The best restaurantsof irish in Kilkenny

05/05/2026: Stopped for a light lunch, and settled in for two hours of enjoyment. Recommend for anything from a meal to just enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

01/05/2026: The vegetarian and gluten-free menus are truly delicious! The staff is friendly and professional.

03/05/2026: A lovely cafe, with delicious food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

03/05/2026: Good food good service what more could you ask for.

19/05/2026: Very nice place, traditional atmosphere, excellent food, highly recommended.

10/05/2026: Fantastic Pub nice atmosphere great food good service!

20/05/2026: Famous and characteristic pub! The best in town!

19/05/2026: Right in the middle of the tourist area. Great atmosphere and lots of beers on tap. The food arrived quickly, which is understandable given the crowds. The staff were highly motivated and really ran around. We made it inside! 👍

08/05/2026: Great place foe a few pints with good food and great staff very welcoming and friendly

15/03/2026: Absolutely great place to relax with a pint with (or without) friends.

19/04/2026: Traveling through Ireland, this was our best stay yet. Cozy, clean and comfortable rooms. Comfy bed with REAL pillows. Couldn’t hear the live music from the bar downstairs at all which was a plus.

21/03/2026: We had a great stay here for a week because of work and visiting family. Everything was perfect, from the very comfortable, quiet rooms to the great breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s the perfect setting with a restaurant and bar as part of it, so it was a very enjoyable week and made even better with just a very friendly welcome every morning as if we were family. We’d definitely recommend and we’ll be back here to stay next time in Kilkenny.

04/05/2026: Bouncer was incredibly rude and disrespectful to a group of us who spent a significant amount of money in the bar downstairs, they even went as far as calling our entire group losers. They didn’t have sufficient staff on the bar and blamed us for not having a stamp to authenticate that we had paid into the club despite the fact that there was no staff on duty when we entered. Would not recommend to anyone coming for a fun night out.

03/05/2026: I am writing to formally raise a concern regarding my recent experience at your premises during a visit to Kilkenny this past weekend. I travelled from County Down with two friends for what we had intended to be an enjoyable and relaxing break. As someone who has spent my entire career working within the hospitality industry, including managing bars and restaurants, I have a strong appreciation for the standards and values that underpin genuine Irish hospitality. Unfortunately, my experience at your venue fell significantly short of those expectations. Upon approaching your premises on Saturday night, we were unexpectedly asked by your door staff where we were from. After answering this question, we were then informed that we had “too much to drink” and were advised to leave, get food, and return later. This assertion was entirely unfounded. My two companions had consumed only a moderate amount of alcohol (approximately 4–5 pints each), and I do not drink alcohol at all. Despite this, I was also told that I appeared intoxicated. This interaction was both confusing and disappointing. At no point were we behaving inappropriately or exhibiting any signs of intoxication that would justify refusal of entry. From my professional experience, I am aware that such reasoning is sometimes used as a blanket justification to deny entry; however, it raises serious concerns about fairness, consistency, and professionalism. Additionally, the initial question regarding our place of origin felt unnecessary and irrelevant, and I would question its appropriateness in any customer-facing context. Following this incident, we attended another venue where we relayed what had occurred. We were informed by their door staff that your establishment has a reputation for such practices. While I cannot independently verify this claim, it is certainly concerning and worth addressing from a management perspective. I respectfully suggest that this matter be reviewed internally, particularly in relation to the conduct, training, and decision-making standards of your door staff. As representatives of your business, they play a critical role in shaping first impressions and setting the tone for customer experience. It is essential that this role is carried out with professionalism, fairness, and respect. At a broader level, as individuals working within the hospitality sector, we all share a responsibility to uphold the welcoming and inclusive reputation associated with Irish service. Turning away potential customers without clear and justifiable cause, particularly in a manner that appears arbitrary, does not reflect these values. I would appreciate it if you could look into this matter and provide clarification on your entry policies, as well as any steps you intend to take to ensure a more consistent and professional approach moving forward. I trust that you will treat this feedback constructively and view it as an opportunity to improve both customer experience and staff conduct. I look forward to your response.

31/03/2026: What a fantastic bar in Kilkenny. We had an area booked for 15 of us and had a great time with a great musician on stage and was able to get served at the bar easily even though the bar was very busy. The bar was welcoming and the staff great.

31/03/2026: Amazing cocktail making class and lovely barmen

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.

12/05/2026: We received a very warm welcome and were immediately given tips for events that evening. The inn was really cozy and our room was very clean and tidy. Dinner was plentiful and delicious.

10/05/2026: Service was very good staff are friendly and there's ample parking.

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

07/04/2026: best pub i’ve been to in Ireland so far. Bartender was great, the regulars were so kind, and a great pint of guinness. nothing beats sitting next to the fire and watching hurling. highly recommend

13/05/2026: We had a lovely evening listening to a talented man playing irish tunes on a Monday night. The bar man was very friendly, there was a great selection of drinks and the atmosphere was fantastic with everyone joining in singing and all so friendly. If you are looking for an evening with a bit of Irish charm then I highly recommend taking a look.

30/04/2026: Popped in on Tuesday night one man band playing he got the small crowd going singing and dancing. The bartender was friendly as we're the locals lovely spot and will definitely call in again next time we are in Kilkenny.

24/03/2026: Food is shocking…… service depends on who’s working… a couple of staff are absolutely brilliant but there’s others there don’t even know they are born yet!!! And make sure to check your bill. You could be charged for stuff you don’t ask for. You be better off going hungry. The town needs a proper restaurant more than anything.

03/03/2026: Lovely restaurant in Graiguenmanagh, it has great staff and the menu has a good variety. Some seating outside and music most weekends. Definitely not one to miss when your out and about walking, or staying in the near campervan hub, Its your perfect place for breakfast lunch or dinner

05/05/2026: They went out of their way to accommodate us and our toddler. The food was delicious, and the service and atmosphere were great.

08/04/2026: Good central pub. Nice selection of drinks. Friendly and helpful staff.

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 👍