English Market

Really amazing food hall worth a visit! I could've walked around here for hours looking at all the fresh seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Want sushi? They have it. Hankering for a sandwich? They've got those too. Want a hot dog? Follow your nose and you'll find one. Want to sit down and have breakfast or lunch? Just go upstairs. They've got something for everyone. I went here twice on my two day stay in Cork and was really happy with everything I got to try. Really good option if you're with a group who all wants different things!

Such a cool market to spend an hour walking around! It was fun to see all of the different Irish stands, as well as a few international favorites. I only wish we were able to take more home! I had a poke bowl and it was perfect. Not much seating inside the market, but there are plenty of benches outside along St Patrick's Street

Cute small market with lots of artisanal goods. I enjoyed getting baked goods, gifts, and Japanese sushi here. Friendly people!

Was a great experience going to the English market. A lot of different shops and great fresh food. Was very crowded but still worth it.

Great place to get food and/or coffee. There is such a great variety of food, from vegan to vegetarian to meat-eaters. There is such a great vibe around the place and the staff are very friendly. I usually go to the English Market for something to eat as there is a great vegan plan to eat from. Not much seating in the English Market though

Such a fun place to walk through. So many vendors to choose from! I tried the vegan black bean chili pie from The Pie Guy and it was delicious!

Beat indoor market with abundant selections of wonderful foods. From produce to butchers it had something for everyone. The breads and olives are worth a mention. Absolutely delicious. The cold cuts were great as we assembled a picnic to take to the park. A highlight in one of my favourite duties in Ireland.

This was on many must-see lists for Cork, so we were sure to include it on our quick stop. It is a neat, indoor market with lots of vendors. Since we weren't staying anywhere where we were cooking, most of the lovely fresh ingredients were of no use to us. There were a few places serving coffee and hot food. If you wanted to make this a breakfast or lunch stop, that would probably be a better idea.  For us, this was just less of a 'need to see' because we live in Seattle, and it was very similar to Pikes Place. That compounded with not having immediate use for most of the items being sold made it a 'quick walk through and move on to the next thing' type of place.

Always a good place to visit whether you want hot food, groceries, or a gift when visiting people out of town.

Veryyyyy cool market. Lots of fresh meats, produce, breads, and desserts! Some stalls even had samples which were nice to snack on as we walked. Even if you don't plan on buying anything here I would walk through just to enjoy the atmosphere.

Loved this old fashioned market with excellent food -- both to eat here or take-away. Wish we had a kitchen where we were staying as the fresh meat and fish looked amazing. We loved the smoked salmon, cream cheese bagels, the dried prunes from Iran (best I've ever tasted), and the breads and jams. Oh, the cheese shop gives samples too. COME HUNGRY AND EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THIS HISTORIC MARKET!

this was by far my favorite part of cork. the options were insane and i'm going to think about this forever

This is a nice experience while you are in Cork. I recommend hit the market early in the morning. Get a mix of things to make a picnic. There is a lovely baker, a cheese monger, an olive vendor. One of the vendors has a nice steamed chicken. Grab all these delightful items and get the 226 bus (near the bus station, but not at the bus station) to Kinsale. It's about a 40 minute bus ride to Kinsale. Then enjoy your picnic in Kinsale - by the water or out by the fort.

Awesome market! Loved the atmosphere - so many beautiful colors and smells! Everyone we talked to was very friendly and willing to answer questions.

If you traveled across the ocean only to land directly in the English Market (Serving Cork City since 1788) ... eat your way from end to end and back again.... your journey would have been a satisfying one... devoid regret. From Irish cheeses, to hams... to breads and smoked fish... of course.. chocolate the English market is a wonderland. Farmgate is not to be missed. Their sandwiches are things that you will haunt your dreams... seafood chowders and stews... how can one ever eat again after experiencing such things, without waves of melancholy an longing for each bite spent beneath the wooden spires of the market. I am pretty sure Frank Hederman smokes fish for the saints in heaven themselves. Thank you English Market.

