Rive Gauche ★ 4.1
Rive Gauche on The Parade is Kilkenny's closest dedicated wine bar, a handsome room of exposed brick with seasonal Irish plates and a natural wine list.
Signature drink: Natural wine by the glass
Food: Seasonal Irish sharing plates
TypeBrewery heritage bar
Neighbourhoodmedieval-mile
HoursDaily 10:30-18:30 (last tour 17:00), Nov-Feb Thu-Mon only
Signature drinkSmithwick's Original Red Ale on draft
Food program: No food; complimentary pint with tour
Location
Address: 44 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 VK54
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Louie's Cafe and Wine Bar ★ 4.2
Louie's on Patrick Street is a Parisian-inspired cafe bar with natural wines, small plates from Thursday to Saturday, and leather banquettes from noon.
Signature drink: Natural wine by the glass
Food: Small plates Thursday through Saturday evenings
Zuni Hotel Bar ★ 4.0
Zuni Bar on Patrick Street runs a better cocktail programme than its hotel-bar status suggests, a solid choice for a pre-dinner drink in the city centre.
Signature drink: Seasonal cocktails with Irish spirits
Food: Full hotel menu available
Cleere's Bar and Theatre ★ 3.9
Cleere's on Parliament Street has hosted Kilkenny's longest-running trad session every Monday since 1989 alongside a 100-seat theatre for national acts.
Signature drink: Pint of Guinness
Food: Snacks and pizzas
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
More bars in Kilkenny
Rive Gauche ★ 4.1
Rive Gauche on The Parade is Kilkenny's closest dedicated wine bar, a handsome room of exposed brick with seasonal Irish plates and a natural wine list.
Signature drink: Natural wine by the glass
Food: Seasonal Irish sharing plates
Louie's Cafe and Wine Bar ★ 4.2
Louie's on Patrick Street is a Parisian-inspired cafe bar with natural wines, small plates from Thursday to Saturday, and leather banquettes from noon.
Signature drink: Natural wine by the glass
Food: Small plates Thursday through Saturday evenings
Zuni Hotel Bar ★ 4.0
Zuni Bar on Patrick Street runs a better cocktail programme than its hotel-bar status suggests, a solid choice for a pre-dinner drink in the city centre.
Signature drink: Seasonal cocktails with Irish spirits
Food: Full hotel menu available
Cleere's Bar and Theatre ★ 3.9
Cleere's on Parliament Street has hosted Kilkenny's longest-running trad session every Monday since 1989 alongside a 100-seat theatre for national acts.
Signature drink: Pint of Guinness
Food: Snacks and pizzas
Petronella ★ 4.0
Petronella Bar on Butterslip Lane is a medieval building with seasonal cocktails and natural wines, the most atmospheric bar in Kilkenny's hidden alleyways.
Signature drink: Natural wine by the glass
Food: Full modern Irish seasonal menu
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