Kilkenny, Ireland skyline: the 24 most iconic buildings and best views in Kilkenny

Impressive Castle, Just Be Prepared for the Crowds! A fantastic visit to the magnificent Kilkenny Castle. The building itself is beautifully restored, and the self-guided tour through the various rooms, especially the Long Gallery, is fascinating and well worth the price of admission. The sprawling parklands surrounding the castle are an absolute highlight – perfect for a walk, a picnic, or just letting the kids run around. It's a true gem in the heart of the city. The reason for docking one star comes down to logistics. We went on a weekend, and it was incredibly crowded, and we had to wait in a queue for a while to get in. Be prepared for that if you're not visiting on a weekday. The biggest challenge, however, is parking. Most of the on-street parking nearby is limited to a maximum of 1 hour, which is simply not enough time to explore the castle and grounds without constantly clock-watching. You're better off finding a car park a bit further away and walking. Overall, it is a must-see piece of Irish history. Just plan ahead for the potential crowds and parking situation to make your visit stress-free!

Beautiful, well maintained castle with lovely grounds. It was a great way to spend a couple rainy hours. There's a QR coffee at reach room so you can very more information on your phone. There's washrooms and a cafe at the castle as well. Our was about €11 to get in.

I really enjoyed my visit to Kilkenny Castle. The rooms are beautifully restored and give you a real sense of the history. The exhibitions are well explained and easy to follow. The gardens and park are peaceful and perfect for a walk, with lovely views of the River Nore. Everything was well organized, and the staff were very friendly. Overall, a real highlight of my stay in Kilkenny and highly recommended.

Nice castle, there are a lot of original furnitures and paintings, many languages printed guides. Enteance fee is 8 euro. You are to use one of the town parkings in vicinity. Enjoy!

We visited on a busy Saturday afternoon with tickets purchased online ahead of time. Theres a very large park connected to the castle that we walked around and explored for a while before our 4:00pm self guided tour. We spent 30 minutes inside walking around the castle taking pictures and finished our tour in the castle gardens full of flowers. We recommend the tour, though we personally enjoyed the castle from the outside more so than the inside as not much of it is original anymore.

Kilkenny Castle is absolutely stunning! The architecture is jaw-dropping, with beautifully preserved rooms that pull you right into its rich history. The guided tour is top-notch—super informative and packed with fun anecdotes. The sprawling parklands around the castle are perfect for a relaxing stroll, and the views are just gorgeous. The staff are warm and welcoming, making the whole experience a joy. Highly recommend visiting!

If you’re in the town, you must go. The grounds are well kept and it was good for a rainy day. If the weather was better, the gardens would be nice to walk around and have a picnic. They did a great job with information so you dont have to have a guided tour if you dont want.

The gardens are beautiful. Unfortunately we were not able to take a guided tour but there are QR codes in each room for an audio tour which tell the history of the house and lots of good signage so we were still able to enjoy it. The gardens are beautiful, and the signage there is great as well, telling you about what was planted and how it was used. The whole family enjoyed this stop.

Roth House and garden is truly a secret garden in the middle of the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. It’s a very old walled garden, but you’d never know it was there unless you looked for it. It is behind a wonderful old house. This man accumulated the land and built this wonderful garden years ago, in the back of his home. Now it is open for the public to see for a small fee. First, you must go for a self-guided tour through the house then you come to this amazing walled garden. It’s not like a huge estate garden where everything is trimmed and perfect. This is more like a wild garden where plants can be natural and grow as they would like to and fall over and get entangled. There’s mixtures of so many different kinds of plants. There are some beautiful, trimmed trees and hedges and vegetable gardens and fruit trees, apple trees, a grape Arbor. It’s perfect place for birds and insects to do their thing. I was lucky to discover it on a nice sunny day and there were a few other people around, but it’s a perfect place to go and have a picnic. Here are some pictures of the house,that lead you to the garden and several videos of walking through the garden. The garden is only as wide as the house 70 feet maybe but it goes back forever several hundred feet. There is a small gift shop at the front and I believe you can buy plants there as well. A peaceful and tranquil place to visit. 🌞🦋🌻

We are so glad we did not skip the Rothe House & Garden. Ireland has a very dark history. Historical sites, such as the Rothe House help us better understand that history. The building has been beautifully restored. And now serves as a museum of sorts. While we enjoyed stepping through time during our visit at the Rothe House & Garden, we fell in love with its garden. Absolutely stunning. Photographs are great, but you really have to see this beautiful garden in person. Definitely add the Rothe House & Garden to your list of must see.

Rothe house and garden is well worth a visit. The young woman welcoming guests in the shop was a delight and we received a warm welcome and helpful information. The garden is beautiful in all seasons but we particularly enjoyed all the fall colors and textures, the herbs especially, the yellow pippins, the dried artichokes, and the many beautiful dahlias.

Beautiful place, of historic interest in kilkenny. Johnny was an excellent tour guide, friendly and very informative on the subject.. Highly recommend if you're in kilkenny,, do not pass on a chance to see this beautiful house and garden

An old late 16th century merchant's town house and garden that has been restored to how it was originally, after centuries of reuse and later dereliction. Reasonable entry fee and the guided tour is just a little more, worth it if you like to know about the history of the house and those who lived here. Our guide Séan was very enthusiastic and an absolute font of knowledge - very impressive for a young man.

We are so glad we went to the Rothe House during our time in Kilkenny! We took a self-guided tour. The house itself was like stepping back in time, and its long history and many inhabitants tell a very interesting story about the history of Kilkenny and Ireland. In addition, the gardens behind the house were beautiful in July. It was fascinating to learn how they’ve discovered the types of fruits, plants, and flowers that would have been in the garden in medieval times and replicated it today.

I just had a tour with John and it was absolutely incredible. John's knowledge of Kilkenny and its history was really outstanding. I would recommend doing this tour because you are given such an amount of information and it is fascinating. The tour starts in the museum itself and then John takes you out and about in the city, honestly, you will be amazed, as I was. Highly recommended to anyone visiting this stunning city. A must.

Kilkenny-This was a great tour, very interesting. Our guide did a great job sharing the history while holding our interest. He even mentioned there is a ghost tour which would visit many the same sites we saw. The old St Mary’s is a beautiful building. Really glad we did this. The walk lasts about an hour, covers maybe a mile (definitely not more than 1 1/2).

We visited the Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny with our college class and had the most amazing experience. The guide who took us around (unfortunately we didn’t catch his name) was absolutely brilliant so knowledgeable, engaging, and full of passion for the history he was sharing. He didn’t just recite facts in a dull way, he really brought the stories to life, and you could feel his genuine love for the subject. Our little group couldn’t stop talking afterwards about how great he was and how much we enjoyed the tour. He completely made our day, and it turned what could have been just another history lesson into something memorable and inspiring. Highly recommend visiting, and if you’re lucky enough to get this guide, you’re in for a treat!

I loved the Medieval Mile Trail tour that we did through the Medieval Mile Museum. Our guide John was an absolute delight. He was able to give us historical facts with humor that kept us engaged the whole time. This was one of the first things my boyfriend and I did when visiting Kilkenny and would highly recommend it at the start of a trip - it was a great way to learn about the city as you explored! Highly recommend this tour - especially with John!

We took the Medieval Mile Museum tour with John a couple of weeks ago. The tour was exceptional. John provides a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding the history of Kilkenny which made the remainder of our time seeing the sites around Kilkenny much more interesting. I would highly recommend taking this tour when you arrive in Kilkenny. After the tour, take some time to walk around the museum itself which contains artifacts and more historical information about the church and town.

I always stop here when in town, it's fabulous. Get the audio guide as super helpful

My 8 year old son and I visited this museum while we were on a tour that stopped in Kilkenny. Our tour only allowed for 2 hours in Kilkenny so this was the perfect spot to visit. It’s not terribly large but was extremely interesting and well done. They also had a Lego scavenger hunt in which they gave clues based on the historic items presented in the museum. This made the museum super fun for my son (and myself to be honest). He learned a lot but in a way that’s appropriate and interesting to a child. They also had an audio device they gave my son that he could point at various spots to hear about what was being shown in that section of the museum. Again making it easier for him than having to read through all of the historical information. If you have kids definitely stop here if you’re in Kilkenny.

Historical site of Dominican Priory. Beautiful stained glass windows.

