The best restaurants in Kilkenny

03/04/2024: First experience eating in Ireland was here.. wasn't a fan. Speaking of fans, if you go here look at the ceiling, the fans are ran by belts!

31/03/2024: Really nice decor inside.Good place to watch sports as well.Big screens all around.The Hake fillet was very nice.Staff very friendly and prompt service.Food a bit expensive but good quality.

12/03/2024: 1st stop we made on my 1st pub crawl in Ireland. Great place to start , friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. When your done here there are 2 more bars in a row and you come to Abbey street right after the Pumphouse bar. Walk up Abbey street and see the 1200 A.D. Norman Black Ferren Gate. Even farther along you will see the Black Abbey which has some spectacular stained glass. But turn around go back the way you came and have another beverage...it's a bar crawl after all!

26/01/2024: So my wife left in KK dressed less than for home, in struggle to find a place that’s not too local and not to touristy I sat in. I stayed next three hours calling my family to have dinner. Great staff that gave me all beer to try, nice customers mix of alternatives and hipsters. Nice food

04/04/2024: Live music plus good food, sorted

03/04/2024: I'm turn....on one hand, the girls were doing a great job on the other hand, the kitchen kept screwing up our orders and allergy requests! Had to get a salad redone twice and a burger 3 times! By time burger was done correctly the fries were cold and our other dish we ordered as well as I waited for my wife to get her correct food as well... you'd think the management would offer to comp the dish? Maybe a desert? How about a pint to make things right? But unfortunately nothing was said or done.... sad... not rocket science guys....the food , once served CORRECTLY was good

05/11/2023: The Cutting Vedge is a plant-based deli in a fantastic location right in the centre of Kilkenny city. We were so surprised to find such a gem during our visit. The menu is expansive and has something for everyone. We ordered a wide range of options and we were impressed with them all! We had a 'nut roast wrap' which was very tasty. The nut roast itself was fab and the sauce accompanying it worked perfectly. This came with two salads: pesto potatoes and sesame noodles, both of which were lovely, once again very flavourful. Next we had the stromboli which was crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the middle with a delicious savoury filling. The 'house savoury pastry' was romanesco cauliflower and once again had a wonderful flavour and texture with some crumbly pastry. I also ordered the mushroom soup which was creamy and perfectly seasoned. Perfect for a cold day! The side salad served with the wrap and pastry were crunchy and fresh, an excellent addition to the dishes. The desserts were honestly just as good! We had the 'red velvet brownie' which was rich and moreish, it was paired with home made yoghurt and strawberry sauce which worked brilliantly. We also had the 'rhubarb crumble' which was tart and delicious, it felt like I was eating at my Granny's house once again! If this was not enough, the service was second to none. Helen and her colleague were always making sure everything was to our liking. After tasting half the menu I can safely say this deli is a must visit if you are in Kilkenny. When we visit Kilkenny again we will make sure to be back, thanks so much 😊

04/11/2023: Love this little foodie place Everything on the menu is very tasty and the ingredients are top notch. As a vegan just being able to step inside and order without having to check if the food is plant based is such a treat , am guessing it must also be a real joy for all the allergy sufferers ou there to be able to relax and enjoy a stress free meal in a cosy environment . The staff is excellent. Kilkenny is very lucky to have such knowledgeable chefs!

03/04/2024: Excellent atmosphere in an historic pub. I loved the fish & chips - fresh and crispy. Terrific service too.

01/04/2024: I'm probably biased about this establishment partly due to its history, but I like the place, the staff are friendly and competent, the food is delicious and I'm a picky vegetarian, prices are reasonable and entertainment is provided from traditional music to sports. Child friendly too, can get very busy but the wait is never too long Great spot .

04/03/2024: Great craic in here, got chatting with a few locals and the lady behind the bar, we sat there for the night, great Convention and a great Pint

09/02/2024: Love love love this pub. It's quiet, old style, has lovely Guinness, friendly staff. One of my favourite pubs in Ireland.

03/04/2024: Best lunch we've had in a long time. Excellent food. Lovely staff. Great menu which caters for Gluten Free diets.

21/03/2024: Perfect dimensions with delightful restful colour scheme

31/03/2024: Excellent breakfast options around 10 euro each, very affordable, the omelette was great. My dad got Guinness beef stew that was delicious. The tomato and basil soup also lovely!

12/03/2024: Lovely pub with different levels. We visited twice because of the staff. Entered from different sides of the building. Nice set up with food downstairs which was lovely.

25/03/2024: Great Bar Staff brilliant Music best around Good Pints

21/03/2024: Old worlde traditional Irish pub with a core customer base and drop'ins all day long. Friendly and helpful staff.

15/03/2024: Fantastic Italian gem where we least expected it. Wonderful ambiance, excellent drinks, the goat cheese tart was amazing, as was the pizza. I loved having local traditional food while in Ireland, but this was a surprise find that should not be missed. The pizza is obviously a craft for them. Enjoy it slowly!

13/03/2024: Very friendly welcome and service. The soup and salad are really delicious and were welcome after the Stena Line cuisine. I recommend

26/11/2023: Very lively bar. People were friendly and talkative.

07/11/2023: Lovely friendly place with Guinness at €5 a pint.

12/03/2024: Fabulous cuisine enjoyed everything we ate 😋

11/03/2024: Here for lunch with sister. Had the featherblade beef and she had the salmon. Very tasty and well presented. Tasted good. We both had the Alaska Marengs desert and it was sooooo good. Chatty and friendly staff. A good experience.

01/04/2024: Great night of live music 7 piece band with plenty of brass. With a savage selection of music. A bit tight on space. Brilliant atmosphere and a decent crowd. Good quick service at the bar.

29/03/2024: Great wee bar, proper set up. A craft beer would be nice though.. Super music..

30/03/2024: Place is tiny and cramped, staff are fairly abrupt, food is only okay.

16/03/2024: The staff is very friendly even on the busiest Saturday morning. The coffee is great.

30/03/2024: Best food out I’ve had so far in UK&I

18/03/2024: Excellent menu with plenty of choice, very accommodating staff and dog friendly(limited number of dogs at a time). Their bakery across the road is also well worth visiting! Ring in advance during busy times.