Welcome to Fordes Courtyard








Fordes Courtyard
Fordes Courtyard is a vibrant bar, pizzeria and social hotspot in the heart of Limerick City on Little Ellen Street, offering an unforgettable blend of great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, premium wines, chilled pints and a curated selection of beers and spirits in a stylish, relaxed setting. Our kitchen features a traditional Valoriani pizza oven with Neapolitan pizzas made from house-made dough, alongside Italian small plates, fresh salads and pasta, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying a casual dinner.
Join us for lively nights with a DJ and a buzzing social vibe, ideal for celebrations, date nights or weekend catch-ups. Visit us for drinks, pizza, cocktails, DJs and more.
Tuesday – Thursday: from 5 PM
Friday: from 3 PM
Saturday – Sunday: from 1 PM
Bar Of The Year Awards 2026
We Are Finalists!
We’re thrilled to share that Fordes Courtyard has been shortlisted in two categories at the Bar of the Year Awards 2026 – a fantastic recognition of the hard work, creativity and dedication of our amazing team.
Traditional Neapolitan Pizzas
At the heart of the kitchen is a traditional Valoriani pizza oven, handcrafted in Tuscany and revered by chefs worldwide for its ability to reach intense, even heat. The authenticity of this over, delivers the kind of blistered crust and smoky flavor you’d expect from a Neapolitan pizzeria.
Each pizza begins with house-made dough that undergoes a 48-hour cold-proof fermentation process. This slow, natural rise creates a crust that is crisp on the outside, airy on the inside, and packed with nuanced flavour.


Our menus
Our A La Carte menu is all about flavour and relaxation. Alongside our signature pizzas, you’ll find Italian-inspired small plates, fresh salads, and pasta dishes. It’s the perfect setting to unwind, share, and savour a delicious meal together.
Party season is calling and we’ve got the food to match. Enjoy Italian-inspired finger food packages perfect for group bookings, from selection of Pizza, Arancini, Bruschetta and more delicious bites to toast the holidays
Take a moment to unwind at Fordes with a drink that’s worth savouring. From Italian-inspired cocktails made with the finest ingredients to a premium collection of wines and spirits, our bar offers something for every taste.




Fordes Courtyard
It’s time to turn your next get-together into an unforgettable celebration! Whether you’re planning a staff party, a milestone birthday, a Christmas party or simply a fun night out with friends, Fordes Courtyard is the perfect place to make it happen.
Savour every moment with fresh, flavourful dishes – from sharing platters to hearty mains, pairing with our selection of signature cocktails, craft beers, and chilled pints, all served in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home.
Live Bands & DJs for Every Occasion
Looking for the perfect entertainment for your next celebration? Fordes Courtyard can provide Live Band or DJ setups for Private Parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Wedding Day 2 Parties, Corporate Events, Graduations or any special occasions. Enjoy great music, great drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of the courtyard. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, we’ll help create the perfect soundtrack for your event.










We had our engagement party at Fordes Courtyard on the 18th and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From the start, Chloe was great to deal with, always quick to reply and really helpful with any questions, which made the whole booking process very easy. On the day itself, everything ran smoothly. The space was ideal for what we needed and the staff were friendly, attentive and easy to deal with.
The food was a real highlight. There was plenty of it and it was genuinely delicious, loads of our guests have mentioned it since. Everyone had a great time and we were able to properly relax and enjoy it, which is exactly what you hope for with something like this.
We enjoyed it so much that my sister is now planning to have her 30th there as well.
Would happily recommend Fordes Courtyard for any event.
April, 2026 by Aoife Moloney
We were struggling to find somewhere for dinner after 8pm and stumbled upon Fordes Courtyard. We had a lovely person with great advice on food. I love a strong whisky/bourbon cocktail and the Napoli smoke might be my favourite cocktail of the summer. Great Napoli style pizza. The buffalo mozzarella is perfectly light and creamy. And the tiramisu at the end was delightful. Put Fordes on your list when in Limerick.
August, 2026 by Sasha Gollish
Fantastic food and service. The atmosphere is great here and the food even better.
All the pizzas and pasta our party had were really good - great ingredients and fresh, really well presented also.
There's a lovely Bar area also, great place to drink.
July, 2026 by BCharles11
Popped in for pizza after a long drive bcs it was steps from our hotel - what a great surprise! Delicious pizza (we got 3 different types for our group of 4, and loved it all!). The guys took down near a whole one each and the ladies about a half each. Very nice atmosphere and attentive service. Would definitely come back when we need a break from pub food on our trip.
June, 2026 by Jenn Scheeser
Went there for the first time yesterday, we were greeted with very friendly staff who were amazing the whole time we were there. The pizzas we got were great, felt pretty authentic, and were brought to our table in a very reasonable time. Decent drink selection aswell. The whole place felt very clean and well kept. Would definitely recommend for some Italian food and casual drinks.
June, 2026 by Vik Silickaite
Really good Italian food and lovely Murphy’s pints. The service was amazing, all of the staff super friendly!
May, 2026 by Luke O'Riordan
Absolutely loved my experience here. Came for dinner with a friend. The host Ricardo gave great food recommendations. We both went for different types of the pasta ...so delicious! Lovely atmosphere too, nice music and lighting. The staff make delicious cocktails. Wonderful evening out.
May, 2026 by Rebekah Kinson
Came with 3 others, got 4 pizzas. All the pizzas were great. Antipasto platter to start 10/10. Very good. Ricordis Boyen was our waiter, very friendly. He’s the man. 10/10
April, 2026 by Michael Carlisle
Great pizza, one of the bests I’ve eaten in Limerick. And the waiter Ricardo was amazing, very friendly and helpful.
March, 2026 by Marco Torquato
A beautiful Italian meal was had here. Food was top notch. I went for an arrabiata as a starter, a honey-spiced pizza and a strawberry tiramisu served quickly, and all washed down with a lovely pint (or two!) of IPA.
It's a great place to go either solo, as I did this first time, or in a group, with little corners where you can be unnoticed, or big tables where groups can gather.
The specials menu changes seasonally too to reflect the time of year we are in.
Quick shout-out to Ricardo too. He made the experience all the more special with his friendly and chatty nature.
February, 2026 by Nick Rabbitts
Little Ellen Street, Limerick City
Ireland | V94 P620
061 501 015
info@fordescourtyard.ie
Tuesday - Thursday from 5 PM
Friday from 3 PM
Saturday - Sunday from 1 PM
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