The Fig Tree Restaurant is a casual irish cafe restaurant in Medieval Mile, Kilkenny.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 20 High Street, Kilkenny, R95 XW22
Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel restaurant since 2000, chef Michael Thomas working seasonal Irish produce into modern menus.
OrderSeasonal lamb or seafood; the breakfast menu from 08:00 is among the best-value hotel dining in Kilkenny.
TipBreakfast from 08:00. Lunch from 12:30. Dinner Monday to Saturday from 17:00, Sunday from 17:00-20:15.
Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel serves seasonal modern Irish sharing plates in a smart room with a heated outdoor courtyard off Patrick Street.
OrderSeasonal sharing plates on local Co. Kilkenny produce; the wine list is short and well built.
TipThe heated courtyard is the key selling point. Book ahead for weekend dinner when the room fills.
Cafe La Coco is a small, independent Kilkenny cafe serving in-house baked goods, specialty coffee, and a seasonal superfood salad, open Monday to Saturday.
OrderBasque cheesecake; the seasonal vegan superfood salad or the chai latte with oat milk.
TipMonday through Saturday 08:00-16:00. The room is small; walk-in lunch is first-come, first-served.
Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel restaurant since 2000, chef Michael Thomas working seasonal Irish produce into modern menus.
OrderSeasonal lamb or seafood; the breakfast menu from 08:00 is among the best-value hotel dining in Kilkenny.
TipBreakfast from 08:00. Lunch from 12:30. Dinner Monday to Saturday from 17:00, Sunday from 17:00-20:15.
Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel serves seasonal modern Irish sharing plates in a smart room with a heated outdoor courtyard off Patrick Street.
OrderSeasonal sharing plates on local Co. Kilkenny produce; the wine list is short and well built.
TipThe heated courtyard is the key selling point. Book ahead for weekend dinner when the room fills.
Cafe La Coco is a small, independent Kilkenny cafe serving in-house baked goods, specialty coffee, and a seasonal superfood salad, open Monday to Saturday.
OrderBasque cheesecake; the seasonal vegan superfood salad or the chai latte with oat milk.
TipMonday through Saturday 08:00-16:00. The room is small; walk-in lunch is first-come, first-served.
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.
