Top Cork Food & Drink Classes

To experience the culinary scene in Cork, don't miss this foodie-friendly guided tour designed for travelers to embrace the city's burgeoning culinary world. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the famed English Market where you can chat with local traders (or have the craic, as locals might say), while feasting on local treats like fish and bread, as well as tasty sweets. Wrap up your gastronic outing with a light pub lunch, included in the price.

Explore the world of whiskey at the distillery where it’s produced with a hands-on experience at the Cork Midleton Distillery. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery interiors, a premium whiskey tasting, or even a cocktail masterclass for a deep dive into the history and production of Irish whiskey. Learn about what makes this whiskey so special, taste and mix, and even shop in the distillery store.

Create custom cocktails on this distillery tour and masterclass led by the founder and head mixologist of Cork’s Rebel City Distillery. Many distillery visits focus only on production without teaching visitors how to properly enjoy the spirits they're tasting. On this small-group experience, master shaking and stirring methods to create two bespoke drinks using spirits crafted on-site.

Explore traditional flavors during an Irish gastronomy experience in Kinsale. Learn about local honey and the fermentation process to turn honey into mead. Hear stories about mead over centuries of Irish history and sample a variety of meads and cocktails during a guided tasting. Experience another side of Kinsale’s culinary history with a visit to a meadery.

No more awkward group tours—this one-of-a-kind comedy theatre experience in Cork is like city immersion over dinner. Delivered by professional Irish actors, it’s a hilarious journey through Cork’s quirky history, characters, and humor, all set in a historic venue. Enjoy local food and live music, and even learn to “speak Cork.” It's perfect for travelers seeking laughter, culture, and authentic Irish charm, all at the dinner table.