Dining

Campagne

The award-winning Campagne Restaurant located on Gashouse Lane serves modern French food using only the very best of local and Irish produce.

Foodworks

Freshness and quality are paramount at this inviting café style bistro on Parliament Street. Produce sourced directly from the owner's own family farm is transformed into culinary delights at a rea...

Italian Connection

Located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny City, Italian Connection is renowned for providing quality Italian cuisine at great value for money.

La Rivista

La Rivista Restaurant, located on Kilkenny city’s historic Parliament Street offers fine Italian dining inspired by a love of good food and fine wine.

La Trattoria

La Trattoria is a genuine piece of Italy in Kilkenny City centre. Located on John Street, La Trattoria serves the finest authentic Italian food using only the best ingredients.

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant is a multi-award winning traditional Indian Restaurant in the heart of Kilkenny City. Experience a tantalising array of authentic Indian cuisine in a stylish and conte...

Bars & Nightlife

Kytelers Inn

Dating back to 1324, Kytelers Inn on Kieran Street weaves history and heritage with 21st-century amenities and service.

Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant

Lanigan's Bar and Restuarant on Rose Inn Street is a family-run establishment offering the finest traditional Irish cuisine. Enjoy both traditional and contemporary live music 7 days a week during ...

Marble City Bar and Tea Rooms

With award-winning food served daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Marble City Bar and Tea Rooms offer extensive menus boasting the very best in fresh local Irish produce.

Matt The Millers

Matt the Millers Bar & Restaurant is situated right in the heart of Kilkenny City at Johns Bridge overlooking the River Nore and the castle. It has 5 floors, each with its own unique bar.

Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant

Enjoy wholesome homemade food 7 days a week at the Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant. The best of Irish hospitality and entertainment are guaranteed.

Rafter's Gastro Pub

The Rafter's Gastro Pub is a charming Olde Worlde Bar and Lounge in the heart of Ireland's Medieval Capital. Warm yourself at the open Log Fire and fill your belly with delicious home-cooked foods....

Cafes

Ground Floor Cafe

The Ground Floor Café on High Street in Kilkenny City is a popular daytime café serving homemade baps, panini, sandwiches and wraps along with a full selection of tray bakes and chocolate treats.

Kafe Katz

Kafe Katz is a small cosy café on Ormonde Street in the heart of Kilkenny City, that takes pride in the quality of its delicious and healthy yet affordable food.

Mug Shot Cafe

The Mug Shot Cafe is one of the most popular café’s in Kilkenny. Healthy menus created using the freshest of ingredients sourced from local suppliers cater for all tastes and dietary requirements.

Pennefeather Cafe

The ethos of the Pennefeather Café, above The Book Centre on High Street in Kilkenny City, is to provide quality home cooked food in a fast and friendly environment.

The Pantry Patisserie

The Pantry Patisserie on Kieran Street in Kilkenny City is a busy day-time café famous for its Breakfast Special, as well as fresh and wholesome cooked food, home-made soups, and hot main courses.

The Rising Sun

Built in 1644, The Rising Sun was once a Cromwellian era ‘ale house’. Today, the Rising Sun offers an all day food service including breakfast, carvery lunch, a bar menu and an a la carte menu.