Cork City
You could easily spend an entire day at this place, which is everything a craic-filled pub should be – long on atmosphere and short on pretension (Sin É…
Must-see nightlife in County Cork
Beara Peninsula
If you're carrying an original copy of the late Pete McCarthy's bestseller, McCarthy's Bar, you'll be excited to see the front-cover photo in real life …
Kinsale
A rustic huddle of cosy nooks makes the Folk House an inviting spot to settle down by the fire with your choice of craft beers from around the world, or…
Cork City
The copper vats gleaming behind the bar give the game away: the Franciscan Well brews its own beer (and has done since 1998). The best place to enjoy it…
The West Cork Coast
A convivial, jostling atmosphere – with walls splattered with photos and press cuttings, dramatic masks and musical instruments – provides the setting for…
Cork City
Tucked down the tiniest of alleys off St Patrick's St, this inviting pub, lit by candles and fairy lights, is one of Cork's most intimate drinking holes…
Cork City
This unusual wine bar's former life as a pharmacy has been lovingly preserved – the window displays are full of vintage cosmetics and memorabilia. The…
Cork City
Come early to grab the seats by the crackling open fire, but even if you’re not lucky this time round, it’s still a great place to park for a few hours…
Cobh
It's a steep walk from the seafront but the pay-off is plenty of craic – and often live music – at the wonderfully named Roaring Donkey (allegedly so…
Cork City
This curved corner bar has no shortage of comfortable window seats but its real attraction is the outside tables which are indisputably the best people…
Cork City
A stalwart resident on the Cork pub scene, the long and narrow interior here is dark and cosy with a decent alternative rock soundtrack. On the weekends,…
Cork City
This huge, warehouse-like, red-brick building houses an award-winning microbrewery. The industrial decor of exposed brick, riveted iron and gleaming…
Kinsale
Escape from central Kinsale to this harbourside gastropub in the picturesque hamlet of Summercove, where salty informality is a style in its own right…
Kinsale
It might look permanently closed from the outside, but inside it's like being in someone's front room (actually, it is someone's front room! Tim, the…
Kinsale
The food is good, but the real appeal of this old pub (it feels like it dates back to the Armada) lies in the quiet corners where you can smell the peat…
The West Cork Coast
Seafaring paraphernalia drips from the ceiling at this genuinely character-filled old bar. The benches and tables outside on the main square are the best…
County Cork
This charming, tin-roofed stone cottage, known locally as the Tin Pub, has flowering gardens at the back that tumble down to the waterfront, with picnic…
Cork City
A Cork institution that dates from the mid-19th century and is still going strong. Some of the furnishings hail from the White Star Line ocean liners that…
Cork City
Cork memorabilia (sporting, political and musical), a relaxed pub serving food from breakfast onward, rockin' live music and club nights make this…
Cork City
'The Wandering Labourer' really clings to its old-fashioned atmosphere, with exposed brickwork, stone-flagged floors, snug corners and open fires. There…
Cork City
A convivial bar with one of the best selections of beer in town. More than 220 varieties, both local and international, are on offer, mostly bottled but…
Cobh
Sociable punters fill Kelly's day and night. The pub's two rooms are decked out with pew-style seating, chunky wooden furniture, a wood-burning stove and,…
Cork City
A low-key, two-floor drinking den, whose small size contrasts with its huge beer list. There are always several beers on tap and another 300 in bottles…
County Cork
You can still buy cornflakes and sugar at this time-warp grocery-pub, open since 1840. The regulars are always up for a chat, and there are occasional…
County Cork
A cosy local favourite on the waterfront known for its excellent pub grub (mains €15 to €28), which includes grilled steaks, seafood platters and a grand…
County Cork
For an end-of-day pint and traditional live music, nowhere beats Youghal's oldest boozer, Treacy's, aka The Nook. Enter via the side street.
Cork City
Chambers is Cork's biggest and liveliest gay bar, with DJs playing till 2am, themed entertainment nights and outrageous cocktails.
County Cork
Crowley's is one of the best bars in town for live music and features traditional bands on Wednesday nights.
Cork City
This award-winning cocktail bar has an extensive drinks menu ranging from timeless classics to unique creations, all shaken/stirred by their resident…
The West Cork Coast
This intriguing cottage-pub (the name means 'the little house'), along the alley beside O'Donovan's Hotel, has all the atmosphere necessary for good…
Cork City
You could easily walk along South Main St and never know that this sleek bar with heated roof terrace was right above you. The cocktail menu covers all…
Cork City
Genial is the word that springs to mind as you enter this timeless family pub and are greeted by generations of regulars. It's cosy in more ways than one;…
Cork City
Long-running Havana Browns has three bars, a VIP room, an outdoor terrace and a fine line in neon and amber backlighting. The music doesn’t stray far from…
