A warm and welcoming pub in central Kilkenny, catty corner to the castle. Local pub vibe. Ordered 2…read moreGuinness pints, a ham & cheese toastie with a cup of their seafood chowder, hubby ordered goat cheese crostini and seafood chowder. Amazing chowder, chunky fish bites, creamy deliciousness! Felt like a warm hug on this cold day.

Such a fun pub! Great atmosphere friendly and welcoming locals and the live music was great. Highly…read morerecommended!

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!

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!

Food and drinks were great. The staff were wonderful and very attentive. We were a party of eight…read morefrom Florida.

Great food and a pub type atmosphere. Outstanding muscles and very good 1/2 duck diner.read more

Went into Waterford and was wandering around. Found the Gingerman in alley, always a good sign…read more Wife had jacket potato, I had Toasty - ham, cheese and onions. Not to mention the pints of G. If you are looking for a nice pub lunch here you go.

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.

The Left Bank pub restaurant was highly recommended. So of…read morecourse, we had to check it out. We were not disappointed. We were promptly seated at a table near the bar. The menu has so many delicious choices. The live music adds to the ambience. You can't go wrong at this restaurant for food and drink!

Stopped by this pub which was once an old bank (hence the name) on a day trip & just had to have a…read moreSmithwicks which apparently is from this small town! Didn't order any food, just popped in for a beer but the vibes were so cool!

Love the easy to find location. Great bar area and restaurant…read more I ordered the jambalaya, Smithwicks Ale and Affogato. My companion tried the quesadillas and she loved it. It was huge! I enjoyed the jambalaya as well! Great staff and atmosphere.

Great atmosphere great food, and great service! We were in town from the United States... Boston!…read morespoke with the manager, and he was wonderful!

Great pub grub! Quick service. Easy to watch sporting events or TV from any seat in the house…read more Fish & chips were plentiful, hot and fresh. Chicken curry was delicious. Not overly spiced. Just great flavor. The Irish roast beef with stuffing, or as we were told, a "proper Irish Christmas roast beef dinner" was excellent. Nice location and fun staff made it a warm atmosphere.

From the warm welcome by Martha to the delicious food to dessert we enjoyed our visit immensely. We…read morehad a group of 7 in Waterford as part of a two week tour. We ate the fish and chips and soup and salad and a variety of wines and ciders. We had Death by Chocolate and sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. We departed the pub full and happy. If I visit Waterford again I'll surely return. The service by Martha was outstanding. I can't say too much about her hospitality!