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Location:Ìý48 MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork

One of Cork's best award-winning restaurants and has been a standard-bearer for good food for over 25 years. Set in a classic redbrick building dating from the late 19th century.Ìý

Location:Ìý30 South Mall, Cork City

Plant-filled contemporary restaurant with a Modern European menu showing global influences.

Location:Ìý5-6 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork City

Swish, 2-floor restaurant and cocktail bar mixing European and Modern Irish flavors.

Location:ÌýBlackrock Castle, Castle Rd, Cork, Ireland

Slick, modern all-day cafe/restaurant by the ancient castle, turning out Modern European dishes.

Location:Ìý128 Oliver Plunkett St, Centre, Cork

Polished restaurant with a global menu focusing on meat & seafood dishes, plus wine & craft beer.

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Observation:ÌýThis traditional hotel is 6 minutes' walk from the Cork Opera House and 11 minutes' walk from Cork English Market.

Location:ÌýCastlemartyr Resort

This 2 Michelin star restaurant is a unique dining experience with a focus on warm hospitality and superb produce.

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Observation:Ìý32 min away from Center Cork.

Location:ÌýMarket St Main St, Kinsale

Bastion is a contemporary, Michelin-starred, restaurant owned and run by a talented couple: Paul McDonald cooks, while his wife Helen looks after the service. A large bar splits the room in two and twinkling candles add a welcoming touch. Natural flavours are kept to the fore and local seafood is a highlight. The skilfully prepared, exacting dishes take on a modern style and often exhibit a playful, innovative element, while at the same time showing depth in their flavors and textures.

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Observation:Ìý33 min away from Center Cork.

Location:Ìý16 Lancaster Quay, Mardyke, Cork

Vegetable-focused restaurant in Cork City serving the very best of seasonal food and natural wines.

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Observation:ÌýNot suitable for small children or infants.

Location:ÌýThompson House, MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork

Modern Cuisine, with top-class ingredients shared by champion farmers, growers, butchers, cheesemakers, fishmongers, brewers and distillers of Cork.

Location:ÌýHayfield Manor Hotel, Perrott Ave, College Rd, Centre, Cork

Orchids restaurant has developed a reputation for its renowned dining experience as one of the best restaurants in Cork City. Orchid’s offers exquisite contemporary Irish Cuisine created using the freshest local ingredients which is served by attentive staff, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Location:ÌýOld English Market, Princes St, Cork

Centuries old traditional, seasonal, regional, even ‘forgotten’ foods are at the core of the Farm­gate Café ethos.

Location:Ìý4 Market Lane, Saint Patrick's Street, Co. Cork

One of Cork’s oldest establishments founded in 1792. Located at the Market Lane Entrance to Corks English Market.

Location:ÌýScilly, Kinsale, Co. Cork

The restaurant creates a cozy atmosphere with great food, designed with individual touches unique to the local area.

Location:Ìý32 Washington St, Cork

Locally sourced New England-influenced plates, served all day in a casual bistro-style setting.

Location:ÌýCrosshaven, Co Cork

Traditional Irish pub with an award winning seafood menu. Massive craft beer, whiskey, gin & rum selection.

Location:ÌýCrowley's Quay, Kinsale, Co Cork

Simple restaurant serving locally-caught seafood, where they even know the fishermen's names.

Location:ÌýSummer Cove, Kinsale, Co Cork

Buzzy bar with live music and a smart restaurant with modern art and globally-inspired menus.

Location:ÌýBallymaloe, Shanagarry, Midleton, Co Cork

Simple Irish cuisine, using fresh seasonal ingredients creating sustainable, seasonal menus in a unique country house setting.

Location:ÌýWestbourne Pl, Ballyvoloon, Cobh

The restaurant sits facing the majesty that is Cork Harbour and its continental, fresh design is a wonderful setting for the delicious food that is presented every day.

Location:Ìý48 MacCurtain Street Cork Ireland

Located in the heart of Cork City, Greenes Restaurant has been transformed into a dazzling oasis that marries the charm of its surroundings with a modern culinary experience. Their menu is a celebration of local flavor and Irish heritage.

Blarney Castle and Gardens​

Location: Blarney, Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable

The Blarney Castle is known mainly for being the home of the famous Blarney stone, a stone that you kiss at the top of the castle to get the gift of eloquence. Ìýthe castle grounds are filled with wooded hollows, strange rock formations and a glistening flowing river.

