The Castle Blackrock - Neighbourhood Restaurant — Restaurant in Cork

It was a bit challenging to find a breakfast place in Cork on a Sunday. It just so happens that there was also a marathon on that day so loads of roads were closed. We thought we would go outside the city to get breakfast.....little did we know the marathon route went all the way out to Blackrock area too. We abandoned our car and walked ~15mins to the Castle Cafe at the end.

This cafe is a very pleasant find I have to say! Staff were friendly. Service was good. We ordered from the brunch menu. I had veggie bean and sweet potato bake, tomatoes, smoked Gubbeen, spiced chickpeas, poached egg and toasted sourdough. I wish there was a bit more sweet potato in my pot and the sourdough was slightly overdone....but it was delicious!!! So good I forgot to snap a picture before I dived in. My husband had the porridge (nice portion, very creamy...yum!) + some bacon/scrambled eggs...he made up his own dish.

Their scones and sweets look really inviting as well. Didn’t get a chance to try this time. Maybe when I go back to...

First time visitors to Cork so had to go check out the BlackRock Castle. After a cold and windy walk the welcome at the café was wonderfully warm, and we decided to stay for a hot drink and warm up a little. The service was impeccable, staff warm and friendly with the emphasis on the customer experience, but more than that the staff were happy and relaxed and clearly enjoyed their working environment, which for me as someone who also works in hospitality is the number one thing I like to see in an establishment like this. The décor was lovely and the menu well considered and definitely offering something a little different, we had the celery salted chips and were very happy with our choice, will definitely be back to have a full meal and sample some of the delicious sounding desserts. A lovely place for lunch with the family or even dinner with someone...

2025: Consistently superb true Cork restaurant with plenty of parking - a gem. This restaurant should be a must-see for all Cork visitors due to its beautiful surroundings, convenient access, superb food, exemplary staff, and varied menu with vegan, celiac, vegetarian, and carnivore selections. Dogs welcome at outside tables. Children treated well with activities provided and menu options. Perfect for meetings as well as parties or romantic dinners for 2.

2024: I hosted a ten person Women’s Little Christmas party at the Cafe. It. Was a delightful place to have it. Superb food, beautifully decorated, and the waitstaff could not have been more courteous or patient. We all changed places between dinner and dessert and waitstaff was very cooperative. Everything on the menu was a success for this diverse group including...