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The Corkonian Irish pub

Bar Irish pub

One of the Most Reviewed Irish pubs in Cologne


Address

Alter Markt 51, 50667 Köln, Germany

Website

www.thecorkonian.com

Contact

+49 221 2576931

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Irish (31) good (28) staff (25) nice (21) atmosphere (19) beer (18) Great (17) Guinness (17) great (16) friendly (16)
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  • 5/5 Kevin M. 2 years ago on Google
    As always the Corkonian is cozy and fun. Great place for making friends and having a pint of Guinness.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 marialena m. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my friends really love to spend some time and have a couple of drinks there, especially because of the really handsome and cute brunette barman!!!can't wait to see him again pouring so gently the Guinness in the glass!!!cheers my Greek angel!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Paul O. 1 year ago on Google
    Cork has produced many great things and people such as Michael Collins, Beamish, Roy Keane, Barry’s Tea, Sonia O’Sullivan and the Blarney Stone. It’s a crying shame that this great counties name is present in the name of this very poorly ran establishment with a passive aggressive manager.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gerard O B. 8 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Not bad.i have been to worse and better. I didn't like the way the glasses at the bar were washed. Washed quickly in suds with brush and quickly rinsed. I think glasses need to go through a dishwasher this day and age.toilet bin overflowing with tissue doesn't inspire much confidence either. Staff at the bar nice enough. They could improve a little.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yigit A. 3 months ago on Google • 385 reviews New
    Cozy bar in the center. It was the 1st day of 2024 when we visited in here and there was a nice crowd inside unlike other bars around.

  • 5/5 Trisha B. 9 months ago on Google
    Fab pub in the heart of cologne 😍 very friendly staff and everyone talks to everyone outside 😀 so if your a solo traveller this is a great spot to sit and make some great memories with new friends
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 TheTraveller 2 months ago on Google • 196 reviews New
    Titel: Durchschnittliches Erlebnis im The Corkonian Irish Pub Als ich das The Corkonian Irish Pub in Köln besuchte, war ich eher enttäuscht als begeistert. Zwar bot das Ambiente eine angenehme Atmosphäre, aber sowohl das Essen als auch der Service ließen zu wünschen übrig. Die Auswahl an irischen Spezialitäten war begrenzt und die Qualität der Gerichte entsprach nicht meinen Erwartungen. Der Service war freundlich, jedoch etwas langsam und unaufmerksam. Insgesamt war mein Besuch im The Corkonian Irish Pub okay, aber nichts Besonderes.

  • 5/5 Justin V. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    A rather intriguing venue! You’ll really be pulled out of the German city rush and put into a rather authentic atmospheric English pub! When I was there, you felt the multicultural collision inside and on the terrace which - for me - is such a fun experience to watch and indulge in. The prices are very humane and the service was fast, reliable and polite. Thanks for the good time and the delicious Guinness!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darryl T. 4 years ago on Google
    What a cool, fun place .. great people watching for sure And then let’s talk about the atmosphere, the beer, the staff All of it absolutely all fantastic
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to meet up and have a drink
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 wojciech frank M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere, cheap beer, good selection. No food served here, but you can get good kebabs or pizza next door, and eat it on the bar terrace. Owner is a nice guy from Portarlington,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Staci M. 4 years ago on Google
    We came here often as the staff was amazing! Such a fun place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve S. 2 years ago on Google
    Super irish pub . Vince is a legend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robyn C. 4 years ago on Google
    Super nice staff, good drinks and authentic atmosphere. If you are looking for a "pub" this is the place. The staff are so friendly and you feel welcome right away. We felt immediately at home here. Big or small groups fit and they are so patient. The bathrooms did need some work in that the soap and paper towels were empty though!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere, very kind personnel, nice selection of drinks and definitely not the typical impersonal irish pub vibe. This place has personality. Keep it going guys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hanna A. 1 year ago on Google
    Its clean , cozy and the prices are fair. The personnel were kind and friendly and we enjoyed our drink pause there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bjoern H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub right in the heart of things. Zippy service, good vibes. We enjoyed being here. Will likely be back if we're in the neighborhood. Cheers!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aydin M. 1 year ago on Google
    The worst Irish pub, I have ever tried in my life. Tried Kilkenny beer which did not taste as the one I tried in other Irish pubs. They serve to the table and come with beers and invoices, asking customers to pay before starting to drink. You can wait until customers finish drinking/ ordering their beers and ready to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alee M. 1 year ago on Google
    last year I had a nice experience, though the staff at the Pub has been changed so now it is more like Professional behavior although I still miss the previous staff and their integration with customer was beyond.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark B. 7 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    Not my favourite of the Irish bars I visited, but nice enough. Guinness was ok. Football on the TV. Good carpets. Bit dark and depressing, one of those ones that if you're on a hangover the room will start to spin wildly out of control due to lack of natural light. Luckily I was fine, sank the pint and moved on.

