Located right in the heart of Cork City, the Bierhaus is the best place around when it comes to international beers. Here you can choose from 70 different kinds of beer from all over the world, with regular special brews on tap. You’re sure to have a great time in this entertaining venue no matter which drink you choose.

The Franciscan Well is an Irish pub and microbrewery, and a true rareness as such. A pub has stood on this site for as long as locals remember. The name derives from the fact that a Franciscan abbey stood here once upon a time. Now it is a protected historic site with an ancient well on the grounds. The brewery operates year round and produces four types of beer: Blarney Blonde, Shandon Stout, Hefewiesen, and Rebel Red. The bar has done well benefiting from its near downtown location and has a spacious, covered beer garden in the rear with often BBQ parties during the summer period. The pub itself is just as commodious and clad in plain wood and copper elements which produce quite modern, US-style microbrewery atmosphere.

Reardens Bar has a close-knit atmosphere, similar to that of an Old Irish Bar. Its eclectic yet very traditional interior is packed with vintage furniture pieces, among them an old theatre pay kiosk. The bar abounds in antique light fittings, tastefully mismatching fabric shades on the wall lights, and lovely detailed pendent lights attached to the ceilings. There are just as many quirky nooks and crannies in the bar, so everyone can be sure to find here a favourite spot.

Located on Washington Street, Preachers is a small pub with a big reputation. Its charming traditional wooden interior is embellished with rock band posters and an amusing collection of ashtrays, shoes and other old objects. Visitors are sure to stay late here to enjoy the Irish rock, alternative and indie music on offer.

The Classic bar has a very modern appearance despite its name, with a frontage made of glass that allows you to look out over the streets of Cork right from your seat. Enjoy a relaxing drink in this stylish bar while you listen to the lounge music on the playlist or watch the latest sporting action.

The Pavilion is a fantastic music venue and late bar, with concerts on every night of the week. Depending on the day, you might catch a reggae or dub band, or a popular DJ set. You can also get some bar food here as you enjoy the cosy atmosphere and great tunes.

The Old Oak is one of the city’s most famous pubs. This classic old Irish pub is not to be missed during your trip to the city. It boasts a wonderful wooden interior, friendly staff and plenty of space for groups of people to hang out. You can also catch a top live show upstairs at the bar’s Cyprus Avenue music venue.