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Cork City Dining – A Guide to Local Independent Cafes and Restaurants in Cork City.
"Average Rating - 4.3Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - CorkAverage price - ££££Review - Omg those cookies are on another level!!!. Garlic bread was lovely and crispy too well done. View Papa John's Menu"
"Whether you’ve a banging hangover on a Sunday morning or it’s Monday morning and you fancy a healthy breakfast fix to get you through a busy workday, Perry Street Market is worth a shout. This cute café is all about locally sourced produce and freshly made from scratch breakfast foods. The full Irish is both fulfilling and delicious."
"In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been host to a 6th century Monastery, a 24 acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times"
"If you’re wondering what to do in Cork City that’ll take you away from the hustle and bustle, make your way to Tramore Valley Park. It’s located in Cork City, but it’s off-the-beaten-path enough to make you feel like you’ve ventured out to the countryside. There are a few different walks that you can head off on here, and fairly handy."
"Managed by The Glen Resource and Sports Centre on behalf of Cork City Council, the Tramore Valley Park boasts many activities for all the family"
"Home to Cork’s only BMX Track, Tramore Valley Park is a hive of activity with walking routes, outdoor gym, viewing point and rugby pitch."
"The newly refurbished Address Cork has everything that is needed for an unforgettable weekend away in the city. Located in the historic area of St Lukes and within walking distance from the heart of the city, this hotel is situated inside a lovely red-brick Victorian building and offers wonderful views of the city and the harbour. Rooms are elegant and many feature high ceilings and impressive balconies."
"For anyone wishing to experience the true essence of the wonderful City of Cork, what better hotel to stay than at the elegant newly refurbished Address Cork (Formerly The Ambassador Hotel). Presiding with an air of grandness from the top of Military Hill in the his. Address: Military Hill, St. Lukes, Cork City"
"On the north side of Cork on Military Hill, the Ambassador has commanding views of the harbour and city centre and combines a historic building with an upbeat, modern decor. Owned by the McGettingan Family, the hotel features one of their Cookhouse gastro-bars for relaxed, friendly dining."
"First built in 1601, the earth, stone and timber Elizabeth Fort was attacked two years later when a revolt took place sparked off by the death of Queen Elizabeth 1. When English reinforcements arrived, the people of Cork were forced to pay for its reconstruction. A stronger stone fort replaced the old building in the 1620s and it is this you see today."
"Many people that I chat with that are planning to visit Cork tend to miss out on Elizabeth Fort for some reason. Elizabeth Fort is a 17th-century star fort in Cork City that was built to act as a defensive fortification outside of the city walls. Over time, as the city expanded, it started to grow around the fort, making it redundant."