The Hovione Experience - Cork

F&B

© Isaacs	Isaacs Restaurant Location: 48 MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork One of Cork's best award-winning restaurants and has been a standard-bearer for good food for over 25 years. Set in a classic redbrick building dating from the late 19th century.
© Jacob's on the Mall	Jacob's on the Mall Location: 30 South Mall, Cork City Plant-filled contemporary restaurant with a Modern European menu showing global influences.
© Market Lane	Market Lane Location: 5-6 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork City Swish, 2-floor restaurant and cocktail bar mixing European and Modern Irish flavors.
© Castle Café	Castle Cafe Location: Blackrock Castle, Castle Rd, Cork, Ireland Slick, modern all-day cafe/restaurant by the ancient castle, turning out Modern European dishes.
© Goldie	Goldie Location: 128 Oliver Plunkett St, Centre, Cork Polished restaurant with a global menu focusing on meat & seafood dishes, plus wine & craft beer. Observation: This traditional hotel is 6 minutes' walk from the Cork Opera House and 11 minutes' walk from Cork English Market.
© Terre	Terre Location: Castlemartyr Resort This 2 Michelin star restaurant is a unique dining experience with a focus on warm hospitality and superb produce. Observation: 32 min away from Center Cork.
	Bastion Location: Market St Main St, Kinsale Bastion is a contemporary, Michelin-starred, restaurant owned and run by a talented couple: Paul McDonald cooks, while his wife Helen looks after the service. A large bar splits the room in two and twinkling candles add a welcoming touch. Natural flavours are kept to the fore and local seafood is a highlight. The skilfully prepared, exacting dishes take on a modern style and often exhibit a playful, innovative element, while at the same time showing depth in their flavors and textures. Observation: 33 min away from Center Cork.
© Paradiso - Cristian Barnett	Paradiso Location: 16 Lancaster Quay, Mardyke, Cork Vegetable-focused restaurant in Cork City serving the very best of seasonal food and natural wines. Observation: Not suitable for small children or infants.
© The Glass Curtain	The Glass Curtain Location: Thompson House, MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork Modern Cuisine, with top-class ingredients shared by champion farmers, growers, butchers, cheesemakers, fishmongers, brewers and distillers of Cork.
© Hayfield Manor	Orchids Location: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Perrott Ave, College Rd, Centre, Cork Orchids restaurant has developed a reputation for its renowned dining experience as one of the best restaurants in Cork City. Orchid’s offers exquisite contemporary Irish Cuisine created using the freshest local ingredients which is served by attentive staff, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.
© Farmgate Café	Farmgate Café Location: Old English Market, Princes St, Cork Centuries old traditional, seasonal, regional, even ‘forgotten’ foods are at the core of the Farmgate Café ethos.
© The Oyster	The Oyster Location: 4 Market Lane, Saint Patrick's Street, Co. Cork One of Cork’s oldest establishments founded in 1792. Located at the Market Lane Entrance to Corks English Market.
© Man Friday	Man Friday Location: Scilly, Kinsale, Co. Cork The restaurant creates a cozy atmosphere with great food, designed with individual touches unique to the local area.
© Liberty Grill	The Liberty Grill Location: 32 Washington St, Cork Locally sourced New England-influenced plates, served all day in a casual bistro-style setting.
© Madfish Cronin's Pub	Mad Fish Restaurant at Cronin's Pub Location: Crosshaven, Co Cork Traditional Irish pub with an award winning seafood menu. Massive craft beer, whiskey, gin & rum selection.
© Fishy Fishy	Fishy Fishy Location: Crowley's Quay, Kinsale, Co Cork Simple restaurant serving locally-caught seafood, where they even know the fishermen's names.
© The Bullman	The Bulman Location: Summer Cove, Kinsale, Co Cork Buzzy bar with live music and a smart restaurant with modern art and globally-inspired menus.
© BallyMaloe House	BallyMaloe House Location: Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Midleton, Co Cork Simple Irish cuisine, using fresh seasonal ingredients creating sustainable, seasonal menus in a unique country house setting.
© Jacobs Ladder	Jacobs Ladder at the Waters Edge Hotel Location: Westbourne Pl, Ballyvoloon, Cobh The restaurant sits facing the majesty that is Cork Harbour and its continental, fresh design is a wonderful setting for the delicious food that is presented every day.