  • 5/5 Hassan R. 4 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Lovely Irish pub, nice staff, good pint of Guinness. I recommend this place to those who'd like to socialise but are limited in German. They can find many English speakers here.

  • 5/5 Dean 6 months ago on Google • 126 reviews
    Great pub with plenty of seating and a good beer. Visited when the football in the Bundesliga and Premier League and the Ryder Cup golf were all on and all were shown on the screens in the bar. The landlord was a true gentleman and the music playlist was awesome! Many thanks for your great hospitality and your fine beer.

  • 4/5 Tyas N. 4 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Good atmosphere and service. Just like what you can expect of an Irish pub. A variety of local, German and ofcourse Irish beer. My wife and I enjoyed our time at the Corkonian.

  • 4/5 Andy G. 2 months ago on Google • 76 reviews New
    Proper Irish pub in the center of Cologne. I haven't tried their food yet, but the important thing is their Guinness is alright. Slainte!

  • 5/5 Gabber 2. 4 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Die Musik war gut, das Guinness war lecker, und die Gäste waren hauptsächlich englischsprachig.

  • 4/5 Philip C. 6 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Lovely pint of Guinness, excellent friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Philip A. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Great pub, I visit cologne , once a year and I always stop by for a cheeky one or two 😊. Friendly city and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Aleksei G. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Ein Geheimtipp unter Kneipen! Eine gemütliche Atmosphäre, die zum Verweilen einlädt. Dunkles Holz, warme Lichter und nostalgische Dekoration schaffen ein Ambiente.

  • 5/5 Dusty M. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fricken amazing. Love you all, xxx

  • 5/5 Paul Bisseker B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere. Up for the Craic!

  • 3/5 Ben V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar where you can watch many football matches on a big screen with a beer.

  • 4/5 Srishti S. 4 years ago on Google
    The vibe of this pub is excellent on the weekends. It is a go to Irish pub, only the seating most of the time is not very convenient if you are a little later and are more than 2 people.

  • 4/5 Dermot M. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Irish bar in Cologne. Properly run, very popular, with tourists and locals.

  • 1/5 Nicky E. 4 years ago on Google
    Bad hygiene, looks very nice but worst hygiene ever. Toilets bad, beer warm and staff super unfriendly.

  • 3/5 Jane L. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of staff speak english, the girl behind the bar was very nice and friendly. Good selection of drinks including Stowford cider.

  • 4/5 Jan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No Newcastle Brown Ale otherwise great (Original) Kein Newcastle Brown Ale sonst super

  • 1/5 Uwe D. 3 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 5/5 Oliver B. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best bars in Koln. Nice feel and good Kolsch

  • 5/5 victoria n. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bar, great beer, nice staff.

  • 5/5 Борис �. 3 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 5/5 uwe w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Net Pub (Original) Nettes Pub

  • 5/5 Dirk H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice service, nice cool Guinness. Wonderfully Irish indoors. Always happy here (Original) Nette Bedienung, schönes kühles Guinness. Im Innenbereich wunderbar irisch. Immer gerne hier

  • 2/5 Jack B. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff not really friendly. Couldn't pay 14,70 by credit card. Minimum is 15. And this during Corona crisis.

  • 5/5 Thomas P. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great beer. Greek barman was a really nice guy :))

  • 5/5 Jovan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere, good bear

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music, delicious beer, cool location ... (Original) Gute Musik, lecker Bierchen, coole Location...

  • 5/5 Sven S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy Irish pub in a central location. We also came in as larger groups of 9 people (not for the rush hour), which is not necessarily a matter of course in Cologne. The furnishings are classically rustic, there are both seating and standing places. An enormous selection of drinks makes every alcoholic's liver beat faster. Here is something for everyone. (Original) Gemütlicher Irish Pub in zentraler Lage. Wir kamen auch als größere Gruppen mit 9 Personen (nicht zur Rushhour) rein, was in Köln nicht unbedingt selbstverständlich ist. Die Ausstattung ist klassisch rustikal, es gibt sowohl Sitz- als auch Stehplätze. Eine enorme Getränkeauswahl lässt jedem Alkoholiker die Leber höher schlagen. Hier ist für jeden was dabei.

