23 upscale places in Kilkenny, editor-picked. Occasion restaurants in Kilkenny: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Kilkenny food.

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23 places

Lyla's

Order Crispy duck salad to start, miso black cod or signature shepherd's pie for mains.

Lyla's on William Street pairs a 46-seat dining room with a cocktail bar, the third venue from the family behind Petronella and Mountain View Estate.

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Zuni

Order Seasonal lamb or fish; the earlybird runs until 19:30 and delivers the full kitchen at a lower price.

Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel restaurant since 2000, chef Michael Thomas working seasonal Irish produce into modern menus.

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Kyteler's Inn

Drink Kyteler's own-brand Irish whiskey

Kyteler's Inn on St Kieran's Street traces brewing roots to 1324 and curates over 90 Irish whiskey expressions, traditional music nightly in high season.

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Petronella

Order Seasonal menu changes with farm supply; the kitchen sources from Mountain View's own land and local producers.

Petronella on Kilkenny's medieval Butterslip Lane serves simple, seasonal Irish cooking with global influences, sourcing from Mountain View's own farm.

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Where to stay in Kilkenny

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Langton's Bar

Drink Guinness and Smithwick's Red Ale

Langton's Bar on John Street is a Kilkenny institution, winner of Best Gastro Pub Kilkenny 2025, with a large whiskey list and live music every night.

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Matt The Millers

Drink Smithwick's Original Red Ale

Matt The Millers on John Street is a live music pub with good food, the Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie a fitting local signature in a converted mill building.

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Zuni Hotel Bar

Drink Seasonal cocktails with Irish spirits

Zuni Bar on Patrick Street runs a better cocktail programme than its hotel-bar status suggests, a solid choice for a pre-dinner drink in the city centre.

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Stathams by Pembroke

Order Seasonal sharing plates sourced from local Co. Kilkenny producers; the wine list is short and well-chosen.

Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel serves seasonal modern Irish sharing plates in a smart room with a heated outdoor courtyard off Patrick Street.

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Billy Byrnes

Drink Guinness and local craft ales

Billy Byrnes on John Street Upper is a Kilkenny social institution, a no-frills gastro bar with Smithwick's on tap that feels more local than tourist.

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The Yard Cafe

Drink Organic coffee with almond or soy milk

The Yard Cafe on St Kieran's Street serves organic coffee with plant milks, vegan lunch plates, and homemade cakes in a relaxed community-minded setting.

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