The best restaurants in Cork

15/11/2025: Great local bar. Best Guinness in Bantry

30/09/2025: Great bar. Wonderful staff. Music on a Sunday night. Sports on tv.

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

25/12/2025: This is one of those hidden (even though it’s off the end of the N22 ) in Ballincollig is Desmond’s Bar. The locals call it the Ovens Bar. Christmas Eve was a beautiful, quiet but busy experience at this local gem. As soon as we walked in you could feel the warmth of the fire as the locals gathered around the bar close to the fire. With a Christmas tree beautifully decorated in the far corner drinking a very nice pint of Carling and listening/watching the world’s best 70’s & 80’s music videos. I can’t give any food rating b/c I did not have any but if the atmosphere is as good at it was I’d say the care they put into the atmosphere the food can’t be too far behind. You will enjoy this little place tucked away at the west end of the village. Enjoy.

16/11/2025: Friendly welcome. Beautifully redecorated in welcoming colours. Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Highly Recommended *****

06/02/2026: A regular kinda chipper. Does it exactly what it says on the tin Could do with having a proper sausage supper on the menu (Dont use pork in any products).

25/11/2025: Nice takeaway, good food, reasonable price and good service

24/11/2025: This is my favourite pub in Mallow. It's spotless and I love the pleasant atmosphere with the cozy fireplace 😊😊. Probably the only pub where you can hear each other without being drowned out by too much noise. Perfect for a chat with your friends late at night. And the location is so convenient! It smells really nice in the bathroom.

13/06/2025: Great pub and a fine pint of Guinness

28/02/2026: Grand spot, the view is nice, I had a fish and chips, the fish was very mushy no flavour lots of water, my wife ask the waiter in the end, and he said it was made from frozen fish, so there you go

07/02/2026: Outstanding restaurant cuisine The haddock is absolutely superb!

16/03/2026: Friendly and quick to serve. Lots of options for drinks. Real charcoal fire burning.

04/04/2026: Superb. Had a family dinner here couple of weeks ago. Important occasion for us and the staff were excellent, food absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended

16/03/2026: Celebrated my Dads 80th birthday here Saturday evening. 19 adults and 2 children. Had a fantastic time here. The food and service was excellent. Had a set menu and they made a gorgeous birthday cake, so delicious. Thanks to Kasia and her team for everything. Will definitely be returning for lunch and dinner soon.

07/12/2025: Super cosy friendly pub in Schull.

22/09/2025: Great Guinness, nice bartenders and a very welcoming crowd. Had a great time here!

18/09/2025: Great course and very friendly staff. I played it in February and didn't get rain, so lucky. It's so much like Scottish links course. It's really good you can reserve tee times without staying at the resort. There are 5 courses at Bandon GC and they are in the top 20 in the USA.

16/08/2025: Some stunning views as you go on the course.. the greens were really well maintained as was the course in general.. very accommodating staff also..will definitely be back!

09/10/2025: Nice food and relaxed atmosphere plus top notch service. It's worth to stop by for lunch.

29/09/2025: Basic dirty spoon, but good fry up. Young but very friendly staff. Tea pot for one with two tea bags ❤️

20/09/2025: Delicious meal in a lively, cosy restaurant with a super view.

17/09/2025: Lovely place to stop on the Wild Atlantic Way for a beverage or food with lovely views from their outdoor seating as an added bonus.

02/08/2025: This was the perfect pub for me I was travelling alone I'd just ordered a drink and the staff and customers around made me feel like a regular I honestly can't wait to go back , if your in the area it's a place you need to visit

01/11/2025: Delicious food and the best service. Highly recommend this place.

01/11/2025: Food was very good for taste and value . Warm and welcoming restaurant.

23/08/2025: Disappointed in the experience for lunch, we were expecting more but for lunch the menu is quite limited. The salmon salad was basic and the service was a bit slow. The atmosphere must be better for dinner but for lunch was underwhelming.

19/08/2025: We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful view of Irish meadows. The coffee was very, very good from a portafilter machine. They even had oat milk for the cappuccino or café latte. Really good! We also had warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream – absolutely delicious! The service was very friendly and attentive. We had a great time, thank you :)