Such a fun cocktail bar in the heart of the Victorian Quarter. Had a few drinks and nibbles while…read morewe were visiting the city. Our server was lovely, engaging and didn't overly hover.

Such cool and creative cocktails! We loved the cute hand-drawn menus! So much fun and everything…read morewas really tasty too!

Paladar should definitely be on the top of your list of cocktail bars to visit while in Cork. In…read moreaddition to a stellar lineup of expertly made cocktails, they also offer small plates and tapas. The whole place channels Latin American flavors and the ambiance is great. I ordered the South Wind cocktail which had amazing notes of apricot and grape but packed a boozy punch. I only wish I had more time to come back and visit again to grab some tacos and small other bites (I heard from some locals that if they are craving tacos in Cork, they go to Paladar). The variety of cocktails, amazing ambiance, and hospitable service put this in my "favorites" of all the bars I went to in Ireland. Definitely pay them a visit!

The bar drinks were amazing and have a very large selection. Food was good, South American type…read morefood, with Peru and Brazil and other Latin Food. Highly recommended for the mix drinks.

This place is great. It is a pub, not really a restaurant, but lots of enticing food on the menu…read more Lots of beers on tap, and a fun silly atmosphere. I posted a picture of the menu for reference. Technically it is a gay bar, and I am not gay, but no problem, everyone is friendly, it's open to all. I will be back.

Great food and a wide range of drink to choose from. Service was top notch and very sexy. Highly…read morerecommend!

Definitely a more local spot but nice and upscale feeling, we came in for a nightcap. They have a…read morehuge whiskey selection but we both went with beer. They have the local beers like Beamish and Murphys and we tried both- both crisp. Service semi quick but not super attentive.

Finley gave us a whiskey tasting and it was informative, entertaining, and was delicious!…read more I highly recommend!!

What a cool place! First of all, it's absolutely huge. There's multiple rooms and bars all with…read moreslightly different vibes. There's a front bar where you can grab food, there's a back bar with a smoking area that sometimes has a DJ, and an upstairs that feels more like a proper cocktail bar - and probably more areas I've yet to explore. The food smelled delicious and I would've totally tried it had I not eaten before. I explored around a bit and ultimately hung out upstairs at the bar. The bartender that night was so friendly! We talked about everything from art to travel to politics. She was the best and made a mean cocktail. Not to mention, the entire place is decorated fantastically. It used to be an old pharmacy and ties in a lot of that history into the decor, including a bar made of old pharmacy ledgers. You could spend so much time just looking around at all the details and exploring each room. I hear it gets pretty lively here on weekends, especially with the college kids, but this particular Monday night was fairly quiet. I would definitely return if I'm ever in Cork again!

Beer was always cold when I came in the past, but sadly this time when I walked in they had a large…read moredisplay atop the bar asking for donations for Palestinians and tons of Palestinian flags. It made me feel very uncomfortable and people go to bars to relax and unwind, not to see and hear divisive political issues. Really disappointed to see a display like that in an otherwise excellent pub.

We stopped in here for lunch on a bit of a whim and I were still talking about it five days later…read more The restaurant is super cute and I loved the decor. It got very busy after 1pm but the service didn't suffer. The mussels were to die for and my husband won't stop talking about the steak sandwich. Will be recommending this place to e

Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

We were on 'holiday' in Cork (we're American so it is vacation) and stopped by this wonderful…read moreplace. The food was delicious and the service was decent - could tell they were not expecting a huge rush from the cruise coming in as even the owner was out there delivering food. That being said, we enjoyed the intimate decor and the old-time feeling of the place. Give it a go!

Very good. We just had an Irish coffee because we were too early for food. We dove in there to get…read moreout of the rain. Service was good. Very traditional.

Quinlan's is a can't miss stop if you are traveling around Cork! The food was fresh, the service…read morewas warm and speedy and the ambiance was lively and friendly! Definitely consider making reservations because the restaurant gets quite busy during peak times. I chose to go with the fish pie and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was seasoned perfectly. We left with our tummies full and satisfied! Make sure you make this part of your Cork stops.

Visited for two consecutive nights 18/02 and 19/02 2026. The first night I had two appetizers,…read moreAtlantic prawn and crab sandwich, and a dessert of Ferrero Roche cheese cake. The second night I had an appetizer of seafood chowder and the John Dory fish. The cheese cake was unique, , very satisfying taste of cocoa, and the crunchy and gritty texture really felt like Ferrero Roche. For the other dishes I found something interesting. The prawns and crab sandwiches tasted standard, but the oily sauce (prawns) and the sweet and sour puree (crab sandwiches) had exquisite flavor that made one want to finish them all with a piece of bread (which I did). On the other hand, the John Dory was nicely done, texture spot-on, juicy and savoy flavor, but the white sauce looked broken and watery, and the taste was a bit on the bland side. In general I enjoyed my experience, but I wonder if they could match the quality of the sauce and the main ingredients better :)

I haven't been to The Old Oak in years and to be honest, I think it has gone down hill. The food is…read morevery expensive for what you get, the portions are small and not great quality. The staff were chatting a lot to each other and I found it hard to get their attention when I wanted to order my food at the bar. The place seems a little "dirty". I won't be rushing back there any time soon

Great lil Irish pub. To be honest are there any bad ones?…read moreI think not. The bartender was a nice young lad.

Lovely little spot. So little you'd barely notice it when passing! There's a decent selection of…read morewines and they also serve a couple of bottled beers. We tried a few wines by the glass, all of which went down well and the generous pour is a definite plus! There's plenty of space and the interior is really nice, has a Mediterranean feel to it. Only draw back is it was a little chilly, but pull up a chair to the fire and you're sorted!

A small variety of wines but they pair perfectly with the cozy, hidden, laid back vibe. Feels more…read morelike walking into an old friend's home than a few steps away from the hullaballoo of Oliver Plunkett. Did I mention the crackling fireplace?! Or that the bartender is intelligent, well traveled, & interesting? Yes. This place rocks! Put your phone away & go there now.