Where to eat, district by district
Each neighbourhood page lists every restaurant, bar, market and bakery we cover there.
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Medieval Mile
96 places
The spine of Kilkenny from the castle to St Canice's Cathedral, lined with pubs, cafes and restaurants that make the city's food reputation.
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John Street
16 places
The city's after-dark street and home to Matt The Millers and Billy Byrnes, both institutions for live music and late-night food.
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St Kieran's Street
8 places
A quiet medieval street connecting the Dean Swift district with the city centre, where Low Lane coffee shop has quietly become a local obsession.
- Barrack Street 7 places A quiet residential street steps from the city centre, home to Arán Artisan Bakery, Kilkenny's most-awarded brunch destination.
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Butterslip
6 places
A medieval laneway off High Street with a genuine claim to being Kilkenny's most charming dining address.
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Irishtown
6 places
A short walk from the castle walls, this residential quarter hides Kilkenny's best patisserie and the city's only on-site coffee roastery.
