Guidebook for Cork
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Irish Independent Park
Tramore RoadMunster Rugby Grounds Cork
University College Cork (UCC)
College RoadGreat for walking through
Great place to soak up the atmosphere and accents of cork. The Farmgate cafe upstairs is a great place for both food and people watching
113 locals recommend
The English Market
Grand ParadeGreat place to soak up the atmosphere and accents of cork. The Farmgate cafe upstairs is a great place for both food and people watching
Food Scene
Café Gusto
3 Washington StGreat coffee shops and do a nice tapas menu on select nights
Good restaurant for walk in, no reservations taken unless party is bigger than 4
59 locals recommend
Market Lane
5-6 Oliver Plunkett StGood restaurant for walk in, no reservations taken unless party is bigger than 4
Cork Opera House
Emmett PlaceGreat little restaurant, with all home cooked foods
Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House
4 Oliver Plunkett Stnew and exciting menu
Great sport for all foodies, great burger selection and great for brunch
40 locals recommend
Liberty Grill
32 Washington StGreat sport for all foodies, great burger selection and great for brunch
Historic indoor market. Great for pick up foods and or just wandering through
39 locals recommend
English Market
Grand ParadeHistoric indoor market. Great for pick up foods and or just wandering through
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar and restaurant, has a great fish restaurant seperate to the main restaurant. Lovely views of the river Lee.
28 locals recommend
Electric
41 S MallGreat bar and restaurant, has a great fish restaurant seperate to the main restaurant. Lovely views of the river Lee.
Callanans Bar,
Old school Irish bar, complete with snug. No TV and or music. The location on the map is accurate, it is on Georges quay, directly in front on you when you walk over the bridge
Callanan's Bar
24 George's Quay Callanans Bar,
Old school Irish bar, complete with snug. No TV and or music. The location on the map is accurate, it is on Georges quay, directly in front on you when you walk over the bridge
Great spot for a drink in the afternoon after spending the day walking. Can have a great buzz later in the night if you can squeeze in
The Washington Inn
30-31 Washington Street West Great spot for a drink in the afternoon after spending the day walking. Can have a great buzz later in the night if you can squeeze in
Great old time bar, with live music venue in the lounge
13 locals recommend
Coughlans Bar & Live Music Venue
7 Douglas StGreat old time bar, with live music venue in the lounge
Good spot for getting everything in one sitting. Bar food, live music and traditional Pub feel
64 locals recommend
The Oliver Plunkett
116 Oliver Plunkett StGood spot for getting everything in one sitting. Bar food, live music and traditional Pub feel
Essentials
Aldi
Tory Top RoadJust 2 minute walk from my house
Getting Around
226 Aiport Bus brings you to to Parnell Place Bus Station,
the main bus station for Cork city. However you can get off the bus in Turners Cross and walk about 10 minutes to my home
38 locals recommend
Cork Airport
Kinsale Road 226 Aiport Bus brings you to to Parnell Place Bus Station,
the main bus station for Cork city. However you can get off the bus in Turners Cross and walk about 10 minutes to my home
203 Bus stops at the end of my street and takes you directly into the city. Current price for a ticker is €2.30 single per person
24 locals recommend
Bus Eireann Bus Station
Parnell Place203 Bus stops at the end of my street and takes you directly into the city. Current price for a ticker is €2.30 single per person
A taxi from the Airport should cost no more than €15, the airport is about a 5 minute drive
Cork Airport Taxi
A taxi from the Airport should cost no more than €15, the airport is about a 5 minute drive
Parks & Nature
Park / Garden / Cork Museum. This is a lovely walk and close to the University. I would normally recommend to guests to walk from my home to the University and then the Park and on into the city
162 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Park
Park / Garden / Cork Museum. This is a lovely walk and close to the University. I would normally recommend to guests to walk from my home to the University and then the Park and on into the city
Lovely little lake close to my home, nice for a morning stroll and feed the ducks. Good also for running as the there is an outside walk looped walk
16 locals recommend
The Lough
Lovely little lake close to my home, nice for a morning stroll and feed the ducks. Good also for running as the there is an outside walk looped walk