Are Cork's Pubs Better Than Dublin's?

Ecce No Homo

There seems to be a bit of myth that Dublin has the best pubs in the country, and while we can all agree they have a few gems, I'd say Cork has them bate. Easier to walk from one absolute masterclass of a public house to the next in Cork also, due to the size.

My own mind is made up, but what say ye?

JohnnyFlash

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

There seems to be a bit of myth that Dublin has the best pubs in the country, and while we can all agree they have a few gems, I'd say Cork has them bate. Easier to walk from one masterclass of a public house to the next in Cork also, due to the size.

My own mind is made up, but what say ye?

No. Cork has very few decent pubs in the city. Has some great rural pubs though within the county.

Ecce No Homo

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

No. Cork has very few decent pubs in the city. Has some great rural pubs though within the county.

You couldn't be more wrong.

Off the top of my head, if we are just doing Cork City Center:

Tier I:The Oval, Sine E, The Fenix, Coughlans, Callanan's, Tom Barry's, The Mutton Lane, Maynes, The Long Valley, The Hi-B

Tier II: The Shelbourne, The Corner House, The Vicarstown, Dan Lowry's, An Spailpin Fanach, Charlies, Fionbarra etc. etc.

Ush1

Not in a million years, and I do enjoy out a night out in Cork but cmon.

theteal

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

There seems to be a bit of myth that Dublin has the best pubs in the country, and while we can all agree they have a few gems, I'd say Cork has them bate. Easier to walk from one absolute masterclass of a public house to the next in Cork also, due to the size.

My own mind is made up, but what say ye?

As someone born and raised 20 mins from the city centre, eh, wtf? News to me. It has good pubs and I've sampled many but it's getting out of Dublin where you find the best pubs.

TheValeyard

This is how civil wars start.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

No sure where you're getting that impression OP. The best pubs are in neither Cork nor Dublin.

Ecce No Homo

Shelby Quick Numerically wrote: »

No sure where you're getting that impression OP. The best pubs are in neither Cork nor Dublin.

Okay but I think most of can agree that Cork does have better pubs than Dublin at least. That might be setting 'the bar' a bit low for some of ye, but that's all I'm saying.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

Okay but I think most of can agree that Cork does have better pubs than Dublin at least. That might be setting 'the bar' a bit low for some of ye, but that's all I'm saying.

I wouldn't go that far now. Both are average. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things.

Ecce No Homo

Shelby Quick Numerically wrote: »

I wouldn't go that far now. Both are average. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things.

Average compared to where? Don't be coy buddy.

salmocab

Here’s a novel thought there are cracking pubs all over the country and if you think pubs in one county are better than pubs in another county then really your just playing a ridiculous game of where I’m from is better than where your from.

Ecce No Homo

salmocab wrote: »

a novel thought there are cracking pubs all over the country and if you think pubs in one county are better than pubs in another county then really your ju

You'll agree to disagree so. Thanks for your contribution.

Poor Uncle Tom

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

There seems to be a bit of myth that Dublin has the best pubs in the country, and while we can all agree they have a few gems, I'd say Cork has them bate. Easier to walk from one absolute masterclass of a public house to the next in Cork also, due to the size.

My own mind is made up, but what say ye?

Only if you're into suppin' slock, best pubs are no where near Dublin or Cork. Wash your mouth out!

salmocab

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

You'll agree to disagree so. Thanks for your contribution.

Yes I do disagree, pubs are pubs some great some crap most okay. Not based on geography though.

JohnnyFlash

Hitler’s in Ballincollig is a great pub.

Ush1

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Hitler’s in Ballincollig is a great pub.

It's a bit like going back in time. Last time I was there someones wife rang that his dinner was ready.

I'm more a Mary O's man myself.

work

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

There seems to be a bit of myth that Dublin has the best pubs in the country, and while we can all agree they have a few gems, I'd say Cork has them bate. Easier to walk from one absolute masterclass of a public house to the next in Cork also, due to the size.

My own mind is made up, but what say ye?

What an insecure post, what are the chances anyone would have asked are "Dublin pubs better than Cork pubs", not much. Because Dubs neither consider or care for such childish questions.
In answer to your question excluding the Wetherspoons swill Dublin has great pubs and couldn't be arsed going to Cork pubs to hear about how great the place is! Get a life and do not be divisive.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Ecce No Homo wrote: »

Average compared to where? Don't be coy buddy.

