FARMGATE RESTAURANT, Cork - Centre - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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PRICE RANGE

€0.00 – €18.00

CUISINES

Irish, Cafe, European

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.0

745 reviews

Excellent

378

Very good

237

Average

68

Poor

28

Terrible

34

Kerry1206

Killarney24 contributions

Fabulous Lunch

Jan 2020 • couples

We had the most delicious lunch here today. A very busy spot for a Friday lunch, but we were seated quickly enough even though we hadn't booked a table. I started with the Stout Rarebit, it was amazing and so tasty, I then went on to have the starter size Roast Pumpkin Risotto, delicious, I wish I had ordered the main course. Hubby had the Duck Pate, he loved it and he then had the Pie of the day, which was Fish, a very happy man, he said it was lovely and light, so much so he managed to squeeze in an apple tart. Very reasonably priced at €64, for 2 glasses of Albarino, a fresh apple juice and an americano. Service was quick, efficient and friendly, cant wait to visit again

Written 10 January 2020

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Amanda

Cork2 contributions

Delicious food, very accommodating staff

Feb 2020 • family

My husband, my son and I recently visited the Farmgate in the English Market on a Saturday afternoon, when we got to the top of the stairs there was a long line of people waiting, we had a buggy as my son is 3. This lovely young lady approached us and sat us at a table straight away and took the buggy and stored it away. We asked for her name and Sarah-Jane was more than accommodating, she took our order and informed us about the gluten free options from sandwiches and yummy desserts as I am a celiac. All the other staff that we came in contact were all so friendly too. The food was delicious and the soup was piping hot, great coffee and even better plum cake! This lady made our experience a positive one in such a busy spot in the heart of cork! Will return!

Written 23 February 2020

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Lisa Lingwood

3 contributions

Lunch

Oct 2020 • friends

I met an old friend for lunch today. I asked they catered for vegans as there was nothing on the menu and the waiter organised a delicious sandwich with the kitchen. My friend had the chowder which she assured me was devine.Staff were excellent and the setting is wonderful.Lovely experience in every way. We'll be back soon, well done Farm Gate

Written 2 October 2020

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MrsS

5 contributions

Delicious breakfast two days in a row!

Jul 2020 • none

Decided to have breakfast here instead of at the hotel and we were so glad we did. The portobello mushrooms on sourdough toast with a fried egg was so good I had to come back on our second morning and have the same thing! Full Irish breakfast was also wolfed down by my other half. Excellent coffee and well organised for social distancing and card payments.

Written 7 August 2020

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MelvinPusfinger

Temecula693 contributions

Great place for a spot of lunch

Sept 2022 • friends

This is a very pleasant place to have lunch in downtown Cork. Located in The English Market, it has a good atmosphere/ambience. I had the baked hake with cauliflower and boiled potatoes for lunch. Everything was very tasty. The coffee may not be to everybody’s taste but still was nice. The persons who served us were very polite and attentive. They will also provide you with a mixture of brown and white bread for the table, no extra charge. Lunch for three persons may cost approximately €70 but that is pretty reasonable these days in Ireland. All in all, a good dining experience.

Written 15 September 2022

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Mr f

110 contributions

Nice spot in city centre

Oct 2021 • couples

Had breakfast here recently. Breakfast was nice, ingredients were of good quality, the only reason I gave it 4 stars, was because of the temperature of the food, it was lukewarm on arrival at the table, bacon was cold by the time I finished, plate was also cold, a good breakfast should be served piping hot,in hot plates. The staff were absolutely fantastic, so pleasant and attentive, everything here is fresh, you can watch the bakers at work preparing delicious cakes and pastries. It's definitely worth a visit, just soaking up the atmosphere from the market downstairs. To the management, a beautiful restaurant with quality food, please watch food temperatures. Will definitely return.

Written 16 October 2021

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Eva D.

1 contribution

A customer shouldn't be subjected to a waiter's bad mood.

Feb 2022 • none

I looked forward to meeting friends for my birthday brunch and I specifically chose your restaurant because I thought it'd perfectly fit the occasion. Only yesterday I did a tour of Cork with a large group of international visitors highly recommending your place. However, my today's experience absolutely ruined your image of a pleasant and welcoming place. Your waiter made it very clear that he was busy and that we were 'delaying him'. Absolutely no effort to make us feel welcome. Sighing at our table while we were deciding what to order. Clearing the plates without asking and taking a plate while my friend was still eating. I have no idea what made him behave in such a way. All I can say is: Thank you for ruining my birthday morning. I hope you had a good reason to justify such behaviour to your customers. I won't be coming back and I will definitely not recommend your restaurant. And that's only based on my today's visit.

