Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House

"Very enjoyable meal overall. There were certain dishes I would consider at Michelin star level and others that I didn’t enjoy as much. The belly pork snack was my dish of the day. I wasn’t as much a fan of the beetroot starter as I felt it was a tad bitter as a dish. The duck main course was delicious a fantastic quality piece of duck expertly cooked , the sauce was a tad bitter again for my taste but that’s just personal. The service was top class."

"This is a very small spot with limited seating. Make booking/reservations well in advance, particularly if visiting on a weekend. Popped in on a weekday night and was able to grab a table for two. The service was incredibly friendly. This place could be best described as “craft.” They take pride in their ingredients, cocktails, menu items, recipes, ambiance, everything. The food and beer were outstanding. Minimal vegetarian options, but what they did have were incredibly well done. I was impressed and will be back."

"I had read about this restaurant (I don’t remember where) and wanted to try when were here. We showed up at 5 pm and got a walk-in table. Staff and manager friendly, courteous and professional. While I normally order wine, I ordered the Angel Stout as they brew their own which was good. My wife ordered the Wisdom Ale which she enjoyed also. We ordered the grilled heritage carrots as a starter; I ordered the T-bone steak; as vegetarian options were limited, my wife ordered the fried oysters and the grilled courgettes.we enjoyed the heritage carrots; the steak was properly cooked but they lets it rest too long before delivering it to me. I also found it rather flavorless. My wife enjoyed the oysters but was not a fan of the courgettes. Overall, I thought the food was good but not great. I felt that the Executive Chef (or chef) has been influenced by Ottolenghi, which is great as we enjoy his food and cookbooks, but the execution here was such that the spices and sauces just didn’t gel. The restaurant is a great one for Cork. Just needs some fine tuning. Oh, and yes, we did buy a t-shirt to take home!"

"Really fantastic dining experience. Elaine was such a great server, explaining everything and making sure all the food was to our liking. The drinks are unique and worth every penny. The food is spectacular, everything we tried was out of this world. The unique mixing of ingredients and textures really enhanced the experience. Really can’t say enough about Elaine. She knows her stuff and truly cares about the customer experience. She made an amazing meal even more special. Thank you!"

"Absolutely a grand WOW! Food was amazing good and service was fabulous! We really enjoyed the beers we tried. They have their own smoker and fire pit grill. The t-bone was perfectly grilled with a super taste. They also have a fair selection of wine. That was a memorable dinner!"