Top Restaurants in Cork
Where to eat Bar food in Cork: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Bar food in Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. 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.
Things to do in Cork
10. Son of a Bun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 805 reviews
Reviewed By m45
Visited for late lunch / early dinner on the Saturday afternoon of the jazz weekend in Cork, so everywhere was extremely busy. We were seated quickly given how busy it was and staff were brilliant - recommending dishes and drinks on our request. Food was fresh and tasty - a great spot for upmarket burgers and fries!
9. Blairs Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By 170Annette18
We recently visited here with our family who live close by. It was late afternoon and we had just traveled 2 hours. I didnât want a big meal so I asked could I get a double portion of the pasta that was on the childrenâs menu. I didnât ask for any part of the menu to be changed. Just a double portion. The answer was âNoâ. That was it. I said ok Iâll have the child portion so. A small portion of pasta (not fresh pasta) 3 tiny pieces of chicken topped with a spoonful of red sauce, completely cold. When my husband went to pay the manager he told him what happened. His reply was âWe donât change our menu for customersâ. He couldnât have been any more rude. While I was standing there beside my husband he actually said heâs âsheâs a picky eaterâ. This restaurant has had awards in the past, I think they are well out of date by now. The food is in general is average and the pub is not exactly spotless and is out dated. Couldnât recommend it.The childrenâs menu is for children only. The pastaâs not fresh pasta as you stated but itâs there for children who donât want anything else on offer. A stop gap if you will. Not our specialty in the least. We simply donât have the time, nor the inclination. Everything else we do though is made from scratch. Letâs just say pastaâs not exactly coursing through our veins. Moreover we keep the salt content down to an absolute minimum for children so the dishes are not suited to an adult palate.Perhaps all this was lost in translation. I will most definitely be addressing the front of house team with this complaint. Though Iâm having difficulty understanding why you insisted on eating a childâs pasta dinner when thereâs such a range of choice on the main menu. Thereâs certainly no such thing as a flat âNo.â here. And nobody said, âWe donât change our menus for our customers.â We simply do not possess the Gallic flair to pull that one off. Honestly Iâd give it a go, but it be would just hilarious. Furthermore my brother Richie, to whom your husband was speaking, assures me that he did not refer to you as âa picky eater.â It was in fact your husband who said this. We will continue to bend over backwards for anybody with special requirements or needs, no matter how unusual. For instance one of our chefs is busy right now preparing a vegetarian pie with a side of sausages (all sausagetarians welcome by the way). Some vegans came in unannounced a few weeks ago in the middle of a crazy Saturday service and we were only too delighted to put a few dishes together for them. People often come in looking for half portions and weâre more than happy to oblige where possible. Honestly nothing is too much trouble. We certainly do our level best to please. Thereâs no harder working, more dedicated kitchen team out there. Weâre never happy to stand still. We are only too aware that weâre only as good as our last meal served. Nobodyâs resting on any laurels out here. And thereâs certainly no screaming prima donnas. Believe you me my mother would clip them around the ear! Weâve got too many small mouths to feed. Iâve got three rapscallions myself. They love their food by the way. Theyâve a particular fondness for shellfish. Costing me a fortune! Our kids menu doesnât quite cut it for them. In fact the more adventurous children out there often stray on to the adults menu. Nothing more satisfying than seeing a child tuck into a bowl of our delicious mussels, or go for one of our goat cheese, smoked salmon & creamed leek tartlets (incidentally, my favourite in betweeny snack and dinner item). In short weâre striving every single day to build something that we want to hand down to our next generation (God, help them!). And please donât be afraid to present us with any special requests or requirements. We will always endeavour to please. I just honestly wouldnât go for the pasta.
8. The Oliver Plunkett
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3413 reviews
We are a traditional Irish pub named after the famous Oliver Plunkett street in Cork City. Famous for the atmosphere built on music and dance that has long been a sweet spot for many looking for a great night out. The Oliver Plunkett has the warm hearted
Reviewed By BryanD893
Regular visitors to Cork and used to very friendly and welcoming service from everyone we cone into contact withNo different this year with great service from our hotel and every bar and restaurant we visited except one!!The Oliver Plunkett The staff in general and in particular one young man was downright rude and miserable If you fancy a nice night out where your business is valued go anywhere but here Good Morning Bryan Many thanks for taking the time to review The Oliver Plunkett after your recent view.We pride ourselves on great food and fantastic friendly customer service so I was disappointed to hear this is not what you experienced If you would like to send me an email I can further follow up with the Team in The Oliver Plunkett as we very grateful for all Feedback in order to further grow the customer experience within our group Warmest RegardsJanice CaseyReservations & Events Manager The Reardens Group 26 Washington Street, Cork. [email protected] 4658100
7. White Rabbit Bar & BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 417 reviews
The White Rabbit Bar & BBQ opened in March 2015. We serve authentic slow-smoked BBQ every day from 12 to 9pm. Bar service until 11.30Pm Sunday to Thursday, until 12.30Am Fridays and Saturdays
Reviewed By dougp966
In town overnight between legs of a Paddywagon tour. We were just out looking for a refreshment and stopped in. Awesome selection of Irish and American whiskies! Decided to have a couple of appetizers rather than a full meal, as more libations are planned. Made to feel very welcome, drinks were plentiful and the food was fantastic! Highly recommended!
