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White Oak Restaurant


Kilkenny
04/03/2026: The place looks amazing inside.
23/02/2026: Great place, with great pubs attached. Friendly staff. It had annoying issue if the key cards being wiped when put next to your phone in your pocket. The staff always were happy to fix it but it was still annoying. But definitely earns its five star rating and cost.

7,6
610
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Rafter Dempseys


Kilkenny
21/02/2026: Had lunch there, wonderful food (love the vege soup and duck noodle) and service!
20/02/2026: We didn't stay here (will next runner) but stopped for lunch amd have to say... the food was phenomenal, I mean...PHENOMENAL. Avoid touristy nonsense and stop in here for a proper meal, you will not regret it.

7,6
186
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Lady Helen


15/01/2026: The food was good and well presented. While none of the dishes particularly impressed me, everything tasted good overall.
22/11/2025: Well what can we say? Each and every dish was so good! Especially the fish course. Not much of a fish person but Lady Helen converted me! We were full by the veal course but it was so good that we finished it. We did not go for wine pairing but ordered a bottle between the two of us. I meam the wine was lovely. Every time we come to Kilkenny, we come to the Lady Helen. Thank you again and can't wait to be back!

7,5
11
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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!

7,5
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

7,3
198
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Victors Bar & Restaurant


Kilkenny
31/12/2025: Seafood chowder was really great! Beef noodles quite good! Friendly good service! Nice atmosphere. Recommended.
03/10/2025: The staff are friendly and the food is good

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

6,7
385
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Rising Sun


Mullinavat
11/12/2025: Great food, great drink. Best pub in South Melbourne
19/10/2025: Staff were exceptional, accommodations wonderful. Owner was very nice. Food was truly home cooking. Wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

6,5
251
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The Black Cat Cafe Kilkenny


Kilkenny
21/02/2026: Excellent service with a great range of products. Would definitely recommend for breakfast and lunch.
22/12/2025: I went for lunch today with my daughter and asked for club sandwich on sourdough as opposed to bagel with chips to share and my daughter had goats cheese quiche. Tea for 2 came as did my daughters food. Mine came on a bagel so I refused but the person who took the order said i never asked for sourdough but I had as I don't do bagels unless with cream cheese and bacon My daughter had her food eaten and tea drank but my food never appeared ad the chips we were to share never appeared either. A disaster, very poor service and I would have expected that when a mistake is made its rectified immediately but obviously not here.

5,0
72
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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

4,2
349
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Nostalgia Cafe


Kilkenny
16/02/2026: ML Dore Nostalgia Cafe is an absolutely delightful café! The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making the visit feel warm and personal. The pastries and sweets are simply delicious — fresh, beautifully presented, and perfect for satisfying any sweet craving. The café is cozy and well-kept, and a restroom is conveniently available for customers. Everything about the experience, from the attentive service to the quality of the treats, makes it a perfect spot for a relaxing coffee or dessert break. We were thoroughly impressed and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended! 🍰☕
08/02/2026: I was unpleasantly surprised by the slowness of the staff and the quality of the food. I have never had such a bad lunch anywhere else.


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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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