Written 12 February 2022

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Gerard C

Derrygonnelly118 contributions

A Good Experience

Sept 2022 • none

Since we were visiting the English Market we decided to eat here. The restaurant is extremely popular and there may be a short wait for a table, but it is well worth it. There is a lovely ambience about the place and the service is friendly and attentive. There is also a good choice of food, with health options available. All in all, it was a good experience.

Written 11 September 2022

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Susana

Amsterdam3 contributions

good atmosphere

Mar 2020 • none

Great location and atmosphere in the hearth of Corks English market. Went there for breakfast and got a nice seat with a view over the market. Food was comforting and felt local, over all it was a great experience and we were satisfied.

Written 10 March 2020

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PETER ROBERTS

1 contribution

Delicious takeaway dinner!!

Oct 2020 • none

The Farmgate restaurant has started a 'Takeaway" range as the new Covid restrictions have of course limited their indoor seating. They offer a great range of starters, main course dishes and desserts. The takeaway dinner which we had was so fresh and full of beautiful flavours. I highly recommend trying it... we will certainly be back for more!

Written 9 October 2020

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7ams7

Kells14 contributions

Wonderful food & staff

Feb 2023 • family

We popped up to Farmgate for lunch on a visit to the English Market in Cork and we were certainly not disappointed. It’s a unique casual dining experience with such helpful and genuinely nice staff, they went out of their way to include our 10 year. We all enjoyed our meals & only empty plates went to the kitchen, we had the risotto, chowder and lamb stew of the day. I had a gorgeous tiramisu while hubby & son had apple tart. The apple tart was just like your Granny would make with cinnamon and clove, so good went back to the Farmgate shop the next day before we left Cork to buy one for home. An honest and homely experience, will definitely be back.

Written 7 February 2023

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geniegal

Melbourne652 contributions

Great Experience.

Aug 2023 • couples

Loved this place. Recommended by our hostel. On the first floor of the English Market, this restaurant is well worth the visit. If you can book, do so, but if not, be aware you may have to queue for a little bit. We were lucky enough to only have a five minute wait. Seated overlooking the market below, we relaxed and placed our order. My husband never gets tripe and onions at home so that was his choice and I had celeriac soup. They were served quickly. Both very tasty. We had green olives to start and thoroughly enjoyed an elderberry cordial each. The prices are reasonable in this day and age and our meal came to €29. Staff we friendly and efficient and made it a meal to remember on our holiday.

Written 11 August 2023

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Tom S

Dublin14 contributions

Disappointing Lunch

Oct 2021 • friends

On my second visit to The English Market in Cork City, I was very much looking forward to lunch in The Farmgate Cafe on the first floor. Perhaps from all the rave reports I’d heard, expectations were set too high, but I came away disappointed and almost annoyed with what was served to us as “ fish cakes”, mains portion. There was certainly plenty of potato and not much evidence of fish. The taste was bland, as was the presentation. This was accompanied by a sad display of lettuce, a very small portion of diced beetroot and what seemed to an equally small portion of tasteless mayonnaise. I would have informed staff if someone had asked. I was actually annoyed with this experience for a lunch.

Written 28 October 2021

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Pavlos C

4 contributions

Relaxing and incredible flavours

Feb 2023 • couples

Food was very tasty and fresh. The goats cheese ciabatta was amazing and full of flavour. We ate here everyday of our trip.The service was exceptional,all the staff are attentive and the restaurants atmosphere was very relaxing. If you are visiting Cork then this is a must.

Written 19 February 2023

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Jim S.

Houston70 contributions

Sample the Market's Food without cooking

Jun 2023 • couples

This great little restaurant is located in the English Market and open for breakfast and lunch. This nice little addition to the market has gallery seating overlooking the market providing the bonus of watching the shoppers down below. The menu is limited and changes seasonally - as it should! If you are a tourist (like me) and are unable to cook up any of the wonderful items that you have seem in the market - you are in luck. Farmgate sources much of their food from the vendors downstairs. How Great is that!

Written 19 July 2023

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