6 editor picks in John Street, Kilkenny.
6 irish spots in John Street, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of John Street's food · All irish in Kilkenny.
Langton's on John Street is a Kilkenny institution, winner of Best Gastro Pub Kilkenny 2025, serving hearty Irish food and an extensive Irish whiskey list.
OrderThe hearty seafood chowder or the Baileys and brown bread gateau dessert. The Guinness pour is precise.
TipLive music starts at 21:00 every night. Food runs until 21:00; arrive before 20:30 to eat without rushing.
Langton's on John Street is a Kilkenny institution, winner of Best Gastro Pub Kilkenny 2025, serving hearty Irish food and an extensive Irish whiskey list.
OrderHearty seafood chowder or the Angus beef steak; the Guinness here is poured with care.
TipFood runs noon to 21:00 daily. Live music starts at 21:00; arrive before 20:30 if you want to eat in peace.
Matt The Millers on John Street combines live music every night with good pub food, the Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie a fitting local signature for the city.
OrderKilkenny Red Ale beef pie; traditional Irish stew with brown bread.
TipFood served noon to 20:30 daily. Live music every night. The bar stays open until 02:30 Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Matt The Millers on John Street blends reliable Irish pub cooking with live music every night, the Kilkenny Red Ale beef pie a natural city signature.
OrderKilkenny Red Ale beef pie or traditional Irish stew with soda bread.
TipFood served noon to 20:30. Live music every night; bar open until 02:30 Thursday through Saturday.
Billy Byrnes on John Street Upper is a Kilkenny social institution serving locals since the 1980s, a gastro bar with food, pints, live music, plus sport.
OrderFresh fish and chips; the seasonal daily specials built from local suppliers are consistently strong.
TipArts Festival dining spot from 7-17 August 2025; book ahead during festival weeks when the city fills rapidly.
Billy Byrnes on John Street Upper is a Kilkenny social institution serving locals since the 1980s, a gastro bar with food, pints, live music, plus sport.
OrderFresh fish and chips; the daily specials built from local seasonal produce consistently impress.
TipFeatured in Kilkenny Arts Festival 2025 dining listings. Book ahead during festival weeks in August.
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