TypeItalian restaurant bar
Neighbourhoodmedieval-mile
HoursMon-Sun, opening at 12:30 for lunch
Signature drinkItalian Aperol Spritz or Negroni

Food program: Full Italian dining

Location

Address: 1 The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 XKR7

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Kyteler's Inn ★ 4.2

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Kyteler's Inn on St Kieran's Street traces brewing roots to 1324 and curates over 90 Irish whiskey expressions, traditional music nightly in high season.

Signature drink: Kyteler's own-brand Irish whiskey

Food: Full Irish pub food menu

Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant ★ 4.0

Whiskey specialist and BBQ smokehousemedieval-mileMon-Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:00

Paris Texas on High Street is Kilkenny's BBQ and whiskey specialist, a family-run pub since 1996 with National Irish Pub of the Year recognition.

Signature drink: National Irish Pub of the Year whiskey selection

Food: Full BBQ menu with wood smoker

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The Yard Cafe ★ 3.7

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The Yard Cafe on St Kieran's Street serves organic coffee with plant milks, vegan lunch plates, and homemade cakes in a relaxed community-minded setting.

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Kyteler's Inn ★ 4.2

Traditional Irish whiskey pubmedieval-mileMon-Sat 12:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30

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Signature drink: Kyteler's own-brand Irish whiskey

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Langton's Bar ★ 4.1

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Langton's Bar on John Street is a Kilkenny institution, winner of Best Gastro Pub Kilkenny 2025, with a large whiskey list and live music every night.

Signature drink: Guinness and Smithwick's Red Ale

Food: Full Irish pub menu until 21:00

Matt The Millers ★ 4.0

Live music pub and late barjohn-streetMon-Wed 10:30-00:30, Thu-Sat 10:30-02:30, Sun 10:30-00:30

Matt The Millers on John Street is a live music pub with good food, the Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie a fitting local signature in a converted mill building.

Signature drink: Smithwick's Original Red Ale

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Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant ★ 4.0

Whiskey specialist and BBQ smokehousemedieval-mileMon-Thu 12:00-23:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:00

Paris Texas on High Street is Kilkenny's BBQ and whiskey specialist, a family-run pub since 1996 with National Irish Pub of the Year recognition.

Signature drink: National Irish Pub of the Year whiskey selection

Food: Full BBQ menu with wood smoker

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