Experts' Choice Award The English Market
What the experts agree on
Cork's historic covered food market packs stalls of local artisans, fresh seafood, and traditional specialties like drisheen—famous enough that Queen Elizabeth once toured it. A food lover's must-visit.
“The English Market is Ireland's most famous covered food market, and is heaven for anyone who loves food.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "The name of this bustling food market harks back to the days of English rule." Full review
Fodor's "Such is the fame of the English Market that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth insisted on an impromptu walkabout here on her historic first visit to Ireland in May 2011." Full review
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Be sure to make a beeline for one of the misleadingly small entrances to this large and famous mecca for foodies.
Travel + Leisure "Cork's best artisans and purveyors gather here to sell products like soda bread, organic greens and seafood." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In front of the stalls with their pre-cut meats laid out, you will be struck by the smells of the brightly coloured foods. The local specialities: drisheen (black pudding) and crúibini (pigs' trotters." Full review
National Geographic "The English Market in Cork's city center is a roofed food emporium showcasing regional Irish ingredients and artisanal food offerings. It's also a destination for shopping, noshing,..."
The Guardian "Now in the English Market alongside seafood, butchers and poultry counters are Japanese food stalls, charcuterie and kombucha stands"
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National Geographic "When someone comes to visit me, the first place I take them is to the English Market. If the way to the heart is through the stomach, then the English Market is Cork’s heart and its..."
Independent "The English Market on Grand Parade owes its name to the era when only English settlers were allowed to shop at this elegant 19th-century trading forum. Today, it is open to all (8am-6pm..."
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Lonely Planet "The English Market has long attracted international television travel shows (and even, famously, Queen Elizabeth II). Expect a smorgasbord of local produce like artisanal cheeses and..."
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