6. Coqbull
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1489 reviews
CoqBull is the brand new chicken and burger concept, taking French Church Street by storm with its mouthwatering menu of delicious rotisserie chicken and beef burgers, as well as an array of tantalising cocktails and local craft beers. Signature dishes in
Reviewed By Mag P
We arrived on Thursday evening, having been turned away from another restaurant as we had a double buggy. The manager simply could not have been more helpful or more accommodating Indeed all the staff were excellent and so professional. Food was superb. Fair play to all the staff, keep doing what you are doing. We will be back for a proper night out soon....without the kids. 10/10
5. Gallaghers Gastro Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1636 reviews
Gallagher's Gastro Pub was reopened June 2013 & has steadily gained a reputation for high quality, Locally sourced cuisine.Serving Lunch, Evening Meals & Weekend brunch. Gallagher's has also quickly established itself as one of Corks top music Venues.
Reviewed By vrmesq67
We were very much looking forward to try this restaurant after reading the comments.... what a disappointment!!! we took both platters (meat and fish) and nothing was good. The seafood seemed to be frozen and re-heated and the meat dish was not good. Either the restaurant is living on its good comments and has let its standards down or it really need to do its menu again.The staff was however professional
4. Bull McCabe's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Over the years Bull McCabe's on the Airport Road, Cork has built an enviable reputation for the quality of its good, wholesome food served in a warm traditional atmosphere. We count ourselves particularly lucky to have some of the finest foods on our door
Reviewed By FromWicklowTo
I found this pub/restaurant totally by accident. I had been travelling, with my two dogs, in a camper van along Cork's lovely coastline when I ran out of gas - including the spare - on a Saturday evening! A response to a frantic call for help directed me to Cork Gas, which is on Forge Hill Road, near Cork Airport, so I made my way there on Sunday so that I wouldn't be searching for it during rush hour on Monday morning. When I spotted the Bull McCabe's across the junction on the Cork airport road I decided to go there for dinner as I couldn't cook in the camper without gas. I also asked if it was possible that I could park up in their car park for the night so that I could get my gas first thing Monday. Let me be clear - this pub/restaurant does not allow camper vans to park there, as I discovered the following morning. But, because I was a woman driving solo, with two dogs, they allowed me to stay the night, gratis and graciously. I'm vegetarian and asked if I could have a veggie pizza and take it out to the van to eat. I got the best pizza I think I have ever eaten in my life - and possibly the biggest too! It was piled high with all sorts of colourful and delicious toppings, and, at just 11 euro, was so big that I couldn't eat breakfast or lunch the following day. And it was piping hot... Earlier, clients as well as staff had responded to my query as to where I could take the dogs for a good run with advice and directions to Blackrock Castle. It was good advice. The following morning, one of the extremely kind staff brought me out the black coffee (all I could manage after the pizza) so that I could drink it outside with my dogs - on leads, of course - beside me. They say food prepared with love and kindness tastes better. I suspect that the cooking skill that went into preparing that pizza would have tasted delicious no matter what - but the kindness I received there certainly added a very special flavour to it all. Again, I repeat, this pub does not allow camper vans to stay over: they were simply responding with kindness to a bit of an emergency. But, if you're driving a car, and you want delicious food, served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, I couldn't recommend this pub more highly. Thanks, Bull McCabes - you do Cork proud!
3. Franciscan Well Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 969 reviews
The Brew Pub of Franciscan Well boasts one of the best beer gardens in Cork City. Covered, heated and comfortable the beer garden is steeped in history. The Franciscan "Well" itself is still flowing today and the Brew Pub is based on the site of an ancien
Reviewed By ACanuckAmok
We started our Whiskey Walk tour here. Such an inviting entrance that leads into a wonderfully comfortable indoor dining set up. There is outdoor seating as well as you continue back which is lovely on a good day. The Margareta Pizza was delicious and was made with fresh dough. Selection of beer and whisky is quite impressive.
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2. Pompeii Pizza Cork
Overall Ratings
4 based on 164 reviews
We create authentic pizza from the finest quality ingredients, with a distinctive wood-fired flavour. Our pizzas have a unique thin base, made from a combination of the finest Italian type-00 and four we mill in-house from Irish-grown heritage grain. We r
Reviewed By cseanchain
I'm giving this a poor review , mainly because the server who was mixing the dough and doing the till at the same time with no gloves on.handling change & mixing dough at once is unhygienic in my opinion. It kinda put me off the pizza
1. Gallaghers Gastro Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1636 reviews
Gallagher's Gastro Pub was reopened June 2013 & has steadily gained a reputation for high quality, Locally sourced cuisine.Serving Lunch, Evening Meals & Weekend brunch. Gallagher's has also quickly established itself as one of Corks top music Venues.
Reviewed By vrmesq67
We were very much looking forward to try this restaurant after reading the comments.... what a disappointment!!! we took both platters (meat and fish) and nothing was good. The seafood seemed to be frozen and re-heated and the meat dish was not good. Either the restaurant is living on its good comments and has let its standards down or it really need to do its menu again.The staff was however professional
Most Popular Irish food in Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland
