English Market, Municipal food marketplace in Cork, Ireland

The English Market is a covered municipal food market running from Princes Street to the Grand Parade in Cork. Its long hall has red brick walls with dark stone trim and arched openings, under a barrel-vaulted roof of curved wooden ribs and glass strips. Stalls with produce and a green-and-white striped awning line the centre, and a red sign reads "English Market".

The market was founded in 1788 and received its name to distinguish it from the nearby St. Peter's Market, which residents called the Irish Market. This distinction reflects its separate identity and reputation over the centuries.

The name English Market dates from the 19th century, when it distinguished this market from nearby St. Peter's Market, then called the Irish Market. Traders still sell local specialities such as drisheen, spiced beef and buttered eggs, and the market supplies many of Cork's top restaurants. Queen Elizabeth II was served here by fishmonger Pat O'Connell during her 2011 state visit, and Prince Charles in 2018.

The market operates six days a week with entrances from Princes Street and Grand Parade, making it easy to reach from central Cork. Shopping early in the morning gives you the best selection and less crowding.

The building showcases Victorian design with gabled roofs, decorative arches, and stained glass windows that surround a central cast iron fountain. These architectural details make the market a visual landmark of the city rather than just a shopping destination.