The English market is a municipal food market in the heart of the Irish city of cork. This is one of the largest such markets in Europe and one of the most popular attractions in Cork.

The construction of the market began in September 1786, and after almost two years was the official opening of the first pavilions, traded in which only meat. Around these pavilions, in fact, and subsequently grew a huge market, they have significantly expanded our product portfolio and received by the middle of the 19th century the name "the English market". The English market was considered more "prestigious" than based in the 40-ies and located near the market of St. Peter (better known as the "Irish market"), as evidenced by the variety and quality of products and their cost.

In 1862, under the leadership of renowned architect sulfur John Benson was a large-scale reconstruction of the British market. In the same period was built and the main entrance from Princes street. Over the next hundred years, the market has not changed.

In June 1980 as a result of a strong fire, the market was severely damaged. The city Council, which the English market is today, has allocated funds for the repair work requiring a contractor to restore the market in accordance with the old plans retaining the original Victorian style.

Today the English market with its incredible laid back atmosphere, and an impressive range – the favorite place for residents of Cork and its guests. Their purchases to the English market doing and leading restaurant Cork. Among the abundance of a wide variety of products imported from all over the world, special attention should be paid to the local food – black pudding (a type of blood sausage), spicy beef, so-called "oil balls", etc.

The most famous guest of the British market is perhaps Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who visited him during his official visit to the Republic of Ireland in may 2011.