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Restaurant review: Uncle's Deli has a great concept but falls behind its English Market peers

The recently opened English Market restaurant was possibly over-concerned with nailing a US-style concept rather than nailing a really good sandwich.
Uncle's Deli, at the iconic English Market in Cork's city centre

Uncle's Deli, at the iconic English Market in Cork's city centre

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 - 20:00
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Joe McNamee
A former chef, Joe McNamee is Senior Food Writer at the Irish Examiner. Holding a BA in Culinary Arts, he writes about food and reviews restaurants for Weekend.

Uncle's Deli

The English Market, Unit 12, 13 Grand Parade, Cork city centre

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