English Market is the Reading Terminal of Ireland. It's a very cool spot to walk around. There are plenty of local eateries, butchers, farm stands, shops, etc. You could spend half a day here if you really wanted to! It's absolutely a must-stop if you're in Cork and is a historic landmark. It's right in the center of the city and is easy to access. It's hard to miss it since it's so large and has so many entrance ways.

The English Market is a really neat place for meats, cheeses, seafood, eggs, and other groceries. Unfortunately since we were only staying two nights of our holiday in Cork, we really couldn't use groceries. I was a little disappointed I could not buy some of the delicious looking items: fresh eggs of all sizes and colors (including duck!) and meats. Service was friendly from the shop keepers we encountered. Since we arrived shortly after it opened, some were still setting up. I had been hoping to find a vendor who offered breakfast, but unfortunately we did not find one and had to go elsewhere. I highly recommend you check out The English Market if you're in Cork - ESPECIALLY if you have access to a refrigerator and cooking appliances!

Enjoyed walking around the market. Lots of fresh produce, seafood and meats. Must pay for the bathroom. One booth has sausages on a stick for €2

Great market in the center of Cork. It is a paradise for a foodie. Tons of variety of everything you could want. Fresh beef, chicken, fork and seafood. Tons of fresh vegetables and fruits. Breads, desserts and chocolates. It looks like if you want it you can get it here.

I read all these travel sites boasting that the English Market was the place to visit while in Cork City. I was kind of let down with how high my expectations were! I have to say we did enjoy the Farmgate Café on the 2nf floor. When we were at the market there was barely anyone there (Saturday morning at 10am) and since we are staying at a hotel we did not need any food for cooking. Too early for desserts and honestly I did not find any that particularly caught my eye to return back for through our stay in the city. I was hoping for cheese samples and more fruit we could purchase to eat. Even the pretty fountain wasn't running!Farmers Markets in the states are more appealing to me.

The English Market is located in the city center and is a big building with multiple entrances, so when walking around Princes street, just keep your eyes peeled for a sign. The market is open to the public from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Honestly most of the traders start packing up around 5pm, so you want to come here a bit early to soak up the atmosphere and meet the famous fishmonger who spoke to the Queen when she visited here. My two native things to try here are drisheen (blood sausage) or a battlebord (dried salted ling - a member of the cod family). This is as per the Irish tourism board website, and during my website I couldn't find the shops that sold them, so didn't try nor can advise which shops they are sold at. But definitely go and soak up the atmosphere. Note: #260 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

I am one of the biggest fans of indoor markets, especially when traveling abroad. They are the perfect place for the freshest fruit & ingredients for a DIY charcuterie board. We were lucky enough to have a hotel less than half a mile away from the market while in Cork. So, we stopped by & picked up some fresh cheese & olives & had a delightful spread back at the hotel. Mm-mm-good!

If you love food, you have to go here. This reminds me of the pike place market in Seattle. Butchers selling their best meats and family owned shops that make their own cheese in their homes are here. I really wished that they offered to ship their meats to the U.S! Fresh quality meat and produce are available here. And a really good sausage stand! There is also an amazing loose leaf tea and coffee shop here.

If you're a tourist, stop in for lunch upstairs or for picnic goods (the cheese! omg so good) If you live here, great local, gourmet, &/or organic goods. Not necessarily as cheap as a supermarket, but excellent quality & prices aren't bad, generally. Nice atmosphere, always something new to discover!

This is a great market to stroll around, especially on a rainy day where you don't want to be outside. You'll find anything from Meat, Fish, Veggies and Fruits, Sandwiches and Deli. So even if you're just on a tour around the island and don't actually have a kitchen at hand, it's still worth to grab some food or to buy nice souvenirs which remind you of Ireland.

