Some of the best pubs in Cork are Sin É, the Mutton Lane Inn, the Oval, the Hi-B and the Franciscan Well. Each has its own character, from trad sessions to candlelit snugs to a brewery on the river.
Cork pubs to try
- Sin É, Coburg Street: the best known spot for traditional music sessions.
- Mutton Lane Inn: a tiny, candlelit pub down a laneway off Patrick Street.
- The Oval, South Main Street: a classic old bar with a beautiful painted ceiling.
- The Hi-B, Oliver Plunkett Street: famous for its no phones rule and its regulars.
- Franciscan Well, North Mall: a brewpub with its own beers and a big beer garden.
- Costigan’s, Washington Street: known for whiskey and gin.
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We list close to 80 pubs in our Cork pubs guide. For gigs in pubs and venues, check our Cork gigs listings.