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Restaurant Review

The White Horse

A phenomenal country-pub vibe with top-tier food and live tunes.

CuisineGastropub Classics & Live Music Venue
Date1 July 2026

01 The Arrival

Just outside central Cork in Ballincollig, The White Horse combines a cozy rustic country-pub feel with modern gastropub flair and a buzzing music scene.

02 The Food

Slow-cooked BBQ pork ribs, the Seoul Food Burger with kimchi slaw, and homemade apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream - deeply comforting, with the focus on local Cork producers shining through.

03 The Experience

Warm, personal, family-run hospitality with gorgeous stone fireplaces, a beer garden and incredible live acoustic music.

04 Was It Worth It?

Brilliant value considering the huge portions and top-tier local ingredient sourcing.

05 The Verdict

A fantastic live music venue and wonderful beer garden, though it gets very busy on weekend nights due to its popularity. A phenomenal destination for food, drinks and entertainment.

Location — West Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork