Best Nightlife in Cork

"This great pub, situated right on the bank of the River Lee in the heart of Cork, is famous for their thin-based, generously topped pizzas – often called the best in town. Some of the other food specialities include delicious sweet potato fries and chicken goujons. Food is served until late."

"Opened in 1126 by the vikings it has survived many disasters such as the great fire in 1498, the black plauge in 1741 and the torrential flooding of 2009, FACT!"

"Once providing haircuts with your pint, Sin É is now one of the city's top venues for live traditional Irish music. Pronounced 'shin ay', meaning 'that's it', the name is a reference to the funeral parlour next door. Far from being past its expiry date, the walls, which are covered in postcards and posters, shake with the sounds of fiddles and flutes as locals strike up the sounds of Ireland."

"A Gaelic pub through and through, Sin é has attracted a loyal following of folk-loving locals since it opened 150 years ago. A homely tavern stuffed with nautical knick-knacks and Guinness memorabilia, Sin é is one of Cork’s welcoming old-school establishments. The long-time home of folk music, make a beeline here for live trad sessions – craic is guaranteed."

"Often considered the home of traditional Irish music in the city, Sin E is a must visit. The name translates to “that’s it” which rather somberly takes its name from the funeral parlour next door. However, the atmosphere is as lively as ever with a longstanding tradition of good music and beer."

"Good review: "The place to be ! You can start your night very early and leave at the closing, you won't get bored ! The drinks are amazing, good service, and good music. Sometimes, too many people so you have to push to cross your way, but it's ok because the atmosphere is great and everybody is dancing together.". Bad review: "Usually Cattle Marts don't ask you to pay in. The amount of people allowed in a small, narrow bar is unreal."

"Reardens is the ultimate spot to be for an all-around good time. Whether you sneak off to a quieter spot in one of their smaller bars, or you opt to stay right in the middle of the energy and dance away the night. They have food, sport, music, and drinks!"

"This pub is one of the busiest in the city is always a favourite of Erasmus Students and foreign people. It’s one of the best pubs for dancing and the price for a pint is around €4.50. The Old Oak can be a good option for those who don’t want to go home early because it closes at 2:30 am."

"we visited here during the covid pandemic so had to sit outside . Table service was fast and friendly and well organised . pity indoors was out of bounds as it looked lovely ."

"Good review: "Friendly staff, friendly crowd with a good atmosphere, music is usually good, leaning slightly away from the generic club hits towards rock and other genres.". Bad review: "Used to have more charm when you'd go in with a pair of white runners and you'd come out with em black. Grand for a late night tipple."

"The second most famous pub is An Bróg which is located at 74 Oliver Plunkett Street. This pub is in the city centre. It offers a lot of different kinds of drink every night but the best part is that it opens 7 days-a-week and there are pints from €3.50."

"A favourite among diverse groups of Corkonians, An Bróg is a bar that stays open late seven days a week and hosts live music sessions."

"Street and indoor markets form a significant part of Cork’s social and economic history, and the Coal Quay on Cornmarket Street is one of the oldest. Originally called St Peter’s, then the Irish Market, which ran from 1843 to 1955, the Bodega is a calm spot by day and a buzzing nightclub after dark. The menu features soups and small bites, vegan and superfoods, and Cork-inspired main dishes."

"In the Old Town of Cork you'll find Ireland's largest whiskey bar. The building is a cavernous converted warehouse with whitewashed walls, wooden floors, exposed beams and rotating exhibitions to add to its charm. In addition to the over 600 whiskeys on shelf, they also serve craft beers, pub food and Irish specialities."

"Last but not least we have Tir na Si farm which is open for families on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm and on Saturdays for birthday parties and booked events. You can follow the nature trail, meet the friendly farm animals, visit the vegetable garden or find the fairies, there really is so much to see and do. You can also take a spin on the Farm Express Train or maybe a trip on the horse and cart followed by a game of mini golf."

"They provide some of Ireland’s best outdoor family recreation opportunities from walking and hiking to mountain biking and from family picnics to fishing and nature watching"

"Cork’s main thoroughfare is also south Ireland’s prime shopping street. St Patrick’s Street came about in the 18th century when the city grew beyond its Medieval walls. Since the start of the 2000s the city has made a few pedestrian-friendly changes to St Patrick’s street, like a redesign of the pavement by the architect Beth Gali in 2004, while since March 2018 road traffic is prohibited between 15:00 and 18:30."

"Known as ‘Pana’ by locals, St Patrick’s Street was redeveloped in 2004 and has since grown into Cork’s most popular shopping district. Since then, it has twice been awarded ‘Best Shopping Street’ status in Ireland. It’s chock-a-block with shops and notable buildings, and major retailers include Marks & Spencer, Brown Thomas, Debenhams, Eason and Golden Discs."

"The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a striking modern structure on the lush green campus of University College Cork. Completed by O’Donnell & Tuomey Architects in 2004 and named Best Public Building by the Royal Institute of Architects the following year, the building is a remarkable frame for the art on show. A former banker from New York, Lewis Glucksman settled in Cobh, County Cork and his philanthropic efforts focused on developing Irish-American cultural relations, also establishing Glucksman Ireland House – the centre for Irish and Irish-American studies at NYU."

"In a head-turning modern building unveiled in 2004, the Lewis Glucksman Gallery is at University College Cork’s main entrance on Western Road. The building won a raft of awards when it was completed, and was designed by the Irish firm, O’Donnell + Tuomey architects. The gallery has three floors of exhibition space, putting on three temporary shows a year."

"The howl of the storm almost knocks you off-balance, there's a bit of fake vomit on the deck, and the people in the pictures all look pretty miserable – that's just one room at Cobh Heritage Centre."

"Many of the people who left Ireland on immigrant ships for the New World departed from Cobh, which was formerly known as Queenstown."

"Having already won the hearts of Dubliners with their outlets on Dame Street and in Rathmines, Umi Falafel opened their first branch outside the capital earlier this year, on Academy Street in Cork. Their handmade falafel, cooked in low-fat rapeseed oil, is the centrepiece of the menu – you can get it in a sandwich of Palestinian pocket bread or a wrap, or you can try some falafel ‘bites’, either plain or stuffed with mozzarella cheese. These are best accompanied by something from their tempting mezze menu, or one of an array of healthy, freshly prepared salads."

"With branches in both Dublin and Belfast, if you’re looking for an authentic falafel experience then look no further than Umi Falafel. Umi is Arabic for “mother” and thus gives an indication of the care put into each order placed in the restaurant. Falafels are freshly made before your eyes and are made from a combination of 15 healthy and natural ingredients."

"I didn’t make it to Umi Falafel but according to HappyCow, they have plenty of options!. There’s also a location in Dublin and Belfast. ESSENTIAL INFOAddress //11/12 Academy St, Centre, Cork Hours // 12-9 Website // www.umifalafel.ie"