The best restaurants in Kilkenny

01/06/2026: We stayed for one night. Everything was perfect. Lovely staff. Very reasonable price for accommodation.

08/04/2026: We popped in to watch the football, it was very quiet, the lady behind the bar was very friendly and attentive , screens all around with sport on, a decent pint of Guinness as well.

03/05/2026: Good choice of produce on sale. Very popular. Parking a bit tight.

30/06/2026: Nice staff and plenty of seating but alot of rowdy kids hanging around

28/06/2026: We waited for over 15 minutes for ice crema, and although several staff members walked past us, no one acknowledged us or took our order. The restaurant wasn't even busy, which made the lack of service even more frustrating. Hopefully they can improve their customer service, as no customer should be left waiting without being acknowledged.

24/05/2026: Nice team, very good food and customer service. I will come again definitely

24/05/2026: Food always fresh, place clean and staff very helpful

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! 👏🍳🥩🫐

23/06/2026: Amazing service from James and Megan! Cocktails were amazing. Will definitely be back!

15/06/2026: Great pint of Guinness and perfect old fashioned. Staff really attentive and friendly, and folk singers drew you in, playing some great traditional songs and even took requests.

17/05/2026: Lovely venue, great food & nice staff

05/04/2026: Gorgeous little quirky/chic bar, loved the ambiance. The waiter was so friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend this place for a coffee or a drink

15/05/2026: It's delicious! I highly recommend trying it! The service was excellent!

10/05/2026: We arrived for dinner at 9 pm (with an online reservation). The reservation didn't go through and the kitchen was closed. Nevertheless, the waitress and the manager went out of their way to find us a table. They were very understanding and we had a very good meal. The salads were delicious. Thank you again for the warm welcome. We will cherish the memory of this place! Thank you

22/10/2025: Spent an hour or so there last June. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly service, good food. One of my favorite stops in Ireland. Just a very comfortable place to be. A great place for quiet conversation of an afternoon.

29/07/2025: Cute bar and gift shop all in one worth the look

20/07/2026: Excellent best Burger King for miles

06/07/2026: Burgers and chips were delicious

03/07/2026: I've never had such tasteless chocolate in my life, tasted like paper and was way too expensive

13/06/2026: Great spot with a savage outdoor area, owner is a gent

22/05/2026: Great bar. I really like this place. It caters for all age groups easily. Lovely area out the back. Great pint, great service and staff. They cater for all sports fans but it's not consuming the atmosphere.

28/06/2026: Usually this pub is better but on the 28th of june me and my friends went in and when the bartender was checking our id, she wouldnt accept my friends age card until we finally convinced her what it was. That same friend was waiting for his gf outside the bathroom and she rudely moved him on. Then, after 3 minutes of being there, my friend went to order just a blackcurrent to start but my other friends were gonna order actual drinks after her. She told my friend that if we werent going to get anything, and just sit outside then we could leave. She was insanely rude and bias towards us because of our age. We werent distruptive and were respectful to her through it all. The place was dead by the way with only 3 men watching a match.

17/06/2026: We came looking for a good Shepherds pie. We didn't get that, we got a fabulous Shepherds Pie! So good! If I live here I'd be back once a week!

31/12/2025: The service is excellent, especially thanks to Joel for his advice and help. The hotel is very, very nice. However, the value for money isn't great; it's expensive for the quality of the facilities.

17/11/2025: While the hotel is very beautiful, it feels like they rely on their historic charm over actually providing premium products. We booked our room through a third party (which may have led to some of the issues) but we did not get the room we booked. We paid for a King, but got a Full and a Single. A married couple sleeping on the full was less than spacious. The mattress was beyond hard, my spouse and I woke up with shoulder and hip pain all night. There were no outlets by the headboard to plug in electronics. The tv in the room was very small and dated. The bathroom tub wasn’t angled properly, resulting in you standing in water your entire shower. The bathroom toiletries appeared to be watered down, as they were very runny. The bathroom towels were very thin, but did the job. The hotel location was convenient, customer service was excellent, I appreciated the welcome cocktails, and the hotel was beautiful, but at the end of the day of your room is uncomfortable there’s no point in staying there.

30/03/2026: Great food but the manager held me down and put me in the fryer.

24/03/2026: The worst mc Donald’s I have ever been to each member of staff going around with not a care in the world s d by the looks of them they definitely don’t know what there doing. Food took ages then when it did come it was all burnt to shit