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Charlie's Bar

Bar β€’ Pub β€’ Live music venue

😠 Had 2 drinks on plunket Street was recommended here for live music on Monday night the very youngest barchap preceeded to serve me but stopped mid service called me outside and said I was too drunk. Lol πŸ˜† 🀣 what a joke. My first time visiting here looks like I wasn't welcome as I was a new comer.... People often mention Great, music, staff, night, great, time, Cork, good, nice, pint,


Address

2 Union Quay, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 A376, Ireland

Website

charliesbarcork.com

Contact

+353 21 431 8342

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (438 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 2 to 11:30β€―pm
  • Friday: 2β€―pm to 12:30β€―am
  • Saturday: 2β€―pm to 12:30β€―am
  • Sunday: 2 to 11β€―pm
  • Monday: 2 to 11:30β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 2 to 11:30β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 2 to 11:30β€―pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Great (23) music (19) staff (17) night (15) great (15) time (10) Cork (10) good (10) nice (8) pint (7)
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  • 1/5 Chris L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had 2 drinks on plunket Street was recommended here for live music on Monday night the very youngest barchap preceeded to serve me but stopped mid service called me outside and said I was too drunk. Lol πŸ˜† 🀣 what a joke. My first time visiting here looks like I wasn't welcome as I was a new comer. But the people already inside falling off their stools were more than acceptable. What a joke πŸ™„ πŸ˜’
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brian O D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great night always a nice pint,the staff are amazing,the atmosphere is so relaxing definitely the place to go πŸ™‚πŸ™‚
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paddy O. 4 months ago on Google
    A no frills bar that does live music. Used to be a dockers early house. €5.60 for Guinness. Friendly place and you'll always strike up a conversation with someone.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kay O D. 2 years ago on Google
    Another great night,definitely would recommend to anyone that wants a nice relaxing drink and the staff are the icing on the cake, always a great night in Charlie's 😁😁😁
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Amber H. 2 years ago on Google
    Favourite bar in Cork. All the staff are fantastic, and Majella is an absolute lady. Best pint of Beamish in Cork πŸ‘
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Cathal O. 4 years ago on Google
    A proper dingy locals pub where they have handwritten rules on the wall and only take cash
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 kev f. 4 years ago on Google
    Can't quite remember? I"'ll have to go back..lol
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Olivia D. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant sheltered outdoor seating with heaters. Had a great night and lovely staff.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 RΓΊadhΓ‘n Γ“ D. 1 year ago on Google
    What a pub. Go in and see Hank and Ray giving it the absolute business on a Monday night - the joy that music brings in its purest form. You won't regret it.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 kev g. 1 year ago on Google
    The place hasn't changed in 20 years and that's the way I like it. Great hidden gem πŸ’Ž
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kenneth R. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent live music for a Monday evening. Good lively crowd.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Quay B. 4 years ago on Google
    What you see is what you get. Charlie's hasn't changed in decades. It's still a dive full of really genuine and lovely people. And it's great craic.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mara G. 4 years ago on Google
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    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Terry F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great music pub.Lifesaver in the early hours for a cure .Always nice sounds ,arrive at 7 am for the hair of the dog and brand new in no time at all.A great place for local talent,Cork has some incredible musical talent floatin' around. Greetings from a Dub in Texas. πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good craic, friendly staff, had a fab night in Cork!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Marta C. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best pub in Cork for good live music!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jake S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little pub.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Christine F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pub friendly staff. Great crowd of people who appreciate the great music always available there.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jack W. 4 years ago on Google
    Favorite pub in Cork. Stumbled across a really enjoyable trad session at 4pm on a Sunday.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 tom d. 4 years ago on Google
    Anything goes
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Christine C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best venue for Monday night music 😁
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Galina Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Great location,but a bit messy place to have drink ! The staff isn’t the most polite when it comes to service!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tadhg O M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar. Great staff.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Stephen O R. 1 year ago on Google
    My 1st time at Charlie's bar so I'm not that Familiar with this bar! It's on Union Quay in the City Of Cork! Very close to Parnell Bus station in Cork city! As if you were heading from South Mall go over the bride and it's just there! The whole place is under some kind of Renovation building going on the building? Plenty seating area outside! Bar staff good was quite when I was there for 1st time! Not sure if the even do music or not?
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Stephen F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great music nearly every night of the week
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 John Γ“ R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great live music every night around 22:00
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Jvan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Megan s. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place to sit and relax with friends. Staff are welcoming and always try their best to accommodate everyone that they can. Most welcoming outdoor setup around with outdoor heaters, music playing in the background and its very well lit πŸ‘πŸ‘ Couldn't recommend it more
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Pawel K. 6 years ago on Google
    The only morning pub in Cork, must visit Cork attraction :) Strongly recommend visiting time : Sat & Sun 11 am
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Paul S. 4 years ago on Google
    A bit rough and ready
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jane B. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly "Good old Irish Pub " just like pubs used to be. Would recommend
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Remy L. 4 years ago on Google
    A Pub in the old Irish tradition, dark, a bit hidden, but heartful with this magical inner light... Praised!!!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 DJ M. 4 years ago on Google
    Opens early. Great for when the night never ends
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kieran M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, I love playing gigs here !
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Dermot Mac C. 4 years ago on Google
    A small and cozy pub with a nice atmosphere, and they pull a good pint of murpheys
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michael C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good venue very good blues band and a listening clientele the night we were there will call again.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Siguirit L. 4 years ago on Google
    Every Monday, listening to this beautiful voice is magical! Being able to share a beer with friends next to the bar, does not have words !! Enjoy it!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 denis o. 4 years ago on Google
    A real drinking man's bar. Spent a few hours there one day last week and had great time. Got to meet some good people !
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Welly W. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rees 3 years ago on Google
    Great early morning bar. Staff are the best.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paddy D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for the pint
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Johnathon O' S. 4 years ago on Google
    Myself and my wife really enjoyed our time here, the atmosphere was great craic the night we popped in. The staff are nice and polite and the Guinness was good.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 meefo92 4 years ago on Google
    Super cozy and authentic place
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lee F. 4 years ago on Google
    Best early morning bar in cork!!! Got to go at some time. Relaxed atmosphere easy going staff just a proper Irish pub πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 John B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool place
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nelson B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Think of an Irish Pub !!! Top. (Original) Pensa num Pub irish!!! Top.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ingrid R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pub ... great music (Original) Super Pub ...tolle Musik
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 christine O D. 4 years ago on Google
    It's difficult to describe this place. If you're looking for decor & beautiful surroundings, forget it. If you're looking for great music & a sense of being part of one big group or family, then Charlie's is the place. It's magically beautiful in a shabby place which I wouldn't change. It's perfect
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Barry M. 4 years ago on Google
    Rough and ready but fantastic
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Gene O M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar has not changed in many years and still remains the best
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 enimotekno e. 4 years ago on Google
    Early pint lovely. Staff
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 sean p. 4 years ago on Google
    For a pint or a session, Charlie's is a good choice.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Tony M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little place for music
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vera V. 6 months ago on Google
    I liked so much πŸ˜€ the bar have a great place outside near the river !The staff is very kind 🀩

