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The Duiske Inn
Graiguenamanagh-tinnahinch
26/08/2025: Five stars for the almost unbelievable fact that you can get a tasty and filling soup and Sambo combination for 10 euros in Ireland in 2025. Friendly staff, quick service, the carvery lunch looked fantastic, with heaps of meat and sides stacked on a plate. Great spot.
17/08/2025: Staff were fabulous just able to sit relax and watch the day go by especially on a beautiful day
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7,7
270 Reviews |
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White Oak Restaurant
Kilkenny
29/10/2025: Great location.staff very friendly and helpful. Food was very tasty. Rooms were very comfortable so thank you for a lovely stay. Would definitely return.
02/10/2025: Excellent service and location. Great rooms. All that you need.
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7,5
599 Reviews |
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Rafter Dempseys
Kilkenny
22/10/2025: Lovely food,
Good atmosphere. Won't leave it so long to come again. Looking forward to trying steak on a stone.
19/09/2025: This is truly a hidden gem, minutes from city centre that provides accommodations, but also excellent food!! Staff were ALL friendly and helpful, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere
5/5
Definitely recommend this gem!!!
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7,1
182 Reviews |
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Lady Helen
16/10/2025: My second experience with a Michelin star restaurant and it was a pretty fantastic one , the dishes were varied, unique and delicious , the experience was great, the staff were very attentive, polite, informative and the kitchen were diligent when it came to some dietary restrictions both myself and my partner had . A worthwhile experience in a stunning location.
02/10/2025: It’s what you expect: intricate plating prepared with fairly classic techniques (foams, gels etc). Everything cooked perfectly and glimpses of a few exciting flavours. The room is very quiet - this is a hushed tones kind of place with almost no decor - it feels like a rented space, not a long standing restaurant with any discernible personality. Service was kind, but not at the highest level (examples: dishes were introduced but not explained in any detail. They took my napkin when I left for the restroom and forgot to replace it for ages. They didn’t notice chips in the wine glass rim. The pacing was extremely uneven - long gaps between courses meant we were there over 4 hours). And the wine pairing unfortunately didn’t add anything to the food. I think it’s a good place for the golf club crowd who like classic, approachable fine dining.
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7,0
152 Reviews |
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Otter Inistioge
Inistioge
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
17/07/2025: What a wonderful place. One of last bastions of proper music pubs for proper music fans. Wonderful spot
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6,9
380 Reviews |
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Rising Sun
Mullinavat
19/10/2025: Staff were exceptional, accommodations wonderful. Owner was very nice. Food was truly home cooking. Wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
07/10/2025: My friend and I went in for a quick lunch thinking the food would be only alright.
We were coming from the funeral of a close friend and wanted somewhere to have a chat and some food.
We were pleasantly suprised.
I had beef dinner and it was as I remember my mother used to make it.
Beautiful 🤩
My friend has a toastie with chips and tea and he was very impressed.
There was s few locals at the bar which was nice and the lady server was very helpful and service was excellent.
5/5 definitely.
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6,7
246 Reviews |
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The Black Cat Cafe Kilkenny
Kilkenny
19/08/2025: Had a fabulous light lunch on the patio area.
Signature steak sandwich, coffee and pear and almond scone.
Can only say good things about the waitresses - jovial and patient.
Food was excellent, pricing good and arrived promptly.
A great little cafe above the strip so quiet and secluded with a lovely atmosphere.
Coffee- flat white 8.5/10 - very good.
A nice place to rest your legs after visiting the Castle or climbing St Canice’s tower.
28/05/2025: A delightful cafe, lovely food served by friendly staff.
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6,5
66 Reviews |
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Bewley's Café
Thomastown
11/09/2025: Absolutely delicious! Not greasy, not overfried. Just really good! We had the munchbox A and the black bean sauce with beef and rice.
27/06/2025: hi all..really enjoyed food here .. The restaurant is back open again. It has a great selection of suhi and also oriental food..no drink licence there yet..so allowed bring your own..service excellent..we will definitely eat there again..highly recommend..
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4,9
342 Reviews |
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Nostalgia Cafe
Kilkenny
27/09/2025: I loved having breakfast at ML Dore as the food was excellent and the servers were very friendly and helpful.
My husband and I had an omelette with salad and everything was delicicious.
The coffee was also very good.
The seating area at the back of the restaurant is very comfortable with a very nice ambiance.
26/09/2025: We had an amazing breakfast at ML Dore with an omelet and salad combo that was so delicious!
The coffee was very good as well.
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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 is welcoming and the staff 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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Kilkenny House
Kilkenny
09/05/2025: New owner redevelop great bar and crew
25/03/2025: This is definately one of the friendliest pubs I've ever been in... The owners great you coming in and wish you the best leaving... Spacious.... Warm... Inviting 10 stars
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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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