We walked over here from the St. Mary's Cathedral to find that they were about to start a service so we only stayed for a moment. It's very beautiful on the inside and out, though much smaller than some others in the area.

This was a great visit and I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful windows

Over 800 years of history are hidden in the stone walls of Black Abbey. Fabulous stained glass windows (especially the Holy Rosary Window on the side nave), sculpture of the Most Holy Trinity, tell the stories of the past. And what a place to stop by, immerse yourself in the quiet of the place and reflect on life.

A fabulous little church with old history.

Free to enter and extremely beautiful interior. Stain glass windows are exquisite and was one of the most captivating churches that I saw in Ireland.

I didn’t expect to be so moved walking through the cathedral, but the atmosphere was incredible. So peaceful, so grand, and filled with stories. You can almost feel the centuries that have passed within those walls. It’s a place that invites you to pause, reflect, and just appreciate the beauty of what humans are capable of creating when inspired by faith and purpose!

This medieval church is really beautiful and amazingly old! We also climbed the round tower, which was a one-of-kind experience with great views. Dating from the 9th century, it is hard to believe it’s still standing, let alone that you can climb to the top.

A beautiful piece of history — With a Heart-Pounding Climb" St. Canice’s Cathedral is absolutely stunning, both inside and out. The architecture, stained glass, and centuries of history make it a place you can feel as much as see. We decided to climb the Round Tower — and wow, what an experience. The ladders inside are steep and narrow, and I’ll be honest, it was pretty terrifying on the way up. But when you step out onto the platform at the top, the view takes your breath away (in a much better way!). You can see the castle, the River Nore, and the countryside for miles. If you’re visiting Kilkenny and the weather is dry, don’t miss it — it’s an unforgettable combination of history, beauty, and just the right amount of adrenaline.

A highlight of our first 16-day trip to Ireland & still remaining a highlight after our second 1 week trip to Ireland! The fact you could go up to the top of the tower was awesome! What a view! It blew Kilkenny Castle out of the park for me. I even preferred Cahir Castle to Kilkenny Castle. This cute Cathedral though, with its lovely little round tower, perfection!! Sept 8, 2024.

Has to be on your list of places to see in Killkenny. We have been up to.tge castle many times and missed St Candice's. There is a small car park across the road, and a family ticket was around €24. Note you can visit just the Cathedral, or the Cathedral & round tower. I would highly recommend you don't skip the tower, but do not there are ladders and tight areas on the accent!! The cathedral itself is a a peaceful place to explore. Lots of interesting people buried in tombs, with information displayed as u explore. There are a few bits to keep the kids busy, wooden blocks to build a cathedral and some drawings. The cathedral also contains the red book of ossory. If I'm honest while it has huge historical significance, it's not much to look at 😂 The round tower is located directly adjacent to the cathedral. The enyrave is up a metal ladder. There is an attendant sitting just inside the tower, they will tell you if you if you need to wait based on who is already inside. Once u start climbing you will understand why rate limiting is so important! It's narrow/low and sometimes difficult on places. If u are a large person I'd avoid. The view from the top is great!!! Good spot to visit, don't skip it for the castle.

Absolutely beautiful cathedral. There's so much history here and they do a wonderful job of walking you through it all.

Fantastic old cathedral on a hill overlooking Kilkenny city, well worth a visit!

The pictures don’t do justice to the beauty of the Cathedral. The history is amazing, old tombs included.

IT was erected around 1578 and re-built in 1761; it served as a meeting place, a custom house and now houses the civic offices and you really can't miss it. It looks interesting, but there is not that much to it other than the offices and the entrance to the Medieval Mile Museum.

No specific details of this place other than it houses some Council offices and an entrance to the Medieval Mile Museum.

Currently under refurbishment until 2026

I've only seen this building outside and it looks very nice.

Enjoyed a lovely view from atop the clock tower for a project I was working on. One of the lucky few

Beautiful historic building in the city centre just across from the Fig Tree Restaurant on high st kilkenny.

The centre of high street, usually some interesting local fundraiser being held here. Also popular for buskers.

This experience is well worth the stop if you are in Kilkenny. Our tour guide was fantastic (i feel terrible i have forgotten her name) and did an amazing job leading us through the history and science that is Smithwick's. The tour is very interactive and has a great production value. It is super engaging and interacting which was great as it was our 3rd brewery tour on our vacation. I highly recommend checking out the cream ale at the end of your tour. Absolutely delicious!!!

