Top 10 Pubs (City Centre)

kmick

Cork I hear these days is a happening spot. That is why after many a years absence I have decided to return to the scene of my youth. However I am now much older and dont like chart music, alcopops, ugg boots or fraternising with the narcotics crowd. In short I would like recomendations for the top 10 pubs for grumpy middle aged people like myself. Thanks in advance.

smileysurfer

kmick wrote: »

Cork I hear these days is a happening spot. That is why after many a years absence I have decided to return to the scene of my youth. However I am now much older and dont like chart music, alcopops, ugg boots or fraternising with the narcotics crowd. In short I would like recomendations for the top 10 pubs for grumpy middle aged people like myself. Thanks in advance.

The Old Oak or Scotts maybe,
although the old oak is just famous for having really pervy old fellas drooling over any female! :O

minidazzler

10 good pubs in Cork??? Are you joking?

I enjoy Preachers (Pre-Yuppie style, I don't like it much now), An Brog from time to time, The Old Oak every now and then, An Bodhrán very good bar!, and a few more.

Go to An Bodhrán it's a good place and there is a whorehouse just around the corner on Grafton street according to an article I read in the Evening Echo!!!:D

glanman

Try:

Soho, Reardans, Havanas, Bailey, Long Island, The Classic,

You will love them all more than the last:D

kmick

Never liked the Old Oak and the Bodhran is full of drunks. Never been in Scotts so Ill give that a try. I used to frequent Preachers and the music was always good but its a bit cramped. Any other tips?

run_Forrest_run

for grumpy old men you can't beat the Hi-B in fairness!

Also try The Long Valley just around the corner.

Kold

The Oval, The Mutton Lane, Crane Lane, Franciscan.

kmick

I have been in the High-B on a number of occasions but the old fella is gone so its not as much fun wondering if he was going to serve you or kick you out. Where would I go to see all the Cork celebrities like.

DamienH

Celebrities in Cork? It'd be Charlies you'll want, with the Welcome Inn on the side. The Bodhrán is a cracking spot though, every good pub should have a solid group of hardcore drunks!

Fysh

How the hell is it that a thread about grumpy ould fellas and pubs for them has gotten this far without anyone mentioning The Castle?

Purple Lemons

The Bróg has quite a young crowd, and long island isn't really ideal for grumpy old men, ooh the Gallows? The Old Reliable?

murphym7

1. Old Oak
2. Bodhrain
3. Counihans
4. Costigans
5. Rob Roy
6. Mutton Lane
7. Pavillion Bar
8. The Roundy
9. An Spailpin
10. Long Valley

kmick

Murphym7 I can see you have a good eye and a steady drinking hand - I used to like the roundy back in the day. One further thing I dont like nightclubs because I am married. How many late bars has Cork got these days.

Kerikosan

Try the Bodega, Really nice bar!

run_Forrest_run

Kerikosan wrote: »

Try the Bodega, Really nice bar!

did you read the OP??

Colonel_McCoy

murphym7 is almost right! Oak number 1?? Tom Barrys!

josieo

henchys in st lukes

kmick

Yeah the Bodega is fine for afternoon drinking but at night the crowd is a bit arty. The old oak just never appealed to me I suppose I will have to give it another go for research purposes but it always seemed to be packed to the rafters with people who love Aslan. This is a deal breaker for me.

bridgitt

Kold wrote: »

The Oval, The Mutton Lane, Crane Lane, Franciscan.

+1

Faith

kmick wrote: »

I have been in the High-B on a number of occasions but the old fella is gone so its not as much fun wondering if he was going to serve you or kick you out. Where would I go to see all the Cork celebrities like.

Since when is the old guy gone? Did he die? I can't imagine him not being there if he's still alive.

kmick

Last time I was there the daughter was running it as her father had had a serious medical problem.

