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Glendine inn


Kilkenny
08/03/2026: Had a beautiful stay with my partner this weekend. We were let down by another booking and were in quick need of somewhere to stay. Anne accommodated us with a moments notice and made our stay truly special for a weekend I’ll never forget. Thank you to all the staff for their generosity and accommodation of allergic needs for us! Will definitely be back can’t recommend them highly enough there
17/02/2026: Beautiful food. Excellent service.

7,5
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Avalon House Hotel


Kilkenny
11/02/2026: Hidden gem. Great food. Beautiful place and great service.
16/10/2025: Wedding Venue of our dreams!! Wow! I can’t recommend the Avalon highly enough! Laura is a phenomenal wedding organiser who listens to your vision and brings it to life! She feels like a friend straight away who is fully invested in the day! Peter and Laura then make sure the day runs perfectly, remaining calm and positive throughout! The Avalon is the perfect place for a private wedding where you are the priority for the whole hotel! They could not have been more supportive! I can’t thank them enough for the most perfect day! All of our guests loved it commenting on the gorgeous food, friendly staff and homely rooms!

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Rafter Dempseys


Kilkenny
12/04/2026: Location, location, location.... With a great breakfast included in the price.
04/04/2026: Spent a night here after the Kilkenny 5km race. Highly recommend it. The staff was very helpful and welcoming 😊 the beds were cozy and the breakfast was 10/10. Thanks to staff Mario and Gerry.

7,1
153
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Otter Inistioge


Inistioge
28/11/2025: Had the best time. Shoutout to Mia and her father. The Otter Bar was a highlight of my trip while traveling Ireland. We originally stopped in for a bite to eat but ended up getting take out delivered to the bar from another village. “The people of Inistioge are hungry!” I’ll cherish the memories. Spice bags and Sláinte!
18/07/2025: A lovely country pub will definitely return they facilitated delivery of food for us for which we were grateful no other food options available

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Waterside Guesthouse


Graiguenamanagh-tinnahinch
24/10/2025: I was only in the restaurant for a coffee. The atmosphere is very pleasant, beautifully decorated, and cozy. Good service.
07/10/2025: A lovely cafe on the banks of the Barrow. We sat out and had coffee and scones, watching the world go by on the river. Nicest scones we’ve had for a long time. Friendly staff too.

7,1
201
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Victors Bar & Restaurant


Kilkenny
08/04/2026: That lamb shank was just incredible! Great place, very cozy, warm and friendly service. Thank you
05/04/2026: Good food and environment. Dog allowed!

7,1
254
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Anthony's Inn


Piltown
21/11/2025: Sarah and Julie are the best, 🥰💛
11/10/2025: Lovely pub, great atmosphere and service

6,5
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Rising Sun


Mullinavat
21/04/2026: Good meal, price around €20 per course
06/04/2026: Stopped here for food. Steak sandwich was delicous steak so tender and plenty of it . Cajun Chicken wrap also delicious and plentiful. Staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend for food .

6,2
254
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The Black Cat Cafe Kilkenny


Kilkenny
21/03/2026: Amazing rooftop cafe! The scone is a must.
28/02/2026: Fantastic restaurant for lunch. Great service and the food was very tasty.

5,3
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Bewley's Café


Thomastown
21/11/2025: Never order from anywhere else for years . rice soooo salty and curry sauce like water.
09/11/2025: Really rude got my order wrong that I order EVERYTIME my son has autism and the girl on the phone was a teenager with an attitude problem who needs some communication skills honestly the chicken was so tough im raven I spent t 50 euro on food that is downstairs the only thing that was nice was the rice I will never ever order from her mayflower all the way

4,6
352
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Nostalgia Cafe


Kilkenny
31/03/2026: Very friendly, excellent service and a good gluten free menu. We love this place and the food is amazing.
21/03/2026: We loved this place!! Accommodated us very kindly for being dairy free. Very good value for delicious food. Staff kind and a great atmosphere


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Tim's Bar


Thomastown
19/10/2024: D'un point de vue français la façade ferait presque fuir (comme souvent en Irlande) mais il faut pousser la porte, c'est juste parfait à tous points de vue, ambiance, cuisine, rien à redire. J'ai fait beaucoup de pubs / restaurants en Irlande, celui-ci fait partie de mes préférés.
14/08/2024: The food was delicious, the place was welcoming and the staff was super friendly!


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Mount Juliet Golf Club


Thomastown
19/08/2025: I recently played two rounds at Mount Juliet during a short trip home — teeing off at 4:00 PM one day and again at 8:20 AM the next morning. I spent over €400 between green fees and buggy hire, expecting a top-tier golfing experience. Unfortunately, it fell well short of expectations. The front nine on both days was significantly disrupted by maintenance work. Grounds staff were actively working on most holes, and a maintenance vehicle followed me for three consecutive holes. Every time I lined up a shot, the vehicle’s engine would idle or start nearby — whether intentional or not, it was incredibly distracting and took away from the experience. Several bunkers were also in noticeably poor condition, which is surprising given the high standard Mount Juliet is known for. The worst part, however, was the buggy I hired for €60. It couldn’t reverse and had to be physically pushed multiple times during the round — completely unacceptable for a course charging these kinds of premium rates. I emailed the club three times over the course of more than two weeks and received no response. I had hoped for at least an acknowledgment, if not a goodwill gesture like a voucher or future round — especially as I won’t have time to return this trip. I’ve played Mount Juliet regularly when home, and I was genuinely looking forward to this visit. Sadly, the experience and lack of customer service were a real letdown.
02/08/2025: Recién llegado a casa un rato después de un gran día jugando Mount Juliet... me encantó el campo, aunque tal vez sea fácil decirlo después de disparar 79 gross / 39 pts. Los greens eran excelentes y el campo superó mis expectativas. . . sí, algunos trozos irregulares en calles, PERO el campo en general se veía muy bien y los greens eran excelentes. Desde que llegamos hasta que nos fuimos... el personal era increíble. Jovencita en la tienda profesional era acogedor, charlatán y servicial. El joven que hace de titular era acogedor, informativo y charlatán . . el joven en el 10o también amable y charlatán - buenas bromas sobre el rugby y finalmente Amber fue excelente cuidando de nosotros durante nuestra comida. Ambos si disfrutamos del Butter Chicken & Fish & Chips respectivamente seguido del helado Ic Cream & Brownie postres.


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Harpers Restaurant


Kilkenny
14/07/2024: Tuvimos un tiempo increíble en el brunch sin fondo. El servicio fue absolutamente increíble, y el DJ realmente añadió a toda la experiencia. Muy recomendable
19/06/2024: Honestamente, no puedo entender la alta calificación que este lugar ha logrado. Estábamos de despedida de soltera y reservamos las 2: 30 Ranura de almuerzo sin fondo el sábado. Era un manicomio absoluto con la música por las nubes. Terrible comida, asqueroso efervescente y cócteles acuosos. El comedor es una larga habitación estrecha oscura sin cubiertas en las mesas y sillas de mala calidad. Nos fuimos después de una hora. Si usted está pensando en reservar esto, debe conseguir uno de su grupo para ir primero para comprobarlo.

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