The best restaurants in Kilkenny
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7,5
52 Reviews |
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Eds Cafe
Callan
01/11/2025: Always handy for a hot drink and a meal.
13/09/2025: Perfect for a good breakfast and coffee. Lovely staff and great service.
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7,5
260 Reviews |
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The Hound at Hunter's Yard Mount Juliet Estate
24/10/2025: We’re staying at the Manor house. We came here for lunch. It was about 1:30pm when we arrived. It was very slow and quiet.
We were sat on the enclosed patio. They have both heaters and throw blankets for the tables. It was a bit colder on the patio (45F and rainy), so the blanket helped. The views are beautiful from the patio.
We ordered the tandoori chicken wrap, the soup of the day, which comes with Guinness bread, the burrata and tomato salad, and a side of sweet potato fries. I like that they offer the fries extra crispy or soft. I requested extra crispy.
Everything was good except for the Burrata salad. It was plain and bland. I should have asked for some balsamic vinaigrette but the waitress was busy with another table. I liked the sweet potato fries. I should have just ordered them and skipped the salad. The meal was too big. I got the burrata salad to go. They don’t have any plastic utensils, which is good. I was able to get a fork at the Manor house.
My husband liked his wrap and chips. He finished everything.
Altogether our meal was about €50. I would return again. I actually prefer their lunch menu to the dinner menu. More options for a lighter meal.
22/10/2025: good food with a distinct scenic views
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7,4
732 Reviews |
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The Grapevine
Kilkenny
22/10/2025: What a fantastic experience at Grapevine Kilkenny! The atmosphere was warm and lively, the service friendly and attentive, and the food absolutely delicious. We tried several dishes, but the highlight for us was definitely the paella — perfectly cooked, full of fresh seafood, rich flavours, and that authentic Spanish touch that made us feel like we were on holiday. The tapas were all beautifully presented and bursting with taste, especially the prawns with chorizo and the patatas bravas.
The wine list is impressive too, with great Spanish options that pair perfectly with the food. The staff were so kind, taking the time to recommend both dishes and wines, which really made our evening special.
A wonderful place to relax, enjoy amazing food, and soak up the great vibe. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back soon!
21/10/2025: We walked in for dinner here on a Saturday around 5:30pm. No issues for a table.
It's a really lovely tapas and wine restaurant - many wine options and a decent variety of tapas. We ordered 6 tapas and a salad for 3 of us (2adult one kid) and it was probably a little too much. Everything tasted good - the most outstanding was the risotto, tuscan salad, and chorizo - and the hummus was AMAZING.
Really comfortable atmosphere, great decor, super nice service. Would definitely recommend if tapas/wine are your thing.
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7,4
1328 Reviews |
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Supermac's
Kilkenny
08/10/2025: Probably the best fastfood chain i've tried. The meat tastes like its a very good quality (for fastfood standards) but the prices still are very fair. Rspecially the chicken tenders are really good
10/09/2025: I'm not impressed as I used to be toilets weren't cleaned food left on tables and chips were barley warm
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7,4
83 Reviews |
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SuperValu Thomastown
Thomastown
26/09/2025: Today I was in SuperValu in Thomastown getting cigarettes for my husband and myself when I reached the till and I was struggling to get the right word out the operator was visibly annoyed with me, I found this to be very disarming, secondly I handed over €51.10 for cigarettes when the change was thrown back at me and I was told she didn’t want it, I found this very disrespectful and unprofessional behaviour, if the same person is there again the next time I go to the store I will not go near them as I do not appreciate the attitude of them it’s absolutely unnecessary
12/08/2025: Really just a glorified corner shop. Basic enough and not somewhere I’d consider doing a weekly shop. Free parking is plentiful.
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7,4
2123 Reviews |
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Lanigans Bar
Kilkenny
18/10/2025: Great place for food and service.
17/10/2025: Had a terrific meal at Lanigan's Bar
The Bangers & Mash and Stew was absolutely delicious washed down with a couple of Kilkennys and finished up with a Irish Coffee.
Great vibe and pleasant place to eat.
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7,4
75 Reviews |
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Doppio Café & Restaurant
Kilkenny
30/07/2025: Have had the pleasure of eating here twice over a few days.
Brunch/Breakfast on a busy Saturday... pancakes excellent with bacon and maple syrup.
