The ultimate guide to outdoor dining and drinks in Cork

Cork City has truly embraced the concept of an outdoor summer.

Streets have been pedestrianised, umbrellas put up and blankets laid out, and there are so many gorgeous spots to choose from across the real capital (don't tell anyone from Dublin I said that). Looking for the perfect al fresco spot for this weekend? To save you traipsing around town or spending ages ringing places up, we've made a list of some gorge spots that are offering outdoor dining and drinks in Cork right now. Take your pick from the following...

The Shelbourne Bar

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtbtAupyYb/

Tara's Tea Room

A lovely little spot that we had the pleasure of visiting over the summer. Read our review here. https://www.instagram.com/p/CP2kKMUpNdr/

The Met

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjA6_hJsWP/

Cornstore

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8Tb3tJWMG/

Koto

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQlFek4p0vJ/

Tedo Tapas Bar

Another gem we got to visit recently. Have a look at what we thought here. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBfiNlJI7R/

The Long Valley

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGM4iC8JwI1/

Costigans

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGU7GnPKVY0/

Impala

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtd5hUJ4DH/

River Lee Hotel

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0cvh9MWar/

Market Lane

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTeiQ2pmBm/  

Coqbull

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCEswijgQU/  

Union Grind

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQiNKe5pVpu/

Aye Cork

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPynczpJiw_/

Clancys

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQYyzSeJ3YX/

Goldbergs

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQn4y4hqJoy/

Orso Kitchen

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8eSspJNaz/

Tom Barry's

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQf_Q-wpmWF/

Good Day Deli

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ6CzCEJyoa/

The Secret Garden

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ3VpGXMCK-/

Arthur Maynes

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPoFqyaKMbX/

Soho Bar Cork

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBoKcJpYKe/

Perch Rooftop Bar

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQnzEtlpseN/

The Anglers

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQGFZYQJKH0/

Reardens

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ3lHLHH8jv/

Barbarossa 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP-7mahJ7NL/

Black Dog

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP02RaCpe7L/ Have we missed out your favourite spot? Let us know if so, and in the meantime happy dining. (header pic: @goldbergscork) READ NEXT: Outdoor seating Galway - 48 places that have it