You must do this. We walked in and got a spot on a tour at noon. We brought our 5year old with us (kids <6 are free) and even he enjoyed most parts of it. Our tour guide, Simon, was absolutely excellent - full of knowledge and very well spoken on the history and story of Smithwick's. He made the experience really phenomenal. At the end, the barrel room for tasting was really great - comfortable and great service. I HIGHLY recommend this experience - and keep an eye out for the pamphlets with the 10% off QR code! They're all over Kilkenny (and ireland in general).

A solid tour of Smithwick's in Kilkenny - given by Daragh. He was both entertaining and informative! The history was very interesting, and the "picture room" was very cool. Literally moving pictures - and quite well done. The tasting experience, of the ingredients used in making beer, was a nice touch. And the beers afterwards, in the taproom, were well received and poured. Worth the visit, indeed!

We easily booked online. The guide did a good job in presenting the history of the city, brewing and business. The conclusion of the story can be unexpected, if you did not document upfront. Just a museum, not a live brewery anymore. Nice videos and interactions during the tour , it is touchy feely smelly. The price was a bit high in the end for 40 minutes of tour and one beer. The Kilkenny beer might have been the first served on that day, it was mostly foam and quite flat. Also, too cold in the tasting room and with very cold beer , hard to drink.

Joined this beer brewing tour and guided by Colin which gave us a very detail walk through history of brewing business by Smethwick family in kilkenny highly recommended if you ever visit kilkenny tour will take about 45 minutes and it comes with a complimentary beer at the end of the tour

A pleasantly surprising, educational and interactive, entertaining experience. Our young guide was funny and knowledgeable, and the modern sensory elements were delightful. The best part was smelling all the components and then getting to taste the flight of all of Smithwicks' best beers at the end!

Your was pretty good, I learned a lot about the Smithwicks history. The brewing isn't actually done in Kilkenny anymore, so a lot of the tour is of models of brewing equipment instead of the running brewery. And of course, got to drink plenty of beer!

Free to enter but donations appreciated. We walked over from Killkenny Castle and the doors were literally wide open. The stained glass windows are beautiful, the architecture is beautiful, and the Cathedral is beautiful overall. Definitely worth checking out when in the area and isn't is a very far walk.

This cathedral was nothing short of breathtaking. Every detail, from the stone carvings to the light filtering through the stained glass, felt sacred. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel small in the best way, like you’re standing inside something timeless and deeply meaningful. A quiet, powerful moment I won’t forget.

This is a beautiful Cathedral right in Kilkenny. A nice place to stop in and look around or say a prayer.

The caretaker allowed us in to look around and read the history. Always stunning to see the architecture, sculpture and tile as well as the stained glass art.

A really beautiful Catholic church. It's kind of like a museum but functional.

Beautiful, enormous cathedral. Interior was breathtaking, shiny, polished and so quitly impresive at the same time.

Magnificent edifice, the mosaics are stunning 🤩

Constantly changing exhibitions of the best of modern art, both Irish and International. There’s also a beautiful garden around the back and a great cafe. And it’s totally free entry for everyone. The Museum is in a perfectly restored heritage building right in the city centre of Kilkenny.

Beautiful experience, the grounds are next to the river and some ruins and the collection is very peaceful with several natural landscapes. Moreover, it's free. The best price!

On a day trip to Kilkenny and visited Butler Gallery. I was excited to find the works of one of my favourite artist's Tony O'Malley on view. Lots of other wonderful artworks here too. Will visit again

a beautiful exhibition and a really well-curated display I recommend it to everyone because every space is cared for in the smallest details The path is very well indicated to proceed in the correct way from one room to another The external greenery is also very well cared for and there are small spaces to take a relaxing break

Beautiful Gallery and delightful cafe, the staff couldn't have been nicer and so kind to my elderly mother. A Kilkenny gem and a must visit

Just such a wonderful (free) space in this bustling busy city. Situated just off John St lower the gallery is a fully accessible bright and wonderfully designed. There are paintings on permanent display as well as temporary exhibitions. The coup de grâce is the Wild Flower Cafe where we met Olivia. Even on a sunny chilly day we still managed to sit outside in the little "green houses" where we were nice and toasty. Goes without saying that the food was delicious and the service even better.