And a kids portion of Nutella pancakes all went down a treat
We had beetroot and avocado toast which was lovely could have eaten more.
Was nearby for lunch on a second occasion and the food didn't disappoint.
Burger and fries where tasty.
Kids sliders and chips went down a treat.
Missed out on dessert as it was closing time.
Coffee was good.
Both occasions staff where very nice and friendly service was quick.
Will be back!
24/07/2025: Had the most amazing birthday breakfast for my wife at Doppio’s and couldn’t fault a single thing.
The staff were warm, welcoming, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and special.
We ordered the full Irish and the blueberry pancakes both were absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked, great quality ingredients, and full of flavour. The pancakes especially were a real hit fluffy, fresh, and packed with blueberries!
I’ve also had lunch here in the past, and the steak sandwich still stands out as one of the best I’ve ever had served on a rustic baguette, packed with flavour, and cooked just right.
Consistently great food, lovely atmosphere, and fantastic service. Highly recommend Doppio’s it’s a gem! 👏🍳🥩🫐
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7,4
1209 Reviews |
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Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny
05/11/2025: Ideal location & great value for money! The room was basic in terms of decor but comfortable & quiet too, exactly what needed when looking for somewhere to stay for a wedding nearby!
Couldn't fault anything, breakfast & bar food good too.
29/10/2025: Great location.staff very friendly and helpful. Food was very tasty. Rooms were very comfortable so thank you for a lovely stay. Would definitely return.
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7,3
161 Reviews |
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Paddy's Country Pub
Gowran
13/09/2025: Great spot for a pint also they do an amazing no frills lunch that is super tasty, fresh and fast. Certainly worth the stop.
26/06/2025: Estábamos en un día de trabajo y utilizamos este lugar para nuestra parada de almuerzo. Había llamado para asegurarme de que pudieran acomodar a 40 personas para el almuerzo y lo hicieron con facilidad. Dimos una lista de comida requerida y llamamos 30 minutos antes y cuando llegamos nos recibieron con un gran personal y un encantador pub irlandés de estilo antiguo.
Las porciones de comida eran brillantes y también sabía muy bien.
Sin duda recomendaría este como un buen punto de parada para todos los grupos de tamaño.
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7,3
107 Reviews |
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Quench Coffee Bar
Kilkenny
13/08/2025: A lovely spot for lunch.
Friendly staff and lovely fresh homemade food. Spotlessly clean and fairly priced…
07/04/2025: Best panini I ever had, duck, hoisin sauce, spring onion and mozzarella. Top class.
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7,3
246 Reviews |
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Kam Palace
Urlingford
16/11/2025: Great food and lovely people
When ever I am in the area this is a family favourite place to eat.
24/09/2025: Food is soooo tasty, we loved the black bean sauce curry with egg fried rice. The sweet and sour soup was a little too sour but everything else was absolutely delicious.
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7,3
124 Reviews |
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Pembroke Kilkenny
Kilkenny
15/09/2025: I guess it would be grand if you are with a man. In 20 minutes my sister and I were ignored twice while tables with a man were waited on. Only four tables in total and one was done so to have such rude disregard from the waiter was so unacceptable we left. Excellent service and food just a few steps down the street at the Hibernian bar with excellent door and Service Beautiful bar area
22/07/2025: Quick coffee stop - great service and atmosphere. May come back for lunch.
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7,3
55 Reviews |
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Lekker food collection
Thomastown
23/08/2025: Great selection of tasty bites at reasonable prices
10/08/2025: Delicious food and very nice and friendly service. The pain au chocalat are exceptionally good! We had breakfast twice there and it was delicious both times. Can highly recommend.
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7,3
515 Reviews |
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The Yard Cafe
Thomastown
04/11/2025: Went there yesterday and the style of the cafe is absolutely beautiful the service was amazing the girls are very kind and helpful the food was amazing I’d definitely recommend it to anyone
15/10/2025: We arrive at 5.15 pm (so 45min before the closing) and we couldn't order pastries.
Staff was not really friendly, brushing the floor like they wanted us to leave.
I'll will not be back.
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7,2
77 Reviews |
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Caffè Nero Kilkenny
Kilkenny
28/10/2025: So happy that I found a place open and serving espresso before 8am! Fabulous coffee and the kindest baristas
22/08/2025: Good coffee for a quick breakfast, although with few options for allergy sufferers.