The best restaurants in Kilkenny

06/06/2026: We were here with a tour group. First, we were given a brief introduction to hurling, and then we got to hit a few balls ourselves. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we couldn't play as much as had been advertised. That was a bit short; I would have liked more time. Afterwards, we could pour our own beer, and there was live music. The singer was funny and knew exactly how to get everyone involved. Half of our group ended up playing an instrument, and everyone sang along. The atmosphere was fantastic. It was really fun.

03/06/2026: Came with tour group. Awesome experience. This is a public my friends

07/06/2026: Fresh tasty beer brewed onsite. Drink local. I had the pleasant opportunity to talk with Brandon who is one of the brewers. We discussed the new monitoring equipment that was recently introduced to ensure consistent quality. I highly recommend a visit when you are in Kilkenny.

06/06/2026: Sulvians beer was amazing and I like it more than Guinness. But Musik was too loud. We had to shout towards each other talking. The burger was good and the fries were cold. But the beer was great

16/10/2025: Such a lovely cafe and good customer experiences ! Would highly recommend to come and visit this cafe ! We love literally everything ! ❤️

14/10/2025: I enjoyed the bowl. Lots of vegetables, very colorful and good flavor. I felt very welcome.

12/06/2026: Cracking burger, very busy. Nice staff

07/06/2026: Excellent service and got a table without booking, but the customer alone usually can squeeze one in. Ate fried salmon on a bed of banana nouch with asparagus both white and green, cauliflower and potatoes. Missed salt but it was on the table - super tasty even though I was thinking about the babaganouch to accompany the dish.

04/06/2026: Wow, this restaurant deserves all its high praise. Our dinner was the best we had in all for Ireland. Fabulous meal (highly suggest the short ribs) in a wonderful setting. Worth every penny!

04/06/2026: Absolutely wonderful restaurant. The food, ambience and lovely staff made it such a special evening. Could not recommend highly enough ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

25/05/2026: Absolutely amazing venue, beautiful food and atmosphere. Highly recommend

24/05/2026: Gorgeous food, friendly staff and lovely Parisian ambience

05/05/2026: Stopped for a light lunch, and settled in for two hours of enjoyment. Recommend for anything from a meal to just enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

01/05/2026: The vegetarian and gluten-free menus are truly delicious! The staff is friendly and professional.

14/06/2026: Went there when was going to discovery park. Was very pleased with food, portion and price. Definitely will recommend and will go there again.

13/06/2026: nice little restaurant with excellent service and good prices. food is really good - pizza and beef lasagna were chef's kiss!

08/05/2026: Great place foe a few pints with good food and great staff very welcoming and friendly

15/03/2026: Absolutely great place to relax with a pint with (or without) friends.

20/05/2026: This was hands down my favorite pub in Ireland. It is exactly as it sounds, a hole in the wall that barely fits 10 people. Michael is an extraordinary human who has done impressive things and is wonderful to speak with. His patrons break out in song with instruments he keeps on the walls for all to play. Don’t come here expecting fast service, come here expecting an experience that is unique and memorable.

02/05/2026: The best bar in Ireland! Michael was great! We had a wonderful time! A must do on your trip to Kilkenny.

06/06/2026: Super friendly girls, delicious food. Beautiful location. Absolutely nothing to complain about!

29/05/2026: Very good food (scones were tasty). Makes good use of small space. Being used to service in the states, the culture shock is weird. Staff were friendly but not especially attentive.

11/06/2026: This is not a 5 star hotel. The premises may look 5 star but the service is just above 3 star. Self service for breakfast, no waiter service in the bar, it just lacked the 5 star experience. I have stayed in 3 & 4 star hotels that offer a better service than Lyrath.

06/06/2026: Gorgeous hotel staff amazing food so tasty the grounds stunning!

19/05/2026: Very nice place, traditional atmosphere, excellent food, highly recommended.

10/05/2026: Fantastic Pub nice atmosphere great food good service!

19/05/2026: we love this place. This is the third time we’ve been here and of many of the pubs in the area you cannot beat the hospitality, the friendliness and the attention. The food is so good. The fish and chips is amazing and it’s €17.

16/04/2026: Amazing food and a really good view for looking at people walking by

20/05/2026: Famous and characteristic pub! The best in town!

19/05/2026: Right in the middle of the tourist area. Great atmosphere and lots of beers on tap. The food arrived quickly, which is understandable given the crowds. The staff were highly motivated and really ran around. We made it inside! 👍