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The County Cork Wine Pub
Welcome to The County Cork Wine Pub. The "Cork" as we are known is a classy, but casual restaurant. We have a unique menu using the freshest ingredients available. We offer an extensive wine list, as well as a selection of craft beers and a full bar. Happy Hour is best spent at The Cork where appetizers are 50% off and drink specials. The Cork is your neighborhood meeting place, whether you desire a quick bite from our lite fare selection or a night out with friends. Enjoy the evening experiencing our incredible menu and succulent specials at reasonable prices. Our Butcher Block and Cheese Boards are enjoyed by many of our customers with a bottle of wine. We have the best brunch in the "Burg". An extensive a la carte menu featuring benedicts, steak and eggs, omletes anyway, corned beef hash and much more. We also have an all-you-can drink Bloody Mary Bar for $10.00. Come experience the warm atmosphere and exceptional service. You'll come as guests and leave as friends!!
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70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(43)
- notable wine list(31)
- fit for foodies(30)
- vibrant bar scene(22)
- hot spot(18)
- good for groups(13)
The County Cork Wine Pub Reviews List
Review 1 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, good wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy the different appetizer and dinner specials at the Cork. They are reasonable and always delicious.This type of restaurant is so needed in Carroll County and especially Eldersburg!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was recommended to us by a friend. The food was fresh and high quality. Wednesday nights they give a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of 2 adult entrees. We had the crab and brie fondue, which was amazing and couldn't taste any fresher. We split the Black and Bleu Beef Tips and the Crabcakes. The crab cakes had a spicy kick to them and while the sauce seemed heavy, they tasted light. The serving sizes were huge. The mixed potatoes were the best I've ever had. I would go back and order the exact same entrees again in a heartbeat. For dessert, we had popcorn ice cream. Real popcorn in vanilla ice cream drizzled with salted caramel sauce. They make it in-house and it's the only way I want to waste calories on ice cream now."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great, fun and excellent food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food. Nothing like it in the area. Not an overwhelming menu but a ver good variety and all very good. (Working our way through it). It's a shame it's so small. Very, very crowded all the time and quite noisy. Don't need the (loud) background music. Excelent servers."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I were pleasantly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find such good food in Eldersburg! We had driven by the restaurant several times before, however the exterior did not make us want to stop in. The restaurant is located in a strip shopping center and the entrance is very unassuming.
Thank goodness they advertise! Everything was wonderful & it was exciting to learn that we no longer have to drive into the city to have a nice dinner."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Crab cakes! Have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Crab cakes! Have been to County Cork several times and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 6 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my first visit to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first visit to the County Cork and we will definately go back! Although it's really quite noisy and waitstaff was great and the food absolutely wonderful! My husband ordered a risotto with scallops and a blood orange sauce and he was raving about how good the sauce was. I ordered a salad and requested no beets..the kitchen mistakedly put beets on and when the waiter served us he immediately noticed and returned it to the kitchen. I hardly had to wait at all to receive a new salad and it was delicious! I highly recommend the County Cork!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
this is a best kept secret..
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"this is a best kept secret.. we drive 20 minutes to go to this place.. wine list is perfect not too expensive but great choices.. try the Predator Zin.. its great and ask for an aerator for the wine, they have individual ones you can put in your bottle at the table.
Sous Chef Connor is wonderful. he puts out some good lookin food.. the grilled cesear is perfect, the dresing is flavorful, the polenta croutons an added umpf! the selection of charcuterie and Cherry Glen cheeses is great.. ribeye perfectly cooked.
Sous Chef Connor is wonderful. he puts out some good lookin food.. the grilled cesear is perfect, the dresing is flavorful, the polenta croutons an added umpf! the selection of charcuterie and Cherry Glen cheeses is great.. ribeye perfectly cooked.
service attentive. love this place!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gourmet meal in Carroll County
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to the County Cork for Easter brunch. I had the Irish Trucker (eggs over corn beef hash). It was the BEST corn beef hash that I have every had. My husband and daughter has a lamb sandwich which melted in their mouths! Can't miss the all-you-can-drink bloody mary bar (complete with old bay rimmed glass!). I have eaten here several times before and have always been happy with the food and service. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The atmosphere was great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The atmosphere was great. My food was very good and two friends said their food was also very good. Unfortunately a third friends food (pasta) was VERY spicy. In fact she couldn't even eat it - it was so spicy. However with that said I have recommended the
County Cork to other people."
County Cork to other people."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 10 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice dinner on a fairly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice dinner on a fairly quiet Sunday evening. Chef is inventive, good service, good beers and OK wine list. Definitely one of the better in this area."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We found the restaurant to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We found the restaurant to be particularly noisy. There is no room to stand while waiting to be seated without being in the way of the wait staff. Although we had a reservation, we still had to wait for about 10 minutes or so to be seated.
