The English market is one of the highly recommended places to visit in Cork City. It has 7 entry/exit points and is tucked perfectly between Oliver Plunkett Street and St. Patric Street. The only trick is to find a parking spot nearby. The market is accessible for buggies but maneuvering a buggy in the jam-packed narrow aisle is a tough task. This market is full of stalls with fresh fish, poultry, meat and produce. Stall with a variety of olives is my personal favorite.
If you are passing through the busy streets of St Patrick's, stop by for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or a quick bite. The Farmgate Cafe upstairs has a variety of food options to choose from but it is always jam-packed. There are few cafés, bakeries, delis, and stores for Irish trinkets too. Ironically this place is always crawling with tourists although there is nothing much for tourists to buy. But worth a quick visit if you happen to be in this area.
Chocolates always have a special place in my heart and tummy. The chocolate shop in the market has a good assortment of locally made chocolate. Click the link for the list of shops and the location layout.
