The English Market is a covered market in the centre of Cork, on Grand Parade, in the Munster region of Ireland. It is a working market, and a visit here is mostly about food: stalls selling local produce, artisan foods and traditional Irish delicacies, laid out under a Victorian-era roof.
What to expect
The market has been trading since 1788, and its long history shows in the architecture and in the way the stalls have been kept. Visitors come to browse and to eat, and it suits anyone who enjoys looking at good ingredients and talking to the people who sell them.
- Local produce, much of it from the surrounding county
- Artisan foods and specialist producers
- Traditional Irish delicacies alongside more everyday fare
- A covered, central setting that works in any weather
Making a visit
The market sits in the city centre, so it is easy to fit into a walk around Cork. Many visitors combine a stop here with a wander through the surrounding streets, which hold shops, cafés and the rest of the city's centre. Allow a relaxed hour or so for browsing, longer if you plan to eat.
For the latest details on opening times or particular traders, you can call the market on +353 21 427 4258, or check with the stallholders when you arrive.
