The best restaurantsof irish in Kilkenny

11/07/2026: Excellent food. The coffee wasn't really to my taste, but I can be particular about that. Loved the food, would be back weekly if I lived anywhere near here!

10/07/2026: This is a great little cafe, friendly people, good food and coffee. Stopped by here whilst driving all around County Kilkenny.

08/07/2026: Love this place for great food and service everytime.

03/07/2026: Although touristy, good value for money

25/07/2026: An excellent pub with outstanding service and live music.

21/07/2026: Affordable dishes, friendly and fast service, live music

13/07/2026: A hidden gem in Kk, perfect for the sunny weather, deceiving from the outside, loads of space & pizzas available on site in the evening !

19/06/2026: Christys is good craic, I love the gardens and the lads are sound.

22/07/2026: Very friendly staff. Delicious food.

20/07/2026: First time here, nice feel and vibe, seated almost instantly. Order taken 2 minutes later. 5 mins and food arrives. Lamb stew. It was delicious. Will definitely be back.

03/06/2026: Excellent venue for a night out. We perform music here every month and without fail it is an excellent venue for vibes, drinks and live music. Staff are always friendly and welcoming

02/06/2026: Unfortunately, this was a completely disastrous first encounter. We wanted to visit the venue this afternoon to check it out over a few drinks, as we had planned to reserve a table for four for the evening. Despite the place being barely occupied—at most 20% capacity—the welcome we received was extremely rude. When we asked if we could sit in the bright, front bar area, the response was extremely dismissive and surly. The tables in the front are only given to people, who wants to order food. As told before, the Bar was nearly empty, and it was 15:45 on a Tuesday. We were told, that we can have our drinks in the dark backroom. We left and wont come back again. We are spending our money somewhere else.

26/06/2026: Just met friends here for lunch, great location, free parking, good service

26/06/2026: We stayed there for one night and it was exactly what we needed. The room was minimalist, but had the essentials, (bed, private toilet, air conditioning, etc.). After we arrived, we went downstairs for dinner which was fantastic and of course, had breakfast there as well.

02/05/2026: Comfortable and friendly restaurant in Kilkenny. Close by parking in market cross. Child friendly and reasonably priced. Great staff.

01/05/2026: Very nice meal and service, reasonably priced, nice atmosphere.

15/07/2026: Been here past couple of nights the staff are fabulous.so helpful friendly and nothing is hard work for them.

04/05/2026: Just love inhaling second hand smoke from their interior smoking area

16/07/2026: Nice Pub. Went in for a quick Guinness ended up staying 3 hours. Met some fine folk there. Billy if your out there remember - You are enough. Slainte!

15/07/2026: Great people. Great food great music

11/06/2026: A proper Irish boozer! Landlord very friendly and has a pool table round the back. Best pint of Guinness that I’ve had in the area!

23/04/2026: Lovely homely pub for a drink and chat

09/06/2026: What does value for money mean? It means Lady Helen. We were there June 6th for a birthday. We will never forget it. Skip 3 or 4 meals out that will be soon forgotten in exchange for one night in this restaurant that will live long in the memory, linger sensually on the palate and will lift your spirits for days and weeks afterwards. Food at the highest level infused with care and expertise that will take your breath away. If you can get there then just go and experience it.

07/06/2026: The absolute highlight of our Ireland tour. A fantastic restaurant with exceptionally good service. You get the impression that the restaurant, or rather the building it's in, belongs to the waiters themselves, as they explain and show you everything with such enthusiasm. The food was of absolutely top quality; the main course is served and explained personally by the chef (at every table). You feel like you're among friends; we truly had an exceptionally wonderful evening! Thank you to the entire team at Lady Helen!

02/04/2026: Amazing hotel in the heart of Kilkenny 💚

29/03/2026: A really great pub. Very nicely decorated and a very friendly owner. Would definitely come again 👍

01/07/2026: What a wonderful establishment! We stayed in the village for 2 days and went to this pub both nights. Owner is a wonderful host and we even played an impromptu gig on the 2nd night. Thanks again Alan for a wonderful time! Can’t wait to come back!

15/04/2026: We recently had the good fortune to meet Alan and experience the amazing hospitality at the Otter when visiting on a 3 generational girls trip. The first night was a local potluck of sorts and we were invited to join. We didn’t have anything to share but that was no bother! The other patrons were also extremely friendly and so we went back for the music on Sunday. What talent! Complete with 3 pub dogs and good beer on tap, the Otter is not to be missed. We will surely recommend it to friends if they ar etraveling in the area and it’s also a good reason to to back to Ireland :)

17/06/2026: Bollards is our favorite pub in Kilkenny. This was our 3rd time to Kilkenny and we stop in here every time for pints, food, sessions, and overall great craic. Cheers to Damien who was our bartender and took great care of us. We enjoyed chatting with him and a few other locals. It feels like a home away from home. Can’t wait to come back soon!

08/06/2026: Didn't have food here, Lovely old worldly pub that has a lovely warm relaxed atmosphere. Really enjoyed it