Great joint.. super busy dive bar with live Trad after 6pm daily! Walking in, if you can... great…read morecircular bar surrounded by many tables.. this place is very popular so if you get a seat guard it with your life. Got a spot at the bar and they have a bunch of bartenders so service was very good then the music started... great traditional Irish music! Good spot for one or two Guinness but I wouldn't plan on much more, it's just too busy. Must see joint in Cork City/ talk later?

This was a great pub! We came for the Live Irish music and the music was fantastic. The musicians…read morewere very talented. The first floor is where they do the music and it's pretty small, so if you come for the music I would come early to snag a seat. The beer is also very good. I tried the Beamish which is a famous beer in Cork and it was not bad.

Walked in without a reservation, the staff happily accommodated us. We were quickly sat and served…read more The food is amazing and very fresh. It's a great atmosphere in a busy place. Would recommend a reservation because we saw group after group get turned away or had an hour wait. Highly recommend!

Stopped by for dinner and had the original beef and beemish pie. After having various stews in…read moreDublin and Cork and it was not as good. The manager Phillip was nice and gave us some food recommendations. I would still recommend this restaurant as they have good things on the menu. Have a reservation or they will turn you away.

Had dinner here on our first day in Cork. We started at a table and after dinner made our way to…read morethe bar. For dinner my wife ordered the Irish lamb stew and I had the fish and chips. The stew was superb,it had plenty of lamb and nicely cut pieces of potato and root vegetables. This was the best stew by far after having stew twice while in Dublin. The fish was good but not the best I've had and the chips were a little lukewarm. Once at the bar we enjoyed some drinks and stayed for the live music until closing. Also, Michael gave us some great recommendations for places to go in Cork. Glad we found this pub and I'd recommend it to travelers.

We were on 'holiday' in Cork (we're American so it is vacation) and stopped by this wonderful…read moreplace. The food was delicious and the service was decent - could tell they were not expecting a huge rush from the cruise coming in as even the owner was out there delivering food. That being said, we enjoyed the intimate decor and the old-time feeling of the place. Give it a go!

Loved this place! Discovered it on first night in Cork and…read morehad a great time here. Cosy pub with a good range of beers/whiskeys/cocktails. Staff so friendly and good fun and were chatting to us all night and making us feel welcome in the city. Have a discount for if staying in Sheilas hostel as well which made it a cheapish night! Ended up here again next day for rugby, which had great craic!

Stopped by for drinks and Rory came by and recommended a whiskey flight. For someone who enjoys…read morewhiskey we had two whiskey flights (6) total whiskeys and we did not like any of them and specifically told Rory what we liked and were disappointed. If you like a specific whiskey don't waste your time or money on a whiskey flight.

The service was amazing , our server Tracy was fabulous. The…read morefood was excellent . The bohemian raspberry drink was a hit ! Great ambiance

Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

Sorry, love nice bathrooms so you might start seeing that a lot in reviews…read more All the staff and regulars here are pretty great, and quick service at the bar although it's popular so can be hard to squeeze in. They do a lot of live music as well and the performers always bring the best energy to the place. Classic snacks pub available, and I think if memory serves right they have mulled wine around Christmas, I keep trying to ask when it is, but alas, I forget.

Couldn't have asked for a better pub experience for our short time in Ireland! Tony was an…read moreoutstanding bartender. Will definitely come back when we come across the pond in the future

Great drinks! Nice atmosphere! Staff and customers alike were kind and friendly! Thanks for a great…read moretime!

Good fun here with great beer and wonderful people! Excellent spot to go for a pint or two! Their…read morefood is spot on . Go and enjoy

This place is great. It is a pub, not really a restaurant, but lots of enticing food on the menu…read more Lots of beers on tap, and a fun silly atmosphere. I posted a picture of the menu for reference. Technically it is a gay bar, and I am not gay, but no problem, everyone is friendly, it's open to all. I will be back.

Great food and a wide range of drink to choose from. Service was top notch and very sexy. Highly…read morerecommend!

This is one of my favourite bars in Cork City. The pub itself is so beautiful and traditional plus…read morethe selection of beverages is second to none. If you are in Cork to try out the local craft beers this is the place to go, with a huge draft selection of The Rising Sons Brewery's masterpieces and a big spirits collection. This is Cork City's oldest pub and it's present day interior really gives respect to the tradition. The beautiful ornaments and candlelit tables makes it so serene for a quiet pint. I would highly recommend this bar.

Stopped by based on the recommendation of another pub. Upon entering the vibe was good and the bar…read moretenders were friendly. We had a couple of beers and whiskey's during our time there. We met some cool people and had great conversation during our time there. I would recommend this pub to travelers looking for a cozy place to have a drink.

Great local Pub! Small, intimate and very friendly to travelers. Highly recommend. If you want a…read moretrue local Pub experience, this is it.

Wanted to review The Fish Wife across the street, but not on Yelp!…read moreOrder a delicious fresh fish n chips at the Fish Wife and they'll deliver it to this quaint Irish Pub where you can enjoy it w/ you Beamish :) Fish Wife is an excellent Fish n Chipper! Great tasting crunchy batter. Good selection. And the Chips are cooked well, thick, crispy and not greasy. Service is kind and prices are excellent and servings very generous! Order your fish and they'll deliver it to the Cork Arms which is an awesome Pub! Enjoy.