More exciting changes at the landmark Cork shop
18:31, 15 Apr 2026Updated 18:32, 15 Apr 2026
Dunnes Stores on St Patrick Street, Cork
Dunnes Stores has secured permission to use an existing terrace as an outdoor dining area at its flagship store on Cork’s St Patrick’s Street.
The terrace is at the back of the building, on the third floor, facing Bowling Green Street and Drawbridge Street. Turning it into a covered outdoor space for enjoying a coffee or lunch is part of the retailer’s big plans for its restaurant refurbishment. The Irish supermarket giant has transformed its third-floor restaurant – providing a major boost to its food offering, which includes the food hall (which was revamped in 2024) at the basement level and a popular ground-floor café.
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The St Patrick Street store is the first Dunnes Stores location in Cork, and opened over 80 years ago in March 1944.
The Cork City Council planning department has granted permission for the use of the existing terrace area as a Dunnes Stores café seating area, as well as the installation of a retractable canopy and side screen for extra weather protection. It will be available for use by customers of the café during normal opening hours until 5 pm.
According to the planners, the development will be a great use of the space, which is currently not being used, as well as providing another inviting spot for food and coffee in the city centre.
Cork City Council granted conditional permission for the development on Wednesday, April 15.