Cork City
An attractive neoclassical room at the back of the city art gallery houses this top-notch cafe. It is managed by the good people from Ballymaloe, which…
Must-see restaurants in County Cork
County Cork
The town's social hub, Hackett's rises above the norm with a creative pub menu of organic dishes prepared from scratch, including crab and soda bread…
Cork City
Remember those beautiful fresh fish you saw in the English Market? Many of them end up at this cute little restaurant that will remind you of that perfect…
The West Cork Coast
This perfect seaside pub has log fires in winter, and in summer tables spill out across the street to make the most of the harbour views. There's…
County Cork
Filled with colourful works of art and cute gifts, the Heron Gallery is a charming place to pause. The wholesome, mostly vegetarian menu includes lunch…
County Cork
West Cork scallops with black pudding and roasted parsnip purée; Union Hall hake pan-roasted and topped with lemon butter drizzle; Bantry Bay mussels done…
Cobh
Around the back of the Titanic Experience, with a huge deck overlooking the harbour, this is a stunning spot for something to eat. The menu lives up to…
County Cork
Tucked behind the Sage restaurant, this cafe is one of the town's social hubs, with a popular breakfast menu (excellent poached eggs on sourdough toast)…
Cork City
It looks like a traditional old caff from the outside, but you'll find all sorts of creative takes on Irish standards here, from potato bake with Gubbeen…
The West Cork Coast
Roast veggies, goats cheese and pesto toasties, homemade fishcakes with tartare sauce, and chicken and chorizo pasta are among the choices at this popular…
Aherne's Seafood Bar & Restaurant
County Cork
Three generations of the same family have run the award-winning Aherne's. Seafood is the star, but there are also plenty of meat and poultry dishes…
Cork City
There's a French accent alongside the broad Irish brogue here, with everything from prime Irish sirloin to Cork coast mussels given a Gallic twist,…
The West Cork Coast
West Cork's first all-vegan eatery puts a lot of thought into its food, so you can expect more than just salad. Things like aromatic butterbean stew, or…
County Cork
This artisan bakery in the middle of the high street is the ideal place to start the day with a Danish pastry served Scandi-style (ie with a luxurious…
Beara Peninsula
The vintage bar at the Eccles Hotel adds a sophisticated twist to the idea of pub grub – alongside classics such as fish and chips and beefburgers, you'll…
County Cork
This yachtie-filled cafe-cum-wine bar (with many good choices by the glass) and art gallery serves soups, salads and enormous chunky sandwiches filled…
County Cork
This outstanding little restaurant above a fishmonger's shop does seafood to perfection, from the live-tank local oysters (served with lemon and Tabasco…
The West Cork Coast
The nautically themed Jolly Roger pub alone justifies a visit to Sherkin Island. Enjoy a Union Hall smoked salmon sandwich washed down with pint of stout,…
Cork City
Flying the flag for alternative Cork, this cafeteria offers a range of self-service vegetarian dishes, all organic, including big breakfasts and rib…
The West Cork Coast
The upstairs restaurant at the Waterfront hotel enjoys elevated sea views and serves luscious shellfish platters containing lobsters, prawns, brown crabs,…
Cork City
In this foodiest of foodie towns it's not surprising to find a cafe run by artisan coffee roasters. The brew on offer in this cute and often crowded…
The West Cork Coast
This place uses locally sourced produce and a deft hand in the kitchen to produce breakfast dishes such as vanilla pancakes with fresh berries, and lunch…
The West Cork Coast
This welcoming cafe is a popular meeting place, serving hearty breakfasts, excellent coffee and a tempting selection of hot lunch dishes that include…
Kinsale
Bar food at this unassuming gastropub is way above average, and the restaurant is exceptional. A very traditional ambience belies the high quality of the…
County Cork
Set discreetly back from the water, this stone cottage of a pub has a scattering of picnic tables outside. The food here is an ambitious take on pub grub;…
Beara Peninsula
The most appealing pub in town, with a distinctive bright-red facade and some polished wooden benches and picnic tables out the front. Pub grub standards…
Cork City
This above-par museum cafe enjoys the sylvan surrounds of the university grounds, and serves a broad-ranging menu – from brunch to beef goulash, salads,…
Beara Peninsula
This cosy cafe, complete with wood-fired stove, serves up home-baked cakes and scones, soups and sandwiches. You can hire bikes here too (€16/12 per day…
Beara Peninsula
MacCarthy's is a traditional, Victorian-style wood-panelled bar with a menu of hearty pub grub; the house speciality is a steaming pan of succulent Bantry…
County Cork
The cafe at Gougane Barra serves coffee, cakes, sandwiches and scones, and has a grand view over the lake. No wi-fi, and barely a flicker of a phone…
Beara Peninsula
This food truck can usually be found at the Dursey cable car parking area on summer weekends. Serves fantastic fish and chips, the fish freshly landed at…
County Cork
Everything at this luscious little cafe is homemade: cod and chips, lentil-and-nut loaf, quiche, cakes and more. Vegetarians in particular will be in…
County Cork
The road along the Sheep's Head Peninsula ends at a car park with a tiny tearoom, famous for its scones and salmon sandwiches.
Kinsale
A cheerful cafe and book exchange, serving great cakes and coffee as well as huge toasted sandwiches.
Cork City
Reasonably priced American-style barbecue food paired with a good selection of craft beer, including plenty of local options. The kitchen closes at 9pm…
Cork City
La Dolce Vita serves up a mouth-watering Italian menu full of fresh pasta, local meat and seafood, and excellent pizza made in the open woodfired brick…
Cork City
Buzzing day and night, this modern restaurant has a swish bar, where you can enjoy creative cocktails while waiting for a table. Some tables are minute –…
Cork City
This busy bistro with outdoor tables is set on a small and vibrant square in the heart of Cork's nightlife district, and serves everything from breakfast…
Cork City
This classic cafe serves burgers, pasta, fish and chips, and falafel wraps, but is most famous for serving Cork's best pizza, with more than 25 gluten…
Cork City
Freshly made sandwiches using freshly baked bread and quality fillings – what's not to like?