  • 4/5 Валерий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Irish Pub, as it is, in the center of Cologne (Original) Ирландский паб, как он есть, в центре Кельна

  • 5/5 Maggie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Alex L. 4 years ago on Google
    Every Thursday Guinness is for 4 Euro

  • 5/5 Michael K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best pub in Cologne (Original) Bester Pub in Köln

  • 4/5 Stuart P. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendy bar good service

  • 4/5 Claus R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy Irish pub with nice staff. The drinks menu is simple but with reasonable prices. (Original) Sehr gemütlicher Irish Pub mit nettem Personal. Die Getränke Karte ist einfach aber mit günstigen Preisen.

  • 5/5 Jo 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere, good mood (Original) Nette Atmosphäre, gute Stimmung

  • 4/5 jacqueline Rotterdam R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy Irish pub? (Original) Gezellig Ierse pub?

  • 5/5 Karl-Heinz M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Supi! (Original) Supi!

  • 5/5 Khazza 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great pub. As I imagined. Simply great (Original) Ein geiles Pub. Wie ich es mir vorgestellt habe. Einfach nur toll

  • 5/5 eberhard k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice pub in the middle of Cologne, good Irish beer, cozy. (Original) Schöner Pub mitten in Köln, gutes irisches Bier, gemütlich.

  • 2/5 Joep B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Little atmosphere ... a bouncer with leather gloves .... that is ready ..... while we are inside with three men .... ?‍♂️ (Original) Weinig sfeer... een uitsmijter met leren handschoenen.... die er klaar voor is..... terwijl we met drie man binnen zitten....?‍♂️

  • 5/5 Fabio C. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Елена �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It’s a very atmospheric place: rock and country plays softly, quietly rubs the bartender’s glasses at the bar, sometimes patrons come over for a glass of beer or something stronger. There is no food, only chips and nuts, purely a place for a "pit stop", the benefit is located next to the cathedral. (Original) Ооочень атмосферное место: тихо играет рок и кантри, тихонько за барной стойкой натирает стаканы бармен, иногда заходят завсегдатаи на кружечку пива или чего покрепче. Еды нет, только чипсы и орешки, чисто место для "пит-стопа", благо находится рядом с собором.

  • 3/5 Bianca S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately has little in common with a real Irish pub. A bit grubby. Of four drinks, one was wrong and the service employee was not exactly friendly with the complaint. (Original) Hat leider wenig mit einem echten Irish Pub gemeinsam. Etwas schmuddelig. Von vier Getränken war eins falsch und bei der Reklamation war der Servicemitarbeiter nicht gerade freundlich.

  • 4/5 Tom 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The alternative at the Alter Markt if you don't want to drink Kölsch and watch a soccer game (Original) Die Alternative am Alter Markt, wenn man mal kein Kölsch trinken und sich dazu ein Fußballspiel ansehen möchte

  • 5/5 Bine 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pub with delicious drinks and brisk, nice staff. (Original) Toller Pub mit leckeren Getränken und flottem, netten Personal.

  • 5/5 bernd m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was nice to be there again for a delicious cool beer (Original) Es war Mal wieder schön dort zu gewessen zu sein zu einem lecker kühlen Bierchen

  • 4/5 Sebastian S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, quaint. Sometimes a little crowded. (Original) Nett, urig. Manchmal ein wenig überfüllt.

  • 5/5 Bernhard W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good drinks, nice people, good music. (Original) Gute Getränke, nette Leute, gute Musik.

  • 5/5 SWA2525 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always great, fun here ... (Original) Immer wieder Top , macht Spass hier...

  • 5/5 brian h. 4 years ago on Google
    Good pint of Guinness nice staff

  • 2/5 Ralf 3. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Typical Irishman - with mice in the restaurant (Original) Typischer Ire - mit Mäusen im Lokal

  • 5/5 Moritz M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service, cozy but not a classic Irish pub like the German imagine. Rather living room atmosphere. (Original) Guter Service, gemütlich aber kein klassischer Irish Pub wie deutsche sich ihn vorstellen. Eher Wohnzimmeratmosphäre.

  • 5/5 Franz-Mathias G. 2 years ago on Google
    Well, just perfect !

  • 5/5 Bob V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Irish pub, very friendly service, and an amazing view...onderging people

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely pint of Guinness. What else do you need

  • 5/5 Pamela M. 3 years ago on Google
    Authentic Irish bar with great pints and crisps. No food at this pub so don't expect a menu. (A little disappointing, I'll be honest!) The staff was very friendly and they were following all the COVID safety guidelines, which I appreciated a lot. Location is great in the old town and on a main street.

