The plates that define Kilkenny: what they are, where they came from, and where to eat the canonical version.
Signature dishes
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Smithwick's Original Red Ale ★ 4.3
Where to try it: Kyteler's Inn, Matt The Millers, Langton's Bar and Restaurant, Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar
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Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese ★ 4.5
Where to try it: Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese Cafe, The Gourmet Store, Campagne, Kilkenny Farmers Market
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Irish Stew with Smithwick's ★ 4.6
Where to try it: Kyteler's Inn, Matt The Millers, Langton's Bar and Restaurant, Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar
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Boxty (Irish Potato Pancake) ★ 4.4
Where to try it: Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro, Matt The Millers, Foodworks, Stathams by Pembroke
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Mount Juliet Estate Lamb ★ 4.7
Where to try it: Lady Helen at Mount Juliet, Campagne, Rive Gauche, Stathams by Pembroke
Signature Dishes in Kilkenny, FAQ
What food is Kilkenny known for?
Kilkenny's signature dishes include Smithwick's Original Red Ale, Campagne Tasting Menu, Arán Stone-Baked Sourdough, Goatsbridge Smoked Rainbow Trout, Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.