The Marble City Bar, on High Street, Kilkenny City and its adjoining Tea Rooms on Kieran Street is one of the oldest public houses in the County, and has retained many of the original features. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, the Marble City Bar exudes a warm and friendly atmosphere and offers extensive menus boasting the very best in fresh local and Irish produce and service.
Downstairs and situated on the bustling pedestrianised Kieran Street are the Marble City Tea Rooms. An ideal meeting spot with both indoor and outdoor seating areas, it is the perfect setting in which to experience a varied selection of international coffees and teas, cakes and pastries along with a full and comprehensive menu.
An evening in Delaney’s in Tullahought is as authentic an Irish pub experience as your likely to get. Drinks are served over the old shop counter and there are still many remnants of its days as a general store. It only opens at 9.00pm and, most reliably, from Thursday to Sunday. It is famed for its music nights which are held in the back room which is adorned by an array of exotic musical instruments. Local talent abounds and you never know who might just be passing and pop in for a song.
Tim’s Bar and Beer Garden is located on the Quay in Thomastown. It’s friendly and attentive staff serve a fine selection of beers. During the summer months there are regular barbecues in the large garden at the rear of the premises where you’ll even be given blankets when it turns chilly. Check their Facebook page for dates of their Trad nights and disco evenings.
Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant is a family run Traditional Irish Bar which boasts the largest LCD video wall in Ireland; ideal for sporting events. Live Music 7 nights a week and Irish Cuisine served until 9pm each evening. Famed for its Hooly nights, Live Trad with Cu Chulainn & World renowned Irish Dancer Ger Hayes accompanied by dancers from Evelyn White school of dance every Monday to Thursday, 9 ‘til late. Voted no. 1 “Thing to do in Kilkenny” on Trip Advisor, The Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience brings you down a unique sporting experience into the world's oldest and Fastest Field Game. The recent
addition of The Kilkenny Ghost Tour is a must when visiting Ireland’s Medieval capital. A warm & Friendly welcome will always greet you at Lanigan's.
Billy Byrnes is more of a social club than a bar and a popular meeting place for locals young and old with a reputation for good beer, good food and a warm welcome. Whether you are looking for a bit of local colour, some top quality live music, or just a quiet corner to read the paper you will find it at here.
During the day, the main bar is a big bright, welcoming space where you can eat breakfast and lunch, check you emails, or just meet friends and linger over coffee. At night, the bar fills up with a mixture of locals and visitors and
The Bridge Brook Arms is a beautiful, old traditional pub overlooking the river. It has a large covered outdoor area with plenty of seating. Inside,you can pick a cosy corner and relax with a book or just listen to the music. A popular spot for trad, rock, blues, jazz and even the odd movie night and poetry readings. Music most weekends with book swaps available at the bar and a very popular “open mike” session on Thursday evenings.
With a history dating back to 1263, Kytelers Inn, in the heart of the Mediaeval City of Kilkenny, combines a rich heritage with 21st century amenities and service.
Since it was first established by the notorious Dame Alice de Kyteler in the 13th. Century, the
inn has welcomed visitors and has provided them with good food and beverages. Today its menu maintains the proud tradition of Irish cooking & from its taps flow local beers.
Situated in the heart of Kilkenny's shopping area. Bollard's pub has been in the Bollard family since 1904. So while steeped in history and tradition, they offer a high standard of food, drink and service to suit all modern day requirements .
And Courtyard on Lower John’s Street to savour a Sullivan’s Malting Red Ale, and couple it with a delicious dish from their wood-fired oven.
In 2016,The Smithwick Family in partnership with direct descendants of the Sullivan Family enlisted the help of one of Ireland’s most eminent contemporary master-brewers to resurrect Sullivan’s Brewing Company. Soak up the atmosphere and savour the ancient craft of independent artisan brewing at the Sullivan’s visitor centre.
You can drop in to their atmospheric taproom
It is recommended by many of the Best Food Guides for serving good food all day. Traditional Irish Music sessions kick off at 9.30 on Tuesday and Thursday nights during the Summer. There is also a terraced seating available on a pedestrianised street if you just want to watch the world go by. Wi-Fi access is available all day and there’s easy parking in the Market Yard car park which is free if you arrive after 6.00 pm.
all are served with a wide selection of craft beers and spirits from Kilkenny and further afield.
Outback there is a dedicated live music room, and a funky beer garden furnished with rescued sofas and homemade tables, like a beach bar in the middle of the city. There is even an old double decker bus, converted to a kitchen, serving tasty street food from around the world and real wood fired oven turning out fresh authentic pizzas.
