Guidebook for Kilkenny
Sightseeing
Dominican Black Abbey
Parking also €3.00 per day
Rothe House & Garden
16 Parliament StGreat tour and bookshop on all things Kilkenny and Irish
Next door to your accommodation beautiful Cathedral Free to visit
6 locals recommend
St.Marys Cathedral Kilkenny
James's StreetNext door to your accommodation beautiful Cathedral Free to visit
Famous Cathedral and tower charge to visitors :(
55 locals recommend
Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower
Coach RoadFamous Cathedral and tower charge to visitors :(
Capuchin Friary Catholic Church
Friary StreetLovely quite, quaint church
Butler House & Garden
16 Patrick StGarden an oasis in Kilkenny city
Aprox 25 minutes by car from Kilkenny. Beautiful tea rooms gardens and walks. For the romantic in you take a picnic.
43 locals recommend
Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
Aprox 25 minutes by car from Kilkenny. Beautiful tea rooms gardens and walks. For the romantic in you take a picnic.
Inistioge
lovely village
Stroll over ancient grounds of Kells priory very peaceful and its Free!
13 locals recommend
Kells Priory
Priory GroveStroll over ancient grounds of Kells priory very peaceful and its Free!
Court House and Grace's Castle
Old court house and New court house.
Smithwick's Experience
44 Parliament StTop Rated tour by visitors + a Smethwicks beer
A must visit. The tour is wonderful fees apply, but free to visit grounds and Butler Gallery
155 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeA must visit. The tour is wonderful fees apply, but free to visit grounds and Butler Gallery
Drinks & Nightlife
Sit and watch city life roll by at river restaurant/bar with glass of vino or a bite to eat. One of my favourite spots in town.
Kilkenny River Court Hotel
John Street UpperSit and watch city life roll by at river restaurant/bar with glass of vino or a bite to eat. One of my favourite spots in town.
John Street Upper
John Street UpperBride's great drink, coffee, and garden old shop step back in time
Ryans Trad Thursdays. Best Music Bar Open Mic Night. My God, these guys an sing rock and roll!
7 locals recommend
Ryans Bar
3 Friary StRyans Trad Thursdays. Best Music Bar Open Mic Night. My God, these guys an sing rock and roll!
Bar and Restaurant smoking area and really fun place day or night. Home to in-house wood smoking oven, a new concept in food will offer the fusion of variety
25 locals recommend
Paris Texas Bar And Restaurant
92 High StBar and Restaurant smoking area and really fun place day or night. Home to in-house wood smoking oven, a new concept in food will offer the fusion of variety
When you walk in the door you have stepped back in time. Fantastic place at night bistro during day. Go!
52 locals recommend
The Hole in the Wall
345-347 Blackhorse AveWhen you walk in the door you have stepped back in time. Fantastic place at night bistro during day. Go!
Three floors of bars, food during day, smoking area. Full of life at night.
39 locals recommend
Left Bank
1 The ParadeThree floors of bars, food during day, smoking area. Full of life at night.
Langton House Hotel
67-69 John Street LowerBar, restaurant, hotel. Good night life
Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
1 John Street LowerVery lively bar at night younger age group
Brewery Corner
29 Parliament StVoted Ireland's "Craft Beer Bar of the Year"
Kyteler's Inn is a truly historic venue dating back to 1324 with an intriguing background - but you will have to visit to hear the whole story of witches & poisoned husbands!
26 locals recommend
Kytelers Inn
Saint Kieran's StreetKyteler's Inn is a truly historic venue dating back to 1324 with an intriguing background - but you will have to visit to hear the whole story of witches & poisoned husbands!
Rafter Dempsey’s
4 Friary StBar, food good night life
Everything Else
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
Hebron RoadTrain & Bus station with shopping centre
High Street
In the centre of town buy postage stamps change money open Mon to Sat
James's Green
James's GreenGreat little park 100m from accommodation. Just sit and relax or take a picnic.
Cathedral Square
James's StreetParking per hour
A place to take a break from city life sit and relax. Organic and Craft Market every Thursday am
The Parade
The ParadeA place to take a break from city life sit and relax. Organic and Craft Market every Thursday am
Get everything you need here for your visit free maps, guides etc . Beautiful old building
Kilkenny Tourist Office center
79A High StGet everything you need here for your visit free maps, guides etc . Beautiful old building
AIB Bank
3 High StBank with ATM
Bank of Ireland
46 Parliament StBank with ATM
The Watershed
Bohernatounish RoadLeisure centre pool, Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi
Tour Kilkenny with Kilkenny Cycling Tours, rent on bike, or tour website: http://kilkennycyclingtours.com/tours/
9 locals recommend
Kilkenny Cycling Tours, Bike Hire
16 John Street LowerTour Kilkenny with Kilkenny Cycling Tours, rent on bike, or tour website: http://kilkennycyclingtours.com/tours/
Shopping
Kilkenny Design Centre Ltd
The ParadeShop, gallery, restaurant, crafts and design
The nearest Shopping Centre and its on your step. Shops, chemist,hairdressers, phone shop, book shop, coffee shop
10 locals recommend
Market Cross Shopping Centre
3 James's StThe nearest Shopping Centre and its on your step. Shops, chemist,hairdressers, phone shop, book shop, coffee shop
Arts & Culture
Drama, music events see catalogue for details on website Watergate Kilkenny.
11 locals recommend
Watergate Theatre
Parliament StreetDrama, music events see catalogue for details on website Watergate Kilkenny.
Butler Gallery
John's QuayGreat venue Free! under Kilkenny castle
Food Scene
MUG*SHOT CAFÉ
25 James's StCool coffee shop try the pancakes divine!
coffee during day dinner at night great food.
33 locals recommend
Zuni Restaurant, Bar & Boutique Hotel
26 Patrick Stcoffee during day dinner at night great food.
Ristorante Rinuccini
1 The ParadeAward winning Italian restaurant
foodworks
7 Parliament StFunky cafe style bistro, offering freshness and value for money.