The Southern Star image

The Southern Star

Bar

· Dine-in · Delivery People often mention great, Great, atmosphere, good, burgers, pint,


Address

Southern Rd, Ballintemple, Cork, Ireland

Website

southernstarpub.ie

Contact

+353 21 229 0131

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (138 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

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

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) Great (11) atmosphere (8) good (7) burgers (7) pint (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Kieran L. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has great character plus a good pint Would like to thank all staff and manager for helping us as a family run the pool tournament in memory of our parents on Steven's day well done guys and again thanks for all your help
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rickard O D. 5 years ago on Google
    If you want a real feel of a local bar, this is the place. You can call in for a pint and you will be left alone if that is what you seek. Or join in on the topic of conversation in hand. Simply meet your friends for a pint and a match. Real woody, comfy, fireplace feel bar with fantastic Ray's of light hitting all areas of the bar. A real treat
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John D. 6 years ago on Google
    A perfect “old man pub”. Darts in the back room which is great fun. Always some sports on the TV although it’s never intrusive. Pints are great and very well priced. This is one of those pubs that hasn’t changed much at all in the last 20 years (or more), which is always something I look forward to when coming home to Cork.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean C. 6 years ago on Google
    Cosy warm pub. Nice pint of Beamish. Sports on the TV. Great "old man" pub. Big beer garden and pool table outside in the smoking area. Table is in very good condition. Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sparkydeltorro 6 years ago on Google
    A nice, cosy pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There's a sizeable heated smoking area with a pool table tucked away at the back. The pints were very lovely. Would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 blaithin ni m. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing place. Great pints, unbelievable burgers. 5 stars isn’t enough!! Underrated place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter O. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful interior, huge beer garden and gorgeous pints
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debbie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great local. Burgers were decent, buns were a bit too crispy perhaps but burger and fillings were excellent, the fries were unreal and the coleslaw was really good. Pints were perfect. Nice atmosphere. Great spot for watching the Rugby/Football.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben O. 7 months ago on Google
    Really nice atmosphere, lovely pool table! Great outdoor area with lots of seating! Staff were cool, and the atmosphere was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony O F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub. Recently renovated. Good Guinness. Unfortunately Liverpool lost 3-1 to Brentford the night I was there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason M. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice clean bar with friendly staff will definitely go back and dog friendly as well

  • 1/5 Tia A. 7 months ago on Google
    I just stopped here on a clearly broken foot and ankle with a clinical boot in need for a quick stop to the ladies and was turned away for not being a customer. I doubt I have to describe how I feel about this 😔

  • 5/5 Nicola D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, warm and friendly service and AMAZING burgers 😍. I've tried all burgers on menu and all gorgeous and non greasy - the portabello mushroom burger was absolutely devine..... All so tasty and fresh! Perfect spot for a good pint 😊😊

  • 4/5 Paul S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nicely refurbished. Warm and clean, great outdoor area. Pool table. Toilet area is small but clean. Prices are fair, location is good

  • 5/5 Feárgus O. 10 months ago on Google
    Dave has this bar running smoothly, it has been done up very tastefully … did not have food but it looked good

  • 5/5 Nicks Pet B. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. A great hang out of an evening. Good food, great atmosphere and service. Fantastic staff. Highly recommended A +++

  • 5/5 Philip Mc E. 5 months ago on Google
    Great pub under new management. Best burgers as well.

  • 5/5 Stephen B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great bar ,the pint is unreal fantastic burgers, the staff are all so friendly, Top place

  • 5/5 Danielle G. 1 year ago on Google
    Only delighted to come up for a drink in the Southern Star. When I moved back to cork 2 years ago this location had just closed so amazing to be in here now. Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend the southern and the eastern burgers. Even if I didn't love a few doors down, I would be back again in a heartbeat

  • 5/5 tony O. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous upgrade great buzz about the place

  • 5/5 Martina O C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely new pub food truck on site

  • 5/5 EF S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fab! The drinks, staff and food. Love it

  • 5/5 Owen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch bar! Excellent location for every single need and exemplary service, you need to get down here! Great buzz and the nicest burgers!!! Superb 👌

  • 5/5 Laura Byrne O. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a get together of 50 people last Monday in the Southern Star and the service we got was exceptional. Ernest couldn’t do anymore for us, the food was amazing, the music was great and everyone had really great time. The people working there really were a credit to the bar.

  • 5/5 Brendan F. 1 year ago on Google
    great job of renovation

  • 5/5 Rob M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great local bar, always a BBQ on for a big match or a buster, they create at atmosphere like a country pub in the city

  • 5/5 Aristotle M. 4 years ago on Google
    GOAT bar, €6.30 for a creamy beamish and a ham and cheese and tayto samadge. toasted. allan behind the bar tells great stories and is handy for the euro coins for the laundry down the road. good

  • 2/5 Ciaran D. 4 years ago on Google
    The electricity out the back was gone and the barman told us to play pool with the torches on our phones. Inside was dead silent aside from the mumble of the few auld lads that were there, the ice skating on a muted television, and RTE Radio 1 playing a chat show. Good pub if you're in the 80+ age category.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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