Guidebook for Kilkenny
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Very good/fairly priced bar menu.
Also a swanky restaurant of you fancy more up market fare.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Step House Hotel
Main StreetVery good/fairly priced bar menu.
Also a swanky restaurant of you fancy more up market fare.
Borris
For lovers of historic estates. Also a great wedding venue.
From relaxing woodland walks to multi-day canoe camping adventures, the beautiful Barrow has it all.
River Barrow
From relaxing woodland walks to multi-day canoe camping adventures, the beautiful Barrow has it all.
Graiguenamanagh
Great pubs, brightly painted canal boats and the Duiske Abbey.
Kilkenny
Medieval Kilkenny.
Around 50 minutes drive from Tinnacouse Cottage. One of Europe's oldest lighthouses in a rugged coastal setting. Good fishing…and great swimming beaches on a warm day.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Hook Lighthouse
Around 50 minutes drive from Tinnacouse Cottage. One of Europe's oldest lighthouses in a rugged coastal setting. Good fishing…and great swimming beaches on a warm day.
The chocolate biscuit cake is savage (as they say roundabouts). A good place to stop for a bite on the way into Kilkenny.
Glasraí & Goodies
Main StreetThe chocolate biscuit cake is savage (as they say roundabouts). A good place to stop for a bite on the way into Kilkenny.
Great place for a lad to get a haircut. Beard friendly! Characterful and good craic.
Marble City Barbers
9 John Street LowerGreat place for a lad to get a haircut. Beard friendly! Characterful and good craic.
A low-key museum showcasing how a medieval Kilkenny merchant lived. Great example of oak beam construction visible in the attic. Near to Cleeres pub too.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Rothe House & Garden
16 Parliament StA low-key museum showcasing how a medieval Kilkenny merchant lived. Great example of oak beam construction visible in the attic. Near to Cleeres pub too.
One of the many remains of the fine abbeys to be found in Co. Kilkenny. Some good stone carved images to be seen in the remains of the cloister. Head over to Goatsbridge trout farm after.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Jerpoint Abbey
One of the many remains of the fine abbeys to be found in Co. Kilkenny. Some good stone carved images to be seen in the remains of the cloister. Head over to Goatsbridge trout farm after.
Oh man! Head here to pick up a picnic lunch of smoked trout pate. Or get some fresh trout fillets to cook on the BBQ back at Tinnacouse. Very reasonable priced.
Goatsbridge Trout Farm Limited
Oh man! Head here to pick up a picnic lunch of smoked trout pate. Or get some fresh trout fillets to cook on the BBQ back at Tinnacouse. Very reasonable priced.
A middling hike to the top of Brandon Hill reveals the layout of the surrounding lands. You can also spot frochanns up here around August. Free and healthy attraction.
Brandon Hill
A middling hike to the top of Brandon Hill reveals the layout of the surrounding lands. You can also spot frochanns up here around August. Free and healthy attraction.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite Carlow town eatery! Highly recommended if you can get a seat!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Mimosa Bar de Tapas
College StreetOur favorite Carlow town eatery! Highly recommended if you can get a seat!
A non-tourist, proper Kilkenny pub. Slip in and keep your voice down, sup a pint and pass the time.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Tynans Bridge House Bar
2 John's BridgeA non-tourist, proper Kilkenny pub. Slip in and keep your voice down, sup a pint and pass the time.
Another great character pub. Good brews, whiskeys and gigs. Also a good spot for a cheap lunch…a pint of the plain and a toasted cheese special.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Cleere's Bar & Theatre
28 Parliament StAnother great character pub. Good brews, whiskeys and gigs. Also a good spot for a cheap lunch…a pint of the plain and a toasted cheese special.