The County Cork Wine Pub

4.8

862 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

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 all small plates are $7 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(410) 970-8110
Website
http://www.thecorkpub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gordon Carlson
Catering
We cater on and off the premise. We can prepare any menu you like or we can design a menu together. We have been to private homes as well as held special occasions at the restaurant. From holiday parties, to birthdays, to anniversaries, we would love to be a part of your special occasion.
Private party facilities
The only times we can offer private dining facilities is on Mondays when we are closed. We have opened on Mondays for several private parties. We also will close to the public for special parties. Call for details.

Location
1716 Liberty Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784
Area
Eldersburg
Cross Street
Oklahoma Road
Parking details
There is ample parking out front and additional parking in the rear. We are located in a strip mall center so it is a free private lot.
Entertainment
We have live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evenings. It is often one or two musicians playing acoustic guitars and usually classic rock is played. We start the music around 8:30-9:00 so as to not disturb the majority of diners. If we are still busy with a dinner crowd, I may start the music a little later and they will play til midnight or after.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Private dining

Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUS$28.00
Cajun corn ragu, asparagus and champagne red pepper cream. Wine Pairing: Old Bay rimmed Natty Boh
Chicken Pot PieUS$19.00
Breast of chicken and vegetables in an herbed asiago cream sauce topped with panko. Wine Pairing: Hayes Merlot-Starborough Sauvignon Blanc
Fish and FritesUS$17.00
Beer battered Atlantic cod, hand cut frites, cole slaw and tartar. Wine Pairing: Guinness-Chloe Prosecco-San Simeon Viognier
Pan Seared Filet Mignon*US$32.00
Gorgonzola gratin potatoes, Tomato-basil vinaigrette and asparagus. Wine Pairing: Ibericos Tempranillo-Drumheller Cabernet
Shrimp n' GritsUS$20.00
Traditional creole sauce with peppers and cherry tomatoes. Wine Pairing: Hess Unoaked Chardonnay-Klinker Albarino
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops*US$28.00
Indian spiced chops, curry vegetable stew, saffron rice and lentils. Wine Pairing: Michel Torino Malbec-The Cab
Smoky Dry Rubbed Ribeye*US$30.00
Crab mac n' cheese, balsamic brussel sprouts. Wine Pairing: La Posta Malbec-Josh Cellars Legacy Red Blend
Saffron Paella*US$20.00
Smoked chicken, chorizo, shrimp and vegetables with rouille. Wine Pairing: Zen of Zin Zinfandel-Mark West Black Pinot Noi
Vegetarian GnocchiUS$19.00
Roasted shishito peppers, kale, sweet corn blistered tomatoes and basil. Wine Pairing: Starborough Sauvignon Blanc-Mark West Black
Seared ScallopsUS$28.00
Spinach pasta, romesco sauce and grilled cauliflower. Wine Pairing: Chateau St. Michelle Chardonnay or Rose
Southern Smoked Pork Loin*US$21.00
Hoppin John, hot slaw and peanut gravy. Wine Pairing: One Hope Cabernet-Ironstone Petite Syrah
Corned Beef n' Cabbage*US$18.00
1st cut corned beef, braised cabbage and mashed potatoes. Wine Pairing: Seven Moons Red Blend-Jamesons-Guinness
Rainbow Trout*US$22.00
Pan roasted and stuffed with quinoa, kale, roasted peppers and herbs, lemon sage cream. Wine Pairing: Hayes Merlot-Ruffino Pinot Grigo

Soup and Salads

Add Grilled Chicken $6, Blackened Chicken $6, Grilled Shrimp $8, 6 oz Bistro Tenderloin $8, Seared Ahi Tuna $8, Crab Cake $9 or Fried Green Tomatoes $7

Seasonal Soup
Ask your server for today's selection
Caesar Salad* (Chilled or Grilled)US$11.00
Polenta croutons, cracked pepper, shaved parmesan, housemade caesar
Spinach Salad*US$12.00
Apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, brie, apple cider vinaigrette
The House*US$9.00
Mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, balsamic honey vinaigrette
Arugula and Beet Salad*US$12.00
Arugula, beets, maple whipped chevre, almond brittle, burnt orange vinaigrette

