The best restaurants in Cork

03/03/2026: We visited the Franciscan Well with friends over the weekend while they were visiting from the UK. The Brewery tour we booked was interesting and the lady that explained everything to us was really informative (I can't remember her name but she was from Kerry !) The beer samples went down a treat and obviously we ordered a few more pints following the tour...the stout went down very well...!!! There is a great choice of Craft Beers available as well as the Stout.! The Pompeii Pizzas which are freshly made on site, are amazing, and the choice of toppings were very enticing....!! We ordered a mix of different pizzas, and we all said they were some of the best we have had, so fair play to the pizza team there..!! The setting is very nice with a cosy bar inside and a great seating area outside with heaters available for cold days..!! All the staff were very friendly with great customer service all round..!! We highly recommend the Franciscan Well Bar...put this on your list of "must do's" when in Cork...⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

21/02/2026: this place is AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!🥳🥳🥳PIZZA IS BUSSIN🍕🍕🍕ILLYA AND CIARA SHOULD GET A BIGGGGG RAISE!!!!🤑🤑🤑

11/01/2026: South County is a modern pub with a lovely old fashioned feel. Comfortable seating and never too loud. Live music is a regular occurrence.

24/12/2025: South County is a great spot if you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere with solid food and drinks. The bar has a welcoming, laid-back vibe that works just as well for casual dinners as it does for meeting friends for a few drinks. The staff is friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The food is consistently good, with generous portions and classic bar-style options done right. Everything comes out fresh and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with their drink selection. The bar menu offers a nice variety, whether you’re in the mood for beer, cocktails, or something simple and refreshing. Overall, South County is a dependable neighborhood bar with good food, good drinks, and a comfortable atmosphere. It’s an easy place to come back to again and again

11/11/2025: Like cream… gotta be the best pint of Guinness in Cork

20/08/2025: Guinness and Beamish are as good as it gets

09/01/2026: Proper old school bar that promotes the art of conversation. 5 stars

08/01/2026: Lovely place, super whiskey selection and the bar man Juan was really knowledgeable and friendly!

15/03/2026: A lovely pub in Cork, fairly big inside great staff.

11/03/2026: It was my first time coming here today and I was met with nothing but kindness and hospitality by both the staff and customers. Great drink. Will call again 🫶

06/03/2026: Amazing staff, great atmosphere and the food was unreal! Everything was delicious! Thank you! Really recommend this place. Joanna

18/02/2026: I love going for dinner here. We tend to keep it for special occasions. As always the food was delicious! Excellent service from the staff, they are all very polite and curious. Excellent value for money. I would highly recommend Brook Inn!!

23/11/2025: Very tasty and original cocktails; great service. Recommended!

11/11/2025: We enjoyed delicious cocktails made with peaty Connemara whisky, professionally prepared, and savored refined small plates of lamb and beef, as well as a delectable dessert. The price reflects the quality; I highly recommend it.

05/03/2026: It's a cozy little restaurant with friendly service and DELICIOUS food. We only stayed one day in Cork, otherwise I would definitely have gone back.

15/01/2026: Very lovely and they were very nice about helping me figure out my order (had to change some stuff). Also tried plum wine for the first time, it was pleasant.

13/03/2026: Amy was amazing sorted out food issues

12/03/2026: Went here recently and the portion was huge, so delicious

28/02/2026: Surprisingly food very delicious and tasty, staff friendly. Definitely coming back for more delicious food

01/02/2026: Food was absolutely delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody looking for a fresh and full of flavour experience in Cork!

21/02/2026: Amazing gem of a place. Food is so authentic and delicious. Will 100% return

18/02/2026: Food was only ok but we ordered takeaway for 7pm, a few hours in advance, we arrived to collect it and were waiting half an hour. People kept arriving after us who had clearly ordered for later times and getting their food. I asked a number of times and was told they were busy. When we finally got our food, the order was wrong so we had to wait another 15 mins to get it corrected, by which time the other food was nearly cold. And then the food wasn't even that good, it was only ok. Update: The owner rang the next day to apologise and give me a €30 voucher.

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.

23/08/2025: A truly welcoming bar! The staff is friendly and very professional, always attentive to customer needs; the atmosphere is clean and meticulously maintained. Ideal for both a quick break and a relaxing moment. Highly recommended!

19/08/2025: An excellent place with personality and great cake!

27/01/2026: Fantastic atmosphere and the staff are friendly. The food was lovely.. and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a visit.

08/01/2026: I had the loveliest lunch at Johnos Lunch, and I honestly couldn’t recommend it enough. They went completely above and beyond to make my visit feel special — serving me a beautiful steak for lunch with all the best trimmings. Proper comfort food, cooked to perfection, and made with so much care. It felt like one of those meals you don’t forget. Donal was the absolute star of my time there. From the moment I walked in, he was so welcoming, hilarious, and genuinely attentive. The kind of service that makes you feel instantly at home and well looked after — with plenty of laughs along the way. Amazing food, warm atmosphere, and exceptional service. I’ll definitely be back 💛🥩✨

16/03/2026: Sunday night, 8.30pm. 6 waiters passed by without acknowledging we came in for our booking until I approached. Weren’t asked if we want our mains with starters so ended up waiting for one person with starter. Took extra 20 minutes to bring out dinner after starter was picked up from table. Meal was lovely. Attitude to left over food you can see for yourself

10/03/2026: Super friendly and very accommodating! Food is amazing!