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Boqueria

Located in an attractive former pub in an old building, this welcoming place caused quite a stir when it first opened, and is now an established part of the Cork dining scene.

A long, narrow premises with upholstered bar stools and comfortable seating at tables towards the back, the character of the original bar was retained, and improved with a new black marble topped bar, wine racks and large, unframed modern oil paintings. aside from the breakfast menu (Mon-Sat, 9.30-12), the menu offers a mixture of genuine Spanish tapas dishes along with some Irish variations, such as smoked salmon, black pudding and Irish cheeses.

Some of these little dishes are cold plates such as charcuterie or smoked fish, dependent on well-sourced artisan/organic products, whilst others are freshly cooked and served hot. Many of the familiars are here - tortilla espanola, patatas bravas, plus lots of interesting hybrids too.

There's a full licence, and a list of about 40 Spanish wines includes quarter bottles, sherries by the glass and occasional specials; wine tastings are available for groups, and have proved very popular.

Seats 40; free broadband wi/fi; not suitable for children under 6 yrs after 7pm; air conditioning; food served Mon-Sat, 10.30am - 11pm; house wine €18-9.50. Closed Sun, Good Fri, 25-26 Dec. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Between Patrick St. and MacCurtain St. on Bridge St.