7 irish spots in Medieval Mile

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.

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.

Foodworks

Order Pulled pork benedict at brunch; spit-roast free-range pork at lunch is the weekly farm highlight.

Foodworks on Parliament Street is the most direct farm-to-fork address in Kilkenny, the pork sourced from pigs the owners raise on a family farm nearby.

Rive Gauche

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Order Seasonal sharing plates; the wine list leans natural and European with careful by-the-glass selection.

Rive Gauche on The Parade delivers French-inflected seasonal Irish cooking in a room of exposed brick, with natural wines and hearty sharing plates.

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.

Kyteler's Inn

Order Traditional Irish stew or beef and Guinness pie; the Kyteler's own-brand Irish whiskey is worth a glass.

Kyteler's Inn on St Kieran's Street connects to Kilkenny's 1324 distillation records. Food served noon to 21:00 daily alongside 90 built Irish whiskeys.

The Fig Tree Restaurant

Order Full Irish breakfast; the handmade burger with local beef is the best in its price range in Kilkenny.

The Fig Tree on High Street serves a full Irish breakfast and handmade local beef burgers in a casual space with an outdoor terrace, open seven days.

Also on our listsZuniZuniFoodworksFoodworksStathams by PembrokeStathams by PembrokeKyteler's InnThe Fig Tree Restaurant

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