Kilkenny Things to Do

This is the Liverpool Supporters Club spot in Kilkenny and is packed with a comparatively young and arguably hard-drinking clientèle. The notice outside lets you know that the World's End is open for "the cure" on Sunday mornin... more

Christy's is very much a traditional "local", with no frills except for the beautiful hanging flower-covered exterior featuring a hand- painted Guinness sign. The clientèle is composed mainly of die hard regulars, who wile away... more

The Black Abbott is slightly out of town, lurking beside St. Canice's Cathedral. The stone floor and walls in the bar give it an old-fashioned comfortable feel, while the rather dark lounge is cosy. There are pictures of old Ki... more

If you spend anytime in Kilkenny the chances are that you will find yourself in Dore's. It has a huge selection of breakfasts, lunches, teas, coffees, cakes and snacks at reasonable prices. When you enter you are faced with an... more

The Ground Floor is an unfussy coffee shop that is small, pleasant and good value. They offer tea, coffee, and the usual range of snacks and cakes. There is also a selection of sandwich specials. With some nice oil paintings on... more

If you fancy a pie and a local ale then Duggan's is the spot for you. Good simple fare is available Monday to Saturday in this cool, dark bar decorated with paintings on sporting themes. Check out "The Cows Pyjamas", a folk and... more

Rafa's is a well-regarded Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, with a basement location that hints at exclusivity - it is rare to get a table without prior booking. The stone-tiled floor and rough cast walls give it a spacious, ru... more

Peter Street is fast becoming yet another hub for Manchester's ever-growing cafe-bar scene with Bar 38, Breeze and The Square all close by. Chicago Rock Cafe offers something of an alternative by offering the Late Room, a basem... more

This modern wood and chrome bar is one of the nicer venues in the Kilkenny. It has the ambitious Mousetrap Theatre upstairs, and boasts that every weekend is a festival. As well as comedy, the theatre hosts live readings and mu... more

Also known as Hendersons, The Parade Bar is probably the nearest pub to Kilkenny Castle. It consists of one very large, airy room stretching around a well-stocked bar. There is a pool table at the far end, and although the cue-... more