English Market

The food highlight of Cork City, The Old English Market is home to gourmet food sellers specializing in olives, pastas, cheeses, wines, champagne, chocolate, cigars and other culinary delights. Open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, the market is always teeming and is worth strolling to take in the atmosphere and the smells as well as to admire the beautiful structure. The upstairs restaurant, The Farmgate Caf�, serving the regional dish of tripe & drisheen at lunch time provides a uniquely �Irish� eating experience in this bustling market. With a balcony setting overlooking the fountain & market stalls, traditional Irish soda breads are baked daily and the freshest of fish, smoked produce & meat, local cheeses & vegetables are selected on the basis of availability from the stalls downstairs.

If You Go: The English Market is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 6pm.