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The Metropole Hotel Named Among Ireland’s Top 50 Places to Stay: A Proud Moment for Our Team and Our City 

Timeless Elegance Meets Summer in Cork: Your Perfect City Break at The Metropole Hotel 

There is something truly special about Cork in the summer. The city comes alive with colour, culture and energy, and right at the heart…

Your Guide to the Best Upcoming Gigs in Cork – And Where to Stay in the Heart of It All 

Cork is set to come alive once again with an incredible line-up of live music, world-class performances and unforgettable summer nights. From global superstars…

Metropole Hotel to Sponsor Cork Indoor Sports Awards 2026

The Metropole Hotel Teams Up With CBC Rugby Programme

Historic hotel is confirmed as an official partner of the Cork school’s rugby community

New Executive Head Chef at The Metropole Hotel

Corkman Eoghan O’Flynn appointed to lead kitchen team at historic hotel

Fresh Pasta Raviolo, with lemon roasted asparagus, whipped herb ricotta, free range egg and caper butter

Fresh Pasta Raviolo Lemon roasted asparagus, whipped herb ricotta, local free range egg, caper butter Serves: 6Prep time: 45 minutes Cooking time:…

Perfect American-Style Pancakes

Perfect American-Style Pancakes Serves: 4–6Prep time: 15 minutes (+ 1 hour resting)Cooking time: 15–20 minutes Ingredients 250g plain flour 45g caster sugar…

Galentine’s Breaks in Cork – The Ultimate Girls’ Getaway at The Metropole Hotel 

Valentine’s isn’t just for couples anymore. Galentine’s is all about celebrating friendship; best friends, sisters, mums, daughters or the people who make life brighter. It’s a time to reconnect,…

Fall in Love with Cork – A Romantic Valentine’s Escape at The Metropole Hotel 

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s break in Ireland? Cork City is a destination made for romance as it is rich in history, culture, food and intimate…

✨ As Seen on TV — Vanilla Swiss Roll with Lemon Curd & Winter Berry Compote

Vanilla Swiss Roll with Lemon Curd & Winter Berry Compote Serves: 6Prep time: 25 minutesCooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients For the Swiss…

✨ As Seen on TV — Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Red Wine Poached Plums & Roasted Parsnips

Serves: 4Prep time: 45 minutesCooking time: 3 hours Ingredients For the Beef Stew 1 kg diced beef 2 onions, peeled and thinly…

Rediscover Cork this Winter at The Metropole Hotel

Unwrap Timeless Elegance in Cork City – The Metropole Hotel New Year Sale

 As Seen on TV — Air Fryer Churros with Salted Caramel Sauce 

A Timelessly Elegant Pre-Christmas Escape in Cork City 

The Metropole Hotel: Part Two – A Legacy of Timeless Elegance 

As I walk through the doors of The Metropole Hotel each morning, I am reminded that I am not simply managing a…

Weddings at The Metropole: Timeless Elegance in Cork’s Victorian Quarter

Origins of The Metropole Hotel: Part One – in celebration of Heritage Week 2025

Top Five Things to Do in Cork This Autumn

The MET X Maharani Afternoon Tea

The Metropole Hotel Unveils Major Refurbishment of Its Ground Floor and Ballrooms

Discover Cork City: Adventure, Culture & A Hearty Metropole Breakfast

Discover Cork at Your Own Pace with the Metropole Hotel’s New “Cork Unrushed” Cycle and Stay Package 

Note From Four Labourers Discovered After 56 Years in Hotel Wall and the Search is on to Find Them…..

Girly Getaways to Cork: Your Perfect 24-Hour Escape

Metropole Hotel to sponsor The Cork Indoor Sports Awards 2025

Discover the Victorian Quarter in Cork

Flipping into Flavour – Pancake Tuesday recipes from the Metropole Hotel Cork

Fall in Love with Cork: The Top 5 Most Romantic Things 

Top 5 Things to Do in Cork City this Christmas Season