Average as in average. Not hard to comprehend.

Buddy???

Bye.

0byme75341jo28

Galway has the best pubs in the country.

/thread

work

What an insecure post, what are the chances anyone would have asked are "Dublin pubs better than Cork pubs", not much. Because Dubs neither consider or care for such childish questions.
In answer to your question excluding the Wetherspoons swill Dublin has great pubs and couldn't be arsed going to Cork pubs to hear about how great the place is! Get a life and do not be divisive.

qm1bv4p8i92aoj

Dublin pubs are average with a lot very like your typical English pubs lacking in character, too spread out from each other on a night out and you have to get taxis all the time on a pub crawl.

Corks pub scene I could take it or leave it. Last few times out there I got and saw a rough vibe down there. Lots of people with an arrogant chip on their shoulder as well, all this real capital bullshít.

Galways pub scene is where it's at. Hopping 7 nights a week with a great mix between trad pubs and modern late bars. Everything is basically on one big long street so it's easy to navigate on a night out with a huge selection of pubs to frequent. Rare you'd meet anyone that didn't enjoy a night out in Galway.

FTA69

Cork has some of the best pubs in the country; a Sunday stomp around town is probably the one thing that would bring me back there.

Ush1

Beckett Wide Storeroom wrote: »

Dublin pubs are average with a lot very like your typical English pubs lacking in character, too spread out from each other on a night out and you have to get taxis all the time on a pub crawl.

Corks pub scene I could take it or leave it. Last few times out there I got and saw a rough vibe down there. Lots of people with an arrogant chip on their shoulder as well, all this real capital bullshít.

Galways pub scene is where it's at. Hopping 7 nights a week with a great mix between trad pubs and modern late bars. Everything is basically on one big long street so it's easy to navigate on a night out with a huge selection of pubs to frequent. Rare you'd meet anyone that didn't enjoy a night out in Galway.

Where in Dublin are you on about? The city centre has loads of pubs of all types, you wouldn't need a taxi.

Ecce No Homo

work wrote: »

What an insecure post, what are the chances anyone would have asked are "Dublin pubs better than Cork pubs", not much. Because Dubs neither consider or care for such childish questions.
In answer to your question excluding the Wetherspoons swill Dublin has great pubs and couldn't be arsed going to Cork pubs to hear about how great the place is! Get a life and do not be divisive.

Jesus lighten up. Sounds like you're the insecure one. And I was just having a laugh about the pubs. You're actually taking pot shots at the character of Cork people. Not the brightest are you.

Ecce No Homo

Shelby Quick Numerically wrote: »

Average as in average. Not hard to comprehend.

Buddy???

Bye.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out buddy :rolleyes:

dotsman

Cork pubs close early.

ToddyDoody

salmocab wrote: »

Here’s a novel thought there are cracking pubs all over the country and if you think pubs in one county are better than pubs in another county then really your just playing a ridiculous game of where I’m from is better than where your from.

The best places are those that are both 1) Parochial and 2) Pretentious.

topper75

Priscilla Late Whirlpool wrote: »

Galway has the best pubs in the country.

/thread

Galway has a hell of a lot of drinking going on.

Of good pubs though, very few.

salmocab

ToddyDoody wrote: »

The best places are those that are both 1) Parochial and 2) Pretentious.

Parochial is great when your from the parish otherwise it’s a bunch of drunks who know each other with nicknames shouting. Unlike my local where we all carry ourselves with decorum in front of outsiders.

Galway and Cork have far better pubs than Dublin. No pub in Dublin stands out as being anything special to be honest whereas I’d live in some of the Galway and cork pubs if I could.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

There's probably more of a variety of types of pubs in Dublin and there are a lot of gems. But it has to be said, there's an unpleasant amount of Dublin to get through travelling from A to B so Cork has the edge on that front.

Maureen's is a nice newish spot for anyone who hasn't been in a while. And I haven't been myself but a lot of under-25s won't shut the eff up about Impala.

It's probably not a great model that one man owns about half the pubs in town but feck it, gives us something to begrudge about over our Beamish :pac:

Junkyard Tom

What I like about both Cork and Dublin is the humility of the people.