We ordered the cheese board (apparently their signature item) and they were out of several of the best selections that were on the menu. We had to settle on other less desirable choices. The cheeses were good, but the salami was cut so thick you could barely chew it. The salad I had was so awful, I didn't eat it. The dressing had no taste, the almonds that were supposed to be toasted weren't so they also had no taste. The blood oranges were dried up. My husband had a burger which was mediocre."
We ordered the cheese board (apparently their signature item) and they were out of several of the best selections that were on the menu. We had to settle on other less desirable choices. The cheeses were good, but the salami was cut so thick you could barely chew it. The salad I had was so awful, I didn't eat it. The dressing had no taste, the almonds that were supposed to be toasted weren't so they also had no taste. The blood oranges were dried up. My husband had a burger which was mediocre."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
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Review 12 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Small place and loud. Even
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small place and loud. Even with reservations, we had to wait more than 15 minutes."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 13 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 14 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In the spirit of a Pub, this
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In the spirit of a Pub, this location is just that...nothing that wows..but the food is very interesting and has fresh takes on common favorites like crab dip etc.
Nightly specials looked wonderful and menu is just big enough.
Nightly specials looked wonderful and menu is just big enough.
Wine choices are pretty good but offer a better range in reds....
Owner is friendly and it is apparent that she tries to get to know her customers....
Small venue inside..sitting in a booth is more preferable."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the Cork!!! I have never
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the Cork!!! I have never had a bad experience there! Food is amazing!!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 16 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent neighborhood place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small, but excellent neighborhood place."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our table was not ready at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our table was not ready at our 7:00pm reservation (had to wait about 40 minutes). Inspite of this we enjoyed ourselves. Food is very good, Tuesday 1/2 price bottles of wine is a GREAT idea. We will do that again! Sunday brunch is also fantastic. Simple atmosphere, a little noisy on busy nights but still a great local spot in Eldersburg."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time there even though
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time there even though it is right in our neighborhood. Excellent crab dip. I had the crabcakes (AMAZING) and my husband had a fish special which was very good also. Can't wait to go back. I want to also try their Sunday brunch with the Bloody Mary bar!!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 19 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice spot, great food, good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice spot, great food, good service. Too bad that they don't have more space. Have been in twice for dinner and the music that followed was enjoyable. Pleasant experience."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
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Review 20 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It has a hip atmosphere and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It has a hip atmosphere and great food! It also doesn't hurt that the drinks and wine were good as well! My Cosmo came out in a very chilled glass with a bit of shaved ice....yum! The tuna and scallops were also delicious."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 21 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Looks nice, and wants to be
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Looks nice, and wants to be fancy, but really poor execution on the food. Not that extensive of a wine list either given the name."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 22 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I found this place by accident.It is located in a strip center next to a mattress store, but I am glad we went in. The place was crowded on a Wed night at 7. Bright and cheery and the food was very good. Not your average bar food, much more eclectic. Will definitely go back again"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 23 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We visited the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited the restaurant for the first time this past weekend. Very charming interior and the server was great. They have a nice wine list and I liked the variety of cheese plates they offer, especially if you just want to stop in for a cocktail and some cheese/crackers.Food was very good. Nice presentation and healthy portion.A great find for the area."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 24 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Although my med well burger
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Although my med well burger was more along the lines of very well done,I still had a great experience, and the food was really good."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
County Cork is my boyfriend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"County Cork is my boyfriend and I's favorite place to go for happy hour. Great wine selection, awesome happy hour food and prices. Every time we go the food is awesome. The bartenders are friendly and will take great care of you."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a good experience. Loved our high table for two (in the back)
Crab cakes were outstanding and the pork chop delicious. Love this place...especially for happy hour...great wines on special always."
Crab cakes were outstanding and the pork chop delicious. Love this place...especially for happy hour...great wines on special always."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 27 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The vegetable lasagna was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The vegetable lasagna was great!"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 28 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Cork is always great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Cork is always great. Food is different and delicious. Energy level is high. Although they recently changed their menu, the food continues to be good. I did like their old menu better though."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 29 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food at County Cork is amazing!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food at County Cork is amazing! Wine list is extensive and overall, pricing is extremely reasonable. What a find! Have visited twice and have not been disappointed. Great Happy Hour specials and can be crowded around dinner time, so best to make a res if possible."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 30 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good meal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Crab cakes were fantastic as well as the tuna appetizer. Wine and beer selection are terrific My only wish would be if the restaurant was just a little larger. Sometimes it seems a tad bit overcrowded"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 31 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second time in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our second time in for brunch and it was awesome...better then the first. Service was great food was amazing, and the mimosas were extra yummy! The french toast is a must!!!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2010
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Review 32 for The County Cork Wine Pub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is always good. Had reservatio
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is always good. Had reservations for 7:30 and were not seated until 8:15. That's kind of defeating the concept of a reservation."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The County Cork Wine Pub
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic