Elbow Lane staff were friendly and knowledgeable, however waitress did not know what was gluten free on the menu and management needed to confirm what was. It was not highlighted on menu either. Manager met us at door and was lovely towards us being a...few mins late. They also accommodated us moving from centre aisle to wall seat. Music in background very loud+++ we could barely hear the waitress nor eachother and it seemed the music was more for the chefs perhaps working within earshot. The dessert was flamboyant in detail on the menu- too a lá carte for a smokehouse, we would have preferred classic desserts. The side salad with T bone steak was the worse part, just leaves in a bowl and I'm not joking 1 tiny slice of cauliflower that had been dipped in vinegar - the piece of cauliflower was so small it was like a mouse's dinner. Wine was what we asked for, but overpriced compared to market lane next door (€36 vs €28). T bone steak asked for med-well done and was still pinky inside. Overall, we wouldn't be going back. Reviews are overrated.More

This place feels like a hidden gem in Cork and is a really special place! The staff were so welcoming on arrival, it was my partners birthday and they made an effort to say Happy Birthday as I’d mentioned it on the booking. A small...detail but just demonstrates the level of service here! All the staff were amazing - they were personable, super helpful in explaining the food options and the brewery details (my partner is a beer buff so LOVED this!) and the service itself was really hands on. It felt more like you were in a group of friends than a visitor which was lovely. The food was absolutely unreal! We opted for the T-Bone Steak and the Rib Eye with both cooked to perfection. Genuinely the nicest steak I’ve ever had! Take the teams tips on the sides too as we had the mushrooms at their recommendation which was out of this world. The setting transports you from Cork to somewhere like New York with its modern geo painted walls, candle lit tables, inclusive flame BBQ and industrial feel with the brewery too. The design is just amazing! Thank you again to all the staff - you were wonderful and made my partners birthday a really special one!More

Went there yesterday (23/08) with my partner. What an amazing experience! First time eating oysters (ever) and they didn't disappoint. The smokehouse sausage board is a must have! Atmosphere is nice and the waitress ( forgot to ask her name) was the loveliest. Don't miss...it out, guys!More

We found this restaurant as we were walking around Cork. We didn't have a booking but they seated us immediately. The food was amazing; great wine choice and excellent service. Our waitress Linda was so knowledgeable about the menu and gave us excellent service. The...manager came out to talk to us which was a nice personal touch. It was an amazing overall experience. As it was raining and a little bit cold, they gave me a hot water bottle. You could not ask for anymore - highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cork.More

Went there last night with my partner. The service was amazing. Our server's knowledge of the beer and food was outstanding. Their home-brewed red ale was amazing and had a lovely warm caramel note. Our two steaks were perfectly cooked tender and juicy bursting with...flavour. The chocolate mouse we finished our meal with was rich, creamy and went perfect with our coffee. The amazing food was toped by the warm and friendly service we got. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and crated a relaxed dining experience that complimented the food. Most definitely a place I would eat again, when we next visit cork.More

We visited elbow lane in a party of four, we arrive at 5 pm and were seated immediately. The service was very thorough and friendly. Drinks came out promptly. We ordered the brisket roll, beetroot, and a sausage board. The brisket roll was crispy, but...the interior was mushy, and tacky a weird texture, this was just okay. The beetroot app was bland, tasteless, under-seasoned and not a well composed dish at all. The sausage platter was okay, interesting pickles but 3 small enough sausages at 16.00 I thought was a bit steep for what they were. Our mains, we had a rack of ribs, pork chop, T-bone steak, and the aubergine option. I myself had the pork chop which in fairness was very good ,seasoned well, grilled to perfection. The niceties end here unfortunately , the full rack of ribs was not from the day, dry dry and dry. Not fall apart in the slightest, also the trimming was close to the bone leaving minimal meat on the rack. The aubergine main was embarrassing, it was literally, a whole slab of aubergine with polenta and other tasteless bits. The T-bone was just odd, very charred on one side and the other side barely had marks on it! But why? Maybe the area of the grill was too hot, it genuinely tasted burnt, and not a great amount of any other flavour. The sides were okay, nothing to write home about. The deserts were the saving grace, very well composed, flavours were just right and very nice presentation. The place gets a lot of hype, but to me on this occasion they fell short. For a 200 tab I expected better. With a few tweaks this could have been a much nicer experience.More

In a suggestion of a friend, we booked a table for 2 while visiting Cork. Amazing food. Amazing ambience. Amazing beer and wine . And incredible staff.