Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar is an irish restaurant in John Street, Kilkenny.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 39 John Street Upper, Kilkenny, R95 K091
Foodworks on Parliament Street is the most direct farm-to-fork address in Kilkenny, the pork sourced from pigs the owners raise on a family farm nearby.
OrderPulled pork benedict at brunch or the Angus steak burger; the spit-roast free-range pork is occasional.
TipClosed Monday and Tuesday. Brunch from 08:30; weekday close 16:00, Friday and Saturday kitchen runs to 21:30.
Petronella on Kilkenny's medieval Butterslip Lane serves simple, seasonal Irish cooking with global influences, sourcing from Mountain View's own farm.
OrderThe seasonal lunch plates that change with supply from Mountain View's farm and local artisan producers.
TipFind the entrance through the medieval arch off High Street. Butterslip Lane is Kilkenny's most overlooked dining lane.
The Cavaliere family has run Rinuccini opposite Kilkenny Castle since 1989, importing Italian produce and building a cellar of over 12,000 bottles.
OrderHomemade pasta with seasonal sauce; the homemade tiramisu is the best in the city.
TipSunday lunch runs to 17:00 and is the best-value sitting of the week. Book for dinner Friday and Saturday.
Louie's on Patrick Street is a Parisian-inspired cafe bar with natural wines, small plates, high ceilings, and leather banquettes in central Kilkenny.
OrderSmall plates on Thursday through Saturday evenings; the espresso and morning pastry in the daytime.
TipFirst-come, first-served during the day; no daytime bookings. Evening small plates require advance booking via the inquiry form.
The Gourmet Store on High Street has been Kilkenny's best deli since 1997, with farmhouse cheese, locally sourced meats, and sandwiches on artisan bread.
OrderSandwich on sourdough baguette with the local farmhouse cheese selection; the coleslaw is homemade daily.
TipOpens at 08:00, closes around 16:00. The cheese counter is worth a dedicated visit before heading to the farmers market.
The Fig Tree on High Street serves a full Irish breakfast and handmade local beef burgers in a casual space with an outdoor terrace, open seven days.
OrderFull Irish breakfast or the homemade burger with local beef; good gluten-free options throughout the menu.
TipOpen seven days. The outdoor terrace with greenery is the best casual outdoor seat on High Street.
