Good pub grub here at the Duiske Inn…read more I ordered the chicken goujons with chips and side salad. Fairly typical pub food, but very tasty and quality stuff. And their portion of goujons was massive. Eight in all I think. Everyone else enjoyed their food too. But the service let the Duiske Inn down a lot. They appeared to be understaffed and it was a very busy Sunday. There was initially two floor staff, a barman and a waitress. A second barman appeared later just as we finished eating. That said the first barman played a blinder and was really doing his best to serve drinks, take food orders and get new patrons seated. If it wasn't for him I reckon we would have walked out without eating. The waitress came and went less frequently. She chatted to patrons she knew. A-ok, more so if you've more than one dedicated staff member on the floor.

We came in for lunch on a Tuesday and ate at the bar. Very welcoming and lovely service. The Caesar…read moresalad was divine with flavorful chicken and bacon. My companion had the soup special; I could have eaten a whole loaf of the bread served on the side.

Had a fantastic evening here in their private dining room for a family get together recently…read more Absolutely stunning house on beautiful grounds. The food was all very good, but the service really stood out. We had two toddlers in our group and were never made to feel they were a hassle (something we often feel eating out, but hey I get it, I own one, toddlers are tough going!!) and in fact the staff did their utmost to keep the kids happy and entertained, even bringing out a puppet at one point. The set menu we had was very reasonably priced. We'll definitely be back!!

This business is the best restaurant around. I've had breakfast and lunch here and love it. They…read moreprovide very generous portions in beautiful surroundings with great service. The lunch carvery is done very well. For years Mountmellick only had take out so this has been a very welcome addition. We had the breaded chicken and the carvery both of which were excellent. Generous helpings of roasted and mashed potatoes with cabbage, carrots and numerous sides. The deserts were delicious. I had the lemon meringue with a coffee and wished I had more room it was so good. The staff were so helpful and genuine. Thank you and keep up the great work !!

Best local place for a good dinner. Great range of food and portion sizes. Accommodate for…read moreindividuals, families and parties. Also nice selection of deserts available. Staff are friendly and the restaurant and bathrooms are always spotless

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.

Located in downtown Kilkenny with parking near the library. My husband and I were the first ones in…read morethe pub around 4:30pm. Shortly after multiple people showed up. We got in and snagged a table in the perfect location. We started off with food. The fish and chips were amazing. The fish wasn't too breaded or oily. The piece of fish was huge! The fresh green onions and homemade tater sauce elevated the dish. We stayed at the pub until Irish music started, which was so good! Hearing the tin whistle, guitar, and beautiful Irish singing was such a treat. We enjoyed a handful of cocktails and Guinness! Very enjoyable night!

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!

What a fantastically authentic place. Thank you for an unforgettable experience :)…read moreThe kind Irish welcome and experience you always hear and read about.

Fantastic little bar that you would miss if you didn't know it was there. The owner was there…read moreserving pints and chatting with customers. The bar holds about ten people, cash only. There is a small garden area outback. We were lucky and got to sit in on a trad session upstairs one night. We came here several times during our week stay. Nice people and friendly atmosphere.

Our first visit was 2023 and we had a wonderful time chatting with the amazing owner. We are in…read moreKilkenny for 2 night and went back both nights. There is a lovely group of people from Canada, US, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland in attendance. There are various instruments in the pub for anyone to pick up and play which we witness which added to the charm. We will be back. If you are in Kilkenny at night seek this place out down the Alley.

I've been meaning to go here for a while, it has a great reputation. It's cute, the lady who took…read moreour order was adorable and it's as Irish as it gets. On Saturdays, you can choose from the daily special (roasts or lasagna), pannini, home-made soup and of course delicious homemade desserts. We had a chicken and chipotle panini and I was very impressed with the chipotle. My friend had the roast beef which comes with 3 veg and a side of roast potatoes. It needed a bit more gravy which they were happy to give us on request! To finish, we tried their lemon meringue pie, which was good and their seasonal crumble (apple, rhubarb and strawberries) which was excellent. My friend had two americanos, which were pretty decent. They also have a lovely garden up front with a wooden deer sculpture. Highly recommend!

This had to have the best brown bread in all of Ireland ! And the scones!! This former foundry…read moreupdated with beautiful gardens , has it all . Good food is an art and this is proficient. The salads are fresh and the meat tender and flavorful .

A Irish Pub with an awesome atmosphere. The staff are all excellent and excel in providing superb…read morecustomer service. We happened to be there on a night with a live music and what great fun it was listening to the duo play Irish folk songs and many other lovely tunes! If you're in Kilkenny go to the An Poc Fada pub, you truly won't regret it!!!

My husband and I were searching for a place to watch American football and all the games were on…read more The service was great the food (fish and chips) was excellent. Highly recommend for pub food and music.

We got to Kilkenny early afternoon and needed to eat. The shopkeeper at Smithwick's was super…read morehelpful in recommending a place to eat. Kyteler's was one of them. So glad we chose this place. Immediately got a table, perused the menu, for me, I found the bangers & mashed potatoes. It was awesome, and plentiful. Almost too much. The others picked the signature dish of Vol Au Vents (open faced chicken pot pie). They loved them, cleaned their plates. All meals were hot and freshly prepared. Quite good! Again, the service was awesome, many people covering all the tables. NO waiting. The beer selection was really good. I enjoyed a Kilkenny ale, others had the O'hara's witches brew. Very Good as well. The restaurant was busy, but not noisy. Good atmosphere for eating and having a conversation. Thank you!

The ambiance was very neat as the architecture and history within the building is like nothing I…read morehave ever seen. From the moment you walk in the doors, you have to walk up steps and are greeted right at the bar. The atmosphere is cozy and the waiters are all pretty fun with the typical Irish sarcasm we have learned to smile at and join in with. The food was just okay. We had the burger and the lasagne. It was nothing epic, was edible, but nothing wowed us. I would have loved to try the Kytler's whisky and beers, but they were interestingly not offered so we stuck with the Guiness.