The gallery spaces are brilliant . 5 stars. The cafè Is 3 stars .

We visited Kytelers Inn during our trip to Kilkenny. The food was genuinely good, flavorful and well prepared, and the historic atmosphere added a nice touch to the experience. However, the service really let the visit down. It was incredibly difficult to get our waiter’s attention for drink refills or even to ask for the check. I understand that service in Europe tends to be more hands off, but this was by far the worst we experienced during our two weeks in Ireland. Unfortunately, it left a sour note on what could have been a great meal.

Went here for lunch with husband and son. Had a good kids menu and lots of different options for food. It was very busy so you can tell it's very popular. On top of the typical "haunted" style decorations, they had extra halloween decor which my son loved. service was polite but curt, food came quickly and was pretty good (not the best pub food we've had in Ireland). But the goat cheese tartlet was delicious! Worth it for the overall ambience and experience.

A huge thank you to JD Flynn and Kytelers Inn for a fantastic Irish coffee making class today! Best Irish coffee we’ve ever had! JD is a great storyteller, and not only did we enjoy the Irish coffee making class, but we were also given an underground cavern tour, history and story of Dame Alice and Petronella which brought historic Kilkenny to life. We may have even seen a spirit or two 👻 🐈‍⬛. Don’t miss this amazing stop during your visit to Kilkenny. Book early, it’s sure to be a sellout.

There was a lot of hype around this bar as one of the absolute must see historical places in Kilkenny so in we popped. To be fair it was very nice with friendly staff, clean toilets and lots of tourists passing through, but l couldnt see what all the hype was about (maybe l missed something) We didnt have the food but it looked nice. It's in the historical center close to both the castle and the cathedral so conveniently located if you want to give it a try.

Stopped in for lunch on a day trip to Kilkenny. As we only had a couple of hours to spend in Town we really appreciated the quick service. They had a couple of beers that were only available at the Inn and it was very good. The toastie was amazing. The atmosphere was so awesome. We visited in October so it was decorated for Halloween which made it even more fun. Would highly recommend.

I had one of the best fish and chips I've ever eaten! The fish in particular was absolutely delicious: delicate, flavorful, and perfectly fried, not greasy or heavy at all. The chips didn't match the quality of the fish, but they were still very good. The tartar sauce on the side was also excellent, and the mushy peas were a nice touch. The atmosphere is pleasant and full of character, capturing the true spirit of an Irish pub, yet it was calm and relaxed at lunchtime when I visited. It also seemed to attract local Irish customers, not just tourists. The staff were friendly. In total, I paid €44.80 for two fish and chips, one Coca-Cola, and one Sprite.

Great service, a beautifully set-up place, and honestly one of the best pints of Guinness I’ve had in Ireland.

Enjoyed the history. There is a room you can go in at the beginning for free and watch a movie on the history if you don't want to through the castle. A lot of stairs, not wheelchair accessible.

Nice place to see although I'm not sure I'm a fan of these huge houses with lots of renovations. Some interesting facts about the history of the house and those who lived there. The grounds are nice and worth a day out.

Short and to the point. Beautiful castle, specially around the outside. Clean and good presentation. There will be some stairs.

Amazing room recreations and stunning grounds. The tour is affordable and well laid out. Highly recommend!

Highly recommended the guided tour. Great pace, very informative and extremely knowledgeable! Beautiful Castle - captured the imagination 😍

Beautiful, historical location. Falls and surrounding forest are enchanting. A lot of history has taken place here. Perfect location for day hiking. I’m

Great gardens, beautiful flowers and water ways. Clean and open. Lots of people, but still had lots of room.

The Kilkenny Design Centre does gather a number of artisan goods into one store, but it seems to be pitched towards the tourist market. There are nice products, but they do not highlight the small Irish artisans and focuses mainly on some larger makers. Would try some of the independent shops especially on the back of The Castle Yard.

