October Bank Holiday Jazz Weekend Cork City Brunch Options

In the mood for a little city time this bank holiday weekend? Why not brave the Jazz Weekend crowds for brunch or lunch in town? I contacted the usual suspects to create a comprehensive, accurate, alphabetical list for you that is specific to JAZZ WEEKEND 2015.

These places are always lovely, but may have different hours or menus normally. I contacted each restaurant personally to write this post so you can count on the times being accurate for Jazz Weekend 2015. If you’re looking for normal weekend brunch times, check with these places or our main list of brunch spots by day of the week.

Bodega
Saturday, 24 October – 11:00am – 3:00pm (brunch/lunch)
Sunday, 25 October – 10:00am – 3:00pm (brunch/lunch)
Monday, 26 October – 10:00am – 3:00pm (brunch/lunch)
Menu: Standard fare
Location: Cornmarket Street, Cork City Centre

Brick Lane
Saturday, 24 October – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday, 25 October – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Monday, 26 October – 10:00am – 3:00pm 
Menu: Brunch menu
Location: 1–3 South Main Street, Cork City Centre

Cafe Serendipity
Saturday, 24 October – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, 25 October – 8:00am – 4:30pm
Monday, 26 October – Closed 
Menu: Breakfast menu
Location: Palace View, Western Road (opposite the River Lee Hotel), Cork City Centre

Cafe Velo
Saturday, 24 October – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Closed
Menu: Menu
Location: 5 Sullivan’s Quay, Cork City

Crawford Gallery Cafe
Saturday, 24 October – Probably open, but couldn’t get confirmation
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Unknown
Menu: Standard breakfast/lunch
Location: Emmet Square, Cork City Centre

De Calf Cafe
Saturday, 24 October – 8:00am – 1:00pm (brunch)
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Closed
Menu: Standard breakfast/brunch, including fluffy American pancakes, plus ice cream and pastries.
Location: Cormarket Shopping Centre, Cork City Centre

Duke’s Coffee Company
Saturday, 24 October – 10:00am – …
Sunday, 25 October – 8:00am – …
Monday, 26 October – Closed 
Menu: Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, pastries, bagels, eggs,…
Location: Carey’s Lane, Paul Street, Cork City Centre

Fenn’s Quay
Saturday, 24 October – 8:30am – 10:00am (Breakfast),
10am – 3:00pm (Brunch) 
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Closed
Menu: Brunch menu
Location: No. 5, Fenn’s Quay, Sheares Street, Cork City Centre (located one street north and one street west of the Courthouse)

Fresco Bistro
Saturday, 24 October – 12Noon –…
Sunday, 25 October – 12Noon –…
Monday, 26 October – Closed 
Menu: Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, pastries, bagels, eggs,…
Location: Lower level of Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC Campus, Cork City

Goldberg’s Bar
Saturday, 24 October – 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Sunday, 25 October – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Monday, 26 October – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Menu: Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Menus
Location: Victoria Road (off Albert Quay), Cork City

Idaho Cafe
Saturday, 24 October – 12Noon – 5:30pm
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Closed
Menu: Serving up something special including their famous waffles all day and Prosecco. They’ll be spinning Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman.
Location: Caroline Street at Maylor, Cork City Centre

Idaho Gelato
Saturday, 24 October – 12Noon – 5:30pm
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Closed 
Menu: Serving up ice creams with kickass toppings and waffles hot from the pan. All to go. Perfect if you want to wander around town enjoying the dozens of free busker performances.
Location: Maylor Street, Cork City Centre

Iyers Cafe
Saturday, 24 October – 12Noon – 5:30pm
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Closed
Menu: Vegetarian, authentic South Indian cuisine. Masala dosa specialists. Everything handmade.
Location: 38 Popes Quay, Cork City

James St 1767
Saturday, 24 October – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, 25 October – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Monday, 26 October – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Menu: Standard menu plus daily specials
Location: Washington Street at Courthouse Street, Cork City Centre

Knockout Wood-Fired Pizza
Saturday, 24 October – 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, 25 October – 11:00am – 6:00pm
Menu: Wood-fired artisan pizzas with custom toppings, including: Roast pumpkin, mushrooms, Parma ham, and more.
Location: Jazz Weekend Festival Market by Cork Opera House outdoor stage which has free jazz performances, so grab your personal pizza and enjoy the show. Last year, I wrote a post about these lads (I’m a huge fan).