JohnnyFlash

Melany Silly Nunnery wrote: »

Galway and Cork have far better pubs than Dublin. No pub in Dublin stands out as being anything special to be honest whereas I’d live in some of the Galway and cork pubs if I could.

Which pubs in Galway, Nox?

corner of hells

Junkyard Tom wrote: »

What I like about both Cork and Dublin is the humility of the people.

And the fact that there's no other pubs worthy of mention in the rest of the country.

I'm from Dublin , Dublin pubs are the best.

The Bollocks

"Are Cork's Pubs Better Than Dublin's"



They are in their bollocks.

hynesie08

Melany Silly Nunnery wrote: »

Galway and Cork have far better pubs than Dublin. No pub in Dublin stands out as being anything special to be honest whereas I’d live in some of the Galway and cork pubs if I could.

Guarantee noxs experience of Dublin pubs is 90% flannerys, Coppers and quinns on a match day......

Mr.Fantastic

Ush1 wrote: »

It's a bit like going back in time. Last time I was there someones wife rang that his dinner was ready.

I'm more a Mary O's man myself.

Exactly that, went in a few times and they knew I wasn't local local. haha

Mr.Fantastic

Clarissa Microscopic Shindig wrote: »

There's probably more of a variety of types of pubs in Dublin and there are a lot of gems. But it has to be said, there's an unpleasant amount of Dublin to get through travelling from A to B so Cork has the edge on that front.

Maureen's is a nice newish spot for anyone who hasn't been in a while. And I haven't been myself but a lot of under-25s won't shut the eff up about Impala.

It's probably not a great model that one man owns about half the pubs in town but feck it, gives us something to begrudge about over our Beamish :pac:

Can second that about Impala anyway, They have a few board games and a lot of nice craft IPAs on tap, gamma ray and garden of eden are two of note.

It is very hipstery though.

blinding

Ush1 wrote: »

It's a bit like going back in time. Last time I was there someones wife rang that his dinner was ready.

I'm more a Mary O's man myself.

Do they have more of these wives available ?

Feisar

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Can second that about Impala anyway, They have a few board games and a lot of nice craft IPAs on tap, gamma ray and garden of eden are two of note.

It is very hipstery though.

Had my first pint of that on Sat night, pleasantly surprised.

Stevieluvsye

Dublin mickeys bigger than Cork mickeys

The OP is asking a rather irrelevant question as it is almost impossible to quantify

Ush1

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Exactly that, went in a few times and they knew I wasn't local local. haha

Ah it's grand, I'm a Dub and the fella at the bar just starting chatting away to me about GAA and Croker.

Never mind the pubs in Ballincollig though, Drumstix salsa chicken wrap is top class.

cadaliac

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Exactly that, went in a few times and they knew I wasn't local local. haha

The Inniscarra bar is where it's at. Wouldn't suit everyone. Real old skool, old timers and locals.
An experience however, well worth it.

JohnnyFlash

Ush1 wrote: »

It's a bit like going back in time. Last time I was there someones wife rang that his dinner was ready.

I'm more a Mary O's man myself.

Obviously the Inniscarra Bar beats both of them hands down.

Dramatik

I agree the pubs in Cork are indeed better than the ones in Dublin, the only downside that I can think of, off the top of my head is the unfortunate fact that people from Cork drink in them.

Tony EH

Are they cheaper?

If so, yes.

razorblunt

They both have great pubs.
They both have good pubs.
They both have shíte pubs.

Dublin has all of them in more volume though.

Cork has the Hi-B though!

Ecce No Homo

razorblunt wrote: »

Cork has the Hi-B though!

Can't believe I forgot the Hi-B. Obviously a Tier I public house.

Cienciano

salmocab wrote: »

Here’s a novel thought there are cracking pubs all over the country and if you think pubs in one county are better than pubs in another county then really your just playing a ridiculous game of where I’m from is better than where your from.

I find it hard to believe someone from Cork would do this. :pac:

Mr.Fantastic

Feisar wrote: »

Had my first pint of that on Sat night, pleasantly surprised.

It kind of reminds me of lemonade, its dangerous in how easy it is to drink, they sell it in the offie on oliver plunket in cans.

Ush1

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Obviously the Inniscarra Bar beats both of them hands down.

Never been but I wouldn't consider it part of Ballincollig it's that far out.