Cork

scot88

Going to Cork early September,first visit, looking for suggestions on where to go for a drink in the evenings that will be safe for me on my own. Preferably a bit away from all the touristy places. :beer:

Nobjocki

scot88 wrote: »

Going to Cork early September,first visit, looking for suggestions on where to go for a drink in the evenings that will be safe for me on my own. Preferably a bit away from all the touristy places. :beer:

Cork is an ideal city to visit as a single person - all the pubs,restaurants and nightlife are concentrated in a few streets in the city centre so it's very easy to wander around on spec looking for places.

It's also very safe provided you use the usual precautions about wandering around cities very late at night after throwing-out time.

I don't know what your budget or needs are but for a drink anyone one of these are good - Mutton Lane Inn, The Bodegas, Corner House, Counihans, Bodhran.

Food-wise there are loads of interesting places around the Hugenot Quarter but the Strasbourg Goose is consistently voted No 1 in the TA reviews for excellent value for money ( €20 three-course meal with 20 dishes to choose from ) and friendly staff. Likewise the Market Lane restaurant. There's also a Wagamamma. Google them all.

Tourist-wise there won't be that many around in September but the English Market is a must for any foodie visiting Cork.If you have time a bus to Kinsale is also worth taking for loads of really friendly pubs and restaurants in a seaside setting.

Corkonians are also very friendly people.

Bob_the_Saver

Plenty of Bar meal things at lunch-time but cheaper meals in the evenings not easy to find if you're on a budget. Also some Dire Indian meals (and I mean dire) and Pizzas on offer at inflated inflated prices (even for Cork).

joerugby

Munster have a home game against Newport on Sat Sept 3 so there will be a few Welsh in Cork that weekend

Nobjocki

joerugby wrote: »

Munster have a home game against Newport on Sat Sept 3 so there will be a few Welsh in Cork that weekend

Stop trying to put the OP off going to Cork

scot88

Thank you guys...all helpful and interesting. I love the Welsh almost as much as the Irish so I should be just fine...:j :beer:

poet123

I second the Strasbourg Goose, a real find, friendly service and great food at good prices. You won't be disappointed.

scot88

I will make a point of finding this place and report back. Thanks again and if you think of anything else folks ..please add on.:beer:

poet123

It is quite hard to find.

Walk down the main street with the river behind you, and it is down an alley off the RHS of the street. There is a bridal shop close to where you cut through, and a yellow painted building, few people knew where it was when we asked, or maybe they just wanted to keep it secret. It is on the LHS of the alleyway, a small unimposing restaurant from outside.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=images+of+st+patricks+street+cork&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1366&bih=625&tbm=isch&tbnid=7beGJbBHU7WJYM:&imgrefurl=http://www.poandpo.com/places-to-go/cork-the-best-of-ireland/&docid=GXY3_vG1boiwtM&w=540&h=374&ei=C-1ITonQMciu8gOAncyaBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=926&vpy=324&dur=116&hovh=187&hovw=270&tx=141&ty=199&page=12&tbnh=138&tbnw=122&start=203&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:16,s:203

The link above shows approx where you need to cut through from the main drag either up by the side of the yellow building or the next one. If you get to there you will find it. Enjoy!

Nobjocki

scot88 wrote: »

I will make a point of finding this place and report back. Thanks again and if you think of anything else folks ..please add on.:beer:

The Mutton Lane Inn is not far from the Strasbourg Goose but you will have to get directions as it's in a tiny alleyway off the market.

But it's a cracking little boozer with candles in bottles, a good music selection and the best pint of Murphys in Cork.

Ideal for a drink before dinner.

scot88

Sounds good. I will only be in Cork for 3 days and I want to see/do as much as possible. I have googled stuff but it's mostly just the main attractions that come up. I know it can take a while to find your way around on a first visit so all info/help is really appreciated. I'm now beginning to wish I had a longer stay.