Everything from sushi to Turkish barbers, vintage curios to fresh fruit, the English market is a little bit of foodie heaven in the middle of Cork city. I think what I love most about it is how it's changed so much in the last ten years, and is still so similar to the market I remember as a kid. The same fishmongers and butchers are there, even the dodgy joke stall. But it's really embraced the change in culture in Cork too. You'll be able to find good bok choy as easily as you find good bacon in there these days.

This is a must go for gifts and souvenirs. Everyone in Ireland supports local business (it's a lifestyle not a movement) and this place has it all in one spot with great prices. Parking...more tricky. Find a nearby garage.

Every year that I come to visit my BF family in Cork, it's my favorite market that sells almost everything you can imagine making a chef dreams. I love to cook and I just love how fresh meat selections are compared to states. I always come here to buy things to cook dinner for the family and of course buy myself some good bites

This market has a great selection of local food vendors selling everything from fresh fish to scones and truffles. We had a great time walking around and seeing the variety of goods. It's worth noting that there are only 2 sit down restaurants in the market: one is very small (only a handful of seats) and the other is a fancier sit down restaurant in the 2nd floor. We chose to purchase a few select items and eat at a restaurant close by.

I was REALLY looking forward to visiting the English Market since the Queen made a visit and it's known as THE foodie city of Ireland. However, I sadly discovered it wasn't what I expected. Had I known what I know now, I would have never gone out of my way to venture out to Cork. Foodie city of Ireland? I would like to disagree. Dublin, Galway, Belfast are ALL better cities to explore if you want to look for food. Cork? It's for commercial restaurants and shopping centers. Don't get me wrong. This market is colorful, elegant and clean. It smells like fresh produce and seafood. (OMG their seafood counter is absolutely beautiful.) Their prices were pretty solid for the quality but... it wasn't meant for a tourist. In other words, it wasn't meant for a lunch stop.This is a straight up market with chocolates and gifts. Even though the market closes at 6pm, most of the vendors start packing up around 5pm so it's known they won't go out of the way to take care of you. I was a little heartbroken but I appreciate that it's just this kind of market and I should have researched this particular site better.

Outstanding public market in Cork...not vast in size, but awesome in terms of quality of providers, great food, and unique offerings. And the setting is in an old (1700s) builiding that is architecturally amazing. Worth a visit if you are in Ireland. The English Market is a lively, bustling heaven for meats, olives, cheeses, chocolates and one of the BEST sausage sandwiches we have ever had the pleasure of indulging in. Market is filled with all sorts of vendors of various types of food. This is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in Cork! Great, 5-Star market!

Fabulous market and foodie heaven. Wish they had something like this in Dublin :-( Could come here anytime for a shop or browse.

I want to live in Cork just for this market. It has everything one needs for a daily meal! Picked up some dinner party ingredients. I love Ireland!

We only spent one day in Cork so we didn't get to see a whole lot of it but we were pleasantly surprised when we stumbled upon this market. It was much larger than we had expected. It was packed full of people and the energy was infectious! This market is great for people watching, grocery shopping, or even just immersing yourself amongst the locals! There was plenty to do and even more to see! My partner found a giant loaf of fresh baked bread for really cheap. My food allergies made this a bit more difficult and I wound up spending far more than I was comfortable with on a rather small portion of food. I was a bit disappointed but I can't blame the market for my numerous allergies! If you're in the area and looking for an adrenaline rush accompanied by some delicious goodies, give this market a chance. You won't be disappointed.

If you go to Cork you must visit this awesome place. You can get anything fresh that you'd like. Everything we tasted was of superior quality and there was just so much more. Definitely worth your time.

This is definitely worth a visit while in the center of Cork. The entrances are pretty non-descript and small, but the shopping inside is really great. The bakery options were great (we tried a couple of different ones), but there is pretty much everything you could want. Seating can be a little hard to come by, but there is some upstairs.

