The Black Market, Cork

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The Black Market
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The Black Market, Cork
AddressDornan’s Yard, Monahan Rd, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 NXN1 [1]
Cork
Ireland
Coordinates 51°53′45″N8°26′36″W / 51.89583°N 8.44333°W / 51.89583; -8.44333
TypeFormer warehouse
Genre(s)
OpenedSeptember 2021 (2021-09)
Website
www.theblackmarketcork.ie

The Black Market is an indoor food hall and multipurpose venue situated on Monahan Road, Ballintemple, in Cork City, Ireland. It is located in the same industrial area as Cork's Marina Market. The Black Market opened in September 2021, [2] [3] one year after the opening of the Marina Market, and occupies a relatively small space at the back of an industrial unit. Its name and identity derive from its aesthetic theme: nearly everything is painted matte black, including shipping containers, the roof, and furnishings.

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Design, layout and function

The market is built around repurposed shipping containers arranged in a U-shape around a central courtyard. These containers house food outlets and retail vendors. The interior features design choices including artificial grass, art murals and black décor. The design choice is noted to emphasise the location as an alternative to the more mainstream Marina Market. [4]

In addition to serving as a food market, the Black Market also occasionally serves as a music venue. [5] [6]

Vendors

As of 2025, the Black Market features a curated selection of food vendors including Brendan's Burritos, who have been serving customisable burritos since 2009 and remain a staple for many locals. The Pie Guys offer savoury pies made from local ingredients, while Taste of Home brings authentic Eastern European cuisine, including Lithuanian cepelinai and potato pancakes. Tirab Smash Burger offers classic burgers and spicy African-style chicken dishes. A&P Smoothie Bar provides healthy drink options, while Soma Coffee roasts its own beans on-site and serves high-quality coffee to round out the market's offerings. [7] [1] [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "8 must-visit street food markets (outside of Dublin)". RTÉ . 13 September 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Kinsella, Carl (3 September 2021). "The Black Market opens in Cork today — here's what's inside" . Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  3. ↑ Burke, Roisin (7 January 2022). "Cork public loving dockland markets". The Echo . Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 McNamee, Joe (10 September 2023). "Restaurant Review: Cork's Black Market is more vibrant than the decor suggests". Irish Examiner . Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "Loads of Cork's favourite local talents are playing a gig in the Black Market". Cork Beo. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  6. ↑ Mythen-Lynch, Katie (5 June 2024). "Cork's first ever coffee-fuelled 'Run and Rave' is coming to The Black Market" . Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "The Cork bucket list – 30 of the best things to do in the Rebel City". Irish Independent . 28 June 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
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