Super fast! If you need a quick bite to eat. Simple menu. Friendly wait staff. Popped in for a…read morequick lunch. Food was good.

Love the food, Staff are friendly,…read moreGreat place, lovely decor, reasonable priced. Always easy music to listen too. Perfect location

I came by here on a day trip from Dublin to Kilkenny. We'd just come back from climbing the round…read moretower and definitely wanted a bite to eat! This little cafe is super cute and had an abundance of options from smoothies and coffees, to baked goods and sandwiches. I got one of their specials - a baked falafel wrap, with tomato, onion, lettuce and tzatziki. It was incredibly good - I was so impressed! It was a very reasonable amount of food too, which I always appreciate. It was served with a small beet salad, which was really lovely. I enjoyed the whole meal immensely. The whole trip to Kilkenny was fantastic, and this was a very wonderful part of it!

Great cappuccino and the kids liked the fruit smoothies. We stopped here after visiting the castleread more

Darling dog-friendly cafe with delicious food! Cozy and friendly with excellent service. My avocado…read moretoast was literally the best I've ever had, and everything going by looked amazing too. I'll be back!

Had the brekky sandwich and it was massive and filled with flavor. Best breakfast I've had in…read moreIreland! Setting was lovely, well decorated. Fiancé loved it. She had the blueberry pancakes and thought they were lovely as well. Bit slow in terms of getting the food out but they were just opening up so that is to be expected.

Kind of sad to report, but happy to give Matt The Millers credit, for being the first pub we…read moreencountered with live Irish music before 9pm during a seven day trip around the island. We stayed in four different cities, and traveled to many more, had lunch or dinner in a variety of pubs, and most, if they had music, were playing 2000's American pop hit junk. Some of those other pubs did have live music schedules for later evening, but we were trying to get our pub experiences at lunch and then 6p-9p range each day so we could get to sleep for the next day's exploring. It's also really nice that this pub is along the water (the river through Kilkenny) and some of the seating overlooks it via window, including open windows if you like. The kitchen closes early here, even on Fridays; 8pm during our June 2026 visit, so plan around that if you are intending to get dinner. Food-wise: * Really enjoyed the beef stew; good price no complaints. * Margherita pizza is great * Caprese Salad is not expensive but pretty mediocre * Seafood Chowder was very good * Tortellini was fine for Ireland Take all the above in context with the overall Irish food scene, which is mostly average at best. These feelings are based on seven days of eating around the country, so when I'm saying the beef stew was really good, that's compared to the rest of Ireland where I had one I liked more and a few others that were not good at all. Drink pricing is on par with other tourist cities; not bad. As with most pubs, beer and liquor selection is limited outside of the extensive Irish Whiskey options. For example, two rums, one bourbon, beers were what we encountered everywhere and no deviation. Service was similar to the rest of Ireland; initial order taking and then you have to flag someone down for anything after that.

Located in downtown Kilkenny with parking near the library. My husband and I were the first ones in…read morethe pub around 4:30pm. Shortly after multiple people showed up. We got in and snagged a table in the perfect location. We started off with food. The fish and chips were amazing. The fish wasn't too breaded or oily. The piece of fish was huge! The fresh green onions and homemade tater sauce elevated the dish. We stayed at the pub until Irish music started, which was so good! Hearing the tin whistle, guitar, and beautiful Irish singing was such a treat. We enjoyed a handful of cocktails and Guinness! Very enjoyable night!

We are vegans from the USA and found this place...WOW!!! SERIOUSLY good!…read moreThey cater to different types of food and have vegan options. We eat got Penny feathers seasoned fries...so good, but maybe a bit too long in the oil. I also had the blue pot...a thicker smoothie served in a glass pot. So good and refreshing! Hubby ordered the vegan tacos with tofu and vegan mayo. BEST EVER! Really, really great! Service was great and very friendly. It's a great little cafe upstairs inside the bookstore. It's chill, intimate, and a definite go-to again!

Such a cute little cafe nestled above a bookstore. Fun selection of brunch items. Friendly staff.read more

Very much enjoyed our breakfast here and they were accommodating to our large group. The breakfast…read moreroll was an awesome option and the stews were MASSIVE! Good coffee as well. A solid place to start our day.

Stopped in for lunch on a chilly Saturday. They have all day breakfast with traditional Irish…read moredishes. There is a good selection of sandwiches and wraps as well as hot dishes for lunch. I had a fruit scone with butter, jam and cream. My husband had the jerk chicken ciabatta which came with a variety of sides (potato salad, coleslaw, and a chickpea bean salad). The service was friendly and helpful. One item of note is the water closet is large and handicap accessible.

