The best restaurants in Kilkenny

03/01/2026: We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in the centre of Kilkenny. The building itself is beautiful, with a characteristic antique decor that makes you feel like you're staying in a castle. Our room was a pleasant surprise: modern, recently renovated, and very clean, with everything we could possibly need. Despite the historic feel, the room was very cozy. The staff was incredibly helpful, especially the lady at reception who gave us perfect tips for our evening out. We also appreciated the traditional breakfast and the convenience of the private parking. The heating system was slightly noisy, but it didn't bother us much or affect our sleep. Overall, a fantastic experience that we highly recommend for anyone visiting the city!

06/12/2025: Really great place. I visit for the board game nights on Tuesday and love the venue. Great staff - really nice, helpful and friendly. Facilities are always clean and kept to a high standard. Bar is very nice. Plenty of selection. Food is decent and the prices are reasonable. Lovely coffee also.

11/11/2025: Only there for evening meals and drinks. Some nice cozy corners. Very friendly and engaging staff - very welcoming. Kind of slow mid-week so it felt spacious and quiet.

08/11/2025: Spacious, clean and comfortable room

08/01/2026: Great location, food was great too!

01/01/2026: Dropped in for dinner and couldn't fault it in any way at all , food was delicious and staff were friendly and prompt. Will definitely return.

04/01/2026: A pleasant pub well worth a visit.

16/12/2025: Guinness was very good Friendly staff and a great intimate venue for a concert. John Spillane is out of this world

19/11/2025: This place is an amazing hidden gem. We booked online and really had no idea what we were walking into . We flew in on A Tuesday from the states and we're very pleased with everything. Tish, Trish, and Mags were all very accommodating and extremely helpful with anything at all we needed. The owner was very nice as well. We had a great time at the session down stairs and met new friends there. Loved this place!!!! We stayed a week!!!

04/01/2026: Got take away there yesterday great delivery service

12/11/2025: Great local burger, chips, chicken, and fish take out.

21/01/2026: Food quality is gone shocking. Went for a group meal and not one person was impressed.. over priced and poor standards of food. Servers are great and drink selection also.. went up the street the night after and the food in comparison was the talk of dinner. Seriously what happened? Was once a well known food location in the city. Won’t be back and won’t be recommending it to anyone. Close the kitchen and stick to your whiskeys.

20/01/2026: The beautiful restaurant is located behind the bar, do not miss this very Instagram place, the good was delicious and the atmosphere very nice

28/11/2025: I had a cesar wrap which was full and very tasty, served with about 8 crisps and tea. My friend had soup which was lovely and hot but a fresh chip, very obvious on a pink bowl..this is NOT ok. We said nothing as didn't see it until nearly finished our food. Staff lovely and not intrusive.

13/10/2025: Excellent service. Nice coffee.

30/08/2025: Darren and team were great! In from Nashville, TN and had the best stay and breakfast was delish (smoked trout) . Must stay in kilkenny!

27/08/2025: Myself and my partner had dinner in Statham’s by Pembroke on Saturday night and to say the food was out of this world is an understatement, each course was prepared and served to perfection. The staff were so helpful and friendly, the atmosphere was amazing. This is a top class venue with the most delicious food i have ever eaten can't wait to come back again.

15/09/2025: Very dark when u go in good location

09/08/2025: Nice atmosphere. Service is excellent Never had food here.

03/01/2026: Food was grand. Service and staff were very good

22/12/2025: Tony was the best bouncer ive ever met fair play to him

17/10/2025: Definitely the best breakfast spot in town. The lady who runs the shop is super friendly! We enjoyed a *delicious* breakfast at the riverside!

06/10/2025: Amazing flavors and great service, definitely recommended

16/12/2025: We always love coming here. The food is great and people are friendly. Once in a while service is a little slow but not as bad as some places. Definitely recommend this place to eat dine in or out :-)

23/11/2025: Said I'D ret this place again and boy it didn't disappoint,the pizza small criticism not enough cheese on the pizza but the pizza is huge,also the spaghetti Bolognese is 10/10 must be a new chef I don't know but hats off to him,it's a little bit expensive but what I mentioned would literally feed 2 with left overs,if you want and Italian take away or sit in this is the place also if you ask for a tin of the Bolognese sauce they give a large tin free of charge and it's absolutely beautiful I'll never go to another Italian ,saying that I have t being in Italian connection in years that's used to be my fav but very small portion and expensive aswell but at the time very good aswell nice for a date out. Best of luch primo and keep this chef he obviously knows his stuff just a little bit more cheese on the pizza and 100%

12/09/2025: Lovely dinner. Especially liked the samosas. They were fantastic. But all of the food was really good.

24/08/2025: Was very disappointed with the service from the Staff. Our server was inattentive, and we had to wait a long time for our food. We came with kids and staffs do not want us to be in. All people should be treated equally,I hope you will address this issue."

21/01/2026: Consistently great service. We're dined here a few times during our current visit to Kilkenny and in a past visit. The menu selection covers most eating preferences. The ambience is also very nice.

12/01/2026: Always great. Nice menu and range of drinks.