Location: Kilkenny
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Kilkenny is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
Restaurants in Kilkenny
1. Brennan's Joe Bottling Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Cleere's Bar and Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Saoirsesdad - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Fantastic food in a gorgeous pub. The staff were amazing and couldn’t be more helpful. Our hostess was friendly and fun. A real people person. Bar staff were lovely too. All three ladies made our stay a welcome one. Gorgeous flavour in the hot beef sandwich. We will definitely be back. Pint of Smithwicks went down a treat too. Just class full stop. Next time we come and visit KIlkenny we will definitely come back.
3. Bridie's Bar and General Store
4. Ryan's Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By nicoladC396KQ - Carlow, Ireland
Lovely pub, staff are so welcoming, pints are unreal as cold nicest pint in a longtime we will definitely be back as soon as we can
5. Malzards Pub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 608 reviews
Family Run Traditiional Irish Pub with Cosy Bar Great Pint and close to a number of Historical Points of Interest. Kells Priory , Jerpoint Abbey, Jerpoint Glass Kilree Tower Mount Juliet House.Accomadation nearby to be recommended is Lawcus Farm House ( See reviews on this site)
Reviewed By 70brooket
I Went to Malzards Pub with Trafalgar as part of group outing. Fred and his family were absolutely amazing and so welcoming and it was a night full of laughs and fun! Best pub, with great people and amazing live music by the local talent. Fred taught us the basics of hurling and even let us get behind the bar. This is a wonderful family run Pub that is upto the 5th generation of Fred’s family. Its off the beaten path if you want to get away from the busy main cities and an absolute must if you are in Ireland!! It will be a night that will always be remembered!
6. Mick Doyle's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A traditional Irish pub, grocery & hardware offering a cosy chat by the fire along with possibly the best pint of Guinness in the south east!
7. Tynan's Bridge House Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By guinness39 - West Springfield, United States
Really enjoyed our pints we had here. Spent some time with owner, think his name was Liam, great guy. Really cares about keeping the old style pub atmosphere alive. It’s also the oldest pub in Kilkenny I believe which is cool.
8. Syd Harkin's Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By donnachacro - Cloghran, Ireland
Great pub, fantastic staff who interacted well with customers. The bar is a hidden gem in the middle of the town
9. The Blue Bar
10. The Hole in the Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By carolwR6263YS - Harrisburg, United States
My husband and I took a day trip from Dublin that included a 2 1/2 h visit to Kilkenny. The absolute best thing about the trip is that we wandered into the Hole in the Wall Pub! You will see their sign at the street that tells you there is no wi-fi, advertises their Irish Coffee and directs you down the alley to the pub. Patrick the bar tender was so friendly and knowledgeable and his Irish coffee, topped with a heart, was so good, it makes me want to return to Ireland. This place fulfills the desire to interact with the bar tender and the "regulars" and gives the type of experience that you will treasure when you return home.
