The best of Cork Cocktail Week
The Cork bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 25 minutes on foot from first to last.
Paladar
3Third most popular bar 2026
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
An evening around Oliver Plunkett Street4 stops · about 8 min walk · 4 partner bars around Oliver Plunkett Street, all a short walk apart.
An evening around North and South Main Street4 stops · about 4 min walk · 4 partner bars around North and South Main Street, all a short walk apart.
The Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade route5 stops · about 4 min walk · The heart of the city, with traditional pubs, late-night bars and cafe bars along Oliver Plunkett Street, Princes Street and the Grand Parade.
Historic rooms route4 stops · about 17 min walk · 4 stops in some of the town's older buildings.
Make your own trail
My Cork cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 25 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 26 of Cork's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Stop 1: Crawford & Co.
A pub on Anglesea Street with music and sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri 4pm to 12:30am, Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 3pm to 11pm
Stop 2: Aye
3Third favourite cocktail 2026A cocktail bar on Anglesea Street with music and sport.
“The cosy ness of the venue. The staff were very attentive and great at offering recommendations and promoting their cocktail.”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri 4pm to 12:30am, Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun 11am to 7pm
Stop 3: Metropole Hotel
1Favourite cocktail 2026The cocktail bar at the Metropole, a Victorian hotel on MacCurtain Street.
“The Metropole, the cocktail was the nicest of all the places we went. Staff we also really friendly and I just liked the place”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 4: Cask
A cocktail bar on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, known for creative drinks made with Irish ingredients.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 4pm to 12:30am, Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 4pm to 11pm
Stop 5: Shelbourne Bar
An Irish pub on MacCurtain Street with sport and outdoor seating.
“The shelbourne has a lovely vibe and staff were cool”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun 12:30pm to midnight
Stop 6: Paladar
3Third most popular bar 2026A Latin American-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant on Bridge Street in the Victorian Quarter.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 3pm to 12:30am, Sun 5pm to 11pm
Stop 7: Moxy
The bar at the Moxy on Camden Quay.
Stop 8: Coqbull
A restaurant on Academy Street with burgers, chicken and cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to 8pm, Fri to Sun noon to 9:30pm
The bar at the Pavilion on Carey's Lane, one of Cork's music venues.
Stop 10: The Fountain
A pub on Oliver Plunkett Street.
“Fountain good atmosphere”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
66 Oliver Plunkett St, Centre, Cork, IrelandDirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 10:30am to 12:30am, Sun 12:30pm to 11pm
Stop 11: Old Oak
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 2am, Fri and Sat 11am to 2:30am, Sun 11am to 2am
Stop 12: 115 Cafe
A cafe bar on Oliver Plunkett Street, with brunch and outdoor seating.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to 9pm, Thu 9am to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 9pm, Sun 11am to 8pm
Stop 13: The Oliver Plunkett
An Irish pub on Oliver Plunkett Street with live Irish music and food from breakfast.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri noon to 2:30am, Sat 10am to 2:30am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 14: Upstairs
A cocktail bar up a flight of stairs on Pembroke Street.
7 Pembroke St, Cork, T12 VR62DirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 2am, Fri and Sat 5pm to 2:30am, Sun 5pm to 2am
Stop 15: Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial
The bar at the Imperial Hotel on the South Mall, one of the oldest hotels in Cork.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri 2pm to 11:30pm, Sat and Sun noon to 11:30pm
Stop 16: Clancy's Cork
1Most popular bar 20262Second favourite cocktail 2026A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
“Clancys surprised me, I thought it was very well setup for the event and the cocktail, food there was great.”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11:30pm, Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2:30am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
Stop 17: Seventy Seven
A gastropub on the Grand Parade, with brunch and music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2:30am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
Stop 18: The Park Bar
A pub on South Main Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 2pm to 11pm
Stop 19: Liberty X Resistance
A bar on South Main Street with music and an outdoor area.
“The Liberty Bar x Resistance, best service, quickest and nicer”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 2pm to 1am, Sun 2pm to 11:30pm
Stop 20: The Raven Bar
2Second most popular bar 2026An Irish pub on South Main Street with food.
“The Raven, staff were good fun and the atmosphere was great”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 3pm to 12:30am, Sun 5pm to 11pm
Stop 21: The Black Dog
A cocktail bar on North Main Street with food and outdoor seating.
“...the best cocktail and staff excitement around it was the most enthusiastic”Cork Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 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
Stop 22: Old Town Whiskey Bar
An ornate, high-ceilinged whiskey bar at Bodega on Corn Market Street, with a restaurant and a nightclub in the same building.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 10am to 2:30am, Sun 10am to 11:30pm
Stop 23: Monk
A cocktail bar on the North Mall, on the river.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 4pm to 12:30am, Sun 5pm to 11pm
Stop 24: The River Club
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 10pm
Further out
Stop 25: Cork International Hotel
The bar at the Cork International Hotel, near the airport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Also in Cork
Built from the venues that have taken part in Cork Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
More of Cork after dark
Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Cork?
On our trail, the best of Cork Cocktail Week is The Raven Bar, The Fountain, Clancy's Cork, Aye, Metropole Hotel, Shelbourne Bar and Paladar. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Cork Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Cork Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 25 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Cork cocktail trail?
An evening around Oliver Plunkett Street (4 stops, about 8 minutes), An evening around North and South Main Street (4 stops, about 4 minutes), The Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade route (5 stops, about 4 minutes) and Historic rooms route (4 stops, about 17 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Cork cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Cork cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Cork Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Cork cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Cork cocktail trail?
26 venues that have taken part in Cork Cocktail Week, including Crawford & Co., Aye, Metropole Hotel, Cask, Shelbourne Bar and Paladar. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
Cork Cocktail Week
The next Cork Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. One wristband unlocks signature cocktails from €7.