We came here while waiting for a table at Gallagher's Bar. It's a beautiful bar, on par with the…read morefancy cocktails that I've seen in New York. The interior of the bar has upscale booths across from the bar as well as a larger room that can fit larger groups of people. The bar is known for its wines, but to me, it also had some super delicious cocktails. I got a gin and tonic with UK/British ingredients: Kinsale gin and elderflower tonic. DELICIOUS. We also ordered the charcuterie plate, which was filled with delicious meats and dried fruit. The only area of improvement would be the consistency and speed at preparing the drinks. Since we were waiting for a table at Gallagher's, we only had about 30 minutes at the restaurant. However, either due to an inconsistent kitchen or too much care with the food, the drinks and food took quite a while to get out and delayed us from getting to our table by about 20 minutes. Still, I do think this is a good bar to stop by and would do it again!

New cocktail bar opened in the place of the former Bar Boq. The ambience is much the same - lots of…read morecandles and an aura that clearly differentiates it from a pub. They specialise in wine and cocktails, but there are many fine beers available as well. Servers are friendly, nice to talk to, and mix excellent drinks. Definitely worth checking out.

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.

Pigalle was an absolute treat. I loved the ambiance inside and the serving staff were very…read morewelcoming. Never in my life have I had such beautifully prepared cauliflower (the buffalo cauliflower with bleu cheese aioli), I was caught using my finger to mop up the last of it. My lamb was excellent (and locally sourced) and what came alongside it was delicious as well. We loved the dessert so much we all opted not to share. I'd be back in a heartbeat. Parking might be a bit of a trick for some, but we found it easy enough and you could also walk in from town.

From the owner: An innovative provenance lead food menu, great wines by the glass, a selection of draught craft…read morebeers and spirits & delicious award winning craft cocktails. Outdoor space with heated seats and lamps.

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.

I love this place! I have been in here a few times now and It is always a friendly, relaxed place…read moreto go to. The staff are nice, the drinks are reasonably priced and they serve DELICIOUS food! It is not the biggest place and at weekends it can get a bit too packed as it is so popular but during the week with a group of friends this place is alot of fun!!!!! The age group varies from early 20's to mid 40's and the dress can range from dressy jeans to full on glad rags obviously depending on the night! I would recommend this place for the yummy food alone. It is located just across the street from the South mall so not that hard to find. This is not a nightclub so dont go here if you want to dance but if it is a good night with food and drink you are after this is a pretty good spot!

Odd but fun name for a bar. We came here for trivia/quiz night when visiting Cork, Ireland. They…read morehave a fast paced trivia where you use your phones connected to a private WiFi to play the game without cheating. It was a fun night, and the pub offers a good selection of draft beers and other concoctions. We didn't try the food on this visit, but the menu looked pretty good. Staff were welcoming and helpful.

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!!

This went off the map about 3 years ago I think it might have been just after COVID ended shame as…read morethe food was great!

If you don't like fish, this isn't the place for you. The restaurant is on the second floor and has…read morenice views. Service was super nice and prompt. Food: - Steamed mussels - very good. The broth was a tad salty but I love salt so I was fine with it - Fish and Chips - just wow! The fish was cooked perfectly, nice and light. Piping hot when it was brought out to me. The breading was delicious, not over powering, and perfectly crispy. I tried so hard to finish it all but unfortunately was super full. Maybe I should've skipped the mussels and just gone all in on the fish and chips. The sauce with the fish was tangy and yummy. I think it was tarter sauce but I don't remember. The pea puree needed a little bit of salt. - Creme Brûlée - I was full but I can't turn down dessert. Luckily it was small and I was able to eat it all. It was tasty and the perfect ending to my meal.

Great wee bar to go to both on weekdays and on the weekend. Hands down the best selection of…read morespirits in the entire city of cork. Staff are really good too, they are friendly but not overbearing and are knowledgeable about their drinks giving me a great recommendation on some new spirits. Bar gets really crowded on the weekends so space can be a wee bit tight so get there early for a good seat. Heated smoking areas, great selection of drinks and great music. Staff are great very respectful and will help you as much as possible, same goes for their friendly door staff. Definitely making it me regular

Biggest selection of real mezcals and requilas in cork. One of the better late bars in the city…read more Great music. Cool staff. The best cocktails ive had in a very long time.

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.