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From best things to see & do in Cork, to our top cocktail picks, to learning more about Cork history, The Metropole Blog is here to help you plan your next stay with us here in the Heart of Cork City. Keep up to date with what is happening around the city and learn about life at The Metropole Hotel.

Afternoon Tea Cork The Metropole

Girly Getaways

YOUR PERFECT 24-HOUR ESCAPE TO CORK

Metropole Cork, Cork Hotel, Home of Jazz

CORK'S VICTORIAN QUARTER

Discover our Neighbourhood in the Victorian Quarter

AWARDS SPONSORSHIP

METROPOLE HOTEL TO SPONSOR THE CORK INDOOR SPORTS AWARDS 2025

Pancake Tuesday

FLIPPING INTO FLAVOUR – PANCAKE TUESDAY RECIPES FROM THE METROPOLE HOTEL CORK

Cork City River Lee

Cork Destination Update

Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination and Experience Development Plan

Fall in Love with Cork

Fall in Love with Cork this February when you stay at The Metropole Hotel. Read our top 5 things to do in Cork as recommended by our team

Christmas in Cork, Metropole Cork Christmas

Top 5 Festive Things to Do in

Whether you’re here for a romantic escape, a getaway with friends, or simply to soak up the city’s festive cheer, let us guide you to the top things to do

Maharani Afternoon tea

We have paired with successful local Rebel City Distillery to celebrate Cork on a Fork Fest with a limited edition Maharani Gin Afternoon Tea, August 16th

Green Business Silver Award

We have been awarded an FSG Green Business Silver Level Award for our efforts in sustainability and carbon emission reduction.

Our MET 125 Cocktails

This year, The Metropole Hotel Cork celebrates 125 years at the heart of the city centre. Over time, we have honed our skills to create a menu of well loved

Castles in Cork to Visit

When you visit Cork there is no shortage of castles to visit during your stay in Cork. Here is our guide of some castles that are not to be missed on your

Explore Cork Outdoors

With scenic sea-scape walks, to cycling through history, to experiencing aqua parks, Cork is filled with amazing outdoor experiences and activities

Exploring Shandon

A quick 10-minute stroll from our front door will bring you into the Shandon area, one of our city’s most historic and fascinating neighbourhoods

Rainy Day Activities in Cork

Come rain or shine there is always something great to do in Cork, our Guest Relations Manager, Jan, lets us know some of her favourite rainy day activities

Before and After wedding photo Cork

LOVE IS LIKE A TRAIN

Ahead of The Metropole Hotel’s 124th birthday , we caught up with Patsy & Bill Hennessy. Still as in love since the day they married,

THE MET Whiskey Sour

Our Head Mixologist, Kevin, has put together a recipe for the perfect Whiskey Sour to enjoy a taste of Ireland.

Young Love to Endless Love

We caught up with Ann & Michael Mulcahy, who have been the youngest couple to ever get married at The Metropole

48 Hours in Cork

Filled with compelling history, stunning art work and some of best restaurants & bars in the country, a weekend away to Cork is a perfect option

Our 3 Day Cork Itinerary

It’s hard to try and squeeze everything Cork has to offer in a few days but we have put together a handy travel guide with everything you need for a 3

Cocktails & Charcuterie

The Metropole Hotel will host a virtual prosecco cocktail and charcuterie evening on Friday 28th May. Limited Tickets Available Here

A Valentine's Wedding

Ahead of Valentine’s weekend, we caught up with Pat & Carmel Crowley, members of our Metropole Hotel Wedding Club about what makes a great marriage.

All you need is Patience, Love

We caught up with one of our most glamorous couples from The Wedding Club to see what they believe is the secret ingredient for a great marriage.

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