This is a lovely pub with a great bar with a pool table and a fabulous lounge. The toilets are…read moreclean and well maintained which is great to see. I always judge a place by the toilets. Its a family run establishment and they are great. From calling you a taxi to get home or to another destination they will go out of their way for you. Its great value if you drink long necks even better value as you can buy a bucket of beer for 15 euro, now replaced with tickets. Its actually one of my favourite pubs in Athy and well worth a visit.

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!

This is a hidden find, tucked away in what seems like a purely residential area. O'Gorman's could…read morebest be described as a gastro pub specialising in Irish and Thai food. They have a good website with all their menus and great special offers listed but to be honest the site makes it look like what my friend described as an "old man" pub when it's very new, bright and clean but with the charm of an Irish pub. They do a good Early Bird up until 7pm with a main for €10, two course €15, and three course €20. I had a prawn sweet and sour which was more expensive than what I usually pay for Asian food but a huge portion and very tasty. It was also spicier than what I'm used to for sweet and sour but still tasty. My friends all also had Thai main courses and were impressed. The staff were very nice and welcoming (two of us were late arriving). It was recommended to me by two friends from Portlaoise as a local establishment and I can see why. They also had lots of free parking outside.

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!

Maybe the best gastro pub I have ever been in. It will take a week and a half in the gym to wear…read moreall this off but feck it I enjoyed every bite. Brilliant place. Two of us ate steak dinners three courses with three pints and bill less than €60. How? Such friendly surroundings have to be experienced to be believed. When we walked into the lounge there were no tables free and quickly a group asked us to share their table, which we did and then shared their conversation. Sorted. Do yourself a favour and give this place a try.

In from the US New Jersey. James our bartender did an amazing job. He was one step ahead and…read moregreat personality. Amazing place to drop in for drinks. Local people are so fun to listen to and hear their lives. I recommend it.

A great place to grab a pint after dinner. The music was fantastic. One guy and a guitar sounded…read morelike a full band. He was awesome. Though in a tourist area this had a flock of locals and just a few dots of tourists. The place got packed early. Nice selection of whiskey. Wish we could have gone more than once. Alas we found this place on our last day in town. If you read this go there. Especially on a Friday or Saturday night. Magic happens here.

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.

Came in for lunch while visiting Kilkenny. There were many cafes and places to eat but Bollards…read morecaught our eye. Inside was warm and inviting and the barkeep was very friendly. Ordered our pints at the bar and got lunch as well. Hubby had the vegetable soup and I had the seafood chowder and toastie combo. The chowder was thick and had plenty of salmon and the like. Huge bowl! The toastie was done just right with ham and tomato on toasted bread. Yum! And compared to other places to eat, this was more reasonable. There are outdoor tables to enjoy lunch in nice weather. Great place for a pint and lunch !

We happened upon Bollards while walking the street looking for live music, and this ended up being…read moreone of our favorite pubs in all of Ireland. The live music was absolutely phenomenal. The gentlemen playing in my photo were brilliant musicians and very entertaining. The place was packed to the gills and we stood for about an hour of their session until seats up front opened up. The crowd was wonderful, singing along to favorites and raising glasses high. I don't think there was a face in the place that wasn't wearing a smile. There was no waitstaff that I noticed, but service was pleasant and fast at the bar. There are tables, high tops, and spots at the bar. Do go here! Enjoy the music! And have a pint or cocktail or two. :)