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7,6
156 Reviews |
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Otter Inistioge
Inistioge
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 :)
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!
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7,6
826 Reviews |
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Glendine inn
Kilkenny
18/06/2026: I don't understand how anyone can give such an establishment 5 stars.
Apart from the free parking and its location 2 km from the castle, nothing justifies the price.
Room number 10 was unsanitary, and the breakfast was disastrous.
I strongly advise against staying at this hotel.
06/06/2026: Food is a joke, not recommend, you will eat better food at local takeaway..
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7,5
11 Reviews |
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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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7,5
623 Reviews |
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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.
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7,2
417 Reviews |
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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.
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7,1
201 Reviews |
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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!
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7,0
254 Reviews |
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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
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6,7
391 Reviews |
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Rising Sun
Mullinavat
04/05/2026: Great food at reasonable price.
21/04/2026: Good meal, price around €20 per course
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6,3
254 Reviews |
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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.
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4,8
354 Reviews |
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Nostalgia Cafe
Kilkenny
02/06/2026: Really friendly staff and a lovely scone but the coffee was terrible, burnt taste just not good coffee. But very good scones
02/06/2026: Friendly staff. A good refuge after touring. We had tea and desserts
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4,1
79 Reviews |
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Bewley's Café
Thomastown
21/05/2026: Pizza is good for the price. They charge you extra if you're eating pizza from there. Strange!
The service is not great also. One time they send me a wrong pizza order. They asked me to drive back to make it right when complained. But they kept the old opened pizza box for themselves and gave me the new one. No proper apology. I'd have given both the boxes for the troubles atleast, if i was the manager.
16/05/2026: I Ordered chicken Fried Rice a really simple and easy order when I walked in they asked did I order chicken curry and I said no chicken fried rice but they still got the order wrong. Will not be trusting this place again if they can’t even get a simple order right.
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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.