Cork's best cocktail bars sit on the island between the two channels of the River Lee. Oliver Plunkett Street has the pubs and late bars, the Victorian Quarter across the river has some of the city's best cocktail bars, and South Main Street has a whiskey bar in an old corn exchange building.
Cork Cocktail Week: The next Cork Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. A signature cocktail from €7 in each bar with one wristband.
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The heart of the city, with traditional pubs, late-night bars and cafe bars along Oliver Plunkett Street, Princes Street and the Grand Parade.
A cafe bar on Oliver Plunkett Street, with brunch and outdoor seating.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRuby Fizz Smirnoff Vodka, Aperol, Cranberry Juice, Ballygowan Sparkling Water, Orange Slice
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Ruby Fizz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to 9pm, Thu 9am to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 9pm, Sun 11am to 8pm
115 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, T12 EV25
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Alcohol-freeWhite Peach Daiquiri
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 11:30pm, Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2:30am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
15/16 Princes St, Cork, T12 V6FH
A restaurant on Academy Street with burgers, chicken and cocktails.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMidnight Margarita Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Butterfly Pea Tea
Alcohol-freeVirgin Midnight Margarita vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu noon to 8pm, Fri to Sun noon to 9:30pm
18 Academy St, Centre, Cork, T12KWX7
The bar at the Imperial Hotel on the South Mall, one of the oldest hotels in Cork.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Gilded Age Vodka, Disaronno, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Sparkling Lemonade
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc The Gilded Age vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri 2pm to 11:30pm, Sat and Sun noon to 11:30pm
76 South Mall, Cork, T12 A2YT
The bar at the Pavilion on Carey's Lane, one of Cork's music venues.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureParamore Passoa Passionfruit Liqueur, Havana Especial, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Honey Syrup, Carolina Reaper Tincture
Alcohol-freeParaless
13 Carey's Lane, Cork City Centre, Cork, T12 RD00
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRuby Fizz Smirnoff Vodka, Aperol, Cranberry Juice, Ballygowan Sparkling Water, Orange Slice
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Ruby Fizz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 2am, Fri and Sat 11am to 2:30am, Sun 11am to 2am
113 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, T12 PY8A
A gastropub on the Grand Parade, with brunch and music.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGolden Orchard Jameson Black Barrell, Homemade Pear Cordial, Honey Cordial, Prosecco, Soda
Alcohol-freeGolden Orchard 00 vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2:30am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
77 Grand Parade, Cork, T12NF70
A pub on Oliver Plunkett Street.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFountain Fizz Cork Dry Gin, Lemon Juice, Home-made Cardamom Syrup, Home-made Ginger Syrup, Egg Whites, Schweppes Soda Water
Alcohol-freeFountain Fizz Blanc
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10:30am to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 10:30am to 12:30am, Sun 12:30pm to 11pm
66 Oliver Plunkett St, Centre, Cork, Ireland
An Irish pub on Oliver Plunkett Street with live Irish music and food from breakfast.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBerry Pink Sour Gordon's Pink Gin, Lemon Juice, White Sugar Syrup, Strawberry Syrup, Egg White, Pineapple Juice
Alcohol-freeBerry Sour
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri noon to 2:30am, Sat 10am to 2:30am, Sun 11am to 11pm
116 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, T12 P957
A cocktail bar up a flight of stairs on Pembroke Street.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFrom Furrow to Flask Mad March Hare Poitín, Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Homemade Potato & Rosemary Syrup, Nettle Tincture, Egg Whites, Rhubarb Bitters
Alcohol-freeFarmer's Still
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 2am, Fri and Sat 5pm to 2:30am, Sun 5pm to 2am
7 Pembroke St, Cork, T12 VR62
The old spine of medieval Cork, with pubs, cocktail bars and a whiskey bar off Corn Market Street.
A bar on South Main Street with music and an outdoor area.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureWhat's Kraken? Kraken Spiced Rum, Cherry Liqueur, Lindemans Kriek, Fresh Lemon Juice, Homemade Cardamom Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Prosecco
Alcohol-freeHow Do You Like Them Apples? vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 2pm to 1am, Sun 2pm to 11:30pm
91/92, North Main St, Cork City, T12 Y2CC
A cocktail bar on the North Mall, on the river.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Great Gatsby Boatyard Vodka, Kiwi, Passionfruit, Apple Juice
Alcohol-freeDrive On vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 4pm to 12:30am, Sun 5pm to 11pm
14B North Mall, Sundays Well, Cork City, T23 HN36
An ornate, high-ceilinged whiskey bar at Bodega on Corn Market Street, with a restaurant and a nightclub in the same building.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLove Me Not Créme De Framboises, Galliano, Fresh Lemon, Egg White, Bitters
Alcohol-freeLove Me vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 10am to 2:30am, Sun 10am to 11:30pm
44/45 Cornmarket St, Centre, Cork, T12W27H
A cocktail bar on North Main Street with food and outdoor seating.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Passion-Zoo Tequila Reposado, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, Orange Angostura, El Cholo Loco Hot Sauce, Grenadine, Tajín
Alcohol-freeThe Zoo-Driver vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed 4pm to 11:30pm, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2:30am, Sat 3pm to 2:30am, Sun 3pm to 11pm
53 N Main St, Centre, Cork, T12 AE13
A pub on South Main Street.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Shandon Blush Cork Dry Gin, Archers Peach Schnapps, Simple Syrup, Raspberry Syrup
Alcohol-freeThe Lucey Juicey
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 2pm to 11pm
26 South Main St, Cork, Centre, Cork, T12 FXA4
An Irish pub on South Main Street with food.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFloral Daiquiri Bacardi Blanca Rum, Elderflower Liqueur, Bitter Truth Liqueur de Violette, Lavender Syrup, Blueberry Purée, Lime Juice
Alcohol-freeThe Virgin Mother vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 3pm to 12:30am, Sun 5pm to 11pm
Paradise Pl, Cork, T12 VY4X
Across the river from the centre, MacCurtain Street and Bridge Street have grand Victorian buildings and some of Cork's best cocktail bars.
