The best restaurants in Kilkenny

08/03/2026: Had a beautiful stay with my partner this weekend. We were let down by another booking and were in quick need of somewhere to stay. Anne accommodated us with a moments notice and made our stay truly special for a weekend I’ll never forget. Thank you to all the staff for their generosity and accommodation of allergic needs for us! Will definitely be back can’t recommend them highly enough there

17/02/2026: Beautiful food. Excellent service.

02/01/2026: A good friend and local recommended here so we decided to treat ourselves on the last day of 2025. My husband and I shared the garlic prawn plate with homemade bread at €15 which whilst delicious was small in volume. I ordered the fish of the day (cod at €24) and my husband had the battered fish and chips with mushy peas and tartar sauce at €19.50. Fish was fresh and tasty. Our children had a choice of sausage and chips or battered fish and chips and ordered one of each at €10 each. The only thing I would change would be to add some vegetable to the kid's meal to make it more balanced, healthy and filling. For drinks, we had water for the table, glass of milk (€2), Miwadi (75 cent) and a glass of Horgelus at €9. Overall, very impressed with the quality here. Recommended if in Kilkenny.

06/12/2025: We had a small Irish breakfast and it was very good! Everything was hot and fresh! Staff was very accommodating! Would highly reccommend! Sorry I forgot to take pictures.

19/12/2025: Best coffee in Kilkenny, best food too! I love their seasonal ginger bread people, so cute and fun to call them a gingerbread person and they're delicious! The staff are so nice as well!

18/12/2025: Can someone explain to me what a gingerbread person is on the menu?? Is the lady that runs it called a personager? Fantastic food but come on now there is no need for that sillyness.

21/03/2026: My friend & I went when we traveled over to Ireland and it was so much fun! We actually were gonna leave because there were some guys there that wouldn't leave us alone but the nice bartenders and bouncer invited us to stay near them. True Irish gents. And we ended up closing the place down. 10/10 would recommend!

07/03/2026: Was in kilkenny for an overnight break. Came across this pub with live music. Thankfully wasn't too packed, and sat in the booth and felt like it was a personal concert. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Ross and Jim were playing music and singing, absolutely brilliant, took requests and had a laugh. Great night

01/03/2026: The Guinness stew was amazing 10/10

09/01/2026: A brilliant pub serving great pints and cocktails.

22/12/2025: They have the Best kebab in Ireland.

14/12/2025: Genuinely one of the cleanest and most hygienic cafés, with the perfect balance of quality and quantity something that’s truly hard to find. Made even warmer by the kindness of the owners.

30/12/2025: Lovely Pub, Great Pint of Stout

17/08/2025: Historic, informal and easy-going place...watch your watch, you're not drunk.

17/11/2025: This bar doesn't need my review. Visit it yourself. Beautiful mix of locals and some foreigners, as the night goes on. There's nothing better than this in Kilkenny, and no better barmen. Thank you guys! 🙏

16/09/2025: If you like it loud, this is the place for you! It was a Friday afternoon. There were only about six men in the bar, but the volume of their conversation was unbelievable. The ambiance was a typical pub.

02/01/2026: Second time in Campagne and still just as good, just beautifully cooked food and exceptional value for a Michelin starred restaurant, especially the early bird option.

31/12/2025: Very good New Year's eve meal. Will hopefully be back again soon.

06/01/2026: I visited Lenehans Public House over the Christmas period. It’s conveniently located near McDonagh Junction. Service was prompt, staff were friendly, and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The only drawback was seating for our party of four, as we didn’t have a reservation and the venue was very busy, so we only stayed for one drink before moving on. That said, it’s understandable given the time of year.

31/12/2025: Such a lovely welcoming pub and has great food. We went with 2 kids and everyone loved what they got. Great portions and great value for money. Don't hesitate to call in here. We will definitely be back 😁

27/02/2026: We came in for a few pints and ended up staying for a couple hours, having a great time talking and joking with the bartenders. Getting to speak with Ashley was one of the highlights of our trip. This was also the first place we were exposed to treacle brown bread and their homemade batch is out of this world. The Irish stew was perfect for the setting, and I found myself wanting it again on every chilly day of the trip. Thank you for the hospitality!

13/01/2026: Came in for a pint, felt welcomed immediately and enjoyed our time among regulars and locals. The service was outstanding. Would come back anytime. Thank you for a lovely time after a long drive.

25/11/2025: Very bad behaviour one who make the pizza

05/10/2025: Got the chicken donor kebab box. Unbelievable. Will be coming back. Highly recommend.

19/03/2026: Staff were fabulous. A lovely hotel. Central for 4 relaxing days exploring Kilkenny.

14/03/2026: Didnt stay in a room just had a meal and it was very good, service friendly and reasonable price

09/01/2026: Lovely bar, friendly staff and a great outdoor area.

17/11/2025: A great place for a pint near the train station. The staff was very kind and open, so that's a plus, and the price was totally fine.

22/03/2026: Great night out at Hackett’s Great venue for Darts and the staff were great

20/02/2026: Great spot, Michael is a wealth of knowledge for Kilkenny, worth the stop