Havana Browns nightclub is located at 13-15 Hanover Street, Cork City, conveniently this nightclub is located just upstairs from Reardens Bar. This busy nightclub attracts a young party crowd and those who like to dance. Havana Browns is constantly at the forefront of the music and nightlife in Cork City and established itself as a leader in nightlife since 1998. The club […]
Glounthaune, Cork Directions The Rising Tide Brasserie nestles in the secluded village of Glounthaune, beside the tidal estuary of the River Lee, just 10 minutes east of Cork City on the old Cork/Waterford Road. Allow yourself to enjoy a drink or something to eat and listen to the water as it gently breaks against the quay wall. Try capturing a […]
The Franciscan Well Brewery has established itself over the years as one of the must visit pubs in Cork City. Apart from the curious fact that it is sitting on the site of a 13th century monastery, the pub was also one of the first to start brewing its own craft beers. These same beers can now be found across […]
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork City Directions Located in the heart of the City, Greenes Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in Cork and is located in a unique setting, underneath a stone archway, overlooking a beautiful floodlit waterfall. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs 18.00 – 22.00, Fri & Sat: 18.00 – 22.30, Sun lunch: 12.30 – 15.00, Sun eve: 18.00 – 21.30. Pianist […]
Old world charm in a lively authentic Irish bar. Serving drink to corkonians for over 200 years (with a few days off!!). Counihans is great for its classic charm downstairs and lively and brand new upstairs. Located right in the heart of Cork City at 3 Pembroke Street, Cork Tel: (021) 427 7850
The Hawthorn is a family run Bar for over 50 years and boasts a beautiful Beer Garden offering great views of the Lough, where you can share your meal with the local swans, geese and ducks that nest nearby.
Glebe Gardens, Baltimore Directions During the summer, our restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until 10pm. The menu changes daily depending on what is plentiful in the garden and in the sea. Fish is bought from the boats and the meat is sourced locally. Because of this we have a small but deliciously fresh menu that will suit […]
Cloghroe House, Blarney Directions Located only five minutes from Blarney on the R579, with it’s whitewashed walls and abundance of hanging baskets, Blair’s Inn looks as pretty as a picture. Occupying a secluded, riverside setting in the heart of the country, this inviting hostelry is an outstanding example of an authentic traditional family run pub. Your hosts are The Blair’s, […]
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork City Directions Large, atmospheric modern restaurant in an 18th-century warehouse, that immediately strikes a chord with people tired of having to choose between fine dining and fast food, and is now a trend-setter in the modern Irish food movement. Pre Theatre early Bird 6pm – 8pm. Don’t get the rumbles, eat before the show! Location: 48 MacCurtain […]
Many people visit Ireland for to listen to traditional Irish music being played on its home turf. Following are a list of some of the better Cork City venues offer live traditional music. As schedules can change unexpectedly, we would always advise to check ahead. Monday An Spailpín Fánac (29 South Main Street, 021 4277949 ) Tuesday Sin é, 8 […]
Whether you want to relax after some retail therapy in the Kilkenny Shop or simply soak up the stunning surrounding views of Ballycotton Lighthouse and Bay, feast your senses on outstanding Artisan food and barista coffee at the Kilkenny Café at the Shanagarry Design Centre! Head chef Fred Pallavione serves up a range of delicious freshly-made Artisan Irish food for […]
17 Cook Street, Cork City Directions This stunning multi award winning French fine dining restaurant is located in the heart of the Cork City. The menu uses only the freshest produce from the local markets and is stunning prepared by the owner/chefs. Opened in 2002, Les Gourmandises is now firmly established as one of the top dinign establishments in the city. LES […]
4 South Main Street, Cork City Directions Positive eating + Positive living. Wagamama is a new westernised style Japanese noodle bar, modelled on the ramen shops popular in Japan for over 200 years. Wagamama offer substantial portions of freshly made nutritious noodle and rice dishes of the very best quality. They also provides an extensive choice of healthy meat, seafood and vegetarian pan asian dishes. Main courses, side […]
Fancy a great night out with a difference? Then why not try a night at the dogs and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed. The atmosphere, the food, the flutter, the craic and of course the top class racing. And when the racing is done there is the après-race entertainment at Curraheen Park which means that after all the earlier […]
The Bodega is one of Cork’s most unique nightclubs mainly due to the design and experience. It is unlike any other nightclub in Cork, created specifically for audio and visual quality. The building is cathedral like in structure, it has pewter bar counters, black and white check board flooring, low hanging chandeliers and tall marble pillars strategically placed throughout the […]
77 Grand Parade, Cork City Directions SoHo is a great bar & restaurant that serves terrific food at reasonable prices. The ground floor bar is stylish and safe and open late at weekends. Food is served in both the bar & restaurant. The downstairs bar gets very full and lively and has great music on Friday & Saturday nights. Many […]
Farmgate – The Irish for fresh, local seasonal food, cooked simply in a traditional way! Farmgate Restaurant & Country Store Coolbawn, Midleton, Co. Cork. Tel 021 4632771 Farmgate Café, English Market Cork City. T: 021 4278134 E: Farmgatecafe@yahoo.ie Directions (Midleton) and Directions (Cork City) Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9.00 am – 5.00pm. Lunch: 12.00- 3.30pm Dinner: Thurs, Fri, Sat 6.30-9.30pm We serve coffee and cakes during […]
23 Paul Street, Cork City Directions New World Cuisine in a contemporary setting at the heart of Cork’s historic Huguenot Quarter. An attractive old brick building with some tables outside for fine weather, it’s bright and modern inside, with the main restaurant on the ground floor and a tapas bar/restaurant upstairs where an open kitchen allows you to watch the […]
If you’re looking for some real deal American BBQ than the White Rabbit Bar & BBQ should be number one on your must visit in Cork. The music, decor, and atmosphere are all fantastic not to mention the very friendly bar staff! Located at 56 MacCurtain Street, Cork, the White Rabbit has a fresh funky new feel and brings a different approach to dining in Cork. […]
Tramway Terrace, Douglas Directions Recognizing the rich historical heritage and regional diversity of India and Pakistan we offer a selection of regional dishes to share the wonderful flavours of the Punjab, northern India and Pakistan. It is our heartfelt opinion that only the finest food is worth eating. It follows that the ingredients, the preparation, and the cooking must all be of the highest quality. We try to […]
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