Small Plates

Short Rib RaviolisUS$12.00
Wild mushroom demi, ricotta, artichokes and oven roasted tomatoes
Spanish Style Mussels*US$13.00
PEI mussels, chorizo, leeks, spicy tomato fumé
Crab and Brie Fondue*US$12.00
Topped with crab, tomato and scallions, served with french bread
Reuben Egg RollsUS$10.00
Stuffed with corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, braised cabbage and Guinness aioli
Risotto Verde*US$12.00
Spinach, parmesan, green pea pesto, lemon and asparagus
Roasted Marcona Almonds*US$7.00
With smoked sea salt
Hand Cut Frites*US$5.00
Thin cut fries with rosemary and garlic
Smoked Chicken Wings*US$10.00
With housemade spicy-sweet bbq sauce
Avocado ToastUS$11.00
12 grain bread topped with house made ricotta, avocado, candied bacon, truffle oil and dried tomato pesto
Crispy Thai Shrimp*US$12.00
Fried shrimp tossed in Thai mayo, drizzled with orange zest aioli and sesame seeds
Two Faced Tuna*US$9.00
Sesame crusted and blackened on wonton chips with cucumber wasabi and seaweed salad
Raw or Baked Oysters*
Raw: served with cocktail and crackers; Baked: topped with creamy spinach and panko
- 1/2 DozUS$12.00
Coconut Fried Rice*US$10.00
Basmati rice, vegetables, egg and coconut

Light Fare

Sub side House Salad $2, Caesar Salad $3, Spinach Salad $4

Shaved Lamb French DipUS$13.00
Shaved leg o' lamb, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion, au jus on a brioche roll. Choice of Frites or Cole Slaw
The Cork BurgerUS$11.00
Horseradish cheddar, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a pretzel roll. Choice of Frites or Cole Slaw
Classic ReubenUS$13.00
Lean corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing on rye bread. Choice of Frites or Cole Slaw
Crab Mac n' CheeseUS$15.00
In a skillet with Asiago cream, scallions and a panko crust
Margherita FlatbreadUS$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, artichokes, fresh basil, garlic olive oil, balsamic drizzle
Twisted TurkeyUS$11.00
Turkey breast, spicy honey mustard, bacon, Swiss cheese on a pretzel roll. Choice of Frites or Cole Slaw
Seared Ahi TacosUS$15.00
Chili rub, soft flour tortillas, smashed avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, jalapeño relish. Choice of Frites or Cole Slaw
Short Rib TacosUS$15.00
Slow braised short rib, roasted corn salad, salsa verde, queso fresco. Choice of Frites or Cole Slaw
Chipotle Chicken QuesadillaUS$13.00
Chipotle chicken, cheddar jack, mushrooms, caramelized onions, adobo mayo with salsa and lime sour cream cilantro
Chicken Alfredo FlatbreadUS$13.00
Asiago creamed spinach, chicken, parmesan, cheddar, candied bacon, scallions

The Butcher Block & Cheese Board

The Butcher Block & Cheese Board
Ask your server for current selections
- Choose 3 forUS$12.00
- Choose 5 forUS$19.00

What 862 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The County Cork Wine Pub is a delightful gem offering "excellent food and service" in a cozy, vibrant setting. Known for its creative menu and extensive wine list, the restaurant consistently impresses with "wonderful ambiance" and "very friendly" staff. Regulars praise the "delicious brunch," "great selection of wines," and "amazing specials."

862 Reviews

RC
RonC VIP
Baltimore7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Mussels and ahi tacos, not to mention the cocktails and great service
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Michael
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The County Cork does not disappoint. Throughout the years, I have enjoyed the various cocktails, wines and delicious foods prepared in a small, cozy setting. I also enjoy the specials offered on various evenings. The menu is creative and delicious, with certain standard items remaining on the menu and interesting new offerings available. The wait staff is personable, accommodating and efficient. The only detractor is the noise level. When full, it becomes hard to hear the company you are with.
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Sue VIP
Baltimore8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful wine and margarita flatbread. Everyone really enjoyed their food and drinks!
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David VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great experience! Best bartenders too!
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Bruce
Baltimore35 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and decent service. No real issues. Would come again.
The County Cork Wine PubResponded on 21 February 2025
Thanks Bruce for the 4 stars! Glad you enjoyed food but do apologize that the service was only decent. We do strive to give 5 star service as well, if there is anything you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to email us. We can only get better by learning more. Thank you again and looking forward to your return visit!
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Greg
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excited to dine at this venue. Every year my wife and I schedule our Valentine's Day dinner here. Occasionally, we go, just because. The food is amazing. Try the dry rubbed ribeye, my favorite. Staff is always courteous and engaging. Small town feel. Music was available. Overall, a terrific time. Thank you.
The County Cork Wine PubResponded on 21 February 2025
Thanks Greg for the 5 stars and awesome review. So glad you've been celebrating Valentine's with us for years! It was an extremely busy night so always happy to hear you enjoyed everything from food to service to ambiance! Looking forward to your return visit whenever you can get here.
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Dave
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy dinner at The County Cork! The Valentine's Day special menu had several great items; I thoroughly enjoyed the Smoked Beef Spare Ribs entree. My Gin Martini was crisp and dry, just about right; Creme Brulé for desert with delicious caramelized sugar crunchy top! Highly recommend to folks in and around Sykesville/Eldersburg, or anyone visiting from out of town!
The County Cork Wine PubResponded on 21 February 2025
Thanks Dave for the wonderful review and 5 stars! Appreciate the shout out to the locals and encouraging everyone to visit The County Cork Wine Pub! Word of mouth is our best advertisement, so it means a lot to receive that! It was a busy Valentine's evening and so happy to hear your enjoyed everything! Hope to see you again soon.
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Smokey
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always good as is the service! It has become our new favorite Sunday breakfast/brunch place!
The County Cork Wine PubResponded on 21 February 2025
Thanks Smokey for the 5 stars! We have been known as "The best brunch in the 'Burg" and glad you discovered The Cork! We hope you'll be back again soon for another 5 star brunch experience.
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dana
Las Vegas2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, music and service. Had to wait 35 mins for our table though WITH a reservation so they need to manage that better. Felt that they could have comped a drink or app for that but no real acknowledgement of that. So they need to manage reservations better. Otherwise hostess dinner best and food was great. We will be back.
The County Cork Wine PubResponded on 21 February 2025
Hi Dana and thanks for taking the time to write about your experience. We appreciate the 4 stars and positive comments but very much apologize for the long wait you had and like you said, with a reservation. We always try and get our reservations sat within 10 minutes, any longer is not ok. For this I do apologize again and we should have done something for the long wait. Sometimes when it's busy the server or hostess doesn't always notify the manager or owner, so please don't hesitate to ask to speak with someone should this ever occur again. It would have been our pleasure to at minimum acknowledge the situation. Appreciate your letting us know and hope you will be back again soon.
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Shawn VIP
Baltimore5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From meeting the head chef (Gordon), the wonderful waitress (Jennifer) and a superb meal we had a terrific time!
The County Cork Wine PubResponded on 21 February 2025
Hi Shawn, Thanks for the 5 stars across the board. It's always nice when Chef Gordon talks to the customers he enjoys getting feedback and getting to know the locals. I'll be sure to pass your comments on to Jen. Hope you can come back soon for another 5 star experience.
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FAQs

