Casual Dining in Kilkenny’s Top Gastro Pubs

Paris Texas is located on the main shopping street in the heart of Kilkenny City. Winner of the ‘Pub of the Year’ in the Irish Pub Awards 2019, the newly refurbished pub has transformed into one of the leading Gastro pubs in the South East and is home to an in-house wood smoking oven offering a fusion of traditional American South West favourites with the sophistication of New Orleans French Quarter. Paris Texas delivers restaurant quality food at affordable prices ensuring its popularity with local and visitors alike. Regular offers and specials are available mid week with ladies night on Friday not to be missed. Inside this wonderfully adorned pub the bar extends right back from the High St with a large seated area for dining leading on to a bespoke designed covered smoking area and then on to a Gin Bar where Friday Nights come into their own.

Visit: www.paristexas.ie

A truly historical venue with an intriguing background. But you will have to visit to hear the whole story! Kytelers Inn work closely with local suppliers, for example, local butcher Micheal Mullins has crafted the perfect “Banger”(sausage) that is made from pork reared in Kilkenny, using Guinness and Leek as ingredients. This is perfectly accompanied by local beer from Sullivan’s, the original family to brew beer in Kilkenny. Here you can eat and drink with delicious fresh home made foods and quality wines and beers to suit all tastes.

Visit: Kytelers Inn 

Situated within walking distance from Langton House Hotel, The Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms (a sister property of Langton’s) is one of the oldest public houses in the county. It has still retained many of the original features and exudes a warm & friendly atmosphere. The Marble City Bar is a favourite with locals and residents alike, offering extensive menus boasting the best in fresh local Irish produce and service. Downstairs, The Marble City Tea Rooms, situated on a bustling pedestrianised shopping street is an ideal meeting spot with both indoor and outdoor seating available. It is the perfect setting in which to experience a varied selection of international coffees, teas and pastries along with a full and comprehensive menu.

Visit: Marble City Bar & Tearooms

Soak up the atmosphere and savour the ancient craft of independent artisan brewing at the brand new Sullivan’s visitor centre in Kilkenny.  Visit the Taproom and enjoy food and drink with your friends or family in the new 0utdoor pods and seating area. Try a delicious woodfired pizza & pint of award winning Sullivan’s Brewing Company beer. Visitors will love the laid back atmosphere, friendly staff and trendy surroundings.

Visit www.tastekilkenny.ie for more information