The best restaurants in Kilkenny
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9,0
462 Reviews |
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Malzards
Lawcus
03/05/2026: What can I say that hasn’t been said by other reviewers? I was brought here by a Collette Ireland Tour and if you want the quintessential Ireland Pub Experience, you’ll definitely want to hit this place. It’s got the look, the feel, and although I’m not sure what you’ll experience while there (our stop featured stew and a musician), you’ll walk outta there with a smile. The staff is friendly, the drinks are good and the camaraderie was everything I could have hoped for.
19/04/2026: My daughter and I had a fantastic experience here! We learned about hurling and I learned to pour a Guinness! (I got a 9/10!) The food and drinks were great. Just go!!!! And talk with the owner about the importance of supporting local businesses
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8,6
197 Reviews |
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Fragola Cafe
Kilkenny
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.
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8,6
784 Reviews |
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Sullivan's Taproom
Kilkenny
12/05/2026: First time being here and won’t be the last. Pizza was unbelievable and the chicken burger too. Sullivans pilsner is also beautiful and the misses says the cocktail was beautiful. Can’t wait to come back
08/05/2026: Staff are spot on, lovely beer garden and live music , nice food and beer brewed on site which is unreal tasty, the black marble stout is delicious try it.
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8,5
1111 Reviews |
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Petronella
Kilkenny
12/05/2026: I had lunch there and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was fresh, tasty, and really well prepared. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kilkenny!
11/05/2026: A very nice restaurant, with a cozy and authentic atmosphere. Delicious and refined dishes, warm and friendly service.
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8,5
1605 Reviews |
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The Fig Tree Restaurant
Kilkenny
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.
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8,5
2095 Reviews |
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Zuni Restaurant
Kilkenny
21/03/2026: We stayed in Zuni for a family celebration and we all agreed it was a wonderful experience. The rooms were lovely, good size and very comfortable. The restaurant is excellent, definitely the best meal I've had in a long time. However, the star of the show was the staff, consistently friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.
08/03/2026: Restaurant visit. Beautiful food. Lovely staff.
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8,5
164 Reviews |
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Hole in the Wall
Kilkenny
21/04/2026: This is a truly unique place to visit. It does not open until 8 - the gate across the front is locked so it leaves folks guessing whether it is still in operation. It is. Definitely worth a visit for a pint and some great conversation.
14/04/2026: A really great spot for a warm welcome, stories you'll hear nowhere else and not a million options at the bar -just the good stuff. Truly one of those mythical places where locals and tourists can come together to make a perfect blend.
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8,4
1508 Reviews |
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Butcher
Kilkenny
12/05/2026: Great steakhouse, I highly recommend it!
02/05/2026: Steak and desert was amazing but if order a drink and they failed . Wrong whisky which was mentioned in menu and too sweet. Overall strong 4+
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8,4
248 Reviews |
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The Lime Tree cafe & restaurant
03/05/2026: A lovely cafe, with delicious food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
03/05/2026: Good food good service what more could you ask for.
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8,4
3014 Reviews |
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Lyrath Estate Hotel
07/05/2026: Old world charm, Nicely appointed rooms. The staff are welcoming, professional and accommodating. The restaurant has a nice selection to please almost anyone.
05/05/2026: Excellent, had a fantastic time there at my Brothers wedding.
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8,4
519 Reviews |
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Christy's Bar
Kilkenny
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.
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8,4
5360 Reviews |
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Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
Kilkenny
22/04/2026: Very well located, the staff were very attentive and efficient. The decor is unique, and they play pleasant background music without being intrusive. The food was decent, although the meat was a little overcooked for my taste. The seafood chowder was a great choice!
21/04/2026: Olivia was an outstanding waitress for our large group—always smiling and incredibly attentive. The fish and chips were amazing, and everyone at the table ordered something different that was just as delicious. The Irish dinner music playing throughout made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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8,4
6735 Reviews |
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Kyteler’s Inn
Kilkenny
19/04/2026: Great place to see. The food was fantastic and they have live music. Authentic irish music and an Irish dancer.
18/04/2026: This trip just dropped in for an Irish coffee but it was fantastic as usual
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8,4
663 Reviews |
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Orchard House Bar
Kilkenny
19/04/2026: Traveling through Ireland, this was our best stay yet. Cozy, clean and comfortable rooms. Comfy bed with REAL pillows. Couldn’t hear the live music from the bar downstairs at all which was a plus.
21/03/2026: We had a great stay here for a week because of work and visiting family. Everything was perfect, from the very comfortable, quiet rooms to the great breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s the perfect setting with a restaurant and bar as part of it, so it was a very enjoyable week and made even better with just a very friendly welcome every morning as if we were family. We’d definitely recommend and we’ll be back here to stay next time in Kilkenny.
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8,4
618 Reviews |
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The Playwright
Kilkenny
16/04/2026: Amazing food and a really good view for looking at people walking by
15/04/2026: Avoid they allow men to use the ladies toilets my 9 year old daughter went to the bathroom only to be confronted by a man in the toilets with his door open..approached staff about this and they laughed it of..this individual constantly does this as if it was acceptable. A fully grown man in a toilet with the door open is acceptable to these guys..Avoid