Hello, I brought my two children here to the downstairs cafe a few days ago at lunchtime. I have to say I was very disappointed with the standard. I am not sure if it is a look but the cutlery in the baskets was grubby and the plates and cups all had a brown layer on them. We left half the egg sandwich as it was very tasteless with the bread stale on the edges. Visiting the upstairs gents toilets I was very surprised to find how dirty they were both the floor and surfaces. The cubicle even had graffiti inside dated 2023! I can supply the photo. I know they can do better as I have been before. Perhaps even a few wall hangings downstairs to take away the roadside cafe feel of reverberating sound from the closed in space? Maybe this is why I was asked by a resident of Kilkenny we were staying with why on earth we went there its only for tourists and not very good.

Home of great Irish art, clothing, crafts and other pieces of Irish design excellence.

This is a great place to grab a bite or do lots of shopping of not your typical souvenirs. There are various artisans who have their studios around the courtyard of the centre. Walk through a passageway and in front of you Butler House will appear, where you can go for afternoon tea.

Beautiful grounds to enjoy a walk. Metal museum had lovely pieces to see. Did not stop for food or shopping.

Fantastic Gallery lovely restaurant great people had a wonderful day. Can't recommend enough brilliant.

You can skip this if you are short in time. Not much to see, but a nice quick stop to grab a bite and shop for some souvenir.

Interesting story about how Irish and English men were separated by this gate. The gate house registration office can still be seen on the left behind the bars if you face towards the black church before you pass the gate.

Lovely to see part of the history of ireland. Alot of tourist's around the street & church

A nice reminder of the past. The level of your imagination is the only one limit what you have...

It is what it is. Look at it on the black abbey

(Translated by Google) This gate dates from a long time ago. It provided access to the walled Kilkenny for travelers coming from the Black Abbey, which lay outside the city walls. The monastery was the second monastery of the followers of Saint Dominic in Ireland. They wore black hoods over their white habits. And hence the name of the abbey and the gate. (Original) Dit poortje dateert van lang geleden. Ze gaf toegang tot het omwalde Kilkenny voor de reizigers komende van the Black Abbey, die buiten de stadsmuren lag. Het klooster was het twee klooster van de volgelingen van Sint-Dominicus in Ierland. Zij droegen zwarte kappen over hun witte pij. En vandaar de naam van de abdij en de poort.

Simply a gate between streets. Something very common for medieval towns.

(Translated by Google) Ireland's oldest bridge, beautifully decorated with flowers and free to view. (Original) Älteste Brücke Irlands schön geschmückt mit Blumen und kostenfrei anzusehen.

The best restaurant in town! Opens every day.

Sir Richard Shee (pronounced 'Shay', not 'Shee') was an estate landowner with a castle in the Kilkenny area. He left a foundation for poor persons in his name, this building that exists to this day. His tomb in back of St Mary's, nearby, in what used to be inside the back of the church, is now restored.

See and walk

(Translated by Google) It is a magnificent building located in the center of the city. This historic building was built in 1792 and is still used as the district court. The exterior is characterized by an impressive neoclassical facade and large staircase, and its majestic appearance catches the eye when viewed from the street. Actually going inside is generally restricted (as it is an active courthouse), but you can freely walk around the stairs and plaza area outside. The view is nice. (Original) 街の中心部にある立派な建物です。1792年に建てられた歴史的な建造物で、現在も地方裁判所として使われています。外観はネオクラシカル様式の印象的なファサードと大きな階段が特徴的で、通りから眺めるとその威厳ある姿が目を引きます。 実際に中に入ることは一般的に制限されています（現役の裁判所なので）が、外側の階段や広場部分は自由に歩けます。眺めがいいです。

Great location Ample grounds: picnic area & a nice -not that short- walk by the river and woods

It is a nice little tower in the middle of a residential area.

Just and interesting little tower. Wish you could go in. Hard to snap a picture as it usually has cars parked around it.

Impressive looking building but not accessible. It would be a great addition to the medieval city.

Very interesting place!

Nice historical place

Just ok

If you go to Kilkenny, this is a must stop! Keep in mind they don’t open until 8PM and it’s tricky to find as it’s down an alley and if it’s not open, you may think that’s not the place BUT it is. Meet the owner Michael and have a pint. He is a wealth of information and an all-around gentleman. It’s elbow to elbow downstairs but worth every minute you spend there. Be sure to ask Michael about stethoscopes…

Thanks for allowing us, in fact insisting, to join in the fun in your already packed pub! Memories that will cherish as one of our favorite experiences.

