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  • 5/5 Kevin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this spot. Great vibes, good pints, good cocktails, seating inside and out, great people, close to sights. I would check it out if I were you. ☺️ Perhaps my favorite thing about it are the epic posters on the walls. Good selection of beers on tap, spirits and cocktails. Swing by after visiting Elizabeth fort!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corkonian 9. 11 months ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere, reasonable prices (€5.60) for an excellent freezing pint of Harp. Comfortable smoking area in the front away from the rain.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matheus 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere, friendly staffs, good place and great beer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little bar. Lovely beamish. Nice vibe inside with decent amount of seating for a small area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aideen W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great night. Cocktails were delicious and atmosphere was friendly and relaxed

  • 5/5 Brian W. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely staff, decent prices

  • 5/5 Paul L. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic venue, cool decor, great vibe, lovely friendly staff too.

  • 1/5 Aisling R. 5 months ago on Google
    Barbarella is so so so so bad the past 3 or 4 years. It looked hopeful for a while when James was managing, but can someone please reply to this with an explanation as to why the new crowd even bothered buying it? I need to know...it's been on my mind since I heard that they just rehired the same barstaff. Laundering mafia money perhaps? They've done nothing at all but paint it the wrong colour. I was so excited when I heard new owners were taking over because I assumed they were going to rebrand the place, new concept, new decor... Nah, same atmosphereless pub, and same awful clientele, just painted white. Make it make sense please.

  • 5/5 Mary O B. 11 months ago on Google
    Great bar..lovely staff...lovely pints

  • 5/5 Gavin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Majestic pints and crosswords. Says you, I haven't a cross word to say about this place! Ha ha

  • 5/5 Nicky D. 1 year ago on Google
    As a non drinker, I had my first experience of the Dry January mocktail menu and I was not disappointed. I would have tried every single item on the menu if I could, but I had the pumpkin spice one and the Leave your hat on. Also worthy mention to the girls serving they were all dotes!!

  • 5/5 Harry C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a quiet drink. Warm atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Niamh B. 1 year ago on Google
    James is incredible! Such an amazing host. If you want a good night in cork, Barbarella is the place to go!

  • 4/5 Kai K. 1 year ago on Google
    A brilliant relaxing place to enjoy sipping a drink outside on a sunny summer evening. I wish there was more outdoor seats, but the staff are always very helpful and accommodating while you're waiting.

  • 5/5 Michael Paul Mc M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place! The bartenders are the most kind persons ever. They managed to turn a bad day in an happy experience. Thanks again!

  • 5/5 Bernadette L. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited today early in the afternoon. Lovely welcome, gorgeous toasties with chips and salad. Place was spotless. Vaccination Certificate and photo ID checked which we were very pleased to see. Will definitely be calling again. We'll worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Alex H. 5 years ago on Google
    This a great place, great staff and maybe the best place for quite atmosphere or to watch a match. Grand place to have drink and here you will have wide choice of branded liquid, gin or pint. So im giving this place 5 stars and for surly I will come back.

  • 5/5 John L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pint.nice surroundings. Friendly bar staff. Clean bathroom. A nice atmosphere. Good crack.

  • 5/5 Con T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot just outside the city centre with a lovely relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are great and are always and very helpful. Good selection drinks, including the usual favourite cocktails. Fantastic pint of Beamish as well. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Esa K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to grab a drink, friendly helpful staff, answered our "touristy" questions, had our first on-tap Guinness in Ireland, but also a good selection of other local beers

  • 5/5 David O' L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic bar! The staff is super friendly, especially one guy with dark hair and a thick beard, such a friendly and happy-go-lucky guy, he would put a smile on your face 😌

  • 4/5 Dave C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great looking bar, nice atmosphere. Pint was poured in a hot glass on a not very busy evening, no excuse for it especially when a pint is €6+. Won't be petty and give one star but I was very annoyed at the time.


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