Eat well in Kilkenny for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.

Cheap eats worth seeking out

Foodworks ★ 3.8

€ IrishMedieval Mile

Foodworks on Parliament Street offers farm-to-fork lunches under €14 that draw directly from the owners' family farm, consistently strong value for money.

Kilkenny Farmers Market ★ 4.4

€ Street foodMedieval Mile

Kilkenny Farmers Market every Thursday on The Parade offers soda bread, farmhouse cheese, honey, and vegetables from €3, the best budget food in the city.

The Fig Tree Restaurant ★ 3.8

€ BrunchMedieval Mile

The Fig Tree on High Street offers the most affordable full Irish breakfast in Kilkenny city centre, with sandwiches, bagels, and soups under €12.

The Gourmet Store ★ 4.0

€ CafeMedieval Mile

The Gourmet Store on High Street has offered the best-value farmhouse cheese counter since 1997, with fresh-baked bread assembled on the spot.

Fragola Cafe ★ 4.1

€ CafeMedieval Mile

Fragola on William Street is a cosy daytime cafe with a serene garden, excellent French toast, and specialty flavoured coffees at genuine budget prices.

Book food experiences in Kilkenny

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience★ 4.6 (244)

Guided tour · 1 hour

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Experience one of Kilkenny's most visited attractions at the Smithwick's brewery in Kilkenny. Learn about the brewing innovations and discover the family behind one of...

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Kilkenny: Chocolate Figure Making

35 minutes

Kilkenny: Chocolate Figure Making

Unleash your inner chocolatier and immerse yourself in the world of delicious chocolate! With chocolate at your fingertips, explore the art of creating your own chocol...

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