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 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!

My Granny is from Kilbricken. But now my uncle and my cousins live there now on the other side of…read morethe River Nore. Some of the fun things to do at Granny's house was to walk along the railroad tracks and fish in the river. I once walked passed the Kilbricken in and had a pint. It did help me write a good paper on my trip to Ireland. Nobody at the Irish American Heritage center nor Chicago Gaelic Park know where county Laois is. The ones who would know where Laois is think of Portlaoise prison.

Had a fabulous meal on the opening night of the New Menu. It's an expansive variety of food and a…read moresuper gluten-free menu, which is great as I have coeliac disease and it is hard to get such a good menu like this one. The staff are lovely and helpful. Reasonable prices too. Definitely recommend a visit . Lovely atmosphere as well

This place is big. Alot bigger than I was expecting. If you love TGI's you will love this place. I…read moredon't unfortunately so it was a no from me. Menu ranges from burgers, wings etc..so great for groups and parties or if you just fancy a quick bite to eat. Lots of christening parties going on and outfits that would give "My Big Fat Gipsy Wedding" a run for it's money. My jeans and flats definitely weren't cutting it that day. Beer was brewed locally which is a trend I am happy to see getting bigger. They went down well so would go back to visit for drinks.

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!

My boyfriend and I stopped here for a quick lunch. We were super hungry because it was way after…read moreour normal lunch time. We were completely new to Killkenny and had no idea where to go. It didn't help that all the businesses around here close after lunch hours and then reopen for dinner! So, we saw the words pizza and decided to give this place a go. Atmosphere: Typical pizza joint. Ordering counter with tables to sit at. Good amount of windows with natural light. Fairly clean for a pizza place. Service: We were greeted very pleasantly and our order taken quickly. We ordered from the counter and then were told we could sit to wait. While we were waiting, the gentleman who took our order came over with out drinks and a vase of bendy straws and napkins. I personally was delighted by this because who doesn't love a bendy straw? Our pizza came out in 10 minutes or less. Granted it wasn't incredibly busy, but we were very happy because we were so hungry. The pizza was even delivered to our table. Presentation wise the pizza looked great! When we left we were also thanked profusely. Not too often that that happens! Food: Both my boyfriend and I got 9" cheese pizzas (personal pan size or 6 small slices). They were pretty darn good. Much better than we were expecting. The crust was delicious - crispy but not over done and still doughy enough to have that Italian bread flavor. The sauce and cheese were good as well. I also appreciated that the pizza wasn't greasy. If anything I would say there could've been more sauce, but that's because I like more sauce then most people. It came out nice and hot too which was great because it was freezing outside! I can only speak for the pizza but I feel I should mention that interestingly, this place also offers American fair such as burgers, wraps, fried chicken, fish, etc. and kebabs of all sorts. Different combination of food offerings than we are used to, but all the more power to ya! Cost: Totally reasonable. Our pizzas were 6 euros each and we had sodas too which were 1.5 euros each. Everything else on the menu is pretty cheap as well. We both ate for under 20 euros which is a bonus in my book! I would say give this place a try, absolutely. Well worth it.

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.

Having lived in Naas most of my life, the move to Newbridge wasn't a big one. Nevertheless, the…read morefirst night out in your new hometown is uncertain. My "début" in Newbridge took place in Johnson's pub on the main street just before the bridge. I stepped into a buzzing, good-humoured, easy-going, good old fashioned Irish watering-hole. The pub was full but not resembling the sardine tins that are the pubs of Naas on a weekend. Everyone seemed in good form and as soon as you were introduced, they were offering to buy you drinks. All ages and types mingled and danced to the fantastic live band. Rubber and friends play in Johnson's every Friday night. They're a jam band consisting of Paul Keogh (Rubber), from the excellent music group King Modo, and a selection of his mates. They played lively Irish songs along with their take on American pop and r&b tunes, each wielding a guitar. Paul's voice on his version of 'Golddigger' is something else! Every so often, someone from the crowd would join the band for a couple of songs as people clapped, danced or swayed on their stools, all sporting big smiles. An Australian friend asked me, "What's the equivalent of Johnson's in Naas?" I didn't have to think long before answering, "There is none." Definitely my new local!

Great atmosphere great food, and great service! We were in town from the United States... Boston!…read morespoke with the manager, and he was wonderful!

Love the easy to find location. Great bar area and restaurant…read more I ordered the jambalaya, Smithwicks Ale and Affogato. My companion tried the quesadillas and she loved it. It was huge! I enjoyed the jambalaya as well! Great staff and atmosphere.

Waitress was rude went bonkers for no reason, walking away shaking her head, I didn't feel welcomeread more

I've been to a few Eddie's Diners and usually have had a decent meal with no issues. This outfit…read morewas terrible! The attitude of the Staff was appalling and the quality of the "good" was questionable. I certainly won't be back.