All the best stuffed Christmas sandwiches to eat in Cork in December
It’s that magical time of year again…
… when Cork goes absolutely feral for festive sambos and we all pretend it’s “just a little treat” as we devour a Christmas dinner worth of calories on our lunch break.
From gravy-soaked monsters to brie-stuffed beauties, the city’s delis have entered their annual race to see who can cram the most Christmas between two slices of bread.
Buckle up, loosen the belt – here are the best Christmas sandwiches Cork has to offer for 2025:
Tongue Tied
Where: The Black Market, Monahan Road, Cork City
Important addition here: spiced beef. Alongside the turkey, Dubliner cheese, brown butter apricot stuffing, hot honey carrot and cranberry mayo and chimichurri slaw, that old Cork favourite spiced beef is among the Christmas sandwich layers at Tongue Tied.
Their ‘Miracle on Monahan Road’ is served with a side of gravy, natch.
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Five Points Cafe
Where: MacCurtain Street, Cork City
It’s back, baby. The legendary Festive Feast has landed back on the Five Points menu for a limited time only. A whopper stack of festive favourites, it’s the one people ask for all year ’round.
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The Sandwich Stall
Where: The English Market, Cork City
Rushing through town with lunchtime looming? Hit the Sandwich Stall in the English Market for one of these babies, a crispy Alternative Bread Company baguette filled with Christmas spiced buffalo meat, spiced the traditional Cork way by P Coughlan Butchers, turkey from The Chicken Inn, cranberry relish from Ballymaloe with brie, mayo and stuffing.
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Seventy Seven
Where: Grand Parade, Cork City
A buzzy, festive spot for a Christmas pint, Seventy Seven is also home to this delightful sambo stuffed with roast turkey and ham, sage and onion stuffing, brie, cranberry sauce on toasted sourdough loaf with an extra side of gravy. Served daily from the lunch menu.
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The Village Deli
Where: Ravenscourt Garden Centre, Kerry Pike
A festive focaccia stacked with spiced beef, turkey, roast ham, Wicklow brie, bacon and apple jam, smoked onion mayo, cranberry relish, herby stuffing, winter leaves, whipped herb butter, parmesan, and thyme and red currant gravy, The Village Deli Christmas Sambo is the ultimate seasonal beast—available now until the 23rd for eat-in or to-go.
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The Metropole Hotel
Where: Mac Curtain Street, Cork City
Like your sambo in a fancy setting? The Metropole’s Festive Lobby Menu has arrived… and it’s bringing all the Christmas comfort. Grab a table near the twinkling Christmas tree for a roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, apricot and herb stuffing sandwich withWicklow Brie, finished with a hot roast gravy dip, natch.
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Sonny’s Deli
Where: Albert Road, Cork City
When it comes to Christmas sandwiches, Sonny’s Deli ain’t playing. They’re celebrating the best season for sambos with an Orange and Fennel Roasted Turkey Crown sandwich with their own house cranberry balsamic chutney, herb and onion stuffing, mayo and rocket.
There’s also a second option featuring Normandy Brie, pickled onion and all the festive fixins’.
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Happy Days Deli
Where: Penrose Wharf, Ballinlough, Cork City
This Christmas classic packed with roast turkey in gravy, honey roast ham, sausage stuffing, sliced brie, cranberry mayonnaise, and fresh rocket. The Happy Days Deli Christmas Sambo is available Monday–Friday in Penrose Wharf and Tuesday–Sunday in Ballinlough.
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Café Gusto
Where: Washington Street and Lapp’s Quay
At Gusto, they brine and poach their own turkey so you know their Christmas sambo is legit. This classic combination involves layers of turkey breast, Brie de Meaux, house made cranberry sauce and herby stuffing, real mayo and baby spinach leaves served in your choice of ciabatta, sourdough, whole meal high pan, wrap or non-gluten bread.
Get yours made to order in Washington Street or fresh off the dairy wall in Lapps Quay.
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Wildflour
Where: Inishannon
Fans make pilgrimages to Wildflour for their exquisite sambos, stuffed with all manner of locally sourced goodies. This year’s Christmas menu features a veggie option with their homemade nut roast as well as the meaty option featuring all the usual suspects.
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Browne’s Brasserie
Where: Brown Thomas, St Patrick”s Street
Spot of Christmas shopping to do in BT? Head upstairs afterwards for a Festive Feast; grilled West Cork Chicken topped with sausage and sage stuffing, brie cheese, crispy bacon, and cranberry relish, all served on sourdough with baby gem and a touch of aioli.
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