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CoqBull

18 Academy St, Centre, Cork, T12 KWX7, Ireland

4.4(965)

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+353 21 427 8444

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owen shortowen short

I was really disappointed with my visit to the CoqBull. From the reviews and what I read I was expecting great food and a fantastic experience but the food was a real let down. I ordered two starters, the pork belly bbq ribs, the nachos with fries and chicken gravy on the side. My girlfriend got the chicken fajitas. Everything looked great and was presented well, apart from ribs. But when it came it the taste, the rolls were reversed. This ribs ended up being the tastiest dish and the nachos and fajitas weren’t up to scratch. The chips tasted like they were reheated and the gravy was just bland. The nachos were just a bit strange as I was expecting conventional tortilla chips with shredded beef and the works, but it was made up of taco shells cut in half to act as the chips, which was just strange and the texture of them just didn’t work. The shredded beef, salsa and cheese were all one big mix together in the serving pot and it was just tasteless. The ribs were delicious and tender, but perhaps too much bbq sauce as they were doused in it. The fajitas again looked fantastic but we weren’t given nearly enough tortilla wraps and chicken mixture was something you would have made better with an El Paso Fajita kit at home honestly. Overall the food was very poor and easily my worst meal experience in Cork this weekend. The only reason I’m giving it 3 stars instead of 2 is because the staff were so friendly and accommodating, other than that it was a terrible experience.

Tony FlynnTony Flynn

I'd heard good things about CoqBull from my friend who goes to the Limerick restaurant. Always singing their praises. There must be a huge gap in quality between the Cork and Limerick restaurants because this was not good. The burgers were fine at best. Nothing special and a bit on the dry side. The chips (sweet potato, chorizo and dirty fries) were well below average with a bland taste. Maybe it's the oil but the dirty fries tasted like gone off oven chips. The soft drink that one of our party ordered was flat and the bottle of wine was absolutely fine. No complaints there. However, the Moroccan salad (pictured) left a lot to be desired. Take a kilo of cous-cous and a breast of chicken. Place breast of chicken on kilo of cous-cous and serve. Hope customer will be satisfied.

Alwyn HowardAlwyn Howard

Really enjoyed heading back to this restaurant. I have been to the restaurants in Limerick and now Cork. Food is just yummy and delicious. Menu caters for all. Pizzas Popcorn chicken using breadt chunks (i took some on my son who wasnt happy with me 🤣) i got the half roast rotisserie chicken w stuffing gravy and the fries with gravy (mash if you wish)and it was so juicy. My wife an mother in Law had the cesar salad w chicken and the superfood salad. Both were tasty and loads in each. Can be seen in first pic. Staff were very helpful, friendly and service was quick. My only issue was that there was a speaker in the corner above us and due to glass panels placed between tables the sound couldn't escape so it was very loud. I will be back

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Reviews of CoqBull

4.4

(965)

5.0

Ok, it was a cold wet November afternoon, we walked in and we were welcomed by the warmth of the restaurant; both in temperature and friendliness!

The decor, oh my, I just love it. Distressed wood, exposed brick, sheet metal and industrial lighting, muted grays, popping reds and cool wall art. It is so cool.

The waitress was very nice, immediately engaging the kids in friendly chat about the toys they'd with them and was very quick to bring out kids menus, and crayons.

The menu is...

3.0

1st time Visit.

Post Jazz weekend

Very nice welcoming Cork introduction to a nice seated area ( high stools)

This is a lovely gem of an eatery with great musical ambience & decor with views of cuisine preparation especially for those clientele as I was seated on high stools

On my my visit I could see that it was bustling with a mix of young teenagers & pre Opera House theatre clientele or similar. ( it is literally 3 mins walk)

However guys

Menu prices were/are expensive for what I...

3.0

I was really disappointed with my visit to the CoqBull. From the reviews and what I read I was expecting great food and a fantastic experience but the food was a real let down.

I ordered two starters, the pork belly bbq ribs, the nachos with fries and chicken gravy on the side. My girlfriend got the chicken fajitas. Everything looked great and was presented well, apart from ribs. But when it came it the taste, the rolls were reversed. This ribs ended up being the tastiest dish and the...