The Oliver Plunkett is a traditional Irish pub on Oliver Plunkett Street, known above all for its live music. There are gigs seven nights a week, free of charge, from traditional Irish music and dancing to blues, jazz, rock and soul, and it runs as a late bar.
It is full of Cork memorabilia and bits of local history on the walls, and it serves food through the day, so it works for lunch, an early pint or a long night.
Where Is the Oliver Plunkett?
Address: 116 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, T12 P957
Phone: (021) 422 2779
The pub shares its name with the street it stands on, so if you are searching for “the Oliver Plunkett” you want number 116, not the whole street.
Live Music Every Night
Music runs across two floors seven nights a week. Wednesday is one of the big nights, with traditional music and Irish dancing that draws a big crowd of visitors and locals. Other nights bring blues, jazz, rock and soul bands, and many local acts have long-running weekly slots.
Food at the Oliver Plunkett
Food is served daily from midday until 9pm, with hearty Irish pub dishes such as lamb stew. It is a popular stop for visitors who want dinner and live trad music in the same place, so it is worth booking a table for busy evenings.
More Late Bars Near the Oliver Plunkett
The Oliver Plunkett is on our list of late night bars in Cork. On the same street you will find An Bróg, and its sister bar Rearden’s is a few minutes away on Washington Street. Arthur Mayne’s and the Crane Lane Theatre are just off the street on Pembroke Street. For more, see our full list of Cork pubs.