Alas, autumn is in the air. The world is turning golden, the nights are closing in, and there’s a freshness blowing as the world increasingly returns to normal. These seasonal changes can only mean one thing here at Hotel Isaacs-the launch of Cask Bar’s eagerly anticipated autumn menu. Cocktails….cocktails and more cocktails combined with some warming eclectic dishes from the team behind Ireland’s number one cocktail bar? Could we ask for anything more as we bid adieu to those long summer days? …
Pedalling hard, I ride…through the town and the countryside Tis’ the season to be biking! If there’s one thing this past year of lockdowns has taught us (or at least reminded us) is how great it is to be outside in the fresh air. Whether that’s enjoying a relaxing coffee at our waterfall, savouring a cocktail from Cask in our courtyard, or exploring one of the city’s many wonderful walks- there is no doubt that Cork City has you well-covered for all of …
June is here and could there really be a better time for us to be back open and for life to be slowly but surely returning to some degree of normality? It’s hard not to feel optimistic and upbeat these days. Our residents are back. Our beautiful building has life and soul again. Ireland’s number one cocktail bar, Cask has a sparkling new menu, and Greenes Restaurant has launched their outdoor dining. Life is good at Hotel Isaacs. We are even feeling hopeful for …
January is here! And yes, perhaps it isn’t quite the “New Year, New Start” we all would like right now but let’s be frank: has January ever been the most exciting month of the year? One could argue that if you’re going to be in a lockdown, there isn’t really a better time of the year to be in one. With more exercise, healthier eating, and decluttering some of the top new year’s resolutions, there is no denying that being …
It’s that time of year again! Halloween has passed, the days have grown crisp, and love it or hate it, it is finally acceptable to mention Christmas. Another set of fairy lights and Christmas window displays are unveiled with each passing day and the Elf on the Shelf has returned to many homes. We cannot help but feel a little excited for December. Everything has been different this year and Christmas will be no exception to this. However, if there …
Who doesn’t love the gorgeous weather we are having right now? The long evenings? The joy of exploring all the beauty within our 5km radius? Who has discovered streets they didn’t know existed, noticed unusual coloured birds, heard leaves and branches rustling, the sounds of children playing, realized that the tops of some buildings host some truly spectacular stonework? Time in this new restricted world of ours can be bleak but there is no denying that it has afforded …
City life is great, especially in the gorgeous city of Cork. We have everything we need practically on the doorstep of our Hotel Isaacs Cork; great shopping, interesting museums and cathedrals and the best pub culture you could hope for. Despite everything in the city, it’s good to escape from the big smoke and explore the wilder parts of the county on a day trip. If you’ve seen enough of city life and want to explore the picturesque harbours, castles …
“All slang is a metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry” or so G.K. Chesterton says. One of the many questions we get asked at Hotel Isaacs is if there are any colloquialisms that are typical of the Cork region that visitors should be aware of. With this question in mind, we have put our creative heads together to create an insider’s guide to some of Cork’s best slang with the English translations beside it. As you explore our great city, …
Love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again! Slowly but surely (or too fast some may argue), the shops are stocking up with all things red and pink, hearts and flowers and everything sickly sweet for the delight (or nightmare) that is Valentine’s Day! Here, at Hotel Isaacs, we have put together a list of our top five romantic things to do in our favourite city of Cork. A Romantic Walk Along The North Channel of Cork’s …
Going to the cinema may not be seen as one of the best things to do when one is visiting a new place. Who wants to be stuck in a dark auditorium when there are sights to be seen, places to be explored and bars to be frequented? Well, let what you know about cinemas be overturned and say hello to Triskel Christchurch, a thriving arts and cultural centre in the heart of Cork City. Triskel Christchurch History Located less than …
