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Fordes Bar

Bar • Pub

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery People often mention staff, great, Great, friendly, pints, sandwiches,

Address

2 Barrack St, Centre, Cork, T12 FWV0, Ireland

Contact

+353 21 432 3253

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (272 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 11 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews

Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (15) great (10) Great (10) friendly (9) pints (6) sandwiches (6)
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  • 4/5 Amy N. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, pints of Beamish, hot ports and toasted sandwiches very nice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 1/5 Liam 5. 1 year ago on Google
    Got turned away because I wore a Christmas jumper. Didn’t realise a jumper with a Santa hat is offensive now
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Jamie 1 year ago on Google
    Toasties are scrummy. Pints are daycent. Main man behind the bar is a legend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 sandra g. 1 year ago on Google
    Best bar in town staff are second to none and the customers are as if you know them all your life so both sides of the counter are welcoming love this bar xx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Kevin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice bar .. service very good.. Only thing I didn't like is the coffee machine close to proximity to my ears.. other than that I think the place is underrated...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Kevin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend. Felt like mostly locals but so welcoming. Let us pour our own pints!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Timmy J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice friendly pub with great staff had a good night there looking forward to visiting again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Joanne C. 5 months ago on Google
    They even do Tayto sandwiches. Great local. Lovely people
  • 5/5 james W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great pub. Fantastic service, top pints, and on the ball bar staff.
  • 5/5 Maria O n. 3 months ago on Google New
    Such a warm environment always great banter staff are the most friendliest and always adequate staff on. Lovely beer garden out the back too. Tayto sandwiches are a hit.
  • 5/5 Keith P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub , friendly staff really enjoy anytime we go in there
  • 5/5 Cliona M. 10 months ago on Google
    A great bar and the best toastie in Cork. Friendly bar staff and great pints. Would definitely recommend 👌
  • 5/5 Janelle 11 months ago on Google
    Quaint traditional bar with plenty of seating and a very friendly bartender. The prices are extremely reasonable and was probably the cheapest place we visited on our trip. The toasted ham sandwich was divine!!! Can't rave enough about it.
  • 5/5 Bernadette Ó S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting pub great experience so well coming very friendly staff lovely food excellent go back again
  • 5/5 Vincent B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great St Patrick's day in Fordes .Very busy but no delay in getting served I lost my phone during the day but got reunited with it thanks to Sean at the counter and Paul behind the counter. Very grateful to you guys.
  • 5/5 Nass K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub! The staff and the other customers were very welcoming. Nice decor, excellent service and very tasty sandwiches on the menu.
  • 5/5 Martin K. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent made on the spot to-order sandwiches. Nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff and customers.
  • 5/5 john s. 7 months ago on Google
    Very lively and great bar staff and very good value comfortable and friendly lovely crowd and great atmosphere
  • 5/5 Wayne B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, a must visit local pub. Edit: this bar may not be the closest bar to my house but it definitely is my favourite bar. I've also figured out the pints are some of the best priced around.
  • 4/5 Jim H. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet pub with a few regulars a good place to start off.
  • 5/5 Evelyn 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to watch the World Cup matches
  • 5/5 Josephine M. 1 year ago on Google
    A local pub but near the city. Staff very friendly and nothing wrong with the drink either. Definitely recommend the place
  • 3/5 Stephen O R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very impressive bar. Live music most nights here. Great selection of Beers Stouts Lagers ciders. Friendly Staff. Great Atmosphere fun place mid week. Comfy bar plenty of Character here! Seating inside and outside! Not far from cork centre. Bar staff always welcoming! Not sure what kind of bar food they do? Or Dont Do?
  • 5/5 Paddy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Old School, Traditional, 'proper' bar... Good Guinness and Good Company = Great night... be back again.
  • 4/5 frank h. 1 year ago on Google
    Called in on a Wednesday night while waiting on a bus. Good crowd there enjoying a band. There is another section of the pub if you don't want to hear the music.. The pint of the was fairly good.. Fine pub.
  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic pub and very welcoming! Tony the bartender lets you pour your own stout. Ham sandwiches are delightful. Would recommend to absolutely anybody
  • 5/5 Kieran H. 2 years ago on Google
    Called in there before a match, staff were excellent, were asked for our covid I’d, pint was great, Bar and toilets spotless, well done, 5 out of 5
  • 5/5 Pat M. 2 years ago on Google
    Have to say that Forde's Bar is excellent, called occasionally over the years and never disappointed. Nice pint and toastie.
  • 5/5 David O' L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice old-fashioned friendly pub with great pints
  • 5/5 Mary I. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely independent pub - gleaming counter and glassware with friendly staff and delicious toasties. Great playlist too!

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Amenities

  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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