Liberty Grill
Saturday, 24 October – Probably open, but couldn’t get confirmation
Sunday, 25 October – Closed
Monday, 26 October – Unknown
Menu: A La Carte menu
Location: Washington Street, Cork City Centre

Luigi Malone’s
Saturday, 24 October – 12Noon – …
Sunday, 25 October – 1:00pm – …
Monday, 26 October – 12Noon – …
Menu: A La Carte menu
Location: Emmet Square across from Cork Opera House, Cork City Centre

The Montenotte Hotel
Saturday, 24 October – 7:00am – 11:00am (breakfast)
Sunday, 25 October – 7:00am – 11:00am (breakfast),
12Noon – 3:30pm (Carvery)
Monday, 26 October – 7:00am – 11:00am (breakfast)
Menu: Standard breakfast and carver options.
Location: Montenotte, Middle Glanmire Road, Cork

O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausages
Winthrop Street location:
Saturday, 24 October – 9:00am – 9:00pm (Winthrop Street)
Sunday, 25 October – 9:30am – 9:00pm (Winthrop Street)
Monday, 26 October – 9:00am – 9:00pm (Winthrop Street)
English Market location:
Saturday, 24 October – 9:00am – 5:30pm (English Market)
Sunday, 25 October – Closed (English Market)
Monday, 26 October – Closed (English Market)
Menu: A La Carte menu
Location: Winthrop Street, Cork City Centre -and- English Market, Cork City Centre

Orso Kitchen & Bar
Saturday, 24 October – 8:30am – … 
Sunday, 25 October – No Brunch served (opens at 4pm)
Monday, 26 October – Closed
Menu: Full menu
Location: 8 Pembroke Street, Cork City Centre

Perry St Market Cafe
Saturday, 24 October – 8:00am – 11:45am (breakfast),
12Noon – 6:00pm (lunch)
Sunday, 25 October – 10:30am – 11:45am (breakfast),
12Noon – 5:00pm (lunch)
Monday, 26 October – 10:30am – 11:45am (breakfast),
12Noon – 5:00pm (lunch)
Menu: Standard menu plus daily specials
Location: Perry Street between Drawbridge Street and Lavitt’s Quay, Cork City Centre

The Sextant
Saturday, 24 October – No Brunch served
Sunday, 25 October – 11:00am – 3:30pm
Monday, 26 October – 11:00am – 3:30pm
Menu: Full menu and Brunch menu
Location: 1 Albert Street, Cork City
* They are serving breakfast/lunch on Friday 9:30am – 3:00pm and free food on Friday night at 6:00pm including a vegetarian special.

Sober Lane
Saturday, 24 October – 10:00am – 3:00pm (brunch)
Sunday, 25 October – 11:00am – 3:00pm (brunch)
Monday, 26 October – 11:00am – 3:00pm (brunch)
Menu: Brunch menu
Location: 5 Sullivan’s Quay, Cork City

The Weir Rooms
Saturday, 24 October – Open for breakfast and lunch
Sunday, 25 October – Open for breakfast and lunch.
Special Jazz Brunch: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (€30pp)*
Monday, 26 October – Open for breakfast and lunch
Menu: Menus
Location: Western Road, Cork City Centre
*Unlike their usual brunch schedule, they’re marking the occasion with a special Sunday Jazz Brunch from 1-3pm. For €30pp you enjoy a meal accompanied by the music of Colin McLean Latin Trio. They’ll also be serving breakfast and lunch every day.

We’re also on Twitter @BrunchCork to talk brunch in Cork City.

 

More details and places are in my Brunch Spots by Days of the Week blog post.

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