The best restaurants in Cork

09/09/2025: Beamish!! (It quickly became my favorite during our trip.) Interior is neat. Was a nice quite place on a Friday night. Sept 6 2024.

02/09/2025: It feels like a 300 year old pub. Lots of snugs and nooks for pirates to have a quiet pint.

14/09/2025: Always stop for a few whenever I'm in Midleton

09/08/2025: The lady behind the bar was very nice and friendly. Perfect for a quick pint before getting the train back to Cork, would recommend

07/10/2025: Excellent food. Very good service.

07/08/2025: Great atmosphere,friendly staff..easy access nice food prices good

19/10/2025: We had the Pizza and it is just delicious! :)

06/10/2025: Very nice place to eat. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant. The food was delicious.

08/10/2025: A cracking little local pub with a really lovely atmosphere, open fire and good pints.

19/09/2025: Perfect, local pub. Sorry to miss Mary, but Brian is terrific. We saw Mary this visit (2025). She's awesome! Doing the ghost tour Sunday!

08/06/2025: Had the classic. Great home made sausage with just the right spices. Roll held together till the end. Onions and peppers were tender and fresh.

04/06/2025: Contained in the huge English Market SC ,this place stands out from all the other exceptional vendors. Just a small stall with usually only 3 workers, it can turn out food to die for. All sandwiches are make rite on the spot. You can customize or order any of the house specials. Grab a special, find a quiet spot, (not possible) and enjoy.

10/09/2025: We eat here regularly. Staff are amazing and they are very attentive, friendly and personable. They know their customers and put thought and effort in. A great local business, consistent and quality food. Also staff are great to give local knowledge. There is also a great function space and outdoor dining area! And a great pint

27/08/2025: Fantastic spot in youghal, I have been coming here for years, bringing friends from Europe, friends from the city and now I am bringing my young family..... It's a fabulous place, well run with attentive staff and amazing food. You can't go wrong.

19/10/2025: Love, love, love the food served there. Sadly only managed to get to eat there once while we were on holiday in the area, as cafe seemed to be closed on other days we tried.

16/10/2025: Great food and spot on service. We had a small group with a couple of folks with food allergies. Staff was great and attentive. Highly recommend this location for your meals in Kinsale. burgers are huge ! Well prepared. Buddha salad was amazing and enough for two. All their hot toddies were delicious. Service was excellent and just the right amount of attention.

11/10/2025: After recently moving to midleton happy to find some where with decent food and coffee

04/10/2025: Great spot for lovely food. Portions are large, you definitely get your money's worth.

19/09/2025: What a place, super clean bed & breakfast with a friendly well run bar downstairs. Brendan the owner is a super nice guy. We had some great chats. The breakfast was very generous, lots of local produce on the menu, rashers & sausages etc. The bar stocks Blacks Beer & the best selection of Stonewell Ciders I've seen in a bar that size. Also the obligatory locally produced Midleton Whiskey

29/10/2025: Nice Hotel with clean rooms. Plenty of parking. Friendly helpful staff

26/10/2025: Great hotel to stay in if you're in Skibbereen

18/08/2025: Blairscove is without a doubt one of the finest places to visit if you are looking for both refinement and warmth. From the moment you arrive, you step into an atmosphere where time seems to pause. The crackling fire and the grand chandelier at the center of the room create a setting that feels like another world, one you are fortunate enough to discover for the length of an evening. The welcome is impeccable, the cocktail list is rich and varied and every detail is chosen with taste and elegance. The buffet of starters is full of different tastes to enjoy, the main courses strike a perfect balance between creativity and local flavors, and the dessert buffet is the perfect sweet finale to a remarkable meal. The cocktails designed to accompany the desserts are nothing short of exceptional. Blairscove is a place not to be missed if you want to experience a magical escape, whether during a visit to West Cork or while planning a journey through Ireland.

18/07/2025: A Hidden Gem for Vegans in West Cork We stopped into Blair’s Cove yesterday without a booking, and were so grateful they managed to fit us in. From the very start, the whole experience felt special. The staff were incredibly professional but also warm and relaxed. Everything flowed so smoothly—it was like watching a beautifully choreographed dance. As a vegan, eating out while on holiday in places like West Cork can be stressful. It often feels like vegans are overlooked completely, or given something bland as an afterthought. But Blair’s Cove was the total opposite. They really took care, and I felt genuinely included. The vegan food was not just “good for a vegan option”—it was full-on delicious, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying. Hands down the best meal I’ve had in the area. The live piano music was another lovely touch—just the right level and beautifully played. It gave the whole evening an elegant, laid-back vibe that made us want to stay all night. As a vegan chef, I make a point of trying other local spots even when the vegan choices are limited—but this was on another level. Blair’s Cove showed that it’s absolutely possible to cater for everyone with style and flavour. If you’re plant-based (or dining with someone who is), don’t hesitate. This place gets it right. Massive thumbs up from me—we’ll definitely be back! Nicola Smyth

08/09/2025: Seam a small pub at first but had a number of room which lead out to an eclectic theatre with an old fishing boat build into the bar.

15/07/2025: Huge improvements. Pleasant now and a great pint of Murphys Stout.

01/04/2025: I was there as they opened for the first time. I wish you all the very best 👌

08/03/2025: Friendly people, nice food and drink

22/09/2025: A seriously top-tier bakery, quite possibly the best cinnamon bun I've ever eaten, phenomenal. Really good coffee too, highly recommended.

13/08/2025: Gorgeous selection of sweet and savoury bakes. The sandwich bread was sooo soft and the filling was delicious. We loved everything we tried. Can't wait to visit again sometime.