My family and spent night 1 of our 2 weeks trip here in Ireland and couldn't have been happier…read moreabout it. Not only was the room upstairs clean and nicely furnished with 4 beds, the food and bar atmosphere downstairs was perfect as was their hospitality. It was a weekday so pretty quiet thankfully. The bar music downstairs can be faintly heard upstairs in the room but was off by 11:30pm. We were too tired to be bothered anyway. Great place to stay if you're looking to stay up drinking on a weekend I'm sure. Owner Jerry greeted us in the morning downstairs for breakfast which was also amazing. We'd absolutely stay here again as it was very comfortable and welcoming. There's also a convenient parking garage just passed it on the right that I was told would be 5 euro but did t charge us anything for the overnight.

We stopped in for a late dinner and we were welcomed by a friendly waiter. Food was very reasonably…read morepriced and the fish and chips were perfect. Live music - singer with guitar singing American rock songs when we were there. Relaxed and casual atmosphere. Kid friendly, not touristy.

All the food was outstanding! I was super impressed with quality and size. I would recommendread more

My husband and I stopped by here for dinner after a bartender from another pub said it was her…read morefavorite place in town to eat. We loved everything about our experience here! It was a laid back place where locals sat at the bar while we sat at a table in the dining area. I had a Guinness while we waited for our food. We both ordered Seafood Chowder. It came out steaming hot and served with rustic bread. ! It was hearty, delicious and reasonably priced! We decided to split the "Fish of the Day" which happened to be hake. It was very good - crispy and served on top of mashed potatoes with a side of veg (carrots and a cabbage mixture). Really lovely comfort food!

In from the US New Jersey. James our bartender did an amazing job. He was one step ahead and…read moregreat personality. Amazing place to drop in for drinks. Local people are so fun to listen to and hear their lives. I recommend it.

A great place to grab a pint after dinner. The music was fantastic. One guy and a guitar sounded…read morelike a full band. He was awesome. Though in a tourist area this had a flock of locals and just a few dots of tourists. The place got packed early. Nice selection of whiskey. Wish we could have gone more than once. Alas we found this place on our last day in town. If you read this go there. Especially on a Friday or Saturday night. Magic happens here.

Great food, wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. Would definitely repeat next time we're in…read morethe area.

This is my most favourite place to eat in Carlow. The food is beyond amazing and the service is…read moregreat. If you are thinking of going, they have the best chicken wings and I promise you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere is always good in here, wether the football, rugby, GAA is on you are sure you'll catch a glimpse. Trad music in a Thursday night is always a good crowd pleaser. Couldn't recommend enough.

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!

Food was so yummy! Nice atmosphere. Service was friendly…read more Best fish and chips I had while visiting Ireland hands down! Sooo good!

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.

Came in here for breakfast and it was probably the best breakfast I've had in my lifetime. I had…read morethe traditional full Irish breakfast and my son had the heuvos rancheros. He finished his entire plate and it was a huge breakfast. I was surprised he didn't lick his plate. Our waitress was this lovely girl who made one heck of a latte. You know a place is good when it's loaded with locals as well. This place is a MUST visit when you are in Kilkenny.

We stopped on a quiet weekday evening and had the fish and chips. The portions were huge! They hid…read morea large amount of chips under the gigantic haddock fillet. The broccoli cauliflower soup was delicious, as was our dinner. The restaurant was cozy and quiet and the service was attentive and friendly. I'd recommend their fish and chips!

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.

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!