GEM_13

glanman wrote: »

Try:

Soho, Reardans, Havanas, Bailey, Long Island, The Classic,

You will love them all more than the last:D

except he doesn't like chart music or drugs which might be a sticking point.

miss_shadow

GEM_13 wrote: »

except he doesn't like chart music or drugs which might be a sticking point.

what have those places got any association with drugs>>??

Reginald P. DuM

Am I right in saying no one has mentioned Sin e yet, over on Coburg St. Surley the best bar in the city.

kmick

Reginald P. DuM wrote: »

Am I right in saying no one has mentioned Sin e yet, over on Coburg St. Surley the best bar in the city.

Yes and you have been spotted sneaking across the road to that strip club after Sin E closes as well Reg.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

Kold wrote: »

The Oval, The Mutton Lane, Crane Lane, Franciscan.

bridgitt wrote: »

+1

+2

The thirsty (or whatever the eff it's calling itself these days) might be worth a look as well, and the bierhaus

grenache

The Bierhaus is the number one for me. The best beer with the best lookin women.

Bonzo-Reborn

two words my friends...

The Quad!

thebigcheese22

Bonzo-Reborn wrote: »

two words my friends...

The Quad!

+ 1

Cheap and cheerful pints and sometimes very good bands playing.

The Brog is a poor man's Quad IMO, and is full of pretentious idiots.

I didn't even know that Hi B existed until very recently, tiniest bar i've ever been in! reminds me of a grandparents sitting room tbh.

Twins O brien on Maryborough St. (I think thats the name) is a nice quiet pub

evilivor

Faith wrote: »

Since when is the old guy gone? Did he die? I can't imagine him not being there if he's still alive.

I can confirm that Brian from the HiB is not dead, saw him about 20 mins ago buying the Echo on Oliver Plunkett Street - then he nearly got knocked down by a skate kid - the look he gave him was priceless.

livinsane

I reckon the only pubs worth visiting (in no particular order) are:

Tom Barry's on Barrack's Street (lovely atmosphere and big beer garden)

Fionbarra's on Douglas Street (nice vibe, cool artwork on the walls, lovely grub during the day)

The Quad on Tuckey St (bit more hardcore music at times and always interesting faces)

The Bodhran on Oliver Plunkett St (always decent music playing whether live or just out of the pc)

Mutton Lane (only negative point is that time flies and the candlelit comfort of the place makes me drink like a fish)

Crane Lane (can be crowded on the weekend nights but really nice decor and wall art, huge space with big smoking area, eclectic music and bands playing sometimes).

The Brog (can be a bit empty and cold on a bad day but cheap pints before 9 and always good music playing)

The Oval (nice on a weekday evening when its not too crowded. Same atmosphere as Mutton Lane)

I love to find a city pub with a dart board and a pool table. Any ideas??

evilivor

livinsane wrote: »

I love to find a city pub with a dart board and a pool table. Any ideas??

Brannigan's on Pine Street has both. Nice pub, cheapish drinks, Just don't expect to play pool or darts during a Liverpool game.

Callanan's on George's Quay has a rings board if you want a bit of variety.

livinsane

evilivor wrote: »

Brannigan's on Pine Street has both. Nice pub, cheapish drinks, Just don't expect to play pool or darts during a Liverpool game.

Callanan's on George's Quay has a rings board if you want a bit of variety.

Cool, thanks for that. I've never been there.
I know Callanan's alright. Cheapest pint I've ever got in the city.

rebel.ranter

livinsane wrote: »

I reckon the only pubs worth visiting (in no particular order) are:
Mutton Lane (only negative point is that time flies and the candlelit comfort of the place makes me drink like a fish)

I love to find a city pub with a dart board and a pool table. Any ideas??

Would only agree with Mutton Lane from your list.

There is a pool table & a dart board in the Southern Star at the top of the Southern Road (up the hill from Paddy The Farmers). Nice pints of Guinness too.

Dudess

The Hi-B guy is still there - just not every day.

