Cork City Entertainment

  1. An Cruiscín Lán

    Trad bands and world, blues and pop musicians all play at this acclaimed bar south of the river.

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  2. An Spailpín Fánac

    An Spailpín Fánac 'The Wandering Labourer' really hangs on to its character, with exposed brickwork, stone-flagged floors, snug corners and open fires. There are good trad sessions every night bar Saturday.

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  3. Crane Lane Theatre

    Newly opened Crane Lane is fast becoming a city institution, thanks to its courtyard beer garden, theatrical décor and regular live-music sessions. It also does a good line in specialty tipples - Swedish wild berry cider, anyone?

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  4. Everyman Palace Theatre

    Acclaimed musical and dramatic productions are the main bill of fare here, but there's also the occasional high-quality opera, rock band, storyteller and comedian.

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  5. Fred Zeppelins

    There's a hard edge to this dark den of a bar, popular with goths, rockers and anyone who feels uncomfortable leaving the house without a packet of Rizlas. There are regular gigs upstairs and DJs downstairs.

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  7. Half Moon Theatre

    One of Cork's best venues for live music, comedy and drama. Saturday night sees Lobby Live, featuring an ever-interesting line-up of local and international bands. Music joins the dots between blues, folk, trad, rock and alternative.

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  8. Liquid Lounge

    If you're more interested in good music than getting laid, Liquid Lounge is here to save you. There are regular gigs on Saturday nights, featuring bands signed to Irish labels, and DJ sets cover anything from Arcade Fire and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Kraftwerk and De La Soul. There's a top roof terrace to boot.

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  9. Savoy

    The Savoy sweeps the spectrum from singer-songwriters and rock bands to tribute bands and regular club nights. Recent gigs have seen the Lemonheads and the Levellers strut the stage.

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  10. Sin É

    You could easily while away an entire day at this great old place over the Lee North Channel. There are no frills or fuss here - just a comfy, sociable pub long on atmosphere and short on pretension. Hunker down in the dark downstairs or swivel in the barber's chair in the brighter upstairs room. There's music most nights, much of it traditional but with the odd surprise.

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