The County Cork Wine Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 970-8110.

The County Cork Wine Pub is rated 4.8 stars by 862 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1716 Liberty Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784

Additional information

Cross Street
Oklahoma Road
Area
Eldersburg
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is ample parking out front and additional parking in the rear. We are located in a strip mall center so it is a free private lot.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gordon Carlson
Entertainment
We have live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evenings. It is often one or two musicians playing acoustic guitars and usually classic rock is played. We start the music around 8:30-9:00 so as to not disturb the majority of diners. If we are still busy with a dinner crowd, I may start the music a little later and they will play til midnight or after.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thecorkpub.com/
Phone number
(410) 970-8110
Catering
We cater on and off the premise. We can prepare any menu you like or we can design a menu together. We have been to private homes as well as held special occasions at the restaurant. From holiday parties, to birthdays, to anniversaries, we would love to be a part of your special occasion.
Private party facilities
The only times we can offer private dining facilities is on Mondays when we are closed. We have opened on Mondays for several private parties. We also will close to the public for special parties. Call for details.

The County Cork Wine Pub

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Entrees

Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUS$28.00

Chicken Pot PieUS$19.00

Fish and FritesUS$17.00

Pan Seared Filet Mignon*US$32.00

Shrimp n' GritsUS$20.00

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops*US$28.00

Smoky Dry Rubbed Ribeye*US$30.00

Saffron Paella*US$20.00

Vegetarian GnocchiUS$19.00

Seared ScallopsUS$28.00

Southern Smoked Pork Loin*US$21.00

Corned Beef n' Cabbage*US$18.00

Rainbow Trout*US$22.00

Soup and Salads

Seasonal Soup

Caesar Salad* (Chilled or Grilled)US$11.00

Spinach Salad*US$12.00

The House*US$9.00

Arugula and Beet Salad*US$12.00

Small Plates

Short Rib RaviolisUS$12.00

Spanish Style Mussels*US$13.00

Crab and Brie Fondue*US$12.00

Reuben Egg RollsUS$10.00

Risotto Verde*US$12.00

Roasted Marcona Almonds*US$7.00

Hand Cut Frites*US$5.00

Smoked Chicken Wings*US$10.00

Avocado ToastUS$11.00

Crispy Thai Shrimp*US$12.00

Two Faced Tuna*US$9.00

Raw or Baked Oysters*

Coconut Fried Rice*US$10.00

Light Fare

Shaved Lamb French DipUS$13.00

The Cork BurgerUS$11.00

Classic ReubenUS$13.00

Crab Mac n' CheeseUS$15.00

Margherita FlatbreadUS$12.00

Twisted TurkeyUS$11.00

Seared Ahi TacosUS$15.00

Short Rib TacosUS$15.00

Chipotle Chicken QuesadillaUS$13.00

Chicken Alfredo FlatbreadUS$13.00

The Butcher Block & Cheese Board

The Butcher Block & Cheese Board

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The County Cork Wine Pub offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The County Cork Wine Pub restaurant rated?

Is The County Cork Wine Pub currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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