15 irish spots in Medieval Mile, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Medieval Mile's food · All irish in Kilkenny.
Lyla's ★ 4.3
22 William Street, Kilkenny, R95 Y9TA
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.
Tip: Reserve the six-seat Table Six counter for the chef-led tasting; standard dining runs Wednesday through Saturday evenings only.
Zuni ★ 4.2
26 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel restaurant since 2000, chef Michael Thomas working seasonal Irish produce into modern menus.
Tip: Breakfast from 08:00, lunch from 12:30, dinner from 17:00. The cocktail programme at the bar is better than expected.
Zuni ★ 4.2
26 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel restaurant since 2000, chef Michael Thomas working seasonal Irish produce into modern menus.
Tip: Breakfast from 08:00. Lunch from 12:30. Dinner Monday to Saturday from 17:00, Sunday from 17:00-20:15.
Zuni ★ 4.2
26 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel dining room since 2000, chef Michael Thomas building modern Irish menus on local produce.
Tip: Hotel rooms upstairs are a practical overnight; the restaurant closes at 20:45 Monday to Thursday, 21:15 at weekends.
Foodworks ★ 4.0
7 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 X577
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.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Brunch from 08:30 Wednesday through Sunday; evening service Wednesday through Saturday.
Foodworks ★ 4.0
7 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 X577
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.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Brunch from 08:30; weekday close 16:00, Friday and Saturday kitchen runs to 21:30.
Rive Gauche ★ 4.0
2 The Parade, Kilkenny
Rive Gauche on The Parade delivers French-inflected seasonal Irish cooking in a room of exposed brick, with natural wines and hearty sharing plates.
Tip: Open Monday through Friday from 17:00, Saturday and Sunday from noon; the covered terrace faces the castle gates.
Foodworks ★ 4.0
7 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 X577
Foodworks on Parliament Street runs a farm-to-fork bistro in a restored bank building, the pork from pigs the owners raise on their own family farm.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday through Sunday with evening service from Wednesday to Saturday.
Stathams by Pembroke ★ 3.9
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel serves seasonal modern Irish sharing plates in a smart room with a heated outdoor courtyard off Patrick Street.
Tip: The heated outdoor courtyard is the place to be on a clear evening in the city. Book ahead for weekend dinner.
Stathams by Pembroke ★ 3.9
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel serves seasonal modern Irish sharing plates in a smart room with a heated outdoor courtyard off Patrick Street.
Tip: The heated courtyard is the key selling point. Book ahead for weekend dinner when the room fills.
Stathams by Pembroke ★ 3.9
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Stathams Supper Club at the Pembroke Hotel serves built modern Irish sharing plates and hosts a heated outdoor courtyard in the heart of Kilkenny.
Tip: The heated outdoor courtyard is one of the better al fresco dining options in the city on a clear evening.
Kyteler's Inn ★ 3.8
St Kieran's Street, Kilkenny
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.
Tip: Traditional music from 20:00 Monday through Thursday, 18:30 and 22:00 on Fridays and weekends. Groups should book ahead.
The Fig Tree Restaurant ★ 3.8
20 High Street, Kilkenny, R95 XW22
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.
Tip: Open seven days. Outdoor terrace with greenery is the place to sit in summer. Good gluten-free options.
Kyteler's Inn ★ 3.8
St Kieran's Street, Kilkenny
Kyteler's Inn on St Kieran's Street traces brewing roots to 1324 and serves traditional Irish food from noon to 21:00 alongside 90 selected Irish whiskeys.
Tip: Food served noon to 21:00 seven days. Traditional music from 20:00 weeknights, two sessions at weekends. Book for groups.
The Fig Tree Restaurant ★ 3.8
20 High Street, Kilkenny, R95 XW22
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.
Tip: Open seven days. The outdoor terrace with greenery is the best casual outdoor seat on High Street.