Always a wonderful night at the Hole in the Wall. Whether the owner Dr. Michael is tending bar or any of his employees you’re in for some wicked fun craic if you linger near the bar. Great and varied music upstairs too - last night was Irish trad lads who told stories between songs, last year it was a group of teens who I’d liken to a young Led Zeppelin!

If you can only visit one bar in Kilkenny, this is the place to go! Michael, the owner, is very welcoming and great to have a conversation with. The locals and travelers are friendly here. It's the ideal spot for a drink and a chat. I wish we had stayed longer because other pubs just don't measure up. We will definitely come back! Top notch Guinness! Cash only.

Without a doubt, the best bar I've ever been to anywhere. I was visiting from Boston and had one of the best nights of my life. If you only have time for one bar in Kilkenny, this is the one. Michael, let me know if you're ever giving a talk in Boston. Would love to see it.

I am an avid beer drinker and I have been to many many bars and pubs all over the world. This is without a doubt the best bar/pub and landlord in the world. It is tiny and you have no choice except to talk to other customers and the landlord. If you visit Kilkenny be sure to come here. If only there were more places like this. PS it is cash only.

A gem in the heart of Kilkenny. The owner, a retired Cardiologist, has the best stories.

I would not recommend this experience to tourists. We chose to go on this trip because I had a sprained ankle and we were traveling with a baby in a stroller, making it difficult to walk around. When we arrived, we spoke to one of the drivers, a woman, who informed us that we had missed the 1:00 PM train and suggested we cross the road to catch the next one at 1:30 PM. Following her advice, we crossed the road and asked another driver for two tickets for the 1:30 PM train. He provided the tickets and told us we could either wait on the train or sit on a nearby bench until departure. Given my foot condition, it took us some time to load our belongings onto the train. By 1:10 PM, other passengers began boarding, and a guide suddenly appeared, informing us that we needed to disembark as the tour would be conducted in German. We approached the driver, who confirmed this and mentioned he would return for the English tour at 1:30 PM after dropping the current passengers at the market. With no other option, we waited. The driver finally returned at 1:48 PM. I expressed our frustration over the long wait, and he then told us we'd need to wait until 2:30 PM because, if a group arrived at 2:00 PM, they would be prioritized for the public tour. When I pointed out that this was a waste of our time, he responded rudely, asking if we wanted our money back and then used offensive language. Both my wife and I were shocked by his lack of empathy, especially since we had a small baby with us and had already waited for an hour unnecessarily. We were deeply disturbed by this encounter, so we took our money back and left.

This tour was fantastic! Paul made the ride entertaining, even for two hard to impress (often very cynical) teens! He stopped to provide ample time for photos, gave great commentary, and even got into the spirit of Halloween - dawning a mask and getting folks around town engaged in the experience, too! We learned a lot, saw most of the town, and had a really fun time. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone spending any amount of time in Kilkenny.

Had an amazing time on this. Family of 4. Had our own door and row. It lasts 30 minutes. Guide was done via a recording with speakers in the carriage. If people talking it's hard to heard. It is very informative and very interesting. Paul was driver was great. Everyone was laughing at him and having great fun. Great way to see Kilkenny. Highly recommend it. Parked up the street which was great. Train is under cover so rain never bothered us. Kids were loving it, nice big windows to look out. It's cash on the day or via revolut. No cards excepted. If using a card, book online. Well worth it.

It is a sweet experience but the roof is panoramic and it gets really hot in there on warm days. Plus the tour was in English. If your visitors do not speak or understand English they wont get much out of the synchronized narratives.

We opted for the tour to get an overview of the city and its history. We were not disappointed. It was very informative and entertaining. Paul made this trip a real experience. A really great person and definitely worth a recommendation!

Fun informative tour of the beautiful town of Kilkenny. Our guide Paul was absolutely wonderful and very funny. Highly recommend catching a ride with him as he interacts with all the kids and adults we passed on our tour!

A great experience and thoroughly recommend it! Paul made it very enjoyable and fun!

not big but good center, with a foot court and shops for shopping.

Great place to shop, especially on a rainy day . Amazing car park accommodation for all different drivers. Lovely eateries, very big TKMax with very friendly staff

A deep clean is needed on the ladies toilet and I can only presume the other ones also. Side panels, toilet top to bottom. Pull out sanitary bins wash floor esp under bins. Give your staff enough time to do a proper job.

