
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Kilkenny Food Tours: Taste Kilkenny with a Local Guide
Eat your way around the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny with a friendly local guide! Over 2.5 hours, you will sample delicious produce from artisanal producers whi...
Cafe La Coco is an artisan cafe restaurant in Medieval Mile, Kilkenny.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.

Guided tour · 2h 30m
Eat your way around the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny with a friendly local guide! Over 2.5 hours, you will sample delicious produce from artisanal producers whi...

Guided tour · 1 hour
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...

35 minutes
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...
Address: Patrick Street, Kilkenny
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.
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.
Low Lane on St Kieran's Street opened in 2022, Robyn and Mark Butler bringing 3fe-trained coffee skills home in a walk-in-only specialty cafe.
OrderFilter coffee or espresso with the all-day breakfast bap; the seasonal lunch plates are consistently strong.
TipWalk-in only. Opens around 08:30. Arrives fast to a queue on weekend mornings so plan accordingly.
Arán on Barrack Street serves award-winning brunch and lunch plates built on stone-baked sourdough, voted Ireland's Best Brunch at Georgina Campbell awards.
OrderThe stone-baked sourdough and seasonal brunch plate; the wine list is short, natural and well chosen.
TipClosed Tuesday. Last food orders at 15:15. Natural wines available alongside coffee. Dogs welcome in the garden.
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.