The best restaurants in Cork

07/09/2026: Great pub to catch up with old times with plenty of history over a pint of Guinness.

02/09/2026: Absolute seod of a traditional pub in Cobh. Properly cozy atmosphere, locals and staff who actually seem happy you’re there, and then there’s Candy the dog—who immediately becomes the main event and steals the entire show. Pints poured like they mean it, solid craic, and one of those rare stops that sticks with you. Perfect if you want to dodge the cruise ship tourist crowds. Easily one of the best in town.

29/08/2026: Good chicken, fries woefully undercooked, set your timers for another 2-3 minutes please, because the fries were soggy and limp.

26/08/2026: Busy place for food , highly recommend by the locals and that's what you look for when look for fresh and well priced food ,loads of parking , parking is at the rear for truck and buses , well stocked with local sources food .

27/08/2026: I am having lunch here now as I write this review. We are a group of 9. All of the dishes were delicious. And the service is fast and great.

11/07/2026: came in to hang with my friends as a semi regular, encountered a new guy, his name is Phillip, soundest fella all around, drinks came soso fast, great chats, everything. very respectful kind guy. come into tps 100% overall just super sound awesome staff here

21/08/2026: The burger and the steak sandwich are very tasty.

18/08/2026: Really great food- even something as simple as fried chicken with chips was fresh and delicious! Our party also had the halloumi burger which was equally as good. Would definitely come back

14/12/2025: In the heart of Glengarriff lies a small café that instantly wins you over with its unpretentious warmth. The incredibly kind owner greets every guest with genuine friendliness and runs the place with a calm that's contagious. Many consider the cappuccino the best around: creamy, aromatic, and carefully prepared. They also offer fresh breakfasts that are simple and delicious, and that's precisely why they're so good. And for those with a sweet tooth, there are homemade cakes that taste of freshly baked goods, craftsmanship, and time. This makes the café a place you'll want to return to—for the coffee, the food, the lovely people, and above all, the atmosphere, which isn't contrived but simply there. We'll definitely be back. ❤️ In the heart of Glengarriff lies a small café that immediately wins you over with its unpretentious warmth. The incredibly kind owner greets every guest with genuine friendliness and runs the place with a calm that's infectious. ... The cappuccino is considered by many to be the best far and wide: creamy, aromatic, carefully prepared. In addition, there is a fresh breakfast that does not require any frills and is just that good. And if you like sweets, you will find homemade cakes that taste like cuisine, crafts and time. This makes the café a place you like to return to - because of the coffee, the food, the loved ones and above all because of the atmosphere that cannot be staged, but is simply there. We are happy to come back.

13/12/2025: We stopped in glengarriff for some breakfast and checked out a few different spots that we saw on Google maps. A few of them were closed so it came down to Sugarloaf Cafe or the lough afoul inn. A quick look at the lough inn's prices made us slowly back away, and as we were doing so the owner came out and called out some incoherent ramblings about soup and breakfast in quite a confrontational way. This, needless to say, converted our backing away into a swift shuffle into Sugarloaf Cafe. Best decision of the day! The lovely, cozy, friendly atmosphere made our morning. The service and food were outstanding but the star of the experience was the warm and welcoming owner who had us smiling and laughing throughout our meal! Despite having 3 tables to serve when we were there, she made time to make conversation with everyone and made us all feel comfortable. Combined with the far more reasonable pricing than the establishment over the road and this experience confirmed 2 repeat customers. If you're looking for a friendly relaxing dining experience in glengarriff the Sugarloaf Cafe is a must try!

14/08/2026: This place is a wee gem. The service was fantastic. I liked that you could have a drink at the bar, get menus and ordered your meal there and were brought to your table a few minutes before the dinner was served. They really pay attention to you and we were really well looked after. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. I would definitely recommend this place and would love to visit it again when I am back in the area.

01/08/2026: We have had steaks with local cider. Was Absolutely amaizing!

18/08/2026: A real pub, full of characters, craic and great beers, highly recommend.

21/07/2026: Can not praise this place enough. Everything was perfect, food was sublime the murphys pint was amazing, the view made you feel you were on the coast of Italy, if I could give 10 stars I would,

19/07/2026: Great location. Lovely pint. Food was very poor at the price point. Kids food was especially bad

05/08/2026: Great service, really recommend it!

04/08/2026: Our van's windshield wiper malfunctioned in the Irish rain, and this garage welcomed us and fixed the part in 10 minutes. Thank you so much!!

07/09/2026: Just had a fine hearty breakfast here! The coffee is 😘👌 the staff are Lovely and very friendly 🥰

25/08/2026: Ome of those lucky random stops on a long journey. We received a wonderful welcome from a chap who was not Irish but clearly part of the community. Lunch time good choice was 1st class especially the Quiche's. Recommend this place.

23/05/2026: It is a good food and nice people

30/09/2026: Best latte I've had in Ireland after 12 days of travel!

18/09/2026: Fab mocha and flat white and to wrap it up we had a homemade Tim tam 😍 great service and top food and drink. Can only highly recommend.

10/09/2026: Great location, excellent food and people working in the restaurant are very friendly.

04/08/2026: I'll only judge the kebab because I didn't try the rest. Catastrophic! I've never eaten such a bad kebab. It went straight in the bin.

28/08/2026: Can't speak to the food as i only had coffee but what i saw from others looked and smelled good. Nice coffee though.

10/08/2026: A gem with delicious food & charming staff.

04/08/2026: The cheeses are incredible, I'm in love!

04/07/2026: Really good and affordable lobster roll, very impressed