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Bars with live music in Cork

For a cocktail with live music in Cork, these Cork Cocktail Week partners have bands, DJs or regular music nights. Check each venue for what is on.

Live music bars at a glance

BarLive music on GoogleFri and Sat until
Clancy's Cork
Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade
Not listed2:30am
Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar
Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade
Not listedNot listed
Liberty X Resistance
North and South Main Street
Not listed1am
Old Oak
Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade
Not listed2:30am
The Oliver Plunkett
Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade
Not listed2:30am

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 5 Cork bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 13 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Liberty X Resistance
  2. Intermission Lounge / Pavilion BarAbout 4 minutes' walk from Liberty X Resistance
  3. Clancy's CorkAbout 3 minutes' walk from Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar
  4. Old OakAbout 4 minutes' walk from Clancy's Cork
  5. The Oliver PlunkettAbout 2 minutes' walk from Old Oak
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of bars with live music in Cork

Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.

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Clancy's Cork, Cork

Clancy's Cork

Bar and restaurant · Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade · ££

Open until 2:30am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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

Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar, Cork

Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar

Bar and music venue · Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

Liberty X Resistance, Cork

Liberty X Resistance

Bar · North and South Main Street · ££

Open until 1am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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

Old Oak, Cork

Old Oak

Pub · Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade · ££

Open until 2:30am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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

The Oliver Plunkett, Cork

The Oliver Plunkett

Irish pub · Oliver Plunkett Street and Grand Parade · ££

Open until 2:30am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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

Bars with live music in Cork: your questions

Which Cork bars have live music?

Clancy's Cork, Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar, Liberty X Resistance, Old Oak and The Oliver Plunkett all have music as part of the night. Check their listings for what is on.

Which of these stay open latest?

Going by Google Maps, Clancy's Cork (until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays), Old Oak (until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays) and The Oliver Plunkett (until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays). Hours change, so check with the venue before you go.

Where can I get a late drink on a Sunday?

Going by Google Maps, Old Oak (until 2am).

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Cork Cocktail Week 2026, including White Peach Daiquiri at Clancy's Cork, Paraless at Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar and How Do You Like Them Apples? at Liberty X Resistance.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Liberty X Resistance, Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar, Clancy's Cork, Old Oak and The Oliver Plunkett are about 13 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Cork Cocktail Week?

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.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Cork's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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Cork Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Cork's best bars

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.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from €7
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

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.

Cork Cocktail Week19 February to 28 February
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