  • 5/5 Oliver B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly, safe, and tasty.

  • 4/5 Neno L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere in the middle of the city.

  • 4/5 Eric R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a real Irish pint and a chat

  • 5/5 Arwa L. 2 years ago on Google
    Brought my frn and doggo and we were all welcomed and entertained. Doggo gives them ☆☆☆☆☆

  • 5/5 Santa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this bar a lot! Amazing vibe, delicious beer and shotjees! Wonderful conversation .. place to come back! TOP 🔝

  • 5/5 Dylan I. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub with a good range of choice. The atmosphere is nice and spacious. The service is excellent as well.

  • 5/5 kregor 5 years ago on Google
    Such a fun place to hang out and meet with friends. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with needs. Also conversation with staff is good too.

  • 5/5 Patrick F. 2 years ago on Google
    While traveling with my son, we had several pints here. Good pours, good atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Steve R. 2 years ago on Google
    Sorry for spilling my Guinness. Nice bar feels very homely and very good music, I wanna play my drums 🥁

  • 5/5 Benjamin R. 2 years ago on Google
    One of colognes greatest Irish pub's. Always welcome to come by and have a pint of Kilkenny with great staff wich speaks German and English and moderate prices.

  • 5/5 Sean L. 1 year ago on Google
    Came in to escape the heat wave, ice cold pint bottles of Magner’s helped greatly. Nice centrally located pub, lots of outdoor seating also for those of you that enjoy the heat 😅

  • 5/5 Marcos L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good music, atmosphere and nice staff working there. Highly recomended.

  • 4/5 Srikanth V. 1 year ago on Google
    The location is good, good to sit out and have 2 beers on a Sunny day. Beer is OK!

  • 3/5 Bastiaan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Please, do go there, but not during Gamescom, it's to crowded then.

  • 5/5 Paul C. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi I’m Guinness Quality rep in dublin 25 years . Just popped into the corkonian and served a lovely pint of Guinness by nick ! Well done !!

  • 5/5 Chris 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub, glad we went. Only looking for a few pints and clean, welcoming and reasonably priced.

  • 3/5 Tyrone T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good fun pub Friendly clientele...sporty atmosphere...plenty of beers on choice....

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 1 year ago on Google
    Quality Irish bar with friendly staff and locals. We stopped to watch the football a couple times and thoroughly enjoyed it. They keep their Guineas and Kilkenny well.

  • 3/5 Audrey M. 1 year ago on Google
    We called in for a drink whilst killing an hour before heading to the airport to go home to Ireland. The pint of beer we ordered was dead and my hot chocolate was not hot but warm with a very dirty teaspoon. Very disappointing.

  • 4/5 Russell S. 11 months ago on Google
    Wonderfully standard. Great atmosphere and far too busy to measure service. A beaut of a place.

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for Guinness and to watch the football the long hair dude behind the bar is brilliant. Great atmosphere here.

  • 5/5 Christophe V. 10 months ago on Google
    The best irish pub in Cologne. Do not look for a better one, you won't find it. I love ❤ this place. Try it, everybody is here welcome

  • 5/5 Roxana B. 11 months ago on Google
    Our favourite Bar in Cologne. Pleasant athmosphere, service very polite, good music.

  • 4/5 Sam W V. 7 months ago on Google
    Was there during Gamescom when the UK games industry takes it over as HQ so unfair standard review but table service good, bar service good, doormen firm but fair and found a good beer

  • 3/5 Stephen B. 6 months ago on Google
    Sad to say this was not a good place to watch Ireland play rugby in the World Cup - no sound at all even though they have speakers. Tiny screens. and they still managed to play Everton on one screen even while Ireland were playing in the Rugby World Cup!! Embarrassing for the owners who make a fortune but don’t care about actual Irish punters coming to the pub!

  • 4/5 Rob 5 months ago on Google
    Busy Irish pub on the square with friendly staff and good beer. It gets really busy in the evening. I didn't eat here so can't comment on the food but it's good for a drink.

  • 3/5 Eddie 4 months ago on Google
    Does not sell food. Ran out of crisps. Great staff, very friendly and good service. Eat elsewhere and drink here.

  • 5/5 Alex Augusto R. 5 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Service is great, people working in the bar are the best. Super friendly and willing to help. I always go back for a glass of Red Breast.

  • 5/5 uday c. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Brodrick , (the rookie ) This is the where I always want to see in the bar , the best hospitality and customer relation , the smiling face and his confident behaviour and taking the order over all 100% satisfied service .


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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