The Oval

Maybe we came too late on a Saturday. It was so busy and the entryway is a pinch-point. This place will give you all types of anxiety. We were recommended by a local...and I adore Beamish, so I had really hoped to try this location but our timing was off apparently. Also, a guy had a pee-pee outside around the corner by the construction fence. Kinda funny, far from the worst to happen in a city.

Yet another gem in Cork. The pub has a very bohemian feel to it. We found a cosy corner here and enjoyed spending lovely pints for beamish here. If you're in Cork city for a day or two, this one's a must visit!

Nice pub. Good music. Not the best beer selection. Used to have real candles on each table with wax spilling over the bottle they were in, now changed for fake candles. It's a pity, it was part of what made it a cosy pub.

Great spot for a Beamish on the historical pub list. Cozy and friendly vibe.

We rocked into Cork for a day, wandering around we spotted The Oval off the plain main shopping strip. Oh what a relief to find this grungy indy gem. 😊 With a great relaxed vibe (each spot candlelit), plenty of beers on tap, including an alternative to Guinness (Beamish Irish stout) this is a great place to come and chat. A great place to start your Cork Heritage Pub Tour. Final tip: when going to the bathrooms upstairs later at night, be mindful of the spooks in their attic.

I walked in slightly nervously, because it was so dark initially, but once my eyes adjusted I loved it. A real traditional pub, full of character and nooks.

Really nice Ambiente, really cool bartenders. Comforting and good music. Not too loud to talk with your friends/date but loud enough to talk smooth about spicy things. Im probably a lil drunk cause they serve Local beer, And its really tasty. Definitely a great Pub you have to check out in Cork!

The Oval is another one of Cork's iconic pubs and its one of the cozy ones! Located on the corner of S Main St and Tucky St., its a pub with a unique Oval shaped ceiling in Cork City center! The pub has a wonderful ambienceve and the crowd that frequents the bar also gives it a certain charm! The Staff: The staff are friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door! They are very attentive and will serve you quickly! Drink Selection: They have a great selection of beer on tap and they serve all three major stouts! Of which I chose a pint of their delicious Guinness draft! A lot of people were ordering the Murphy's and Beamish aswell so I can only imagine that they are also good aswell! Layout: The layout of the bar is kind of split into two rooms. The first room has the feature for which it owes its namesake, the Oval shaped ceiling. The second room has more seating and is to the rear of the premises. The bar is located in this room along with some seats. The second room is smaller and is located towards the back. The main seating area is in this room and the stairs to the toilet is also here. The bar has access to the seating area on Tucky St. which offers access to people who use wheelchairs. Decor: The pub is decorated with a lot of wood and with little quirky details and morabilia as well as little plaques with historic details, etc. Overall Ipinion: The Oval is an old bar in the City Center where time moves a little slower. They have a great selection of beers to choose from and I highly recommend stopping by for a beautiful pint of Guinness or drink of your choosing and have a chat with friends!

Very cozy pub with super friendly staff and a great beer selection. We are visiting Ireland and the staff gave us many wonderful recommendations for the cities we would be visiting.

Great tunes, great mix of people. I really enjoyed my time here. The individual interior with the fun artwork really gives it some character. If you are out West, definitely try to spot in here for a lively weekend jaunt.

One of the many Gems in Cork city... certainly for a well poured pint of Murphy's stout (Cork's answer to Guinness). There's always a perfect atmosphere in here and I am always surprised how much space there is in here. The exterior can be misleading. On occassion as well you'll find artwork from the Crawford students displayed on the wall. This gives a nice mix to the regular pub decor. I enjoyed a delicious 4pm pint of a saturday in here with a friend last week and it was absolutely relaxing. I highly recommend for anyone who wants a genuine irish pub experience.

I am a bit biased here. The Oval became my home away from home when I was shipped overseas to work in Cork way back in 91. I'd love to be back. But, I wanted all to know how wonder a pub this was, quaint friendly patrons, and right across the street from Beamish!!! Sit back, draw a pint o stout, and enjoy. Ken Salmon Calgary Alberta Canada

Nice and cozy pub to enjoy a beer and have some craic. Most of the beers here are not common elsewhere, so you might want to choose carefully.

Fantastic Place for a nice pint and a good chat. Great place to start a night out. It's not flashy, its not pretentious. It's what a modern Irish pub should be like. Friendly atmosphere, great selection of beers and drinks.

Smashing Pub, great selection of drinks in comfortable surroundings. The clientle are friendly and good fun, the place is well recommended.