The shopping centre itself is bright and clean, accessible and easy to navigate your way around. It’s not too big but it has a good selection of shops and a nice square with cafe options. It also has a Dunnes for groceries and clothing/homeware.

Amazing parking accommodation... Enjoyed 😉 the shopping 🛍 experience too. Had a lovely 😍 drinking chocolate .yes it's a good idea to visit here 😊

It is 23rd October and Christmas decorations is on in shopping centre

Bowling to waste some spare time before getting the train back to Carlow.

Lot of vacant shop units here and the Penny's is not very good here, self service tills that don't work properly and staff have to keep assisting with them, they should have just left the original checkouts.

I recently visited Kilkenny for a walk and accidentally ended up at the shopping center parking lot, which turned out to be very conveniently located — right in the city center. The main street and the castle are just a few minutes' walk away. The parking cost is reasonable: €2 for entry or per hour. The payment system is a bit unusual: you take a ticket at the barrier when you enter, then go for a walk, and later pay at a special machine. The paid ticket is then used to exit through another barrier. It might seem a bit inconvenient, but I think it’s designed to avoid queues at the exit. As for the shopping center itself, I didn’t have a chance to explore the stores since I came just for the walk. Overall, the parking left a positive impression, and its convenient location is a big plus.

It's a little bit out of the way from the city centre. It's lovely. The food square is a gorgeous spot. I love the historic connection to the famine in Ireland and the audio / visual self guided tour in the shopping centre.

Nice shops that are there but for some reason so many are closing, maybe rates are too high

It’s a small shopping complex within town. It’s well organized with some good options. A few coffee shops , penny’s along with other. Near the carpark on first floor there is a small lane on which there is a very handy Halal food shop which has a good collection of groceries and fresh meat.

Nice open air shopping center with a little bit of everything. From supermarket to places to eat to a very nice sized parking lot at a fee.

Pennys charged 15 cent today for a miserable paper bag didnt even know until by chance i saw it on the receipt putting it in the bin.

Lovely little garden, got some great family photos sitting in front of the fountain with the castle in the background. This is just one more stunning area in the castle grounds. We enjoyed our day there immensely. Would recommend a visit to the castle to everyone !!! Will be back.

Lovely little garden to visit, mostly well kept apart from a few weeds. Grass is tidy and borders are nice, not many flowers but there is no entrance fee so I didn't expect too much! Plus if you look hard enough you may find some fairies! (you may see a few in my pictures! Hehe)

a truly spectacular garden with fabulous colours and scents The fountain in the centre decorates the whole garden and the roses are the predominant element in the centre of the garden The view of the castle steps is stunning and it is truly worth coming to see this marvel open to the public for free

Lovely serene garden outside the beautiful Kilkenny Castle. So well kept in this beautiful, medieval city.

Great place for a relaxing stroll. Great views of the river, the castle, and the garden.

Beautiful garden. Very beautiful colourful roses. And the smell of them is heaven.

Beautiful garden in front of the castle. No fee to walk the grounds, but the fee is worth entrance to the castle.

Nice quick stop off if you're in the area. Very clean, a few benches for the little legs to have a rest. Unfortunately there is a locked gate at the bottom of the stairs. A few interesting info signs to read.

It features interpretive panels that narrate its story and the history of Kilkenny's medieval walls. While the park is accessible, direct access to the tower itself may be restricted due to steep steps, though tours can sometimes be arranged by appointment. It stands as a testament to Kilkenny's rich medieval heritage and is a popular spot for visitors to explore and appreciate the city's past.

Short stop here to read about the site. Stairs are locked to go up in the tower.

It's on a side street in kilkenny (around the corner from (tech tom(counseling centre),that has a yellow buddy bench outside the door ) Parking on the street, paid parking ! Its free entrance In to the area ,pretty I like to go after sunset and the views from the top are pretty beautiful .. For more ideas of adventures & hikes follow me on Instagram @kathy.mcpartland_wall

Easy to access. No cost. Part of the history and medieval charm of Kilkenny

It’s free and definitely worth checking out if you’re in that part of Kilkenny

Cool and interesting and towery.

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