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Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality.

Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

Although Zuni is an hotel (‘boutique’ style, and offering a more youthful style of accommodation than other comparable establishments), the atmosphere is more restaurant with rooms: an oasis of contemporary chic in this bustling city, it is well established as an in-place for discerning Kilkenny diners
Rooms 13 (8 shower only, 5 no smoking, 1 family room, 1 wheelchair friendly, all no smoking). DB&B from €80pps. Children welcome (under 12s free in parents' room; cot available without charge, babysitting arranged). Lift. Restaurant: Seats 70 (outdoor seating, 24); L daily 12.30pm-2.30 pm. Early D daily 5pm-6.30pm, from about €26. D Mon-Wed 5.30pm-9pm, Thu-Sat to 9.30pm, Sun to 8.30pm. Children welcome before 7pm. House wine from about €22. SC 12.5% added to parties 6+. Toilets wheelchair accessible. No pets. Private parking - call on mobile and receptionist will open security bar. Hotel closed over Christmas. Amex, MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations

It's all in the name at this popular city centre destination - although Zuni is an hotel (‘boutique’ style, and offering a more youthful style of accommodation than other comparable establishments), the atmosphere is more restaurant with rooms: an oasis of contemporary chic in this bustling city, it is a long established in-place for discerning Kilkenny diners.


The restaurant is large and airy, overlooking a courtyard (alfresco dining in fine weather) and there’s a separate restaurant entrance so you don’t have to go through the hotel. There's always a buzz, which creates a rush of anticipation on arrival - and owner Paul Byrne is usually present to welcome everyone personally.


Well known Kilkenny chef Maria Raftery re-joined the team in 2020 and she enthusiastically pursues the house policy of supporting local producers and suppliers. This matches her own philosophy perfectly, and menus offer an exceptional range of completely diffferent dishes, so diners are spoilt for for choice and want to return as soon as possible to try other options.


Fish from Mag Kirwan in Goatsbridge Trout Farm, rapeseed oil from Second Nature oils in Urlingford, duck from Kilkenny Free Range and vegetables from Eamon Wallace are all among the local ingredients on her interesting menus, and her simply presented food is full of flavour.


Menus to note include an early dinner menu which offers a good choice and gives great value for money - and an excellent breakfast.


Served in the streetside café-bar, breakfast is notable for the friendly, smartly-uniformed and well-informed staff, and the cosy café atmosphere as much as for the excellent cooking.The menu offers all the breakfast/brunch favourites, sometimes with a little twist (such as chilli scrambled eggs), but there are no gimmicks and its success is down to careful cooking, attractive presentation, attention to detail and great suppliers - Kenna's butchers are mentioned, along with Highbank farm syrup, and Zuni's own home made breads. 


Many - both residents and visitors - would cite this as their favourite Kilkenny restaurant, at any time of day.


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Rooms are modern, with minimalist décor and all of the expected hotel facilities - direct dial phones, air conditioning, iron/trouser press, TV, tea/coffee-making facilities.


 

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  • Location - Town Centre
  • No Smoking Establishment
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