A cocktail bar on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, known for creative drinks made with Irish ingredients.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBeamish Boulevardier West Cork Bog Oak Whiskey, Campari, Honeyed Beamish
Alcohol-freeHead Malt
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 4pm to 12:30am, Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 4pm to 11pm
48 MacCurtain St, Cork, T23 F6EK
The cocktail bar at the Metropole, a Victorian hotel on MacCurtain Street.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRose Reverie Bombay Sapphire Gin, Sarti Rose, Strawberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Alcohol-freePassion Breeze vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours
MacCurtain St, Cork, T23 EEC3
The bar at the Moxy on Camden Quay.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSlow Burn Olmeca Blanco Tequila, Passionfruit Puree, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Moxy Sugar Syrup, Tabasco
Alcohol-freePinky Promise vegan
Camden Quay, Cork, T23 C2RR
A Latin American-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant on Bridge Street in the Victorian Quarter.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMacario Olmeca Altos Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Lillet Rosé, Habanero Liqueur, Prickly Pear, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Soda
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Macario vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 3pm to 12:30am, Sun 5pm to 11pm
6 Bridge St, Cork, T23 DP94
An Irish pub on MacCurtain Street with sport and outdoor seating.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signature7 Sins Martini Fiero, Campari, Lemon Juice, Original 7 Spiced IPA
Alcohol-freePoisoned Apple vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun 12:30pm to midnight
16 & 17 MacCurtain Street, Cork, T23 DE79
South of the centre, from the riverside at Lapp's Quay to the bars on Anglesea Street.
A cocktail bar on Anglesea Street with music and sport.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureWatermelon Vice Bacardi White Rum, Sarti Rosa, Watermelon Syrup, Lemon Juice, Egg Whites
Alcohol-freeWatermelon Entice
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri 4pm to 12:30am, Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun 11am to 7pm
9 Anglesea St., Ballintemple, Cork, T12 EP44
A pub on Anglesea Street with music and sport.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCopper Pot Ballykeefe Poitín, Chambord, Honey Syrup, Orange Blossom Water, Muddled Lime
Alcohol-freeCopper Not
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri 4pm to 12:30am, Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 3pm to 11pm
10/11 Anglesea St, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CXN8
A Mexican restaurant at Lapp's Quay, on the river.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAzul de La Peda Absolut Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Homemade Blueberry Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Pink Grapefruit Soda, Fresh Rosemary, Blueberries
Alcohol-freeCool Azul vegan
Opening timesTemporarily closed, says Google Maps. Check with the venue.
City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Centre, Cork, T12 KCWO
A taxi ride from the centre, along the river and out by the airport.
The bar at the Cork International Hotel, near the airport.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureNew Yorker Sour Minke Irish Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Egg White, Dehydrated Lemon
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc New Yorker Sour
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours
Lehenagh More, Cork, T12 H516
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGrounds For Discourse Spiced Rum, Coconut, Spent Coffee Cordial
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Grounds For Discourse vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 10pm
Western Rd, Cork, T12 X2AH
Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.
4 partner bars around Oliver Plunkett Street, all a short walk apart.
4 partner bars around North and South Main Street, all a short walk apart.
4 partner bars in the Victorian Quarter, all a short walk apart.
It depends on the night you want. For views, go to The River Club. For a hidden bar, try Upstairs. For a date, book Cask, Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial and Metropole Hotel. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for Cork Cocktail Week 2026.
Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade (Clancy's Cork, Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial and Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar), North and South Main Street (Old Town Whiskey Bar, Liberty X Resistance and Monk), The Victorian Quarter (Metropole Hotel, Cask and Paladar) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to date night bars, cool bars, late night bars and live music bars in Cork.
Clancy's Cork, Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar, Old Oak and Old Town Whiskey Bar are known for late nights. Check opening hours with the venue before you go.
The most bars on this page are in Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade (10) and North and South Main Street (6). The heart of the city, with traditional pubs, late-night bars and cafe bars along Oliver Plunkett Street, Princes Street and the Grand Parade.
26 of the 26 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for Cork Cocktail Week 2026, including Non-Alc Ruby Fizz at 115 Cafe, Watermelon Entice at Aye and Head Malt at Cask.
115 Cafe, Aye, Cask, Clancy's Cork, Coqbull and Crawford & Co. all have room for a group. Book ahead at the weekend.
The next Cork Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. Signature cocktails start from €7 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
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The next Cork Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from €7 in bars across Cork, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Cork Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Cork Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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