Literally the only place worth calling a restaurant in Urlingford, at least according to our B&B…read morehost - and looking at the menus of the other places made us think the same. We did not try the pizza (only the garlic bread with cheese as a starter, which is basically pizza without tomatoes) and that was good. As a main course we both had pasta and that also was really delicious, can't say anything bad about this place. If planning a visit, please note this place only opens Wednesday through Sunday.

Standards dramaticly dropped, kababs are nothing more than a tiny bit of meat between 5inches of…read moresuper thin bread. Ridiculous and will not buy again

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!

Excellent ambience to this pub. It's like a step back in time. You feel like you walked in to local…read morebar in a small seaside community. The food is very good. Fish and chips are 5 star. Large portion and cooked perfectly. Flakey cod with a wonderful tasting batter. The chips were also perfect. This is the standard for great fish and chips. Can't stress how good this was. The burger was okay. A little on the dry side and overly salty. But overall it was okay. Service was friendly.

Great place to dine after touring or shopping! Located across the street from Waterford Crystal…read more Friendly staff willing to give recommendations. Christmas dinner sandwich came highly suggested and did not disappoint! Ham, turkey, stuffing and cranberry mayo on a baguette qualifying its namesake. Fish and chips were also very good. Lunch and drinks totaled no more than 35 euros. We found it a great value for the price!

Came in for lunch after visiting the Rock of Cashel. Quickly sat and orders taken. We ordered off…read moreof their lunch sandwich menu. The food was delicious and quick. It is a great quiet low key place to grab a quick meal.

The basement bar and restaurant in this lovely little hotel is a great stop for a bite to eat at…read morelunchtime. They have a large menu and food arrives fresh and hot. Parking is available on the street close by. Service was a little slow, and it was hard to track down a server for sauces and the bill, but food was delicious.

We stumbled upon this 5 star restaurant by accident and quickly realized it was the best thing we…read morecould have done. The decor is classy and cozy, good vibes, excellent service, and outstanding food. We started with the Pumpkin Empanadas. The first bite of this literally caused our jaws to drop. Tears forming as the flavor took us on a ride to our most sweetest moments in time. Crispy, stuffed with gold, I could eat thousands of these. Next, the Mikey's Premier Burger. The patty was so moist that the crispy bun with it created a wonderful mouthfeel. I'm not even sure what sauce was on the burger but it completes it. This burger requires no extra work from you. It's packed with flavor. Of course it is accompanied with 3 time fried thick fries. You could break these open and see the heat coming out. It was very hard to let these cool before eating. My wife ordered the Grilled a chicken with mushroom sauce. Home run. I know assume that you cannot go wrong with any choice here. Cheers to this gem in a lovely town. Shoutout to John the doorman of the partnered hotel, he was so kind and showed us the immaculate gardens.

Stopped in by chance and had the best lunch I can remember. Our group of 4 wandered in the front…read moredoor and were greater by the bar tender, a good fire and local sports pictures on the wall. We expected typically pub food and atmosphere but after a 1 or 2 minute wait were ushered into a light and bright back dining room. They offered was much more upscale than Pub food. We had the leek and garlic soup which was a good sized portion and a Waldorf salad both of which were tasty. The group also had the burger and fries which was excellent while 2 of us had the chicken schnitzel topped with greens and fennel. The schnitzel was the best meal I've had in months. The server was attentive and the food arrived in a timely manner. If you are done seeing the Rock of Cashel and are looking for an excellent lunch or dinner spot give Mikey Ryan's Bar and Kitchen a try.

Cutest little diner with great PIPING hot seafood chowder. Someone mentioned the croutons....wow…read morethey were amazing. Staff were kind and helpful. Highly recommend. Parking can be a little tight so be prepared.

I've been on a seafood chowder kick while here. Seriously, why wouldn't you? It's an island…read more This one was rich, fully of chunky seafood and paired with two excellent slices of brown bread which is pretty much served everywhere with soup. The kicker though were those little croutons floating on top. That brown bread actually got better. I wish I had more. They also make fresh desserts there and I broke down and had a toffee banana tart with fresh whipped cream. Wow. I ate it in small pieces to extend the savoring experience. There are also roulades and other tasty looking fresh desserts and the breakfasts people were eating looked great!

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.

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.