Bart Pawlukojc and his wife Nicole Server-Pawlukojc brought a wealth of experience at top restaurants in Europe and beyond when they settled in Kilkenny and opened their superb bakery and daytime restaurant, Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro, in ... more...
Simply oozing the genuine character that can only be gained over centuries, Petronella is set on the most attractive of Kilkenny's famous slipways, just off High Street. Not the place to expect handy parking or gardens, but instead you'll find an immac ... more...
Established in1989 by Antonio and Marion Cavaliere, this well-known restaurant is in a semi-basement in the impressive terrace opposite Kilkenny Castle - at the beginning of what ois now known as 'the medieval mile'. It is Kilkenny's longest establishe ... more...
Conveniently located right in the centre of Kilkenny (and with secure free parking for residents) this boutique hotel is named after the Earl of Pembroke, for whom Kilkenny Castle was built, and is just a stone’s throw from the Castle and other K ... more...
Just a couple of minutes walk from Kilkenny Castle en route to the bridge, you can't miss Florin Sima's long established wine and tapas bar.
With its frontage freshly painted in vibrant colours, it's a real come-on-in kind of place - and, o ... more...
Set in the corner of an attractively paved area beside the old arches of the disused Kilkenny/Portlaoise railway line (effectively back lit at night), a smart pea green canopy over matching green woodwork and half frosted full-length glass windows will ... more...
Situated in what was once the stables and dairy of Kilkenny Castle - and overlooking the craft courtyard - the deservedly popular first floor restaurant is situated above temptations of a different sort, on display in the famous craft shop.
... more...
Attached to Gerry Byrne's popular bar, The Left Bank, this lively restaurant in the centre of Medieval Kilkenny cleverly echoes the name and has an opulent French feel to it - which is matched on the plate by the high quality ingredients used by the k ... more...
On a side street off Kilkenny's bustling High Street an unremarkable entrance sits between an electrical shop and a fishmonger, and it would be easy to pass by.
But that would be a pity, as Aroi (pronounced Aroy - meaning 'delicious') is far from bein ... more...
Baking sensation CakeFace hit the ground running when it opened in 2016 and - having burst onto the Kilkenny food scene with éclat - the couple behind the venture, Laura and Rory Gannon, have never looked back. Their little patisserie and caf&ea ... more...
A selective companion guide to our famous broad-based online collection, the ‘glovebox bible’ includes a uniquely diverse range of Ireland's greatest places to ...
