Top Things to do in Cork
10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Cork That You Shouldn't Miss
Plan to cross many bridges when in Cork. Ireland's third-largest city began life as an island and now spans both banks of the River Lee, with watery channels running beneath some of its main thoroughfares. The best way to experience this hilly southern seaport is on foot, following the signposted walking tour past St. Finn Barre's Cathedral and the riverside quadrangle of University College up the hill to red and white Shandon Church. Along the way, you'll meet plenty of the city's talkative residents.
Restaurants in Cork
1. The Wine Buff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Protonspounge - Kent, United Kingdom
I cannot recommend the Wine Buff in Cork enough. Always providing the greatest service from selecting wine for a Saturday night in, organising and hosting bespoke team building events with my work colleagues to helping me with dinner parties for friends. Katrin and Michael have fantastic wine knowledge which they are always willing to share/teach. A very special wine shop who go the extra 10 miles.
2. Salingers
3. Records and Relics
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
We are two people who love the style, the sound and the look of all things past. We are a record store, a vintage clothes store, we have antiques, retro and collectible items. We like the weird and the wonderful. Our music covers 20s jazz, 80s punk,rock music,and everything in between. Our clothes are vintage for both women and men. As for the rest come and see for yourselves!
4. Cork Vintage Quarter
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Cork Vintage Quarter is 3000 square feet of Unique Vintage and Antique Furniture, Retro Accessories, Clothing, Vinyl Records and Taxidermy spread over two floors of a converted Grain Store in Cork City Centre. 27 Henry St. By the Mercy Hospital.
5. Pinocchio's Toys & Gifts
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. David Chocolatier
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
David is an Artisan Chocolatier who crafts his hand made chocolates in the heart of Cork City. His luxury Artisan Chocolate Shop located in the Princes Street entrance of The English Market, Cork City. (Next to the Queen Elizabeth II plaque) Specialises in Hot Chocolate, Milk / Dark / White / Diabetic / Flavoured chocolates, gifts, Irish Fudge and Cloudberry Macarons. Pop by to see our range of sweet treats, and even David himself might share some of his chocolate making knowledge with you.
Reviewed By rtjive - Dallas, United States
My family and I had the pleasure of visiting David Chocolatier as we traveled through Cork. The Chocolates all made by David himself are such a treat! Highly recommend stopping by his shop in Cork’s English Market. Whether or not you take the food tour, ask them to stop by the shop if you do, it's next to the Next to the Queen Elizabeth II plaque near the entrance. Something for everyone and David is happy to share wonderful tidbits about the makings of Chocolate!
7. The Fair Alternative
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The Fair Alternative, Cork's local crafts market is an indoor market. It takes place every Saturday. Discover an incredible team of crafters. You can find handmade jewelry (silver, ceramic, beads etc...), fashion accessories, Photography, paintings,, handmade soaps and body care, leather bags and money belts, local delicacies, clocks made from records, and so much more.
Reviewed By abyantosc
This is a great spot to check out, I stumbled across it one Saturday, lots of great talented local crafts people. Various stall, lots to see, everything from amazing clothes, handmade birthday cards, jewellery, plants, skincare, crystals and gorgeous scented candles
8. Cork Craft & Design
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Cork Craft & Design is a craft collective exhibiting and selling a large variety of high quality crafts all made in the county of Cork. Operating as a cooperative craft shop – staffed by the craftspeople themselves. With a large range of gifts, craft furniture and jewellery to browse Cork Craft & Design is always worth a visit. Makers come and go from the space with a rotation of stock once a month introducing new makers and new products to admire and inspire.
Reviewed By Vickycork
Fantastic collect of work by Cork based local crafts people. This is run like a co-operative. Craft standards are very high. Worth visiting on a monthly basis as crafts people change/ rotate on a monthly basis. Keep an eye out for the Home exhibition in Kinsale during craft month every August. Something for every budget and for people who appreciate skill, design and craft. If you want throw away things made in sweat shops then this isn't the place for you.
9. Bunker Vinyl and Studio
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Corks City Vinyl Store. Stocking all genres of Music on New and Pre-Loved Wax. A must for crate diggers. New stock weekly.
Reviewed By E1051EYmiket
Fantastic shop with a fantastic owner. I went with my girlfriend and we spent about an hour and change talking with the owner, John, and looking through his diverse record collection of new and vintage vinyl. He was a great chat and he knew exactly how to help us find what we were looking for. John also gave some great music recommendations. The location is great and we had a pleasant experience. Any music lover visiting Cork should visit Bunker Vinyl and Studio!
10. Future Forests
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
