Oldtown Hill Bakehouse

Laura and Rory Gannon are the dynamic duo behind Kilkenny City's baking sensation, CakeFace. Having left their respective careers in property and chemical engineering to follow their passion within the food industry, they met at Ballymaloe Cookery School and from there ...

The former Café Sol premises just off High Street got a great makeover in 2017, when new owner/manager, Milko Mihaylov and Chef Lukasz Glab (both already well known in Kilkenny) teamed up to bring something fresh to the city. The restaurant is elegant and bright, ...

Easy to spot with its smart black exterior and gold lettering above the welcoming big windows, there' s always a buzz at this charming Italian restaurant which is run with warmth and professionalism by owners Therese Maguire (head chef) and Jenny Quinn (front of house). ...

Formerly the Hibernian Bank, this handsome Georgian building has been restored to its former glory to become The Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel. The nine older rooms at the front are particularly spacious and furnished to a very high standard in keeping with the character of ...

Situated in what was once the stables and dairy of Kilkenny Castle - and overlooking the craft courtyard - Kathleen Moran's deservedly popular first floor restaurant is situated above temptations of a different sort, on display in the famous craft shop. Also on th ...

Antonio and Marion Cavaliere’s well-known Italian restaurant is in a semi-basement in the impressive terrace opposite Kilkenny Castle. It is Kilkenny's longest established restaurant and the closely packed tables are an indication of its enduring popularity, with t ...