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1. Kyteler's Inn
- Kyteler's is an excellent example of a medieval tavern and dates back to 1324. The pub takes its name from a local (and clearly very busy) Kilkenny... read more
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2. Marble City Bar (The)
This central pub has a marvelous facade of carved wood, wrought iron, and polished brass, with flower boxes overhead -- and the interior is equally...
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3. Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre
- Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre is located just outside Kilkenny near Kilmanagh. This open-air stage hosts events mostly during the height of the... read more
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6. Brennan's Joe Bottling Store
- Located across the road from the Kilkenny Cineplex, Brennan's is an ideal for a drink before or after a movie. It runs over two floors, and has... read more
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7. Tynan's Bridge House Bar
Before a man named Tynan turned it into a pub in 1919, this 225-year-old building was a pharmacy and grocery shop. Behind the horseshoe-shaped...
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8. Bollard's Bar and Bistro
- Its central location and excellent barfood make Bollard's a perennial favorite with locals and tourists alike. The Bollard family have run the... read more
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9. Jim Holland's
- Straddling High Street and St. Kieran's Street, Holland's (also known locally as Maggie's) is one of those pubs that gives the impression of having... read more
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10. Andrew Ryan's
- As simple, unpretentious and unmistakably Irish as a pint of stout, Andrew Ryan's is always a pleasure to visit. Forget the theme pubs, here's... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- Pubs and Ireland go hand in hand. When the sun goes down, the Kilkenny starts pouring. No, literally, there's a beer named after and brewed in the town at local bars. For only 26,000 people in the city, the variety of lively bars and clubs bring the life out of the Irish in this seemingly sleepy town.
