At Farmgate Cafe · The English Market, Princes Street, Cork City, Co. Cork
The Farmgate Cafe is one of Cork’s most iconic dining rooms, situated on the balcony above the English Market with views down over the traders’ stalls. During Cork on a Fork Fest 2026 (12 to 16 August), the cafe hosts a special Summer Evening Supper, offering after-hours dining in the market building using produce sourced directly from the traders below. This is a ticketed event separate from the cafe’s regular daytime service.
The English Market is on Grand Parade in Cork City centre, 5 minutes from Patrick Street. The Farmgate Cafe entrance is on the upper floor of the market building via Princes Street.
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