The best restaurants in Cork

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.

02/04/2026: Nice pub,good singers and great atmosphere. Was the busiest pub in cork both nights we went out. Didn't have food. If you're having a night out in cork I recommend nipping in here for a drink

16/03/2026: Great bar for watching sports can b busy on weekends , good food menu vegetarian bangers and mash in lovely .

15/04/2026: I ordered the seafood pasta with a side of garlic bread and unfortunately it was quite disappointing. I had visited a few years ago and ordered the same dish, which was beautifully presented (served in a tinfoil swan) and absolutely delicious, so I was really looking forward to it again. This time it was a completely different experience. The pasta was covered in a bland tomato sauce and the seafood was overcooked. The garlic bread was also very poor, the bread itself tasted dry and the garlic butter wasn’t fully melted. It’s a shame as I used to rave about this place, but based on this visit, I wouldn’t be recommending it anymore.

12/04/2026: A top-notch culinary experience, refined dishes featuring excellent ingredients and meticulously presented. Thanks to Chef Achille, who amazed us with bold yet perfectly balanced pairings! Impeccable service, highly recommended!

13/04/2026: I have been here many times from the cocktail bar upstairs to the food and bars downstairs and have always had a great time. Excellent food and drinks.

04/04/2026: They served food until late! Very good place

05/12/2025: Top class. Food and service so good.can deal with everyone even when busy and so professional. Great to see a business like this doing so well and great appreciation for most locations as this business expands. Shame 5 points can’t replicate this

28/11/2025: My favourite café! I got the nicest chai latte here this morning, the atmosphere was so cozy. The people working here are always so lovely also.

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

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!

14/03/2026: Amazing food, the people are great. Fantastic

08/03/2026: Food to die for lovely atmosphere and attentive staff

22/04/2026: The food is wonderful and the staff service is impeccable. I’ve been there a few times.

16/04/2026: had to first mention the lovely servers we had, so polite and helpful and kept coming by with unlimited free refills of green jasmine tea. i got the california rolls for sushi and they were delightful and fresh. got teriyaki chicken udon noodles for my main and the broth, chicken, and noodles were perfect. for dessert we all shared to mochi which was nice but wish you were able to customise what flavours you were given and how many. overall 10/10 experience. saw lots of students eating here and splitting the bill which the staff were more than happy to do, so would definetly recommend if you need reasonable prices.

29/04/2026: This was a fantastic experience! Of all the choices for a night in Cork, I am so glad we chose Plunketts. The 2-man band was fabulous and the craic was just what we were looking for. Make your reservations and GO!

28/04/2026: I ordered a round of four of Redbreast 12. The Bartender did not ask if I wanted it neat (I did) and he brought it to me with ice. When I told him I wanted it neat, he re-poured the drinks. I sat down to enjoy the drinks and watched the bartenders strain the ice from the glasses and pour the whiskey back in the bottle. It had been in the glasses for at least five minutes and certainly was diluted. Inexcusable.

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.

12/11/2025: Awesome staff with great coffee and the sweet treats are awesome too

09/11/2025: Amazing coffee, and the warm chocolate croissant, omg, delicious 😋

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.

10/03/2026: Sports bar with a great beer collection.

16/01/2026: Top notch beer menu, nice atmosphere and excellent staff.

03/02/2026: Great live music venue. And it's an early morning pub too.

27/01/2026: Great autentic experience. Must try while in Cork. Live music and only locals, you can feel the atmosphere.