More info needed OP - not much use recommending Soho to you if you're more of a Long Valley person. If you're old enough to have been a punk/ska-head though, I'd recommend the latter... not Soho.

kmick

Thanks all plenty of food for thought. I have made a list and checked it twice and over Christmas when I am home I am going on the mother of all pub crawls. I might have to split it over two nights with the length of that list but we soldier on.

foxyboxer

Forde's on Southgate Bridge is a lovely bar.
All the sports you need and they have a dart board.

If I'm in town, I would always try to get to The Mutton.
Tom Barry's is a little out of the way but worth it IMO

Aren't we lucky we have such great pubs in Cork!:D

Seeka

Fred Zepplins was great when I was goin through my rocker phase. It depends on who I am out with, if it's a girlie night it's gotta be Chambers and Long Island, if I am out with my brothers it's The Oval, Mutton, Roundy, An Brog and if i'm out with my sis it's Loafers:pac:

Advice to the OP- try em all!

bumpintraining

Whats the name of the pub practically next door to the Raven and across from the Classic? We usually wander in there at some stage during work ngts out. The staff behind the bar are really sweet!!

gary223

Brog, Mutton Lane, Suas and Old Oak are great spots.

radiospan

bumpintraining wrote: »

Whats the name of the pub practically next door to the Raven and across from the Classic? We usually wander in there at some stage during work ngts out. The staff behind the bar are really sweet!!

The Castle Inn?

TheStickyBandit

kmick wrote: »

Yeah the Bodega is fine for afternoon drinking but at night the crowd is a bit arty. The old oak just never appealed to me I suppose I will have to give it another go for research purposes but it always seemed to be packed to the rafters with people who love Aslan. This is a deal breaker for me.

^^^^ Fpmsl. Old Oak is renouned for being the perviest bar in Cork, I wouldn't darken it's door.

Reginald P. DuM wrote: »

Am I right in saying no one has mentioned Sin e yet, over on Coburg St. Surley the best bar in the city.

good spot for live music

livinsane wrote: »

I reckon the only pubs worth visiting (in no particular order) are:

Tom Barry's on Barrack's Street (lovely atmosphere and big beer garden)

Fionbarra's on Douglas Street (nice vibe, cool artwork on the walls, lovely grub during the day)

The Quad on Tuckey St (bit more hardcore music at times and always interesting faces)

The Bodhran on Oliver Plunkett St (always decent music playing whether live or just out of the pc)

Mutton Lane (only negative point is that time flies and the candlelit comfort of the place makes me drink like a fish)

Crane Lane (can be crowded on the weekend nights but really nice decor and wall art, huge space with big smoking area, eclectic music and bands playing sometimes).

The Brog (can be a bit empty and cold on a bad day but cheap pints before 9 and always good music playing)

The Oval (nice on a weekday evening when its not too crowded. Same atmosphere as Mutton Lane)

I love to find a city pub with a dart board and a pool table. Any ideas??

You my friend have summarised it beautifully, and I would also frequent these pubs as they are top class.

may I recomend The Sextant over by the dock, a pretty cool spot and a good pint also if your a stout man.

bumpintraining

plazzTT wrote: »

The Castle Inn?

Yes!! That's the very one thank you couldnt for the life of me remember the name:rolleyes:

Snesfan

bumpintraining wrote: »

Yes!! That's the very one thank you couldnt for the life of me remember the name:rolleyes:

If your going to sample the best pubs in cork you have to go to the castle inn, thats compulsory!

A proper old man country pub in the middle of the city!

kc89

SOBERLANE possibly the best pub ever! and they have the nicest nachos ever lol

thebigcheese22

kc89 wrote: »

SOBERLANE possibly the best pub ever! and they have the nicest nachos ever lol

+ 1. Nice food and the staff are lovely.

bumpintraining

Snesfan wrote: »

If your going to sample the best pubs in cork you have to go to the castle inn, thats compulsory!

A proper old man country pub in the middle of the city!

Absolutley, it's definitley one in a million:D
Oh am also a fan of Sober Lane and yes their nachos are yummy!!