www.corkcity.ie
Euro
Wizz Air: 1550 475 970 / 973
SNAPSHOT
The Grand Parade, Cork’s thoroughfare, is taken over every year by brass bands and carol singers. I’ve also got my family ticket booked for Aladdin, the panto at the Everyman Palace Theatre, 5 December – 10 January.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Bus Éireann Air Coaches depart from outside Arrivals at regular intervals, and take 25 minutes to reach the city centre (€4.10 single/€7 return).
FOOD
Captain’s Table
South Gate Bridge, +353 (0)21 431 1846, www.theflyingenterprise.com A nautically themed pub restaurant, which always hits the spot with its steaks, locally caught fish and Irish favourites like black pudding with apple purée. Main courses from €21.95.
The Ivory Tower
35 Princes Street, +353 (0)21 427 4665, www.seamusoconnell.com The American-born chef-owner promises “culinary art and mischief”. It includes shark with banana ketchup and mango salsa. Tasting menu is €60.
FRIENDS
The Franciscan Well
North Mall, +353 (0)21 421 0130, www.franciscanwellbrewery.com This brew pub staves off the winter cold with its own Bellwarmer Christmas ale. Draught pints from €4.
The Crane Lane Theatre
Phoenix Street, +353 (0)21 427 8487, www.cranelanetheatre.com This 19th-century building is home to three bars, a heated beer garden and Wednesday’s Dance Yo’ Ass Off! club night, admission to which is free.
INSIDER TIP
The Farmgate Café in the English Market is where you can still sample Cork fare like tripe and drisheen.
Words Stuart Clark |
