This place was visited on recommendation of a couple of girls on the street when I asked about a good chip shop. I was in search of fresh cod, freshly fried. We could not see how the cod I ordered was prepared, but what I received was an FSO -- Fish-Shaped Object -- that was, highly unfortunately, mealy on the inside. I do not know for sure, but I feel strongly that the 'cod' was reconstituted fish bits moulded into a fish shape, then battered. It was like a fish-shaped fish-stick, but tasted not as good (if that can even be good). The 'cod' came to the table in no more than two minutes after ordered, which would indicate that it had been fried earlier and simply been thrown into the fry-vat to heat it up. I was on the hunt for the best fried fresh fish in Kilkenny and cannot recommend this place for that in any way. The chips that came with the fish were decent, but I ended up leaving almost all of the plate uneaten before heading out to find a real fish, rather than the FSO I received. I have no idea about the other food, but I cannot recommend the FSO served at Uncle Sams. Even after a few drinks down the pub, I would not be able to finish it. read more