bar & brewery

ABOUT

Franciscan Well Bar

The home of craft beer in Cork City, the Franciscan Well Bar & Brewery is based on the site of a medieval monastery, which was home to the ' holy well' from which our name derives. Our pub boasts an award winning beergarden, our on-site brewery, wood fired pizzeria and our craft cocktail bar, Monk. We stock a wide range of premium beers, spirits, wines and cocktails using local breweries & distilleries, as well as top quality national and international suppliers.

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Our unique atmosphere is derived from a mix of the bar's historical setting, the enthusiasm and creative nature of the Brewers, and the diverse crowd - made up of devoted patrons and craft beer lovers mingling with tourists, students and local professionals from Cork’s many international companies.

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BREWERY

Franciscan Well Brewery

Franciscan Well Brewery has combined modern technology with age old tradition, brewing classic beer styles including lager, ale, stout, and wheat beer, putting innovation at the forefront of the brewing process.

Our core range includes the well-known Chieftain IPA along with Rebel Red, Archway Lager Friar Weisse, and Shandon Stout. All of the beers brewed at the Franciscan Well use the finest natural ingredients and are additive-free and vegan friendly.

COCKTAILS

Monk Cocktail Bar

Monk bar is the end sum of centuries of innovation on the site of 14B North Mall over the last 700 years.

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Our mixologists work alongside our expert brewers and they have come up with a new concept in cocktails. They have crafted a variety of tantalizing and innovative concoctions that are set to challenge tastes and perceptions of traditional cocktail norms. Open Thursdays to Saturday from 6pm
 

PIZZA

Pompeii Pizza 

Pompeii Pizza serve a unique thin based pizza using the finest Italian type-00 flour in the dough while also milling their own flour on site.  The finest quality ingredients are sourced from local suppliers including Toons Bridge Dairy, The Real Olive Company, and The Gubeen Smokehouse, while the famous Pompeii sauce is roasted in the wood-fired oven to make a mouth watering 

Specials include Quattro Formaggi, Bianca, and Parmigiana. You can also choose your favourite topping combinations from the 'Create Your Own' menu. If you're dairy-free, try the home made soy-based vegan cheese.

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CONTACT US

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We can accommodate groups of most sizes for staff, class, Christmas or birthday parties. For details drop us a line at or fill out the form and we'll get back to you with availability asap.