Guidebook for Cork

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Guidebook for Cork

Sightseeing

Some great sights to visit include the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. For many of the visitors to Blarney, their first priority is to kiss the famous Blarney Stone high up on the Castle.
8 locals recommend
Blarney Castle Hotel
The Square
8 locals recommend
Some great sights to visit include the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. For many of the visitors to Blarney, their first priority is to kiss the famous Blarney Stone high up on the Castle.
Built in 1722. the Church of St. Anne is one of the most important early-18th century churches in Ireland. www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/shandon-church-and-bells-church-of-st-anne/50261
60 locals recommend
Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church
Church Street
60 locals recommend
Built in 1722. the Church of St. Anne is one of the most important early-18th century churches in Ireland. www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/shandon-church-and-bells-church-of-st-anne/50261
The Cork Butter Museum describes the culture of dairying in ancient Ireland and the growth of the Cork Butter Exchange, at one time the biggest in the world,
31 locals recommend
Butter Museum
O'Connell Square
31 locals recommend
The Cork Butter Museum describes the culture of dairying in ancient Ireland and the growth of the Cork Butter Exchange, at one time the biggest in the world,
Visitors get a fascinating insight into day-to-day prison life at a time when the high walls ensured no escape and an opportunity to see one of the finest examples of Ireland’s architectural heritage
97 locals recommend
Cork City Gaol
Convent Avenue
97 locals recommend
Visitors get a fascinating insight into day-to-day prison life at a time when the high walls ensured no escape and an opportunity to see one of the finest examples of Ireland’s architectural heritage
Cobh Heritage Centre. Learn about Irish Emigration story, trace your ancestors, hear about the ill-fated Titanic and the Lusitania, and immerse yourself in Irish naval and military history at Cobh Heritage Centre.This beautiful, informative and sometimes emotive cultural Centre is situated within Cobh’s beautifully restored Victorian railway station, a building with its own historic story.Cobh: The Queenstown Story.GPS 51 50 55.68N 8 17 57.72W
30 locals recommend
Cobh Heritage Centre
30 locals recommend
Cobh Heritage Centre. Learn about Irish Emigration story, trace your ancestors, hear about the ill-fated Titanic and the Lusitania, and immerse yourself in Irish naval and military history at Cobh Heritage Centre.This beautiful, informative and sometimes emotive cultural Centre is situated within Cobh’s beautifully restored Victorian railway station, a building with its own historic story.Cobh: The Queenstown Story.GPS 51 50 55.68N 8 17 57.72W

Food Scene

Winner of the James Joyce Pub award. From a quick sambo or have lunch from our hand carved joint of the day. A wide range to choose from, ranging from our catch of the day or hot chicken/beef wrap
The Anglers
Leemount Terrace
Winner of the James Joyce Pub award. From a quick sambo or have lunch from our hand carved joint of the day. A wide range to choose from, ranging from our catch of the day or hot chicken/beef wrap
Review: "It is a typical Italian menu and the food is cooked beautifully. Italian is my favourite food and this is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have found in Cork"
Bacco Ristorante Italiano
5 Chapel Lane Row
Review: "It is a typical Italian menu and the food is cooked beautifully. Italian is my favourite food and this is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have found in Cork"
Review: "Plaza is a truly genuine pizza creater, even their pizzas are better than some american chains of pizza makers. Plaza has a lovely ambience, nice fresh table settings and lovely decor"
The Plaza Bistro
1A an tSráid Mhór
Review: "Plaza is a truly genuine pizza creater, even their pizzas are better than some american chains of pizza makers. Plaza has a lovely ambience, nice fresh table settings and lovely decor"

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar, Restaurant & Music Venue passionately serving the best of local produce within the seasons. We love simple food prepared well, boutique roasted coffee, local craft beer & live music.
9 locals recommend
The White Horse
9 locals recommend
Bar, Restaurant & Music Venue passionately serving the best of local produce within the seasons. We love simple food prepared well, boutique roasted coffee, local craft beer & live music.

Everything Else

"In my opinion this is the best covered market in the UK and Ireland" - Rick Stein.
113 locals recommend
The English Market
Grand Parade
113 locals recommend
"In my opinion this is the best covered market in the UK and Ireland" - Rick Stein.

Shopping

A fantastic amenity for Ballincollig, situated off Main Street offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés including many leading retail names
7 locals recommend
Ballincollig Shopping Centre
7 locals recommend
A fantastic amenity for Ballincollig, situated off Main Street offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés including many leading retail names