Paris Texas Cocktail Bar ★ 4.0
Paris Texas at 92 High Street pairs American whiskey and local spirits with a smokehouse food menu in one of Kilkenny's most awarded pub bars.
Signature drink: New Orleans-style cocktails
Food: Full BBQ smokehouse menu
TypeMedieval lane restaurant bar
Neighbourhoodbutterslip
HoursTue-Sat 12:00-21:30, Sun 12:00-16:30
Signature drinkNatural wine by the glass
Food program: Full modern Irish seasonal menu
Location
Address: Butter Slip Lane, Kilkenny, R95 A030
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