My husband and I stopped here for a snack after receiving a recommendation from a local guide. I…read morehad a latte and a pastry. Both were tasty. The pastry selection looked great. The sandwiches looked tempting but we had already eaten lunch. The cafe is small. We enjoyed sitting outside and watching people go by.

I stopped in on a blustery cold morning to warm my hands around a cappuccino, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the baked goods. I ordered a "raspberry and almond tray bake" and absolutely loved it!!! Wow!!! Very nice!!!

Food/Cost: (4) My traveling companion and I came here for a quick bite to eat after a long, cold…read morewalk around the city. I got a Raisin Scone (1.90 euros) and Veggie Soup (3.50 euros). I think the soup consisted of pureed veggies -- perhaps celery, carrots, and peas? The soup was well seasoned but I can't quite place the specific spices used; it smelled slightly of curry though. Overall, the soup was enjoyable and thoroughly warmed me up. What really impressed me was the scone. The raisins were large and plump and the softness of the interior was nicely done. Definitely worth the price. Ambiance: (5) This cafe was a artsy, cool vibe to it. There is an upstairs area as well, but I'm not sure if its dedicated to the art aspect of the cafe. The baked goods and foods are in the back wall of the Cafe, and the rest of the Cafe is filled by glass tables and leather chairs. The decor may seem a bit disjointed at first glance, but it works for the artsy aspect of this place. Location: (5) Kilkenny Art Cafe is conveniently located in one of the many small streets in the City Center of Kilkenny. It's a short walk from the Castle and all of the shopping (Kilkenny isn't that big to begin with). Service: (4) The girl who took our orders and waited on us was friendly and accommodating. We waited 5-10 minutes for our food and it was served hot -- particularly my soup, which nearly burned my tongue. We were in a bit of a rush, so we had to ask for our scones to be packed up for take-away (after our waitress already plated it and brought it to our table) which the waitress did with no attitude. Overall: (4) I would highly recommend Kilkenny Art Cafe for tourists who need a place to rest and eat while visiting Kilkenny. Actually, I would even recommend it if you aren't a tourist. In fact, my friend and I came here upon a recommendation by a local man who said he comes here weekly for the 5 euro stew . If I lived in Kilkenny, I would definitely come to the Art Cafe to meet up with friends, study, relax, and attend the interesting art classes that they offer here.

Only popped in for a quick cup of tea. To meet friends. The staff were friendly & helpful. There…read morewas a great selection of breads & sweets. It was warm & comfortable

Located in the Pembroke hotel; it's a classical style dining with a combination of American, and…read moreIrish fusion style menu selections. Servers are cool and will let you gab until you are ready for the check. They also don't add an extra tip even knowing you're a tourist (don't worry VAT 23% tax gets you anyways). Had the prawn crab tacos as well which have a mango fused cream sauce. Definitely worth sitting down and e joying your meal with a cocktail

This was one of the top 5 best meals we have had ever!!! Service was exceptional!!! Had a three…read morecourse meal. Everything was delicious!!! Definitely would recommend if visiting the area!

We were in Kilkenny for a day and a half and stopped here for lunch. It was busy but not too busy -…read morewe have been traveling all around Europe and the UK so I guess we are used to slow-ish service, so we proactively grabbed menus and sat down. The server came over within 10mins which is think is perfect! We did not have any issues with service during lunch on a Monday. As others have stated the windows and location are amazing! To start we ordered a scone that came with butter, amazing raspberry jam, cream and was very warm and toasty. It was really great way to start our meal. My husband ordered the cappuccino and the smoked salmon sandwich, the sandwiches come with a little side salad that was really great. He raved about his cappuccino as well. I ordered the turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing Sandwich and it was GREAT! It came our quick and was toasted perfectly - I did add mayonnaise, because as an American I love my condiments haha We also shared a side of sweet potato fries and were yummy, but we're definitely overpriced at €2.95, although we did not mind paying at all. Ireland is not the cheapest place in general. I would highly recommend giving this place a try!

I had a great experience. I went in and got the ham and cheese quiche and a cappuccino. Both were…read morethe best food I've had so far in Ireland. I don't know how the quiche is so creamy! I even ate it cold and it's delicious. The cappuccino is smooth and flavorful. I drink coffee almost everyday and I'm impressed. Also, I was in a huge rush because my Tour bus was going to leave and they helped get me out of there fast.