The best restaurants in Cork

30/07/2025: A great experience. The beer garden at the back of the PB is very relaxing; it's a covered, cemented courtyard. If you want to chat, you have to stay at the counter. We enjoyed it. I highly recommend it.

26/07/2025: When you can go to a local pub and have a Beamish, Murphy’s and Guinness life is great. Don’t eat (don’t try really) and just wanted to sit with a pint and talk. Everyone was super friendly…I accidentally dropped a 10 Euro and the good folks at the table next to us pointed it out.

20/05/2026: This is one of the nicest and friendliest pubs I have been in, ever. On my first visit, Nathan made me very welcome by introducing himself to me and putting me very much at ease. At the time the pub was full of GAA sports fans with good natured atmosphere. The live music there is of very good standard and the pub has a really friendly and safe vibe. On subsequent visits, Nathan, Mora and the rest of the staff have always been very welcoming and the level of customer service has always been excellent. ' Céad Míle Fáilte ' really applies here.

26/04/2026: Great live music and reasonably priced drink

30/04/2026: Lovely food, fabulous team working here

14/04/2026: My family and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Golden Elephant this week. Authentic, flavoursome, Thai cuisine, with very generous portions. Very pleasant ambience. I couldn't speak more highly of the friendly, attentive staff, who couldn't do enough for us.

04/06/2026: The staff and the room were great ... I highly recommend this place 👌

03/06/2026: Very posh you might say. Went to a wedding last year. My daughter so impressed by my review she booked it for her own wedding the end of this year.

07/12/2025: Have been going to this cafe for years and I must say everything is fantastic

20/10/2025: Excellent coffee and Italian pastries

16/05/2026: Friendly service. Excellent meat dishes, but the vegetarian options are very limited and expensive. The busier it got, the louder it became. Unfortunately, there's only one toilet for everyone, and it's poorly lit.

21/04/2026: This place is so dodgy, the waiters are outside trying to get people inside. They speak like scammers trying to negotiate the prices of food. They hover around you as you drink and eat. All of this creates a really unsettling atmosphere. When we tried to pay they were pushing for us to pay with cash?! Hello it’s 2026 where’s your card machine. Do not come.

05/05/2026: You better come in hungry, otherwise portions will grab you by the neck and throw on the floor, then proceed to mock the food you had earlier that day. Can recommend, will be back, no matter what rebrands lie ahead.

31/12/2025: Amazing food and always great service my partner and I love this restaurant it's our favourite place in Cork.

23/12/2025: Was great tacos like in France 🇫🇷 Thanks again and will back another time

18/12/2025: They added jalapenos in my french taco that I never asked for and served me a small taco instead of a medium... this is not the first time

05/05/2026: One of our favorites spots in Cork. Go early or very late, as it gets crowded during prime dining times.

04/05/2026: The pizza is incredible!!!! Beer and vibes are greet!

04/06/2026: Great atmosphere, great music, staff really good. Even the beans for my nephew. Ye know I mean by that.

28/05/2026: Great food and for a pint. Good spot to watch utd or munster

17/10/2025: I was having breakfast this morning, I order eggs Benedict, and I think the rashers were cooked the last year. Be careful with the ingredients guys.. it's really annoying.

16/10/2025: Lovely atmosphere. Street side seating also.

20/05/2026: Stopped by based on the recommendation of our hotel, The Residence Inn. There was a sign at the door stating, “ no cell phones”. Upon entering the vibe was great with classy music and vintage furniture. We had a couple of drinks in the lounge area than moved to the bar when there was vacancy. The server, Alex was great and gave us some recommendations for sights to see. I would recommend this put to travelers.

09/05/2026: Very nice and historic bar that I would never have found if not brought by the locals

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.

31/05/2026: Lovely food, big portions and very tasty, would recommend!

19/05/2026: food was average, had a baby in our party - no babyseat offered/ service was bad / staff couldn't answer basic questions about menu .

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!