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What to order at Matt The Millers
- Must order
- Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie; traditional Irish stew with brown bread.
- Signature dishes
- Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie, Traditional Irish stew
- Editor tip
- Food served noon to 20:30 daily. Live music every night. The bar stays open until 02:30 Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
CuisineTraditional Irish
Price€€
Neighborhoodjohn-street
HoursMon-Sun 12:00-LATE
Phone+353567761696
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Signature dishes: Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie, Traditional Irish stew
Must order: Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie; traditional Irish stew with brown bread.
Tip: Food served noon to 20:30 daily. Live music every night. The bar stays open until 02:30 Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Location
Address: 1 John Street, Kilkenny
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