Our verdict
This venue is no longer listed as an active En Primeur Club venue. Public source checks on 2026-06-22 found the original listing closed or replaced; live contact, rating, FAQ and schema details have been removed.
- Address
- First Floor, The Exchange Buildings, 35 Princes St, Centre, Cork, Ireland
- Phone
- +353 21 427 4665
- Website
- ivorytower.ie
- Directions
- Get directions
This venue is no longer listed as an active En Primeur Club venue. Public source checks on 2026-06-22 found the original listing closed or replaced; live contact, rating, FAQ and schema details have been removed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find The Ivory Tower?
The Ivory Tower is located at First Floor, The Exchange Buildings, 35 Princes St, Centre, Cork, Ireland.
Is The Ivory Tower suitable for a special occasion dinner in Cork?
The first-floor address inside the historic Exchange Buildings on Princes Street gives the room a civic gravitas that most Cork city restaurants lack. Independent restaurants that have maintained a presence in Cork's centre over time tend to attract exactly this kind of occasion — the setting separates it from street-level casual options. Reservations are recommended.
What's a useful thing to order at The Ivory Tower?
The Ivory Tower sits on Princes Street, a short walk from the English Market, which has supplied Cork's more serious kitchens for generations. The Ivory Tower is an Irish Fusion Fine Dining restaurant, and reservations are recommended.
Can I walk in to The Ivory Tower?
The Ivory Tower operates from the first floor of the Exchange Buildings at 35 Princes Street in Cork city centre — a location that puts it squarely in the considered-dining tier of the city. Reservations are recommended.
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Details
- Whimsical
- Intimate
- Special Occasion
- Local Sourcing
- Tasting Menu
Cozy and relaxed atmosphere in a small, eclectic dining room filled with oddities like mismatched plates, candles on wooden tables, and characterful decor.