An Spailpín Fánach

Cork

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An Spailpín Fánach

An Spailpín Fánach is the epitome of an old, classic Irish pub with its warm wooden interiors, lively traditional music sessions, and a wide selection of beer.

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address29 South Main Street, Cork
openingHoursWed–Sat 7pm–11:30pm, Sun 7pm–11pm, Mon & Tue closed
phone+353 21 427 7949
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