The best restaurants in Kilkenny

14/08/2026: The Italian cuisine aims for refinement and gastronomy, thus justifying the prices. However, the dishes are merely adequate. Furthermore, be warned: if you're not very hungry, you can't order just a starter. The atmosphere is intended to be intimate but is ultimately very noisy.

14/08/2026: We had a wonderful evening here. The staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and attentive from the moment we walked in. ​The food was fantastic—you can really taste the passion and traditional recipes in every dish. Great wine, authentic flavors, and a cozy atmosphere. ​Highly recommended if you love true Italian hospitality and classic cuisine. We will definitely be back!

15/07/2026: Been here past couple of nights the staff are fabulous.so helpful friendly and nothing is hard work for them.

04/05/2026: Just love inhaling second hand smoke from their interior smoking area

07/08/2026: Incredible!!! The food was amazing. The service was excellent. Best meal we have had in ages.

04/08/2026: A friendly and calm atmosphere.

02/06/2026: Can be a bit loud but a great venue for a party. Service very good. Toilets spotless. Staff keeping bar and beer garden clean.

25/05/2026: Very good place for a drink and there Beer Garden is excellent,you can see all sports here and staff are very friendly and helpful

16/07/2026: Nice Pub. Went in for a quick Guinness ended up staying 3 hours. Met some fine folk there. Billy if your out there remember - You are enough. Slainte!

15/07/2026: Great people. Great food great music

15/07/2026: I am only in kilkenny 4 times maximum a year. That is for holiday. I ordered a strawberry milkshake to take away and it took them 20 minutes to get it. An absolute disgrace and I am a wheelchair user and I lost my taxi who had to come in and tell me to pay them because he was after getting a call and had to leave. I can say one thing for sure I will never be going back there again and if you are in a rush dont go in there. Best of luck

08/06/2026: I would like to say how impressed I was with Eddie Rockets on my last visit. It was spotless, the interior is maintained to a very high standard. The service and food were excellent,I could not fault it . It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend it for a family treat.

02/04/2026: Amazing hotel in the heart of Kilkenny 💚

29/03/2026: A really great pub. Very nicely decorated and a very friendly owner. Would definitely come again 👍

25/05/2026: Absolutely amazing venue, beautiful food and atmosphere. Highly recommend

24/05/2026: Gorgeous food, friendly staff and lovely Parisian ambience

27/07/2026: Super friendly owners and fantastic sandwiches for a great price! Also plenty of vegetarian options.

19/05/2026: Sandwiches made to order by one amazing woman so expect a few minutes, but they hit the spot and were very affordable! Great location right next to the river as well, very beautiful local! It’s a window spot you order from, so not a sit down restaurant, but there are some tables outside!

04/08/2026: Excellent service. Very professional and friendly staff. A little gem , with old world charm. A must on the list of places to visit in Kilkenny.

20/07/2026: Good food, good pints... not too packed

11/06/2026: A proper Irish boozer! Landlord very friendly and has a pool table round the back. Best pint of Guinness that I’ve had in the area!

23/04/2026: Lovely homely pub for a drink and chat

20/07/2026: A very authentic tapas restaurant. Staff are amazing especially Petra she goes the extra mile to ensure you enjoy your food. Thanks so much

14/06/2026: Great food and great service at a reasonable price. No complaints!

05/05/2026: A great place for a light lunch. Friendly and helpful staff.

30/04/2026: Beautiful pub very clean with great selection of drinks. Friendly barman welcoming atmosphere always like to call in when in Kilkenny.

13/06/2026: Very friendly and nice! It was pleasant to sit there and very clean.

03/06/2026: Worth every kilometre! I live nearly 190 km away from Kilkenny, but during a recent visit to the area, a local recommendation led me to Indique Restaurant — and I am so glad it did! I decided to take away, and honestly, it was one of the best food decisions I’ve made in a long time. The food travelled all the way home with me, and by the time it reached the dinner table, it was still absolutely delicious. Every dish was packed with flavour, beautifully spiced, and clearly made with care and quality ingredients. The entire family loved it — not a single complaint, only compliments! It’s rare to find a takeaway that holds up over a long journey and still manages to impress everyone at home. Indique did exactly that. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Kilkenny — or even if you’re just passing through, make the stop. It is absolutely worth it. We will definitely be back on our next visit!

01/07/2026: The bartender is really really sweet! And loads of great football to watch in there.

04/06/2026: Popped in on a Wednesday for one after a stroll, and stayed for four. Lovely cosy pub with nice pints, and good staff.