The River Club

Name: The River Club
Address: Western Rd, Cork, County Cork, Ireland, Republic of, T12 X2AH
Telephone: (021) 425 2700
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2)

€30 and under

Modern European

Western Rd, Cork, County Cork T12 X2AH

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2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

The River Club Bar & Terrace brings a dash of easy glamour to the Cork scene.

The Bar, entered through a garden of lush, riverside planting is a tall handsome room with an abundance of natural light.

The long mahogany bar with its towering backdrop of softly lit bottles, anchors the space. Here it is all about easy conversation as cocktails are given a Cork accent, high balls are bespoke and local beers are celebrated, including Cork red ales and stouts. Comfortable leather banquettes and marble-topped tables create the perfect setting for slow sips and long chats.

On the Terrace, soft riverside light and tropical tree ferns create a balmy urban oasis that can be transformed into a heated winter hideaway.

Serving lunch & stylish small plates daily, alongside weekend brunch and afternoon tea.

Choose your space for work, play or escape from morning into night.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Afternoon Tea, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(021) 425 2700
Website
https://theriverclubcork.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Paul Lane

Location
Western Rd, Cork, County Cork T12 X2AH
Neighborhood
Cork City
Cross street
Western Road, Cork, T12 X2AH, Ireland
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Lancaster Quay bus stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Perfect Afternoon in Cork | Afternoon Tea
€45.00 - €65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sit back and relax riverside to enjoy our delicious Afternoon Tea in the inspiring surroundings of the terrace at The River Club. While away an afternoon with scrumptious seasonal treats over long-awaited catch-ups, and maybe a glass of bubbles. Vegan, gluten free & children’s afternoon tea available on request when booking. Served Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 3pm in the beautiful surrounds of the terrace at The River Club.

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Buttermilk chicken waffles€16.00
sriracha sauce, maple-glazed bacon
Eggs Benedict€16.00
Quigleys smoked bacon, toasted sourdough, poached Riverview hens egg, Hollandaise
Ballycotton smoked salmon royale€16.00
Guinness bread, poached Riverview hens egg, dill Hollandaise
Eggs Florentine€15.50
spinach, toasted muffin, poached Riverview hens egg, chestnut mushrooms, Hollandaise

Starters

Soup of the day€9.00
Guinness brown bread
Ballycotton seafood chowder€15.50
dill Albariño cream, Guinness brown bread
Italian burrata€16.50
heirloom tomato, toasted pine nuts, toasted focaccia
Chicken karaage€14.50
house kimchi
Harissa gambas pil pil€15.50
warm crusty bread

Salads

Classic Caesar salad€16.50
rosemary croutons, aged Parmesan
Broccoli Romesco€17.50
almond & roasted pepper sauce, chilli crisps
KINS Skin Kind Superfood€17.50
quinoa, beetroot, broccoli, Greek feta, toasted pumpkin seeds
KINS Skin Kind Lemon-cured mackerel€18.50
sesame seaweed salad, roasted peanut oil

Sandwiches

Ballycotton crab & lobster roll€20.00
dill & horseradish aioli
Mozzarella & sundried tomato bruschetta€17.00
pesto, dressed rocket
Rebel Reuben€18.00
Michael Twomey’s spiced beef, Coolea cheese, sauerkraut, Reuben dressing, rye bread

Mains

Dashing Lunch€25.00
Chef’s daily special of starter, main & dessert
Grilled Angus beef burger€24.00
streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheddar, house pickles, chunky chips
Massaman curry€18.50
potato, green beans, spiced cashews, pilau rice
Beer-battered fish & chips€24.00
pea purée, tartar sauce
Robata-grilled Quigleys Angus steak€28.00
fries, Béarnaise sauce
Spicy miso ramen€18.00
organic soba noodles, sesame Otofū
Corn-fed chicken Milanese€24.00
capers, rocket, Parmesan, fries

Sides

Chunky chips€6.00
Sweet potato fries€6.00
Fries€6.00
Fried onion rings€7.00
New season potatoes€6.00
Tomato & shallot salad€6.00

What people are saying

The River Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

2 Reviews

M
Meghan
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal here. Great food and great service. Loved the patio dining.
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Nicole
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food was perfectly cooked (Duck Breast). The best Ballycotton Oysters I have had in my life.
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The River Club is rated 4.6 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Western Rd, Cork, County Cork T12 X2AH

Additional information

Cross street
Western Road, Cork, T12 X2AH, Ireland
Neighborhood
Cork City
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Afternoon Tea, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Lancaster Quay bus stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Lane
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theriverclubcork.ie/
Phone number
(021) 425 2700

The River Club

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About this restaurant

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The Perfect Afternoon in Cork | Afternoon Tea

Juices Menu

Mad About Mango€9.00

KINS Skin Kind Green Citrus Boost€9.00

Smoothie Of The Day€6.00

KINS Skin Kind Wellness Shot€3.00

Brunch Classics

Buttermilk chicken waffles€16.00

Eggs Benedict€16.00

Ballycotton smoked salmon royale€16.00

Eggs Florentine€15.50

Starters

Soup of the day€9.00

Ballycotton seafood chowder€15.50

Italian burrata€16.50

Chicken karaage€14.50

Harissa gambas pil pil€15.50

Salads

Classic Caesar salad€16.50

Broccoli Romesco€17.50

KINS Skin Kind Superfood€17.50

KINS Skin Kind Lemon-cured mackerel€18.50

Sandwiches

Ballycotton crab & lobster roll€20.00

Mozzarella & sundried tomato bruschetta€17.00

Rebel Reuben€18.00

Mains

Dashing Lunch€25.00

Grilled Angus beef burger€24.00

Massaman curry€18.50

Beer-battered fish & chips€24.00

Robata-grilled Quigleys Angus steak€28.00

Spicy miso ramen€18.00

Corn-fed chicken Milanese€24.00

Sides

Chunky chips€6.00

Sweet potato fries€6.00

Fries€6.00

Fried onion rings€7.00

New season potatoes€6.00

Tomato & shallot salad€6.00

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