The best restaurants in Cork

10/06/2024: I witnessed an older member of staff getting verbally abused. I regret supporting this establishment.

10/09/2023: Got charge 40€ for 2 smalls pizzas and a cheese burger..some joke

11/08/2025: An incredible moment of authenticity. A tiny pub, with only locals, and a super friendly owner. Strike up a conversation, and you'll immediately feel at ease! A true moment of sharing!

08/07/2025: definitely must visit place. lovely home atmosphere and excellent Guinness. Thank you

09/08/2025: Good ice cream of big portion and good price. Smiley staff and nice seating:)

20/06/2025: Ice cream is amazing best ever and really cheap

08/07/2025: We popped in for the first time today. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed. It is the perfect lunch spot! I'll definitely return to try some of the coffee drinks, the sweets, and some of the other lunch options.

08/07/2025: Lovely place in centre of Kanturk, delicious food and friendly staff ❣️

06/09/2025: This is an impeccably clean, bright, cosy cafe with plenty food options. There's ample parking outside and the seating is very comfortable. The toilet was spacious and very clean also. I visited here for a cappuccino and the presentation was nice, but the beans used had a very burnt flavour which I dislike. Aside from that, it's a really nice place.

29/07/2023: Got eskimo pizza with ham sausage and chicken the pizza was dry and I swear to god you could break your teeth off the chicken it was so tough and dry

28/07/2023: Really rude manager who barks orders at the employees and is also rude to customers. The food also is not good.

04/09/2024: From the journey over to Heir on the 2pm ferry - €6 return (no charge for those with a travel pass) to the return journey at 4pm we just had a fab time. The lovely weather was a welcome addition to the experience. There is an inclined 10-15 min walk up from the pier to Island Cottage where we were greeted by Ellmary. The menu is no choice and I mean No choice. There is no wine list, however a very nice French red & white wine are available to diners. We sat at a communal dining table with some lovely people. The food is wonderful: medium-rare steak with a buttery mash on a red pepper jus (I could be wrong on this but it was lovely) followed by the lightest of lemon soufflé, Tea/Coffee with home made biscuits finished up the experience. We never actually caught sight of John the chef, as we left to catch the 4pm ferry - however we could hear the industry & smell the aromas eminating from the kitchen. Well done to you both. I look forward to returning.

28/07/2024: An amazing intimate restaurant experience. No menu choice. It is what it is and that’s that. Starter, mains and desert service with tea or coffee for €25! Wine available by the glass or bottle. We sat at a table of 8 and got to have cross table conversations with two lovely ladies and an actor and his Kazakstan partner. The setting was intimate and we got a sneak peek into the tiny kitchen with the husband cheffing. The steak and mash on a lovely sauce followed by a soufflé that melted in your mouth. The others at the table missed their ferry boat back and so we gave them a jaunt back .. So if you want an experience and to meet some fab people and have some lovely food try and book at table . Booking open 10am Tuesdays !

28/06/2026: Lovely pub. Was the first time inside here yesterday and being honest, probably the nicest pints we ever had, EVER. Poured to perfection. So creamy. They were just delicious. Reasonable prices also. Will defo be back when I'm in Mallow again.

22/10/2023: Best chipper around! Food cooked to perfection. The staff are always very friendly and polite and very fast service. I would definitely recommend LJ's 100%.

23/07/2023: This shop is DISGRACEFUL!!!! My nan who’s 90 year old with dementia came in here for a lovely battered sausage and coke but she left with her sausage battered. I have informed the guards and this poor family business is going to be a subject of a robbery next Friday night. Be aware then I will be wearing all black.

05/07/2025: Good spot for a Murphy's, nice barman, top ginnel and beer garden too, recommended.

09/06/2025: We were traveling around in out Campervan. We stayed the night in the carpark beside the community centre. We walked into the pub to watch the Rugby match. We were made very welcome by the staff and the customers. We had great crack and the Murphys was very nice. Thank you for your hospitality.