What a wonderful little country cafe. My wife an I were on vacation in Ireland. We were spending a…read morecouple of nights in Kilkenny and decided to take a side trip to site and see and find a place to eat. What a find! The menu for dinner was price fix but you could just order a part of the menu rather than a whole two or three course dinner. We decided to order one two course dinner for the two of us and shared. The staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered the roast chicken with dressing and potatoes and a swirl of squash. The dressing was so wonderfully savory with flavors that blended beautifully with the moist chicken breast with a hint of crunch from the bit of perfect crispy skin on top. Delish! My wife had some trout that was smoked and chopped with a bit of onion and spices. Also wonderful. We ended with a fruit and homemade organic ice cream crumble that was filled with freshly cobbled fruit. It was a perfect meal to end a beautiful day in Ireland.

This place was amazing! The scones were delicious, the sausage rolls were fresh and the Americano…read morecoffee hit the spot. We ordered five or six different things and they all tasted great. The service was tremendous, fast and friendly.

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.

This restaurant is located in the grounds of the Mount Juliet hotel, Thomastown. It has the most…read morewonderful views from its window seats across the golf course and beyond into the distant landscape. It is built in a hunting lodge style with open wood beams supporting the roof with wonderful lighting in the shapes of hunting horns. Table sittings are well spaced giving privacy, and the warm ambience and atmosphere is most pleasant. This all compliments the fine food prepared by this restaurant. The menu is written out in an old world style with dishes titled in French, but detailed in English. Notably on the expensive side, with starters (Les Entrees) in the €7 to €12 range, and mains (Les Plats) from €14 to €25. Les Desserts then average at €7 but the presentation, quality of ingredients, and service make for a gourmet eating experience, hence its title as a Brasserie. In fact all ingredients are listed as sourced locally. There is also an extensive range of fine wines starting at €24, but also by the glass if required. Plus a full bar service is available. For children, there is a healthy option menu available in 1, 2 or 3 courses at €9, €12 & €15 respectively. Most notably though, there is an early bird 3-course menu from 6pm to 7pm on working days, at only €25 which is fantastic value, considering the main courses on it are €23 a la carte. However, we availed of it on a Friday & Saturday while staying over at the Mt. Juliet hotel. Suffice for me to say on both days dining, the three courses presented to us were all to be savoured for. You must pause your conversation and focus on the flavourings as there is that extra effort being made in these kitchens that will provide you an evening to remember.

Good pub grub here at the Duiske Inn…read more I ordered the chicken goujons with chips and side salad. Fairly typical pub food, but very tasty and quality stuff. And their portion of goujons was massive. Eight in all I think. Everyone else enjoyed their food too. But the service let the Duiske Inn down a lot. They appeared to be understaffed and it was a very busy Sunday. There was initially two floor staff, a barman and a waitress. A second barman appeared later just as we finished eating. That said the first barman played a blinder and was really doing his best to serve drinks, take food orders and get new patrons seated. If it wasn't for him I reckon we would have walked out without eating. The waitress came and went less frequently. She chatted to patrons she knew. A-ok, more so if you've more than one dedicated staff member on the floor.

We came in for lunch on a Tuesday and ate at the bar. Very welcoming and lovely service. The Caesar…read moresalad was divine with flavorful chicken and bacon. My companion had the soup special; I could have eaten a whole loaf of the bread served on the side.

This was less of a meal and more of an experience. The chef curated a great culinary adventure from…read morebeginning to end. The staff was attentive and ensured every detail was perfect.

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. There's good and then there is the Lady Helen…read more Don't order off the menu. Do the 7 or 9 course tasting and let the magicians, err chefs, treat you to a culinary experience you will never forget. We did the 7 course tasting and added the wine pairing as well. 5 different wines for 5 of the dishes. The pairings were on point and very good. The food is incredible. Each dish was better than the last. A mixture of rare and commonly used ingredients that complimented each other nicely. Service was incredible. It's expensive but worth every dime.

My husband and I stumbled onto this place after shopping a few doors down . Kilkenny artisans I…read morethink. Anyway the elegant very French atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxing . Our waiter was gracious and very young . The menu is diverse . The homemade breads as a starter are excellent and am asking for more right now ! Omg the Camembert cheese appetizer melts in your mouth. The trickle bread is obscene made here in the cafe. My husband's Mushroom garlic soup is above average -good not outstanding. The coquille st Jacques was excellent. The savory sauce did not overwhelm the scallops or shrimp. Overall we are happily stuffed in a beautiful restaurant and plan to come back and order more off the menu! Definitely an excellent mea

It was a night for some delicious steaks this seemed like a place that could deliver. Beautiful…read moreinterior that felt luxurious in a very relaxed way. The steaks were from local Irish beef and absolutely delicious. 3 of 4 in our party ordered a steak and all were impressed. The service was exemplary. Prices were very fair. A couple in the party indulged in dessert which was a true hit. A definite highlight of our dining experiences over our time in Ireland.

The food is excellent and the service is prompt and friendly. A must stop if near New Ross!!read more

Very friendly and nice. Food was amazing! Very fresh food and lovely environment. Overall was a…read more100 out of ten experience!

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!