Night-time economy

City councils and tourism authorities like to talk about what they call the “night-time economy”, by which they mean businesses that supply alcohol, food, and entertainment in pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs.

It plays an important part in the life of a developed nation, which is why it’s an aspect of Cork highlighted, rightly, by Tourism Ireland: “Cork is a bustling collection of cool coffee shops, vibrant art galleries, unusual museums, and seriously good pubs.”