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.

Located in the Pembroke hotel; it's a classical style dining with a combination of American, and…read moreIrish fusion style menu selections. Servers are cool and will let you gab until you are ready for the check. They also don't add an extra tip even knowing you're a tourist (don't worry VAT 23% tax gets you anyways). Had the prawn crab tacos as well which have a mango fused cream sauce. Definitely worth sitting down and e joying your meal with a cocktail

This was one of the top 5 best meals we have had ever!!! Service was exceptional!!! Had a three…read morecourse meal. Everything was delicious!!! Definitely would recommend if visiting the area!

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!

On our visit to Kilkenny, we stopped by Matt's for some dinner because it just a block away from…read morethe castle. I loved the vibes here, felt just like I thought it would. The service was good and quick - I never felt like they neglected us although we didn't get our fries but were still charged for them. I really liked the medieval beef and Guinness stew. The mashed potatoes were perfection and beef was so tender. I was disappointed by this dish at another pub so I'm glad this was able to overshadow that experience. I didn't like the clonakilty chicken. It was a bit dry and the sauce had too much mustard. Their apple berry crumble was good - it ended the meal nicely.

The service was great and the food was excellent. The Caesar salad was the best ever. Also enjoyed…read morethe seafood chowder. Great Irish pub vibe as well. Highly recommend this place.

I came here with my sister for an early dinner (5pm) from a recommendation from the staff of the…read morehotel we were staying at. They recommended the baked potato, the chicken something (started with a c, and is essentially a chicken strip), and the peppercorn steak sandwich. We opted for the baked potato with the meat chili sauce and the steak sandwich. Y'all, the portions are huge (two people can share one dish) and the peppercorn sauce for the sandwich was INCREDIBLE. My sister and I used the sauce to dip our fries in. The chili baked potato was also excellent. It has a nice kick to it, so if you don't like heat in your food, then skip this dish. The staff were friendly and enthusiastic. We asked two waitresses for advice on places to visit, and they were helpful and gave us great answers to our questions, and gave us recommendations based on what we were interested in seeing. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

Despite this being a total tourist spot, it was a blast! They have live Irish music every night…read moreand the band we saw had people clapping to the music all night long. Some even started to dance around the entire space! Great selection of beer and whiskey and the bartender we had the previous night was super knowledgeable and we had fun razzing each other back and forth. Bartenders were super attentive and quick to refill your pint!

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.

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

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.

Came in for lunch after visiting the Rock of Cashel. Quickly sat and orders taken. We ordered off…read moreof their lunch sandwich menu. The food was delicious and quick. It is a great quiet low key place to grab a quick meal.

The basement bar and restaurant in this lovely little hotel is a great stop for a bite to eat at…read morelunchtime. They have a large menu and food arrives fresh and hot. Parking is available on the street close by. Service was a little slow, and it was hard to track down a server for sauces and the bill, but food was delicious.