Sight-seeing & Activities

© Blarney Castle and Gardens	Blarney Castle and Gardens Location: Blarney, Cork Child Suitability: Suitable The Blarney Castle is known mainly for being the home of the famous Blarney stone, a stone that you kiss at the top of the castle to get the gift of eloquence. the castle grounds are filled with wooded hollows, strange rock formations and a glistening flowing river.
© Fota Wildlife Park	Fota Wildlife Park Location: Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, County Cork Child Suitability: Suitable Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland's top ten visitor attractions and a perfect place to visit for people of all ages. Fota Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible the park have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors!
© Titanic Experience	Titanic Experience Location: Cobh Child Suitability: Suitable The Cobh Titanic museum is located inside the original White Star Line ticket office where the last 123 passengers boarded the ship. The tour delves deeper into the story of the ship and the 123 passengers who boarded from Cobh. The tours run every 15 minutes each day in summer and every 30 minutes for the rest of the year.
© Wiki Commons	Deck of cards Houses and St. Colman's Cathedral Location: Cobh Child Suitability: Suitable St. Colman's Cathedral has been part of the Cobh skyline ever since its construction in 1911. Its stunning setting on the Cork coastline with views of Cork Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean make it one of Ireland's most scenic churches. You can also see the vibrantly colored Deck of Cards Houses, a 5 minute walk from the Cathedral!
© Midleton Distillery	Middleton Distillery Experience Location: Middleton, Co. Cork Child Suitability: Suitable/ Must be accompanied by an adult Discover the heart and soul of Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience. The home of seven iconic brands Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Knappogue Castle. Taste and enjoy while learning the process of producing whiskey from field to glass.
© Glucksman	The Glucksman Location: University College Cork, Cork City Child Suitability: Suitable The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts. Located in the University College Cork, the Glucksman is an award-winning building that includes display spaces, lecture facilities, a riverside restaurant and gallery shop.
© Fitzgerald's Park	Fitzgerald's Park Location: Mardyke, Cork, Ireland Child Suitability: Suitable Fitzgerald's Park offers a quite retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, with its beautiful tree lined avenues, brimming flower beds and rose garden with its many statues and sculptures and the large central fountain, this 18 acre park is a wonderful treat. It has a café and a playground for children.
© Farran Woods Park - Joe Ladrigan	Farran Woods Location: Farran, Co. Cork Child Suitability: Suitable Farran is a small Park that has a lot to offer in terms of activities and features. It has a diverse mixture of tree and shrub species that make it attractive all year round for visiting. It’s location on the southern shore of Inniscarra lake offer fantastic views of the reservoir and the many rowers at every level who train here, from amateur to Olympian.
© Wiki Commons	Blackrock Castle Location: Blackrock, Cork Child Suitability: Suitable Located on the banks of the River Lee, Blackrock Castle is home to a science center and observatory. The center features interactive exhibits exploring topics such as space, astronomy, and marine biology. The castle’s tower now houses a state-of-the-art observatory, which offers visitors the chance to stargaze and learn about the wonders of the universe.
© Everyman Theatre	Everyman Theater Location: Victorian Quarter, Cork Child Suitability: Suitable / Depending on Show's age restriction Catch an evening show at this beautiful theatre. The auditorium seats 650 people and is a jewel of late Victorian architecture. The building possesses a rich and fascinating history and the stunning auditorium is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.
© Cranelane Theatre	Crane Lane Theater Location: Phoenix St, Centre, Cork Child Suitability: Not Suitable The Crane Lane Theatre is located in the remains of an old Gentleman's Club in the dead center of Cork City, and has been the scene of many a notorious event over the last 100 years. It offers live music 7 days a week.
© Cork Opera House	Cork Opera House Location: Emmet Place, Cork City Child Suitability: Suitable Cork Opera House is southern Ireland’s premier arts venue for the best concerts, comedy, drama, dance, family fare, and, of course, opera. Located in the heart of Cork city, the Opera House has been a Cork cultural institution for more than 165 years and strives to present and produce both indigenous and international top class acts for the people of Cork and further afield.
© Cork Harbour Cruises	Cork Harbour Cruises Location: Marina in Cork Child Suitability: Suitable Take a trip with Cork Harbour Cruises for a scenic journey in Cork Harbour. Experience 360° views from their spectacular upper deck seating. Cork Harbour Cruises depart from Cork City and Crosshaven. Some of the highlights along the way include Blackrock Castle, Camden Fort Meagher, Haulbowline Naval Base, the world's oldest yacht club, and Cobh, the last port of call for the Titanic.
© Wiki Commons	Church of St. Anne Location: Cork City Child Suitability: Suitable St. Anne's Church is one of Cork's most iconic landmarks. Visitors can climb up the Bell Tower to experience a fantastic 360 panoramic view of the city, see the inner workings of the clock as well as have fun playing with the bells!
© Wiki Commons	Cork City Gaol Location: Convent Ave, Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland Child Suitability: Suitable Part of this heritage, Cork City Gaol, is a magnificent castle-like building which once housed 19th century prisoners. Take a trip back in time and wander through the wings of the Gaol, accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates and the jingle of the warders’ keys.