Food and Beverage

Since being named Ireland’s best gourmet destination by the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), Kilkenny has worked to strengthen its reputation as an essential component of the country’s culinary heritage.

Guests exploring Kilkenny now have a wider variety of dining options than ever before. Street food, freshly baked products from specialty chocolatiers and chefs, top-notch gastropub cuisine, a vast variety of Irish and foreign culinary offers, and two Michelin starred restaurants are all readily available everywhere you go, whether you’re in a city or a county. Cooking lessons, whiskey tasting events, producer visits, food trails, and brewery and distillery tours are just a few of the numerous ways you can interact with and learn about Kilkenny’s amazing culinary culture.

To discover more about Kilkenny’s food culture, visit our dedicated website – Taste Kilkenny