Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro is a brunch restaurant in Barrack Street, Kilkenny.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 8 Barrack Street, Kilkenny, R95 YF30
Cakeface on Irishtown is Kilkenny's premier French-trained patisserie, run by Laura and Rory Gannon and housing the city's only dedicated coffee roastery.
OrderThe changing daily pastry selection; a gourmet sandwich on sourdough baguette with locally sourced fillings.
TipMonday through Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00. The roastery produces beans for the cafes and for retail.
Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery serves plant-based soups, bowls, and vegan raw cakes in a walled garden, Kilkenny's most dedicated plant-forward cafe.
OrderVegan soup with sourdough; the seasonal salad plate or gluten-free cake from the rotating bake selection.
TipTuesday through Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00. The glass outdoor pods in the walled garden are the best seats in Kilkenny on a clear day.
Matt The Millers on John Street blends reliable Irish pub cooking with live music every night, the Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie a natural city signature.
OrderKilkenny Red Ale beef pie or traditional Irish stew with soda bread.
TipFood served noon to 20:30. Live music every night; bar open until 02:30 Thursday through Saturday.
Paris Texas on High Street is Kilkenny's BBQ house, family-run since 1996 with a wood-smoking oven for American South West and New Orleans-inspired dishes.
OrderMixed grill of brisket, ribs and pulled pork from the wood smoker; the jambalaya is excellent pub food.
TipWalk-in only on bank holidays and festival weekends; book ahead during Savour Kilkenny week in October.
Langton's on John Street is a Kilkenny institution, winner of Best Gastro Pub Kilkenny 2025, serving hearty Irish food and an extensive Irish whiskey list.
OrderHearty seafood chowder or the Angus beef steak; the Guinness here is poured with care.
TipFood runs noon to 21:00 daily. Live music starts at 21:00; arrive before 20:30 if you want to eat in peace.
Kyteler's Inn on St Kieran's Street traces brewing roots to 1324 and serves traditional Irish food from noon to 21:00 alongside 90 selected Irish whiskeys.
OrderTraditional Irish stew or the beef and Guinness pie; Kyteler's own-brand Irish whiskey for a local toast.
TipFood served noon to 21:00 seven days. Traditional music from 20:00 weeknights, two sessions at weekends. Book for groups.
