If you want to experience the true spirit of Kilkenny, take the time to enjoy the food that comes from its rich landscape and is crafted with care by the people who live here.
Kilkenny is a celebration of quality food makers, restauranters, café/bar-owners and retailers whose passion and personality shines through, making Kilkenny a wonderful journey of discovery for people who love great food and warm hospitality.
Bon appétit!
Food and Drink
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Blueberry
Blueberry produces all its own range of ready-meals, breads, inspired salads, mouth-watering desserts all........ |
Kilkenny City | Delicatessen |
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Bollards Bar and Bistro
Situated in the heart of Kilkenny's shopping area. Bollard's pub has been in the Bollard family........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bistro Bar |
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Bridie's Bar
Bridiesis the latest venture by Langton family. Bridies is a stunning take on an old world bar and general store......... |
Kilkenny City | Traditional Bar |
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Byrne's Pub
Bar food served all day. Breakfast from 9am. Lunch served till 7pm...... |
Kilkenny City | Bar |
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Cafe L'Arche
Cafe L'Arche is based in an Old Market house, in the centre of Callan. Cafe L'Arche specialise in........ |
Callan | Café |
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Cafe Sol
A daytime café and night-time restaurant, Café Sol is well located for people around the city........ |
Kilkenny City |
Café Restaurant Modern |
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Christy's Pub
Situated in an area known as "the Village" is Christy’s Bar, a family run business, which offers you........ |
Kilkenny City | Bar |
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Claddagh restaurant and Paddocks bar
The Claddagh Restaurant has an excellent reputation among guests and locals alike. A member of Kilkenny's........ |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Traditional Food |
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Cooke’s Bar and Country Kitchen
The picturesque village of Kilmacow is the perfect setting for a Sunday lunch or a leisurely walk along winding........ |
Kilmacow |
Restaurant Traditional Bar |
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Crotty's Coffee House
Located on the pedestrianised Kieran Street, within view of Kilkenny Castle, this family run coffee shop........ |
Kilkenny City | Café |
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Foodworks Cafe
Funky cafe style bistro, offering freshness and value for money. Outdoor seating, located on Gas House Lane, just........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bistro Café |
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Georgian Roms and Victor's bar
Intimate, relaxed restaurant with over 200 years history attached to it, serving high quality Dinner and a la Carte........ |
Kilkenny City |
Traditional Food Modern Bar |
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Glendine Inn
A warm welcome awaits you at the Glendine Inn. It is one of the oldest Pubs in Leinster. It has been a licenced........ |
Kilkenny City | Bar |
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Grill Room and JB's bar, Kilkenny Inn
Grill Room..... |
Kilkenny City |
Bar and Grill Bar |
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Gulliver's Restaurant
A warm welcome awaits you at Gulliver's Restaurant, offering exciting cuisine complemented with an........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bistro Bar |
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Jerpoint Park Tea Rooms
Steer your taste buds towards the irresistible little menu of our mouth watering homemade delights, As you relax........ |
Thomastown | Tea Rooms |
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John Street Tea and Wine Rooms
Kilkenny’s only true Tea Rooms experience! Nothing soothes the soul like a well brewed cup of tea,........ |
Kilkenny City |
Café Bar |
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Kilkenny Cafe
Central to Kilkenny's main shopping area with over 200 seats, Kilkenny Cafe is a great place to relax and revive........ |
Kilkenny City | Café |
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Kilkenny Design Restaurant
Kilkenny Design Centre Restaurant is situated in the magnificent coach house and stables built for Kilkenny........ |
Kilkenny City |
Café Restaurant |
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Langton's Restaurant and Bar
The famous Kilkenny Hostelry could justly be regarded as a National treasure. Several times winner of........ |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Modern Bar |
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Langton's Tea Rooms & Castle Kitchens
Langton's Tea Rooms The Castle Kitchens ..... |
Kilkenny City | Tea Rooms |
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Lanigan's Bar
Lanigan’s Bar and Resturant is located just minutes from Kilkenny’s railway and bus stations. Visitors........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bar Traditional Bar Live Venue |
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Lautrec's Brasserie
Nestling in the heart of the city, yet oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the streets, is an exciting eaterie........ |
Kilkenny City |
Brasserie Restaurant |
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Lawlors Bar and Guesthouse
Our restaurant offers varied dishes and menus with a traditional and international flair. Breakfast served from 9am........ |
