4 editor picks for Smithwick's Original Red Ale in Kilkenny, ranked by editorial score. All Kilkenny signature dishes · Smithwick's Original Red Ale across every city.
Langton's Bar and Restaurant ★ 4.1
john-street · 67-69 John Street Lower, Kilkenny, R95 XN44
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.
Matt The Millers ★ 4.0
john-street · 1 John Street, Kilkenny
Matt The Millers on John Street combines live music every night with good pub food, the Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie a fitting local signature for the city.
Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar ★ 3.9
john-street · 39 John Street Upper, Kilkenny, R95 K091
Billy Byrnes on John Street Upper is a Kilkenny social institution serving locals since the 1980s, a gastro bar with food, pints, live music, plus sport.
Kyteler's Inn ★ 3.8
medieval-mile · St Kieran's Street, Kilkenny
Kyteler's Inn on St Kieran's Street connects to Kilkenny's 1324 distillation records. Food served noon to 21:00 daily alongside 90 curated Irish whiskeys.