Cork has plenty of quirky things to do: ring the Shandon Bells, visit a museum about butter, have a pint in a bar that bans mobile phones, and explore an old city prison.
Our favourite quirky Cork experiences
- Ring the Shandon Bells: at St Anne’s Church you can play a tune on the bells yourself.
- The Butter Museum: in Shandon, telling the story of Cork’s butter exchange, once the biggest in the world.
- The Hi-B: an upstairs pub on Oliver Plunkett Street famous for its no mobile phones rule. See our Hi-B page.
- Cork City Gaol: a castle-like 19th century prison with wax figures in the cells.
- Elizabeth Fort: walk the walls of a 17th century star fort off Barrack Street for views over the city.
- Spike Island: a former prison island in Cork Harbour, reached by ferry from Cobh.
Something different on the night
Cork has comedy clubs, small gig venues and late bars with odd and interesting acts most weeks. Browse Cork entertainment for ideas.