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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
CUISINES
Irish, Barbecue, European, Brew Pub, Grill
FEATURES
Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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All reviews ribs t bone steak sea bass fries chorizo duck potatoes salad angel stout sat at the bar open kitchen small restaurant cooked to perfection side dishes fantastic meal top class
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Spotless restaurant with a variety of modern styles in the structure and the decoration. The service was a 10 out of 10 and the food was simply incredible, the menu was very appealing as the options are not many but super elaborated. We are definitely...coming back soon!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Every time we visit cork, we visit elbow lane, excellent steak, actually it’s all excellent, lovely staff , great beer, can’t wait for our next visit

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Absolutly flawless from starter to main love the customer service, everything that was eaten was stunning steaks were cooked to our liking, the potatoes in crème fraiche and smokehouse sauce was extremely tasty, dessert was quality too the mousse was great and my sorbet with...apple was really niceMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent food and excellent service. You couldn’t as for more…a hidden gem tucked away in the city center of downtown Cork.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

My wife and I went on the strength of previous reviews and weren't disappointed. We both had ribeye steaks and, once we had adjusted to the smoky flavour, found them delicious and very tender. My wife, a former chef, was fascinated by the actual, open...flame cooking. I tried a glass of their Angel Stout and must say that it is the best I have tasted in many years, knocking spots off that better known black Irish drink.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Astonishing food and quality staff. Visited for the first time in april this year and wanted to go back since. We were lucky to get a table on Saturday during a busy weekend. Great experience again.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023 via mobile

Elbow is one of my go to's both when living in Cork and when travelling to Cork. Their food is top notch and they refresh their cocktails and sides regularly. Everything is fresh and local and homemade where possible. I can't recommend them enough.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

We haven’t been to Elbow for a few years as we live in the UK and although it has had a complete refit it still has the same nice friendly feel about it. The food is delicious and you can watch it being cooked Elbow...is well worth a visit.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

Small personal restaurant with staff that are knowledgeable know the food and what to recommend. Best steak I’ve eaten

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

Managed to snag a late res at a high top table and glad we did. Our server Leah was fantastic, let us taste wines before ordering and led us to the best items for first time visitors. The rib eye steak was perfectly cooked and...seasoned, one of the best we've ever had. The starters are inspired and wine list works well with the menu. The room is intimate and we could watch our food being prepared. Get on board this train!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

The steaks we ordered were cooked to perfection. Matt the bartender/waiter was knowledgeable, professional and made our dining experience great. I would highly recommend.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023 via mobile

Beautifully cooked steak and delicious sides. Mousse desert was amazing. We had a lovely meal, thank you. Would definitely return

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

It is small restaurant in the centre of Cork with a tiny front kitchen where you can see the steaks being grilled in front of you. Everything is super delicious. They serve extremely tasty unfiltered ales (and guiness like beer). Making a reservation is a...must.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

We had to make reservations 2 weeks in advance but wish we hadn't. I make better steaks at home in San Diego, so it was difficult giving this joint a high mark. I'm amazed that every table was taken and wondered just what the big...attraction was. The snooty greeter gave us the third degree about our reservation and he acted like he was doing us this great service seating us at a rickety table outside. Never again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

We were in Europe for our sons college graduation and decided to go here for our last night in Cork. That afternoon we learned my husbands mother had unexpectedly died and we were all grieving . We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation ,...quiet and wanting to be home . The staff received us without pause and found us a space to have a drink while we waited for our table, they were kind and gracious and the food was incredible. Local food, cooked beautifully with great attention to detail - it was culinary art . Our son has celiacs and multiple food allergies and they accommodated him readily and graciously . They had no idea that they offered us a moment of beauty and kindness in a really difficult time. Thank youMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Response from justjenn112969 | Reviewed this property |
By American standards no we found it quite reasonably priced for the quality of food they serve,
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Space is very limited.
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Response from BruceW545 | Reviewed this property |
No. Small place, narrow with poor mobility for a stroller or smaller children. The first 1/2 of restaurant is bar area. Would definitely not recommend for children
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ELBOW LANE BREW AND SMOKEHOUSE, Cork - Centre - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5