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The Franciscan Well is always a delight to visit be it on a week day or at the weekend! The bar has its own brewery supplying the wide variety of beers, stout and cider. They also offer a number of outside berweries offerings and change it up every so often so that there is always something new on the drinks menu to accompany their own offerings! The staff are very friendly here and they are helpful when choosing a drink! If you are unsure that can offer a small taster! Main Bar: The front bar is cosy and is furnished with all wooden furnature and is located on the ground floor as you come up the alley from the main steet. The bar counter is also located here and there are a number of snugs dotted throughout this space! Beer Garden: There is a larger beer garden to the rear of the bar and it is covered! This section is where most of the bar's seating is located as well as Pompeii Pizza! During the summer this area is decorated with an abundance of flowers hanging from the walls and the ceiling making it really beautiful! There is heaters and a stove, which I recently noticed, in the beer garden as well so even during the colder months it is still a welcoming area no matter the time of year! On another recent visit I did notice that there are 2 tv screens located in the beer garden area but thankfully there were not turned on. To be honest I never noticed them before! I hope most people that come to the Fran Well go there to coverse with friends and not watch tv instead, there are a million other bars catering to that! Food: Pompeii Pizza located in the beer garden is a little gem and they offer a variety of delicious freshly made to order pizzas! They will give you a buzzer so you can return to your table while you wait. Nothing better and few beers and fresh pizza! So if a small craft brewery type of bar is what you are looking for then I suggest taking the time to make a trip to the Franciscan Well is at the top of your list! Note: On the night I was here last a Jazz band showed up and started playing really good music in the front bar. It was a nice surprise as I was not aware that bands played here! Update: Live music is definitely played here as I called in for a drink with my partner and they was two musicians playing in the beer garden.
Thomas ThorntonThomas Thornton
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I had one of their brews at a different pub somewhere in Ireland, and a few nights later, when I found out their brewery was located in the town I was visiting, I just HAD to stop by and check it out for myself. This place breaks the mold of the traditional Irish brewpub and instead represents itself more as a beer garden than anything else. Plenty of indoor as well as outdoor covered areas for those rainy nights and days. The service is good and food is available 7 nights a week (mainly pizza). Just like every single other pub or bar I visited on my trip, this one offers a full bar. I don't think I visited a single place that was beer and wine only like we see quite often in the states. I'm a fan of red ales, so I highly recommend their Rebel Red ale. Very malty like a red ale should be, and also with a bit of a stronger caramel finish than the typical red ale. I really enjoyed this brew. I also had the Ole Pilsner. It was good, but nothing stood out as being unique or distinct from other pilsners. I'm not a fan of pale ales or stouts, but they have a pale ale and a stout that are aged in Jameson whiskey casks. It sounded very intriguing, so if you are into those styles, you should inquire within. Great place for a visit, and they do offer tours - check their website for details. I would give them a solid 5 stars, but I'm deducting 1/2 of a star because there was slight cigarette smoke smell inside, because the doors to the back patio (where smoking is allowed) were propped open. There's absolutely no reason to *NOT* visit this place if you find yourself in the area - check them out. They have a very unique history that you can read about on their website.
Brent LBrent L
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Thank you to the Franciscan Well team! As usual you make us to come backThank you to the Franciscan Well team! As usual you make us to come back The pub has a deep-rooted passion for brewing and distilling. The Brewpub has won numerous awards, including Best Tourist Bar and Best Outdoor Space, and their beers have been recognized for their outstanding quality and taste. Franciscan Well Pub is divided into two parts: you can choose to sit inside or enjoy the beautiful atmosphere outside. Pompeii Pizza serves unique thin-crust pizzas using the finest Italian type-00 flour in the dough, while also milling their own flour on site. I had the Quattro Formaggi Pizza (€14), which features Toons Bridge Smoked Scamorza, Cashel Blue, Macroom Buffalo Ricotta, and Toons Bridge Fior di Latte. I love the Franciscan Well pizza, especially the dough. You have a choice of more than 7-8 pizza options, and if you want something specific, you can create your own pizza, which I think is a fantastic idea. The service is efficient, and you can get your pizza ready in just 5-10 minutes, even when the pub is busy and crowded. A good beer to pair with your meal is the Revolution IPA (€6.50), as shown in the picture. It complements the pizza perfectly. I highly recommend visiting this pub and enjoying the experience, whether for a team night out or just to have a great time!
Jeremy GalandJeremy Galand
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Sunday, 10th October. Mildly crowded for 4pm on a Sunday but it was good! Stout was not fresh/good. Disappointing! Should have went for a Pumpkin beer instead! On the right, The Pumpkin Brew from Trouble Brewing was pretty good for a seasonal beer. Did not taste of pumpkin as in the way you think it would but pretty good and drinkable. On the left, the Ottarbar Mates Rates was very interesting. Tart as it's described online but then it ends with a nice refreshing taste. Very very nice! Inviting you to drink some and then drink some more! Dingle Gin and Fevertree Elderflower tonic in a crystal glass with ice and orange slices. Very nice!
William “El Chollo” IchimWilliam “El Chollo” Ichim
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To this day, Franciscan Well Brewpub continues to captivate patrons with its unparalleled offerings. The aroma of oak-fired pizzas permeates the air, enticing visitors to indulge in a culinary adventure unlike any other. Meanwhile, the brewery hums with activity, producing liquid gold that delights the palate with each sip. Nestled in a cozy ambiance, this establishment beckons beer enthusiasts and foodies alike, promising an unforgettable experience that lingers long after the last pint is poured. Cheers to Franciscan Well Brewpub, where every visit is a celebration of flavor and hospitality.
Liudmyla PetrenkoLiudmyla Petrenko
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The first time I had their Rebel Red was when I visited Cork as a college student the summer of 2008. It was the best beer I had ever tasted are that point in my life. I was ecstatic to be able to visit the brewery during a recent trip to Cork, Rebel Red was just as delicious as I remembered it & their other beers were just as good. My girlfriend & I took the tour which we both enjoyed. I've toured over a dozen breweries & that was one of the most informative beer tastings I've participated in as part of a tour. I'm really hoping I'll be able to get their beer in the states soon.
Justin WorstJustin Worst
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14 N Mall, Sunday's Well, Cork, T23 P264, Ireland
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+353 21 439 3434
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franwellbar.com
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This vaulted pub with medieval heritage and a garden serves beers brewed in its own micro-brewery.
attractions: The English Market, Cork Opera House, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, The River Lee Hotel, Sin é, Elizabeth Fort, CoqBull, Crawford Art Gallery, Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church, Costigan's Pub, restaurants: The Imperial Hotel & SPA, The SpitJack Cork, Scoozi, The Crane Lane Theatre, Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork, Luigi Malones Cork, Rearden's Bar, Nosta Restaurant, Old Oak, Gallagher's Cork
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