Tom Barry's

Lovely wee spot to stop and have a pint in a sunny beer garden. They didn't have the pizza last time I was here so I was excited to try it. I love a thin base so it was right up my alley. Highly recommend the Dali.

Tom Barry's is a brilliant traditional type pub on the South side of Cork with the perfect mix of both indoor and outdoor spaces. The staff are super friendly and they encourage a great atmosphere with trad music and chats, its always a great night here! They serve a beautiful pint of the Guinness as well as other popular local and not so local beers to carter to everyone! 27-July-2025 Update: My wife and I called in as we were nearby and said its been a minute since we were here. The bar hasn't changed much if at all and the staff as as friendly as ever! I got one of the local Cork beers Original 7 Larger and my wife got a Murphy's stout and we took in the fine weather out the back in the beer garden. Food: The pizzas here are delicious! I highly recommend stopping by for a pizza and mach use of the pizza and a pint deal! We got a spicey salami pizza and a garlic and tomato sauce pizza while we were here. Both were amazing and we were surprised by the garlic pizza as we didn't realise it didn't have cheese but it was perfectly delicious! Old Review: There is loads of space to choose from be it the small bar at the front, the back room by the fire, the side bar by the beer garden and last but not least, the fantastic beer garden out the back! Any area you choose will be great! It can be very busy at weekends but come here early or mid week if you are looking for something a little quieter! Over the years I've spent many a Friday or Saturday evening catching up with friends and its always been a great location! The beer garden is my favourite spot in this bar and they have their own pizza kitchen in the back garden as well. Definitely check out Tom Barry's, you won't be disappointed!

Had the Frida pizza and was very underwhelmed to be honest. Was falling all apart and toppings not dough weren't good enough. When I sat in the beer garden the chimney from the wood fire oven was blowing out black pieces that kept falling on our clothes and table and all the stuff, came home with one dirty white shirt just from sitting out

The pizza and a pint for €17 is so good

The best bar in town in my eyes. Always great staff, friendly fun and easygoing. Lots of choice for drinks and lovely pizza made to order. Beer garden is lovely with a cover when needed. I dont think for me Tom Barrys ever dissapoints except for the fact it no longer has Tom. It really is a south side gem in my eyes.

A pleasant surprise! Amazing food and vibrant atmosphere. The pizza and the Italian dish were perfect! Great service! Thank you!!!

If you’re in Cork, you must not miss Tom Barry’s for it’s one of the amazing pizza places in town! Situated just a few steps away from the centre, it’s one of the oldest pubs and beer gardens that serves super authentic Italian pizzas. The outdoor seating area is ideal for summers. The food is super delicious and their perfect thin crust pizzas have an amazing texture. Our personal favourite pizza is FRIDA with its mixture of ham, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and rockets. . PS: Do check their meal deals and offers to save some bucks.

Fab little spot that one of the local tour guides mentioned to me. Fab pizza, nice vibe, and staff very helpful. Would definitely come back next time I’m in Cork.

Used to be the go to pub in Cork when I visited. Always exceptional service. Tonight's visit was met with rude and smug staff each round. Next visit will try Fordes

Tom Barry's suddenly became popular a few years ago - the smoking ban came in, and everyone flocked to the beer garden here. Great if you're a smoker, but also lovely if you're not. The beer garden is especially nice on a summer's day with a cool beer or cider. Inside, it looks like a traditional bar but with some modern twists. Great for an evening with friends - where you're bound to meet other people - or early evening chats. Staff are friendly and chatty with an above-average selection of beers.

Great setting to relax and be with friends. Small inside pub for the cool days and wonderful outdoor court yard for the nice days. The pizza was perfect in my view with a crust that is excellent all by itself. Thank you to the warm friendly staff.

One of my favourite Cork bars, although quite a walk from the city centre. This place has a gorgeous beer garden with loads of fairy lights and a brilliant atmosphere. It also offers good pub-food, well worth visiting.

Love this place! Looks tiny from the outside but has huge outside area which has loads of character. Really cosy and perfect from a few pints with friends

This pub is so deceiving from the outside but inside is another story. It reminds me of a pub that I used to go to in West Cork. Real arty crowd there at the weekends, a really nice mixture of clientele and a great smoking area! Worth a visit - you will not be disappointed!

love this pub, its cosy, has a great beer garden out the back. its larger than it looks from the outside! nice atmosphere

Awful bar in my opinion only attracting feature for me is the beer garden in the back is brilliant.