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Old English Market/City Market


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 75 attractions in Cork
Traveller Description:   Cork City's "English Market" "The English Market" in Cork City is an amazing shopping destination and, even more, an interesting cultural... more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Address: Grand Parade Cork
Ireland

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3 of 5 stars
london .uk
29 Mar 2009

I visited the market in march 09. I was surprised how small it was. But the companys there were very good and the meat and fish just look great. My only problem would be the cafe upstairs. I thought it was a little pricey. But to be honest Ireland is expensive full stop. more

17 Sep 2008

If you love food the English Market in Cork City is a must. After you find it (we walked around it twice before finding and entrance) and enter the sheer variety of food is amazing. Here you will find the freshest items- from cheeses and vegetables to fish and meat. Baked goods and chocolates will entice you from their cases... more

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5 of 5 stars
Portland, OR
8 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Okay if you're squeamish about seeing loads of animal parts, DO NOT go to the English Market. If you can handle seeing enough animal parts to reconstruct a barnyard, the English Market is fascinating. In addition to fresh foods including fruit, vegetables, cheese, and bread there are also plenty of prepared foods and eateries to make a meal. If you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Hobart, Australia
12 Jun 2006
39/40 found this review helpful

Cork's English Market is one of its principal visitor attractions, and not just for the shopping. It is a large covered market, centrally located, mainly devoted to food. Entrances are numerous, through iron gates on the Grand Parade, or down narrow alleyways running off Patrick's Street or Oliver Plunkett Street. Don't be shy - just stride down the alley with... more

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Grand Parade, Cork, Ireland