This market, taking up about 25% of Cork itself (the other 75% being mostly composed of shoe shops), is the only conceivable reason why anyone would come to cork as walking around for 10 minutes and ogling it's standard fayre is the the only thing to do in this European frontier town. It sells everything from fruit and veg, meat, breads, cheeses, condiments, pies & pasties, to flowers, crafts, and clothes. Although it's all very good quality, there's nothing here that we don't have in things called 'supermarkets' in more interesting parts of the world. There is an overpriced cafe inside the market which bases its menu on the fresh ingredients available within (see my review for 'Farmgate Cafe'). So in summary, if you've never seen things like bread and chicken breasts before then you may find it fascinating. Otherwise if you're in Cork anyway then you may just find it refreshing to see people selling something that isn't shoes.

Amazing place. Each store filled with kind people and delicious food. Try as much of it as you can!

This place was good. There were great pastries and I love that they source all of their ingredients from the market. However, when we got there at 3pm, they were out of some ingredients and 3/10ish items on the menu couldn't be made. The remaining food was good but I would definitely suggest getting here earlier in the day.

Fantastic place to get all your fresh fruit and veg, meat and any type of fish you could want. They have tiny cafes dotted around the place selling cakes, savoury bites and a juice bar. I'd recommend swinging my O'Flynns sausages for an amazing sausage sanger

Authentic, fresh and local produce at good prices. Love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace. One of my favourite places in Cork city. I'll be back!

Great little sandwich shop upstairs if you're looking to eat some food. Very fun to just walk around the market and see what's happening. We bought some amazing chocolates on our way out. We will be coming back tomorrow for a grocery stop before we head out into the country!

This was on my wish list of places to go when in Cork and wow I love it. Loads of stalls selling meat, fish, fresh vegetables, home baked cakes, hot food, cheese etc. I wanted to go round and taste and buy everything. We must have been to each cake shop about 3 times trying to decide which one to buy from. Great location to spend some time wandering around in the city, looking for items to cook for your dinner,inspiration for something new or gifts for people back home.

Its the only one of its kind in Ireland. It has everything you need for a kick ass dinner: fishmongers, butchers, bakers, vegetables, cheese and charcuterie and so much more weird and wonderful stalls. AND the Queen visited it. A must see in Cork - OBVIOUSLY.

This place was amazing (unfortunately no camera to capture it) - filled with market stalls of every description, as much meat, fish,vegetables and cheese as you could ever want, set in a beautiful (indoor) location. Perfect for finding ingredients for that meal you've been wanting to cook, enjoying a coffee whilst people watching, or just for a stroll to take in the atmosphere. (as a comparison for anyone from Oxford - its similar to The Covered Market but on a much much larger scale)

An amazing breakfast stop with a great atmosphere and even better food. Everything was so fresh and you could tell was made right on the spot. I got the eggs and bacon and it was impeccable. The coffee was also amazing as well, it is super great everywhere in Ireland!

In all of Ireland I'd say the English Market here in Cork is by far the biggest and best market I have seen! They have literally 100s of types meats, organic fruits and veg, jam, health foods, wine, cakes and even an Oriental Asian shop with Chinese, Japanese and Indian ingredients (I came here with a Japanese friend so it was a huge surprise for her!). The fish section was my favourite; they've got every kind of fresh fish, pate, shellfish etc. With such a huge variety of fresh food, I see no reason to give it less than 5 stars!

One of my fav's places to visit in Cork. The market is so vibrant! A lot of deli and bakery with fresh products! It is so hard to decide which seller is good, because all looks yum here! It is impossible to leave without buying anything. Hahaha.. I never say no to a good cake :)

Amazing food, and everything was very fresh and locally caught fish or raised beef. my only downside was I was here on holiday and didnt have a place to cook anything I would buy. So I wasnt able to buy any of the beef or fish. But it is an absolute must see esp if you live in the area and are looking for fresh food. Very neat to see though even if just walking through.