Smithwick's Original Red Ale ★ 4.3
Where: Kyteler's Inn, Matt The Millers, Langton's Bar and Restaurant, Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar
The plates that define Kilkenny. what they are, where they came from, and where to eat the canonical version.
Signature dishes
Campagne Tasting Menu ★ 4.8
Where: Campagne
Arán Stone-Baked Sourdough ★ 4.6
Where: Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro
Goatsbridge Smoked Rainbow Trout ★ 4.5
Where: Campagne, Lady Helen at Mount Juliet, Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro, Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese Cafe
Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese ★ 4.5
Where: Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese Cafe, The Gourmet Store, Campagne, Kilkenny Farmers Market
Ristorante Rinuccini Tiramisu ★ 4.4
Where: Ristorante Rinuccini
Irish Stew with Smithwick's ★ 4.6
Where: Kyteler's Inn, Matt The Millers, Langton's Bar and Restaurant, Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar
Boxty (Irish Potato Pancake) ★ 4.4
Where: Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro, Matt The Millers, Foodworks, Stathams by Pembroke
Irish Brown Soda Bread ★ 4.5
Where: Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro, The Gourmet Store, Kilkenny Farmers Market, Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery, Foodworks
Mount Juliet Estate Lamb ★ 4.7
Where: Lady Helen at Mount Juliet, Campagne, Rive Gauche, Stathams by Pembroke
Highbank Orchard Apple Syrup ★ 4.4
Where: Lady Helen at Mount Juliet, Campagne, Cakeface Patisserie, Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery, Foodworks, The Gourmet Store, Kilkenny Farmers Market
Colcannon with Crispy Cabbage ★ 4.3
Where: Foodworks, Matt The Millers, Langton's Bar and Restaurant, Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery, Kyteler's Inn
Book food experiences in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Food Tours: Taste Kilkenny with a Local Guide
Eat your way around the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny with a friendly local guide! Over 2.5 hours, you will sample delicious produce from artisanal producers whi...
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Experience one of Kilkenny's most visited attractions at the Smithwick's brewery in Kilkenny. Learn about the brewing innovations and discover the family behind one of...
Kilkenny: Chocolate Figure Making
Unleash your inner chocolatier and immerse yourself in the world of delicious chocolate! With chocolate at your fingertips, explore the art of creating your own chocol...
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.