Food festivals in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Beer Festival

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Kilkenny Beer Festival at Sullivan's Taproom on John Street pours 10 Irish craft brewers across a May weekend with live DJs, pub food and reusable cups.

Hotels for these dates from USD 66/nightFood tours in Kilkenny from €110Official siteAdd to calendar

Food tours in Kilkenny: Kilkenny Food Tours: Taste Kilkenny with a Local Guide · ★ 5.0 (3)

Dates and details checked June 2, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Where to eat nearby

Kilkenny guide

Places from our Kilkenny guide, nearest to the festival first.

Sullivan's Taproom under 100 m · Irish · John Street★ 4.2 Bridie's Bar and General Store under 100 m · Brunch · John Street★ 4.1 Matt The Millers 100 m · Traditional Irish · John Street★ 4.0 The Grapevine Wine and Tapas Bar 250 m · Wine bar · Medieval Mile★ 4.1 Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar 250 m · Traditional Irish · John Street★ 3.9 Billy Byrnes 250 m · Cocktail bar · John Street★ 3.9

Eat your way around Kilkenny while you are in town

Kilkenny Beer Festival is expected 15-16 May 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Kilkenny to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Kilkenny around 15 to 16 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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