Best meal I've had in Ireland during my vacation here. Amazing fish and chips and creme brûlée…read more If you can make it this is the place!

Food and drinks were great. The staff were wonderful and very attentive. We were a party of eight…read morefrom Florida.

The service was great and the food was excellent. The Caesar salad was the best ever. Also enjoyed…read morethe seafood chowder. Great Irish pub vibe as well. Highly recommend this place.

Went into Waterford and was wandering around. Found the Gingerman in alley, always a good sign…read more Wife had jacket potato, I had Toasty - ham, cheese and onions. Not to mention the pints of G. If you are looking for a nice pub lunch here you go.

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.

Matt the Millers Bar is a large place, complete with a party room on the lower floor. Good food,…read morecold beer and live music. What more could you ask for?

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.

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!

The Left Bank pub restaurant was highly recommended. So of…read morecourse, we had to check it out. We were not disappointed. We were promptly seated at a table near the bar. The menu has so many delicious choices. The live music adds to the ambience. You can't go wrong at this restaurant for food and drink!

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!

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!

Popped in for a bite to eat. Live music was amazing. And staff was so attentive and quick. Food was…read morefresh and fair priced! Bruschetta was to die for. Worth the stop!

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!