  • 5/5 Liam 4 months ago on Google
    Excellent pub, caught a session here and had a great time, we remember it fondly. There's a lovely, friendly crowd, good drinks too. Very cosy, a must visit.

  • 5/5 Johnney O. 5 months ago on Google
    I had not been there for an awful lot of years as I had moved away. It was lovely to visit. Still an old style cork bar wit a musical flavour. Still a lovely place.

  • 5/5 Do No E. 9 months ago on Google
    Great live music... I especially love this group. The pints are cheaper here than many other places.

  • 1/5 Tracey M. 4 years ago on Google
    Disgusting pub. Ladies toilets are a disgrace.

  • 5/5 Rui M. L. 7 months ago on Google
    Great pub to try great beers 🍻

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff nice cold drink

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 1 year ago on Google
    Top spot for authentic pubbing early or late. Creamy pints, great staff and brilliant outside bar.

  • 4/5 Pauline F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place. Had great night listening to Ray and Hank.. beautiful

  • 5/5 Phyllis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this pub so quaint fantastic staff very clean pint delicious and brilliant music

  • 4/5 Charles W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great old fashioned pub πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sara B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice small bar for few drinks, quieter than the ones on the main streets. Good music and good environment.

  • 5/5 Coillte O D. 2 years ago on Google
    Hidden Gem Dropped in off the street as I was passing through and wanted to try something new. Old fashioned bar, don't think they could make any fancy cocktails. Wouldn't normally be my kinda place. But the big but is that it's really nice. No loud music, there's isn't 6 tvs showing the match. Just a nice beer and the company you bring with you. Much too rare these days.

  • 5/5 jj j. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beer, outside heaters and staff so helpful and polite..

  • 1/5 joseph s. 2 years ago on Google
    The lady manager ? is terrible , we were having an enjoyable time for about 3 hours ,and we're told to vacate our table with no alternative seating available on the pretext the our table was booked, will never go back, toilet filthy, shame though cause SOME of the staff are good.

  • 5/5 Erin N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great night had @ Charlie’s. Staff are amazing, owner even gave me a lift home. Will be back!


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  • Payments
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  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
  • Dining options
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  • Service options
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ— Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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