The Elbow Room is the place to be if you suddenly feel like a pint of beer and some good food, without the formality of booking a table. The small brewery has its own well-known line of alcohol. Some of its more famous brews are the Wisdom Ale, Angel Stout, Arrow Weisse and Jawbone Pale Ale. As the undeniable fragrance of the wood fire fills the restaurant, the Elbow Room kitchen also serves some of the best ribs and steaks in Cork.
This small pub is especially favoured by locals and artists, and is notable for its friendly and efficient staff. A fine collection of posters from times past decorates the red-painted walls. Live traditional music is played here every Tuesday and Sunday evening, otherwise you're at the mercy of the landlord's own, somewhat eclectic, collection! During the afternoon, Sin E shows the Racing Channel: why not relax, enjoy a nice pint of locally brewed stout, and check out the sport of kings? All this, and Internet access too!
Oliver Plunkett is the perfect example of a typical bar in the city of Cork, Ireland. The staple Beamish Stout is on tap, the food is deliciously ideal and the music terrific. The pub invites many of the local bands to play each night. The songs are boisterously fun and familiar enough to sing along to, in genres like Jazz, Celtic Rock and Soul. Oliver Plunkett is so famous that the street it is on is named after it.
Rising Sons is a microbrewery located upon Cornmarket Street in the city of Cork, Ireland. The whole area makes up the ‘old town’ of the city. Apart from welcoming the evening clientele with a renowned pint, the award winning brewery offers tours and a chance to meet the veritable brewers. The pub also has the ideal menu to go with the ideal hand-crafted pint. One of its most popular items is the Indian Style Pizza.
Gallaghers Gastro Pub is a much visited watering hole in Cork City, Ireland. Claiming a hot corner in the city center, the bar brings in crowds to its servings of local crafted beers, pints of stout and sometimes just a delicious cup of coffee. Like most other nightlife spots, Gallaghers also acts as a venue for live local music on most days of the week. Not limited to its alcoholic items, the pub has a brunch, tapas, evening, desserts as well as a kids menu, for patrons to choose from.
If you’re looking for a typical Irish pub to spend an evening in, South County might be just the place for you. The décor is complete with dark timber woodwork and flagstone tiling. Apart from its generous bar and value-for-money food menu, the pub also has facilities like a beer garden, private sections, open fires and television screens. South County gives its patrons a chance to indulge in its motto: ‘food, drink, music and conversation’.
This pub is named after the founder of the Everyman Palace Theatre next door, and is naturally popular amongst theatre goers. The bar boasts a fine selection of antique mirrors, making it easy to confirm that your hair or make-up is still in good shape. Some stained glass windows, originally from a church in Killarney, are a prime feature, though no one will say how they ended up here. Lunch and dinner are served during the day, with an emphasis on fresh seafood dishes.
L'Atitude 51 is a wine café located in the Irish city of Cork. The café is abuzz with activity in the form of wine tasting workshops. The venue also functions as a platform for live music featuring musicians from around the city. Apart from an impressive and licensed wine collection, ‘51’ also has a refreshing food menu. The staff works to make the space friendly and welcoming as it builds a small community of its own.
A well-kept and popular pub, the ambiance at The Gables is refreshingly relaxed. Here traditionalists and hipsters rub shoulders, all vying for attention as they call their orders. Good simple food is served and lots of people seemingly enjoy munching their meals while watching a football match or other sports on TV. Trad music sessions are held every Thursday evening and can be pretty lively affairs. Basically, this is a no-nonsense pub where you're guaranteed entertainment of some description on most nights of the week.
One of Cork's newest additions, Leonardo's on South Main Street offers continental class without a hint of pretension. A decent and well-priced menu reflects the policy of this establishment - quality food doesn't have to cost the earth. The menu is good and caters for a range of tastes from fish, pasta and Mexican dishes to an excellent selection of pizzas. The kitchen opens into the dining space creating a jovial honest atmosphere. The wine selection is good, and reasonably priced. Leonardo's also has outlets in Douglas and Midleton.
Pigalle came to life in the city of Cork in 2009, as founded by Tom Barry. Barry had a unique vision that took its own sweet time to reach fruition. The bar won Munster’s ‘best cocktail bar’ award in 2015. The décor is extremely ‘cool’ and draws in an excited and friendly crowd. With ample space the pub draws in a mixed crowd each night. Pigalle also has a yummy menu that goes marvelously with its craft cocktails.