Restaurant Review: Rachel’s, 28 Washington Street, Cork

I’VE nearly tracked down a hen’s dentist by the time I procure a booking for Rachel’s but finally prevail, finding it rammed to the rafters on a Saturday night.

Sited in a former furniture store, opposite the courthouse, it is in the heart of student pub-land, the buzz inside like rag week on steroids.

Décor is bright industrial chic: Exposed ducting, matt grey walls, bare brick, sleek lines in metal and glass; a considered art selection adds personality; a less considered generic club classics playlist cranks up the high octane atmosphere. My Heart’s Delight finds it all very Celtic Tiger, perfect for a shouty night out, less suited to date nights.