10 Nightlife in Kilkenny That You Shouldn't Miss

November 6, 2021 Yuk Petri

Kilkenny is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
Restaurants in Kilkenny

1. Brennan's Joe Bottling Store

Corner of New Street 1/2 Walkin Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 56 2 1150
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Brennan's Joe Bottling Store

2. Cleere's Bar and Theatre

28 Parliament Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 56 776 2573 [email protected] http://cleeres.com/
Excellent
85%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 71 reviews

Cleere's Bar and Theatre

Reviewed By Saoirsesdad - Peterborough, United Kingdom

Fantastic food in a gorgeous pub. The staff were amazing and couldn’t be more helpful. Our hostess was friendly and fun. A real people person. Bar staff were lovely too. All three ladies made our stay a welcome one. Gorgeous flavour in the hot beef sandwich. We will definitely be back. Pint of Smithwicks went down a treat too. Just class full stop. Next time we come and visit KIlkenny we will definitely come back.

3. Bridie's Bar and General Store

69 John Street, Kilkenny Ireland http://www.langtons.ie/bars/bridies/
Excellent
85%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 60 reviews

Bridie's Bar and General Store

4. Ryan's Bar

3 Friary Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 56 776 2281 http://www.ryanskilkenny.com/
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Ryan's Bar

Reviewed By nicoladC396KQ - Carlow, Ireland

Lovely pub, staff are so welcoming, pints are unreal as cold nicest pint in a longtime we will definitely be back as soon as we can

5. Malzards Pub

Main Street, Stoneyford, Kilkenny R95 X593 Ireland +353 87 971 5304 [email protected] http://www.malzards.com
Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 608 reviews

Malzards Pub

Family Run Traditiional Irish Pub with Cosy Bar Great Pint and close to a number of Historical Points of Interest. Kells Priory , Jerpoint Abbey, Jerpoint Glass Kilree Tower Mount Juliet House.Accomadation nearby to be recommended is Lawcus Farm House ( See reviews on this site)

Reviewed By 70brooket

I Went to Malzards Pub with Trafalgar as part of group outing. Fred and his family were absolutely amazing and so welcoming and it was a night full of laughs and fun! Best pub, with great people and amazing live music by the local talent. Fred taught us the basics of hurling and even let us get behind the bar. This is a wonderful family run Pub that is upto the 5th generation of Fred’s family. Its off the beaten path if you want to get away from the busy main cities and an absolute must if you are in Ireland!! It will be a night that will always be remembered!

6. Mick Doyle's

Main Street, Kilkenny R95 T86X Ireland +353 59 972 4203 [email protected] http://www.mickdoyles.ie
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Mick Doyle's

A traditional Irish pub, grocery & hardware offering a cosy chat by the fire along with possibly the best pint of Guinness in the south east!

7. Tynan's Bridge House Bar

2 John's Bridge, Kilkenny Ireland +353 87 915 7121
Excellent
82%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Tynan's Bridge House Bar

Reviewed By guinness39 - West Springfield, United States

Really enjoyed our pints we had here. Spent some time with owner, think his name was Liam, great guy. Really cares about keeping the old style pub atmosphere alive. It’s also the oldest pub in Kilkenny I believe which is cool.

8. Syd Harkin's Pub

25 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 56 772 2134
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Syd Harkin's Pub

Reviewed By donnachacro - Cloghran, Ireland

Great pub, fantastic staff who interacted well with customers. The bar is a hidden gem in the middle of the town

9. The Blue Bar

19 Patrick Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 86 372 3403
Excellent
78%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

The Blue Bar

10. The Hole in the Wall

Hole in the Wall 17 High Street, Kilkenny R95 TY30 Ireland +353 87 807 5650 [email protected] http://www.holeinthewall.ie
Excellent
82%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 410 reviews

The Hole in the Wall

Reviewed By carolwR6263YS - Harrisburg, United States

My husband and I took a day trip from Dublin that included a 2 1/2 h visit to Kilkenny. The absolute best thing about the trip is that we wandered into the Hole in the Wall Pub! You will see their sign at the street that tells you there is no wi-fi, advertises their Irish Coffee and directs you down the alley to the pub. Patrick the bar tender was so friendly and knowledgeable and his Irish coffee, topped with a heart, was so good, it makes me want to return to Ireland. This place fulfills the desire to interact with the bar tender and the "regulars" and gives the type of experience that you will treasure when you return home.

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