Kilkenny City | Bar |
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Marble City Bar and Tearooms
Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms..... |
Kilkenny City |
Bar and Grill Bar |
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Matt the Millers
Arguably the most popular pub in Kilkenny, that features four floors with a bar on each and with an expanse of ground........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bar and Grill Traditional Food Music Venue Bar Live Venue |
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Mill House Restaurant
Full a la Carte Menu Wednesday—Saturday Early Bird Menu Sunday Lunch Dining Experiences We can........ |
Kilmacow |
Restaurant Fine Dining |
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Morrisons Bar
Upbeat and exuberant this venue is lavishly decorated on two levels, a hot spot and a cool place to hang out. It is........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bar Night Club |
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Mount Juliet Hotel
The award winning restaurants of the Mount Juliet include the Lady Helen Dining Room and the more informal Kendal........ |
Thomastown |
Restaurant Traditional Food Bar Wedding Venue |
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Mug Shot Cafe
Open 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat * Situated next to St. Mary's Cathedral and the entrance........ |
Kilkenny City | Café | |
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Paris Texas Café Bar
Enjoy wholesome homemade food 7 days a week from 10.30am to 6pm in winter and 10.30pm to 9 in summer months. All........ |
Kilkenny City |
Traditional Food Modern Bar |
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Pennefeather Cafe
Pennefeather Cafe over the Book Centre on High Street. Well established day time cafe a favourite with locals &........ |
Kilkenny City | Café |
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Rafter Dempseys
Very busy lunch time bar food. A la carte menu available. From 3pm seven day’s a week. Private........ |
Kilkenny City |
Modern Bar |
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Reubens
Rueben's Restaurant and Bar serves delicious food daily until 9pm. Whether you are looking for a light bite or a........ |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Bar |
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Rinuccini Restaurant
Italian restaurant, opposite Kilkenny Castle, Chef-Prop Antonio Cavaliere, Multi award winning chef,........ |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Italian |
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Ripley's Steakhouse
"Ripleys Steak House" is Kilkenny's most exciting restaurant for some time. Serving a large........ |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Modern Steakhouse |
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Savour Restaurant and O'Reilly's Bar and Steakhouse
Savour, O'Reilly's Bar and Steakhouse, Ormonde Lounge Enjoy multi-award winning dining at Savour - a new........ |
Kilkenny City |
Modern Steakhouse |
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Stathams Bar & Grill
Stathams Bar & Grill serves hearty food with creative flair in cosy surroundings on Kilkenny's most chic........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bar and Grill Bar |
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Taste Italy Restaurant & Pure Bar
Taste Italy at Hotel Kilkenny..... |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Italian Bar |
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Taste Restaurant & Pure Bar
Taste Italy Restaurant - Stylish interior with relaxing environment combined with superior quality service. Taste........ |
Kilkenny City |
Bar Restaurant Ethnic Restaurant Italian |
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The City Bar & Grill Restaurant at the Hibernian Hotel
Opened its doors on 12th November 2008...... |
Kilkenny City |
Bar and Grill Bar |
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| The Motte Restaurant | Inistioge |
Restaurant Modern |
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The Pantry
Busy Cafe offering all day casual dining experience. Freshly cooked food - home made soup, hot main courses -........ |
Kilkenny City | Café |
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The Pumphouse
City centre pub, with energetic buzz. Bar food served daily till 8pm. Live music every Sunday night, and traditional........ |
Kilkenny City | Bar | |
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The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun Guesthouse, Restaurant & Bar is located on the N9 Waterford/Kilkenny Road or just 1........ |
Mullinavat |
Bar and Grill Restaurant |
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The Watergarden
The Watergarden (Camphill Communities of Ireland) incorporating..... |
Thomastown | Café |
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Waterside Restaurant
Irish & Continental cuisine featuring game in season, local specialties such as smoked eel and an........ |
Graiguenamanagh |
Restaurant Modern |
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White Oak Restaurant
The Traditional White Oak Restaurant offer the best in local produce served in relaxed informal surroundings...... |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Traditional Food Bar |
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Zuni
Zuni Restaurant in Patrick Street, Kilkenny, close to the city centre, has transformed its front lounge area into a........ |
Kilkenny City |
Restaurant Modern |
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