The best restaurants in Kilkenny

12/07/2026: Great campervan stop. Food available at the takeaway across the road.

09/07/2026: Wonderful place soo much fun great music and great beer!

29/07/2026: Ultimate relaxation and wonderful cakes , I tried the vegan tart and matcha ..rich and delicious. Best spot for recharging the batteries in the beautiful city of Kilkenny .

09/07/2026: At the end of a rather "light" stay in Ireland, being able to eat such a fresh salad was a real treat. The beef and cheese sandwich for my husband was equally delicious! The flavored matcha on the side was also very good, and the service was attentive despite our very limited English.

12/07/2026: Excellent atmosphere, delicious food, good prices compared to the surrounding area, and pet-friendly. I recommend the boneless wings and the pizza ❤️

08/07/2026: Had a lovely meal outside with live music. Cozy atmosphere.

11/07/2026: Excellent food. The coffee wasn't really to my taste, but I can be particular about that. Loved the food, would be back weekly if I lived anywhere near here!

10/07/2026: This is a great little cafe, friendly people, good food and coffee. Stopped by here whilst driving all around County Kilkenny.

11/07/2026: 10/10 experience every time we go. The steak is the best you’ll get! Great service and lovely interiors!

02/07/2026: We visited Butcher on a Friday evening without a reservation and was rudely told it would be a 15-20 min wait. We didn’t mind waiting and was told to sit at the tiny table in the corner by the entry way and ended up having to wait for 35 mins. We were then seated at a very small 2 person table in the middle of 3 large parties. The waiter and waitresses had to keep going around our table and ended up bumping into my husband multiple times. When they finally came to take our order we ordered a glass of $$ wine, a Guinness, an appetizer (€16), a steak (€32), and two sides with the plan of also ordering more drinks + a dessert. We were then told we were required to order two entrees since they were busy. This wasn’t mentioned anywhere on the menu and the way the waiter treated us prior and afterwards was unacceptable. The food itself was decent but after being forced to order things we didn’t want in order to dine there, we didn’t enjoy. While we appreciated the accommodations since we didn’t have a reservation, we were disappointed with how the staff treated us and acted like we weren’t spending enough money at their restaurant. I recommend looking elsewhere for dinner options!

16/07/2026: The only restaurant we've been to where they didn't charge us 6 euros for tap water. They offered it to the other tables. Being tourists, we didn't like it at all.

26/06/2026: Such a gem! Perfect romantic setting in an amazingly restored historic location.

01/07/2026: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic spot in the heart of Kilkenny! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent food, and live music that really adds to the authentic Irish pub experience. As tourists, we felt very welcome and had a brilliant time. Definitely worth a visit if you’re exploring Kilkenny!

22/06/2026: Food is around €17-19. Drinks from €6. Very big portions

14/07/2026: A spectacular pub I stumbled upon. Congratulations on the beer selection; the quality absolutely did not disappoint. I recommend making a reservation, especially if you're in a large group.

13/06/2026: Lovely pub, savage pint of Guinness

08/07/2026: Love this place for great food and service everytime.

03/07/2026: Although touristy, good value for money

20/07/2026: Was really looking forward to trying the pizzas (back of the restaurant) but unfortunately, after paying over 50 euro for 3 pizzas, we got home to find the bases disgustingly black and burnt. Wood fire pizzas are expected to have some charcoal dust from the oven but you couldn't dust this off. It was completely burnt from not being turned properly - that or the oven is just filthy. Cheese on top wasnt even melted, so burnt base and undercooked toppings. Something is really wrong. So expensive and even more disappointing.

11/07/2026: Always delicious and exciting variety of dishes, my favourite food spot in Kilkenny!

26/07/2026: We had a great time. It was August’s first night bartending. He is from Wisconsin and so are we, so we had that going. It was just like being back home in your local tavern.

20/06/2026: A very unique pub tucked away in the narrow streets of central Kilkenny. Cash only, the beer is Guinness, and the people are cheerful and carefree. A beautiful hidden spot, congratulations!

25/07/2026: An excellent pub with outstanding service and live music.

21/07/2026: Affordable dishes, friendly and fast service, live music

13/07/2026: A hidden gem in Kk, perfect for the sunny weather, deceiving from the outside, loads of space & pizzas available on site in the evening !

19/06/2026: Christys is good craic, I love the gardens and the lads are sound.

03/07/2026: Best sandwich in Kilkenny in my opinion, we go there anytime we get into Kilkenny . Authentic, quality ingredients , big list of choice of sandwich , they also do other yum Italian savoury treats as well as top quality coffee

30/06/2026: Great food and great owners and staff. Would highly recommend 🙂

11/07/2026: Great scones and delicious tea! They had a seats by the sidewalk and we made sure to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful day.

05/07/2026: Very tight dining room but amazing food and great coffee