience at Jacobs. Very nice menu with a lot of choice. Will definitely return.

30/12/2025: The nicest food we have had in a long time, massive portions for the kids who also loved the food, great service and honesty I cannot wait to go back

27/09/2025: Wonderful cocktails, great music and ambience, and I cannot say enough good things about the people that work here. I celebrated my 30th birthday AND engagement here, and my fiancée and I were shown such incredible hospitality by everyone we interacted with. I wish I could remember our bartender’s name, he truly made the night special. It’s been a month since we returned from Ireland, and our night at Paladar is one of our favorite memories from the whole trip. Highly recommend spending your time and money here!

20/09/2025: The atmosphere was good but was pressurized to finish the dinner for the next customer. I understand the time limit on the table but since we sat down we were reminded on several occasions the time limit which made us feel unwelcome.

25/12/2025: Great place with 31 taps. Fount it on Utapptd application. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Merry Christmas!

11/12/2025: Cracking beer bar with 30 changing taps, many more bottles, great service from knowlegable staff in a nice atmosphere. My go-to bar in Cork city.