The best restaurants in Kilkenny

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!

12/06/2026: When we first entered the room, we were welcomed by a fish smell because the window was broken and the fumes from the kitchen were directly entering. We tried watching tv and couldn't because nearly all the channels were locked with a pin code that not even the manager knew. The water in the sink wouldn't drain. We tried to shower before bed but the hot water was shut off without prior notice. During the night, we were unable to sleep because all you could hear were the sounds of the pipes in the building that sounded exactly like a ship's horn going off every 10 minutes. We were left there wide awake to stare at the huge water damage stains in the ceiling. My partner suffers from epilepsy and sleep is more important for him than for the average person. At the price of 207€ for a night we at the very least expected to get a decent night's rest and that was not the case. We spoke to the manager and he told us he couldn't issue us a full refund. Only 20€. He said it wasn't within his power and that we'd have to go through Booking.com for a refund. Surprise surprise, it turns out he simply does not want to refund more than half. Very deceitful. This is place is more of a hostel.

10/06/2026: Recently had a two night stay here celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, top marks all round, lovely hotel, exceptional staff from Louise on reception to Olya in the restaurant and Paul the owner, all so friendly and helpful, great location, will definitely return and would highly recommend. Many thanks Margaret & Tom

15/07/2026: Delicious gluten-free pizza and friendly staff.

15/07/2026: Excellent pasta meal. Tasty and very good service. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

03/06/2026: Excellent venue for a night out. We perform music here every month and without fail it is an excellent venue for vibes, drinks and live music. Staff are always friendly and welcoming

02/06/2026: Unfortunately, this was a completely disastrous first encounter. We wanted to visit the venue this afternoon to check it out over a few drinks, as we had planned to reserve a table for four for the evening. Despite the place being barely occupied—at most 20% capacity—the welcome we received was extremely rude. When we asked if we could sit in the bright, front bar area, the response was extremely dismissive and surly. The tables in the front are only given to people, who wants to order food. As told before, the Bar was nearly empty, and it was 15:45 on a Tuesday. We were told, that we can have our drinks in the dark backroom. We left and wont come back again. We are spending our money somewhere else.

22/07/2026: Very friendly staff. Delicious food.

20/07/2026: First time here, nice feel and vibe, seated almost instantly. Order taken 2 minutes later. 5 mins and food arrives. Lamb stew. It was delicious. Will definitely be back.

04/07/2026: Amazing place. Just perfect. Don't judge it by its rustic outside. Full of charm and food is perfect.

29/05/2026: For me is the best restaurant in Ireland. Price and very good quality.

11/06/2026: We had a wonderful visit to the Langstons Hotel last summer. The Hotel was beautiful, it was quiet, and the rooms were very stately. The staff was very friendly and helped us with whatever we needed. The location is perfect because it is walkable and you are right down the street from everything. We would definitely stay here again!

03/06/2026: We were asked in advance to provide all credit card details for all guests (4 rooms) again via an email link – I strictly refused. Apparently, there was a new payment system! When paying on-site, one transaction supposedly didn't go through, so we had to repeat it. Now one room has been paid for twice, and they say both payments have been refunded. We haven't received a refund and have been arguing for two weeks because we haven't gotten our overpayment back. Complaining through Booking.com is proving impossible; their support is equally useless.

17/07/2026: Best cold summer drink I have this year!😄 Iced CBD Strawberry Matcha is 💚

04/06/2026: Amazing place, delicious food, really friendly staff.

02/08/2026: Very good Japanese food. Quick service and polite staff. Highly recommended.

31/07/2026: The food and portions were good, but the service was very slow..

07/06/2026: Excellent place with extraordinary food!

20/05/2026: Best value-for-money restaurant I ate at during my stay in Ireland! Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared cuisine, a real treat!

01/07/2026: Food was extremely good,very tasty and plenty of it.The coconut gelato was unreal full of coconut pieces.

28/06/2026: Provide variety of Asian food from Thai, Indonesia, Vietnam. Great service and food quality, price also ok 👍

26/06/2026: We stayed there for one night and it was exactly what we needed. The room was minimalist, but had the essentials, (bed, private toilet, air conditioning, etc.). After we arrived, we went downstairs for dinner which was fantastic and of course, had breakfast there as well.

26/06/2026: Just met friends here for lunch, great location, free parking, good service

28/07/2026: Place is legit. Kebab is the size of a small baby

22/07/2026: Their meal portions are generous, tasty, and freshly prepared. The prices are about the same as you would expect to pay elsewhere in Ireland.

03/08/2026: Quick stop for lunch. Amazing sandwich. Local atmosphere.

28/07/2026: Fabulous lunch, very well looked after by our host, lovely fresh food, v well put together. We will be back.

27/07/2026: Amazing atmosphere, lovely servers, we were welcomed like locals by everyone. The music was fantastic. Unforgettable memory ✨️

27/07/2026: A pub with a fantastic local atmosphere. Everyone knows each other, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. We felt like we belonged. A memorable time with music.