Fantastic little bar that you would miss if you didn't know it was there. The owner was there…read moreserving pints and chatting with customers. The bar holds about ten people, cash only. There is a small garden area outback. We were lucky and got to sit in on a trad session upstairs one night. We came here several times during our week stay. Nice people and friendly atmosphere.

Our first visit was 2023 and we had a wonderful time chatting with the amazing owner. We are in…read moreKilkenny for 2 night and went back both nights. There is a lovely group of people from Canada, US, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland in attendance. There are various instruments in the pub for anyone to pick up and play which we witness which added to the charm. We will be back. If you are in Kilkenny at night seek this place out down the Alley.

A fun pub that was super busy for supper and died down a little bit when the live music was…read moreplaying. We had seafood chowder and ribs. The portion sizes are great and the food is delicious. The wait staff are friendly and helpful. The music during supper from 6:30 - 9:30 added a truly Irish experience that we had only read about until experiencing it for ourselves. It was a fun night and would recommend you check it out if ever in Kilkenny

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!

This was our spot - space itself has about 3 other venues all tied in under one large room; smokers…read morearea, another pub and a wine and spirits shop but we fell in love with this spot, chatted up the bartenders and locals- caught an amazing father/son Trad Duo - they were AH-Mazing! Priced accordingly and the whisky flights and selection were out of this world Again, street parking if you find it or pay parking lots nearby.

What a delightful place! The gentleman working was knowledgeable and helpful. We popped in here…read morearound mid-day during the holidays, so we missed out on live music. Inside is warm and cozy, definitely inviting.

Our group of 6 had a terrific evening at Lanigan's Bar. The…read moreIrish dishes we ordered (Cottage Pie, Beef Stew) were tasty. The live band played high quality traditional Irish Music that made us feel like singing along. And the service was friendly. Recommended!

Rather disappointing experience, stopped in for lunch on our first day in Kilkenny and ordered a…read morepint and club sandwich. Sandwich was pretty generic, piece of ham and some small chunks of chicken and bacon with tomato on white bread though soup that came with it was good. Then sat at table for quite some time with an empty plate and glass and couldn't get anyone to come over even though they were barely occupied. I finally went up to the bar and ordered another pint and they were nice enough to deliver it to the table. Don't even get me started on trying to get the check to close out our bill so we could move along!

Love the protein salad and witch's brew beer for a delicious lunch when ever I am in Kilkenny.read more

The ambiance was very neat as the architecture and history within the building is like nothing I…read morehave ever seen. From the moment you walk in the doors, you have to walk up steps and are greeted right at the bar. The atmosphere is cozy and the waiters are all pretty fun with the typical Irish sarcasm we have learned to smile at and join in with. The food was just okay. We had the burger and the lasagne. It was nothing epic, was edible, but nothing wowed us. I would have loved to try the Kytler's whisky and beers, but they were interestingly not offered so we stuck with the Guiness.

Stopped by this pub which was once an old bank (hence the name) on a day trip & just had to have a…read moreSmithwicks which apparently is from this small town! Didn't order any food, just popped in for a beer but the vibes were so cool!

Of all the restaurants/pubs that Gayle and I visited during our recent trip to Ireland, our Lunch…read moreat this Left Bank had the best burger and Craic (fun, good times, enjoyable conversation, and the social atmosphere of a lively gathering). It also brought back fond memories of one of our early dates at a Left Bank in Pleasant Hill CA, when Gayle put me to the test. :) p.s. - I'm still around after 20 years. Our tour had just arrived in Kilkenny and as we walked down through the Food Festival (it was also a Bank Holiday), we needed to find a bank to replenish our cash reserve for tips and such. As we were Downtown, that was easy to accomplish. After that, I asked Gayle if she wanted to eat at the food festival or sit down somewhere. She opted for the latter, and Left Bank was right there! The place was packed and with great happy Bank Holiday energy, but the nice guy greeting us suggested we walk around and see if we could find an empty table. After about 5 minutes of searching, we spied a couple just leaving at a table by the window and we grabbed it. We were served quickly by an observant wait person, and before we knew it, my Chicken BLT and Gayle's Burger were right there. My choice was very good, and Gayle's burger was amazing. My adult beverage of choice was a Smithwicks, while Gayle stuck to her go-to Chardonnay choice (but with a burger?). Then as we're enjoying our Lunch, we look out the window and there's our friends Don and Fern walking down the food festival street! Gayle quickly left to chase them down, and with enough room at the table, the more the merrier! If we weren't on the tour clock, I would have gone another round. But alas, all good things....and doing a mitzvah by leading another couple looking for table to ours as we left.

The Playwright / Cave Café in Kilkenny was a standout experience. The space itself has great…read moreambiance and a warm, inviting feel, and the service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The real star, though, was the shepherd's pie. It was hands down the best I had during our entire trip across Kilkenny, Dublin, and Belfast. Rich, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly comforting, it was the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after the meal ends. I loved it so much that I immediately wanted to try recreating it at home, which says everything. I only wish I had the recipe. Seriously, if you want to share it, I am all in. If you are in Kilkenny, this place is an easy recommendation. Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent service all around.

We had the best food! I had the baked chicken and my husband had the shepherds pie. My husband said…read moreit was great. The baked chicken was very good.

A warm and welcoming pub in central Kilkenny, catty corner to the castle. Local pub vibe. Ordered 2…read moreGuinness pints, a ham & cheese toastie with a cup of their seafood chowder, hubby ordered goat cheese crostini and seafood chowder. Amazing chowder, chunky fish bites, creamy deliciousness! Felt like a warm hug on this cold day.

Such a fun pub! Great atmosphere friendly and welcoming locals and the live music was great. Highly…read morerecommended!

People - 10 Service - 10…read moreValue - 5 Atmosphere - 10 I wish I had more stars to give: The Harp Bar has to be one of those hidden gems in Kilkenny... The people in Kilkenny are so nice and welcoming, it really doesn't matter where you end up. The Harp bar made me felt that I was part of the local residents and I got a feel of what's it like to live briefly in Kilkenny. I'm looking forward to coming back again and again! Thank you Harp Bar!

What a great place! We were on a bus tour and stopped in Kilkenny. The bus guide was suppose to be…read moreour tour guide through the village but somehow we lost him. So we venture out on our own and decided on a pint or 3 of Guinness. We walked into this pub and just fell in love with it. There were 3 local customers there that shared some great stories with us. The bartender was also fun and very informative. There are 2 sides to the pub one is a "pub" and the other is a "lounge" so small and lovely! I hope we come back soon and stay in this village for a few days!