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.

Cleere's was recommended to us by a gentleman at the Smithwick's brewery for Monday night Irish…read moretraditional music. The Guinness beer was excellent but the coziness and traditional music just was awesome. Definitely a must on a Monday night!

Favorite pub in Kilkenny- cozy vibes, real fireplace going, and friendly service with good food to…read morematch. We got the chicken caesar wrap, the lamb stew, and the toastie with the carrot ginger soup (special of the day)- food portions were large so I shared a little bit of everyones food. The chicken caesar wrap was very American style and tasted like home- a good sauce ratio as well. The lamb stew was nice, with the lamb being not too gamey. The sandwich was tasty along with their soup- some of my favorite pub food all trip. Great irish coffee and great Guinness near the fire.

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.

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!

Rather disappointing experience, stopped in for lunch on our first day in Kilkenny and ordered a…read morepint and club sandwich. Sandwich was pretty generic, piece of ham and some small chunks of chicken and bacon with tomato on white bread though soup that came with it was good. Then sat at table for quite some time with an empty plate and glass and couldn't get anyone to come over even though they were barely occupied. I finally went up to the bar and ordered another pint and they were nice enough to deliver it to the table. Don't even get me started on trying to get the check to close out our bill so we could move along!

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!

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. Kyteker'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.

I love this pub. It's got a really laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff and a good pint. There's…read moreusually a band playing in the front and there's often traditional Irish music too. It also has a small back room which often hosts gigs or can be hired for a private party. The backroom also hosts a sort of 'open mic' night for DJs called 'Are Friends Eclectic?' which invites anyone with an interest in vinyl, regardless of experience to come along and do a set. The beergarden in Ryan's is really nice too. Half of it is covered over and the other half is outdoor with picnic benches. It's a lively, friendly pub with a regular local crowd so if you are visiting Ireland and want an authentic Irish pub experience this place is perfect.

Good pints and music. Nice atmosphere. Staff were friendly, pretty empty on a Wednesday afternoon…read morein April

Nice venue, little more upscale than the pubs we found ourselves in. Feel our server may have been…read morenew/overwhelmed/inexperienced...needed to run back to the kitchen a few times to inquire about dietary concerns. Otherwise, quick pop-in for a nosh, trad music was just setting you but we opted to go back to Dylan's Whisky bar.... Priced on the high end- no parking, unless you can find street parking or private/pay lot. Irish Kindness and hospitality exuded.

My sister and I came here for afternoon tea. This was such a great experience! Their tea room was…read morequaint and quiet and the food was delicious. We stayed for almost 2 hours relaxing and enjoying the food and the space!

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!

Of all the restaurants/pubs that Gayle and I visited during our recent trip to Ireland, our Lunch…read moreat this Left Bank had the best burger and Craic (fun, good times, enjoyable conversation, and the social atmosphere of a lively gathering). It also brought back fond memories of one of our early dates at a Left Bank in Pleasant Hill CA, when Gayle put me to the test. :) p.s. - I'm still around after 20 years. Our tour had just arrived in Kilkenny and as we walked down through the Food Festival (it was also a Bank Holiday), we needed to find a bank to replenish our cash reserve for tips and such. As we were Downtown, that was easy to accomplish. After that, I asked Gayle if she wanted to eat at the food festival or sit down somewhere. She opted for the latter, and Left Bank was right there! The place was packed and with great happy Bank Holiday energy, but the nice guy greeting us suggested we walk around and see if we could find an empty table. After about 5 minutes of searching, we spied a couple just leaving at a table by the window and we grabbed it. We were served quickly by an observant wait person, and before we knew it, my Chicken BLT and Gayle's Burger were right there. My choice was very good, and Gayle's burger was amazing. My adult beverage of choice was a Smithwicks, while Gayle stuck to her go-to Chardonnay choice (but with a burger?). Then as we're enjoying our Lunch, we look out the window and there's our friends Don and Fern walking down the food festival street! Gayle quickly left to chase them down, and with enough room at the table, the more the merrier! If we weren't on the tour clock, I would have gone another round. But alas, all good things....and doing a mitzvah by leading another couple looking for table to ours as we left.

My family and spent night 1 of our 2 weeks trip here in Ireland and couldn't have been happier…read moreabout it. Not only was the room upstairs clean and nicely furnished with 4 beds, the food and bar atmosphere downstairs was perfect as was their hospitality. It was a weekday so pretty quiet thankfully. The bar music downstairs can be faintly heard upstairs in the room but was off by 11:30pm. We were too tired to be bothered anyway. Great place to stay if you're looking to stay up drinking on a weekend I'm sure. Owner Jerry greeted us in the morning downstairs for breakfast which was also amazing. We'd absolutely stay here again as it was very comfortable and welcoming. There's also a convenient parking garage just passed it on the right that I was told would be 5 euro but did t charge us anything for the overnight.

Rooms were exactly what we needed for the nights stay. Pub down stairs had good food and great…read moremusic