Must-see shopping in Cork City

  • The quayside sign for Village Hall

    Village Hall

    Cork City

    This Aladdin’s cave is stuffed to the brim with unusual vintage clothing, vinyl records, eclectic furniture and assorted oddities. Despite being full of…

  • On the Pig's Back

    Cork City

    This famous deli stall in the English Market groans beneath serried ranks of French and Irish cheeses, charcuterie, homemade pâtés and pastries.

  • PLUGD Records

    Cork City

    Stocks all kinds of music on vinyl and CD and is the place to keep up with Cork's ever-changing music scene.

  • Vibes & Scribes

    Cork City

    Stocks a vast selection of new, secondhand and remaindered books, including lots of Irish interest titles.

  • Pinocchio's wooden mascot., Pinocchio's Toys & Gifts

    Pinocchio's Toys & Gifts

    Cork City

    Forget your plastic playthings, explore this little gem full of ethically sourced and good quality toys. Most are traditional creations made of wood and…

  • Fair Alternative Market is in the Unitarian Church every week.

    The Fair Alternative

    Cork City

    Shop for some local crafts in this charming market every Saturday, held in the local Unitarian church. Expect handmade jewellery, cosmetics, knitwear, art…

  • Pro Musica

    Cork City

    A focal point and meeting place for Cork's musicians, with a full range of instruments from electric guitars to clarinets, recording equipment, sheet…

  • O'Conaill

    Cork City

    O'Conaill creates exquisite handmade chocolates; don't leave Cork without sampling its delicious Chocolatier's Hot Chocolate.

  • 20 20 Gallery

    Cork City

    Commercial fine-art gallery selling paintings, ceramics and photographic prints by a broad range of Irish artists.

  • Waterstone’s

    Cork City

    Huge general bookshop, with the best travel-guide section in southwest Ireland.

  • Vibes & Scribes

    Cork City

    Cork's biggest selection of arts and crafts materials, for everything from knitting and crochet to sculpture and calligraphy.

  • Eason’s

    Cork City

    Lots of magazines, a decent selection of Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) hiking maps, and good stationery on the 2nd floor.

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