Food & Wine Events at the Metropole
Discover Extraordinary Food & Wine Experiences in Cork
Join us for a series of carefully curated dining events celebrating exceptional food, remarkable wines and the stories behind them.
From intimate wine dinners and seasonal tasting menus to producer showcases and guest chef collaborations, each event is designed to bring people together around the table for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Cork’s Victorian Quarter.
Upcoming Events
Projection Gourmande
Friday 9th October 2026 | 7pm
Join us for an immersive evening of French flavour and film, presented in partnership with Alliance Française de Cork. Enjoy a specially curated four-course French dining experience created by Executive Chef Alex Petit, followed by a screening of the acclaimed French film Sugar & Stars (À la belle étoile).
Jazz Dining Experiences
Friday 23rd to Monday 26th October 2026
Great food has always been part of the Jazz tradition at The Metropole. Whether you’re enjoying lunch with live music, a three-course Jazz & Dine experience or celebrating with Jazz, Dine & Bubbles, each experience showcases the finest locally sourced Cork produce and places you at the heart of the festival atmosphere.
Sustainable Food x Jura & Alsace Wine Dinner
Thursday 12th November 2026 | 7pm | €90 per person
Join us for an intimate five-course dinner celebrating sustainable dining, zero-waste cooking and the rich flavours of autumn.
Each course will showcase seasonal ingredients through imaginative cooking, carefully paired with distinctive wines from two of France’s most celebrated wine regions: Jura and Alsace.
WHAT MAKES OUR EVENTS SPECIAL?
Our Local & Irish Producers
Meet our artisan producers
We’re proud to work with trusted artisan producers from Cork and across Ireland, bringing exceptional local and seasonal ingredients to our menus.
◉ Glenmar Seafood
◉ Ballycotton Seafood
◉ Macroom Buffalo Farm
◉ Glenilen Farm
◉ Caherbeg Meats
◉ Tim Mulcahy, English Market
◉ Rockfield Dairy
◉ St Tola Cheese
◉ Wicklow Brie
Jazz Weekend Dining Experiences
Jazz & Dine: €95pp
Enjoy a three-course meal showcasing the best of local produce at the Merchant restaurant, followed by complimentary guest list entry to The Metropole Jazz Festival Club.
Jazz Dine & Bubbles: €120pp
Savour a three-course meal crafted from the finest local produce at the Merchant restaurant, with a half bottle of Prosecco per person followed by complimentary guest list entry to The Metropole Jazz Festival Club.
Lunch at The Merchant
Reserve a table at The Merchant and enjoy a delicious lunch with live music. Access to other areas of the Metropole for daytime performances is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
