Location: Kilkenny
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What to do and see in Kilkenny, Province of Leinster: The Best Free Things to do
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. Capuchin Friary
2. Kilkenny Handwrought Silver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By lignails - Mountmellick, Ireland
Desmond is a fantastic person and a silversmith. He made my and my husband a beautiful and unique wedding rings we all designed together. He took his precious time to do it. When we go to kilkenny we always make some time to go and visit him. Thank you so Desmond and we are looking forward to come back and get my eternity ring designed for my 5year anniversary. Thank you from all of my heart xx
3. Cleere's Bar and Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
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.
4. Knockdrinna Farm House Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Artisan cafe in the heart of Stoneyford, and just a few minutes from Mount Juliet Estate. Farmhouse fare with a modern edge catering to a range of diets including vegan, vegetarian & healthy eating. Serving breakfast from 10am daily (10.30 on Sundays).
Reviewed By benguitz - Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France
Recommendation by the Lawcus Farm, probably our best dinner in terms of quality, authenticity and value in all of Ireland. A real treat, in great simplicity.
5. VALERIE WALSHE CONTEMPORARY
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
The most complete selection of contemporary paintings prints and original gifts in the country. The gallery has two floors, housed in the beautiful medieval landmark Rothe House. Its new location is perfectly suited to the only commercial gallery in Kilkenny. A gallery whose reputation is based on trust and excellent customer service.
6. Jerpoint Glass Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By EuniceM418 - Dublin, Ireland
Thanks to all at jerpoint glass for opening up especially on Sunday for an amusing afternoon. We watched the master at work who produced a beautiful vase and then we got to blow some glass ourselves with various degrees of success! Good fun. Their shop shows the incredible talent the whole family have from wood turning to craft work. Really interesting place and fantastic to see such small Irish company doing so well.
7. Cushendale Woollen Mills
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Since the mid 1800s, our Cushen family have been producing natural fibre textiles of unique colour, design and craftsmanship in the historic town of Graig-na-managh, Co.Kilkenny. We continue to preserve the traditional skills of dyeing, spinning and weaving allowing us to produce high quality, authentic Irish natural-fibre textiles. Our mill shop is open daily where you get see a selection of our products made in our adjacent mill including Irish wool blankets, lambswool throws, mohair throws and a range of fashion accessories and knitting yarns. We also sell a selection of gifts from other makers.
Reviewed By JimHoulihan - Western Ireland, Ireland
Fantastic tour of the mills with an excellent narrative from Miriam Cushen as to history and prospects for this, very traditional family business - well worth the visit and the town if Graignemanagh is quaint, traditional and worth a few hours and a lunch.
8. Malzards Pub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 608 reviews
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!
9. Nore Valley Walking Route
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By donnyMiltonKeynes
We had a lovely walk, not quite sure where we were going at times but a great couple of hours. Very peaceful
10. Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Kilkenny Architectural Salvage provides a happy hunting ground for anyone looking to add that authentic touch to restored properties and developments.
Reviewed By Traveler69525
Bought online a beautiful large cast Iron Irish Harp plaque. Harry couldn't be more helpful. Having visited a couple of years prior and bought a few bits, we missed our visit this year due to Covid as we live in the UK. The postage and packing was very reasonable and it arrived only a week later with amazing packaging. I will be studying the online items for delivery a little more closely now. I wonder what my next purchase will be?