Location:ÌýFota Island, Carrigtwohill, County Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable

Fota Wildlife ParkÌýis one of Ireland's top ten visitor attractions and a perfect place to visit for people of all ages.ÌýFota Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible the parkÌýÌýhave chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors!

Location: Cobh

Child Suitability: Suitable

The Cobh Titanic museum is located inside the original White Star Line ticket office where the last 123 passengers boarded the ship.ÌýThe tour delves deeper into the story of the ship and the 123 passengers who boarded from Cobh. The tours run every 15 minutes each day in summer and every 30 minutes for the rest of the year.

Deck of cards Houses and St. Colman's Cathedral

Location:ÌýCobh

Child Suitability: Suitable

St. Colman's Cathedral has been part of the Cobh skyline ever since its construction in 1911. Its stunning setting on the Cork coastline with views of Cork Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean make it one of Ireland's most scenic churches. You can also see the vibrantly colored Deck of Cards Houses, a 5 minute walk from the Cathedral!

Location:ÌýMiddleton, Co. Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable/ Must be accompanied by an adult

Discover the heart and soul of Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience. The home of seven iconic brands Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Knappogue Castle. Taste and enjoy while learning the process of producing whiskey from field to glass.

Location:ÌýUniversity College Cork, Cork City

Child Suitability: Suitable

TheÌýLewis Glucksman GalleryÌýis a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts. Located in the University College Cork, theÌýGlucksmanÌýis an award-winning building that includes display spaces, lecture facilities, a riverside restaurant and gallery shop.

Fitzgerald's Park

Location:ÌýMardyke, Cork, Ireland

Child Suitability: Suitable

Fitzgerald's Park offers a quite retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, with its beautiful tree lined avenues, brimming flower beds and rose garden with its many statues and sculptures and the large central fountain, this 18 acre park is a wonderful treat. It has a café and a playground for children.

Farran Woods

Location:ÌýFarran, Co. Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable

Farran is a small Park that has a lot to offer in terms of activities and features. It has a diverse mixture of tree and shrub species that make it attractive all year round for visiting. It’s location on the southern shore of Inniscarra lake offer fantastic views of the reservoir and the many rowers at every level who train here, from amateur to Olympian.

Blackrock Castle

Location:ÌýBlackrock, Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable

Located on the banks of the River Lee, Blackrock Castle is home to a science center and observatory. The center features interactive exhibits exploring topics such as space, astronomy, and marine biology. The castle’s tower now houses a state-of-the-art observatory, which offers visitors the chance to stargaze and learn about the wonders of the universe.

Location:ÌýVictorian Quarter, Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable / Depending on Show's age restriction

Catch an evening show at this beautiful theatre. The auditorium seats 650 people and is a jewel of late Victorian architecture. The building possesses a rich and fascinating history and the stunning auditorium is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.

Location:ÌýPhoenix St, Centre, Cork

Child Suitability: Not Suitable

The Crane Lane Theatre is located in the remains of an old Gentleman's Club in the dead center of Cork City, and has been the scene of many a notorious event over the last 100 years. It offers live music 7 days a week.

Location:ÌýEmmet Place, Cork City

Child Suitability: Suitable

Cork Opera House is southern Ireland’s premier arts venue for the best concerts, comedy, drama, dance, family fare, and, of course, opera. Located in the heart of Cork city, the Opera House has been a Cork cultural institution for more than 165 years and strives to present and produce both indigenous and international top class acts for the people of Cork and further afield.

Location:ÌýMarina in Cork

Child Suitability: Suitable

Take a trip with Cork Harbour Cruises for a scenic journey in Cork Harbour. Experience 360° views from their spectacular upper deck seating. Cork Harbour Cruises depart from Cork City and Crosshaven. Some of the highlights along the way include Blackrock Castle, Camden Fort Meagher, Haulbowline Naval Base, the world's oldest yacht club, and Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic.

Church of St. Anne

Location:ÌýCork City

Child Suitability: Suitable

St. Anne's Church is one of Cork's most iconic landmarks. Visitors can climb up the Bell Tower to experience a fantastic 360 panoramic view of the city, see the inner workings of the clock as well as have fun playing with the bells!

Cork City Gaol

Location:ÌýConvent Ave, Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland

Child Suitability: Suitable

Part of this heritage, Cork City Gaol, is a magnificent castle-like building which once housed 19th century prisoners. Take a trip back in time and wander through the wings of the Gaol, accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates and the jingle of the warders’ keys.