Clancy's Cork
Until 2:30am Fri and Sat
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Cork Cocktail Week
The next Cork Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from €7 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
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- Signature cocktails made for the week, from €7. 26 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
- Groups of four or more pay €7.95 each.
Wristbands from €7.95 each in a group.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 26 Cork venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Cork
Somewhere to keep the night going in Cork. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar
The bar at the Pavilion on Carey's Lane, one of Cork's music venues.
Old Oak
Until 2:30am Fri and Sat
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
Old Town Whiskey Bar
Until 2:30am Fri and Sat
An ornate, high-ceilinged whiskey bar at Bodega on Corn Market Street, with a restaurant and a nightclub in the same building.
Live music and DJs
Cork bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
Clancy's Cork
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar
The bar at the Pavilion on Carey's Lane, one of Cork's music venues.
Old Oak
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
Liberty X Resistance
A bar on South Main Street with music and an outdoor area.
The Oliver Plunkett
An Irish pub on Oliver Plunkett Street with live Irish music and food from breakfast.
Date night in Cork
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial
The bar at the Imperial Hotel on the South Mall, one of the oldest hotels in Cork.
Metropole Hotel
The cocktail bar at the Metropole, a Victorian hotel on MacCurtain Street.
The River Club
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Cask
A cocktail bar on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, known for creative drinks made with Irish ingredients.
Paladar
A Latin American-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant on Bridge Street in the Victorian Quarter.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Cork Cocktail Week 2026.
Clancy's Cork
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
The River Club
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Drinks in historic buildings
A drink in some of Cork's older buildings, with the character to match.
Clancy's Cork
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial
The bar at the Imperial Hotel on the South Mall, one of the oldest hotels in Cork.
Metropole Hotel
The cocktail bar at the Metropole, a Victorian hotel on MacCurtain Street.
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.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
Clancy's Cork
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial
The bar at the Imperial Hotel on the South Mall, one of the oldest hotels in Cork.
Old Oak
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
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.
The River Club
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Cask
A cocktail bar on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, known for creative drinks made with Irish ingredients.
Liberty X Resistance
A bar on South Main Street with music and an outdoor area.
Paladar
A Latin American-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant on Bridge Street in the Victorian Quarter.
The Oliver Plunkett
An Irish pub on Oliver Plunkett Street with live Irish music and food from breakfast.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Clancy's Cork
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Old Oak
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
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.
The River Club
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Cask
A cocktail bar on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, known for creative drinks made with Irish ingredients.
Liberty X Resistance
A bar on South Main Street with music and an outdoor area.
The Oliver Plunkett
An Irish pub on Oliver Plunkett Street with live Irish music and food from breakfast.
115 Cafe
A cafe bar on Oliver Plunkett Street, with brunch and outdoor seating.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Cork Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Clancy's Cork
A pub from 1824 on Princes Street, now a bar and restaurant open from breakfast, with big screens, live music and DJs.
Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial
The bar at the Imperial Hotel on the South Mall, one of the oldest hotels in Cork.
Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar
The bar at the Pavilion on Carey's Lane, one of Cork's music venues.
Metropole Hotel
The cocktail bar at the Metropole, a Victorian hotel on MacCurtain Street.
Old Oak
A traditional late-night bar on Oliver Plunkett Street with live music midweek and DJs at weekends.
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.
The River Club
The restaurant and bar at The River Lee hotel on Western Road, on the banks of the river.
Cask
A cocktail bar on MacCurtain Street in the Victorian Quarter, known for creative drinks made with Irish ingredients.
Liberty X Resistance
A bar on South Main Street with music and an outdoor area.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
An evening around Oliver Plunkett Street
4 partner bars around Oliver Plunkett Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1Clancy's Cork
- 2Intermission Lounge / Pavilion BarAbout 3 minutes' walk
- 3Old OakAbout 4 minutes' walk
- 4The Oliver PlunkettAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening around North and South Main Street
4 partner bars around North and South Main Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1Old Town Whiskey Bar
- 2The Black DogAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3The Raven BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Liberty X ResistanceAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening in the Victorian Quarter
4 partner bars in the Victorian Quarter, all a short walk apart.
- 1Metropole Hotel
- 2CaskAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Shelbourne BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4PaladarAbout 2 minutes' walk
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.
Cork at night: your questions
What is there to do in Cork at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Clancy's Cork and Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar. For live music, try Old Oak and Liberty X Resistance. For date night, try Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial and Metropole Hotel. For dinner and drinks, try The River Club and Coqbull. For historic rooms, try Old Town Whiskey Bar. For ten days a year, Cork Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Cork?
Clancy's Cork, Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar and Old Oak are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Cork International Hotel stays open until midnight, Metropole Hotel stays open until midnight and Clancy's Cork stays open until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in Cork?
Clancy's Cork, Intermission Lounge / Pavilion Bar and Old Oak are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Cork?
Try Fitzgeralds @ The Imperial, Metropole Hotel and The River Club. Book ahead at the weekend.
What is Cork Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Cork's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from €7, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 26 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Cork Cocktail Week?
The next Cork Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027.
More from Cork
Every venue on this page took part in Cork Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.