HISTORY

The Joseph Tabor building has stood solidly by the waterfront since its original construction in 1836. At the time, the whaling industry was surging in New Bedford, and the Tabor brothers sought to capitalize on the resulting opportunities by producing blocks, pumps and other items for local seamen. Because the Tabor building was designed to be a warehouse to produce, house and maneuver large nautical equipment, the interior is spacious and skewered with an enormous steel rod that supports the floors from basement to roof. Although the Tabor brothers were successful for many years, their business folded at the turn of the century when new technologies made their shop and its offerings obsolete. The Tabor building changed hands many times, suffering everything from dubious restructuring projects to a fire. While historic downtown New Bedford appreciated, the Tabor warehouse languished.

CORK

Opened in 2006, today Cork has a winning combination of ambiance, food, drink and service. We are committed to being the best we can be, and continually seek to make Cork a great place.