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Best Kilkenny pubs
Avoid the stag and hen parties, go off the beaten track and find your favourite pub in Kilkenny - it's sure to be among those included here!
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Torncurtain wrote on 26-01-2009 “This old-style city centre pub was the birthplace of Dame Alice Kyteler some time in the 13th or 14th century. Dame Alice was accused of witchcraft and sentenced to be burned at the stake but fled to England before it could be carried out. Nowadays, a fake witch statue sitting downstairs regularly...” more...
Torncurtain wrote on 20-01-2009 “Cleere's is known for its cosy theatre out the back which is a much-loved local venue for music and theatre attracting quality local, national and international acts. The main bar is always buzzing with conversation. Get in early to grab a coveted couch-spot. Friendly staff will serve you up a great...” more...
Torncurtain wrote on 20-01-2009 “This small, charming pub is a great place to go and catch up with a friend for a chat and a pint after a long day. Sit on the wooden picnic bench-style tables at the back or prop yourself up at the bar where the friendly staff are likely to be humming along to anything from Fleetwood Mac to Herman's...” more...
Torncurtain wrote on 14-01-2009 “The Anna Conda has a late bar licence on Fridays and Saturdays making it a popular place to go after the other Parliament St. pubs next to it have closed. It has two stories and one bar (which tends to have too little staff on duty to cope with the crowds so it can take a while to get served...” more...
Torncurtain wrote on 14-01-2009 “I like the decor in here, it's covered in old sign-posts and advertisements. It's a nice, laid-back place, always busy, attracting tourists and locals alike. The Pumphouse has a bar downstairs and one upstairs and a small (and usually packed!) beergarden upstairs too. It generally plays...” more...
Torncurtain wrote on 14-01-2009 “I love this pub. It's got a really laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff and a good pint. There's usually a band playing in the front and there's often traditional Irish music too. It also has a small back room which often hosts gigs or can be hired for a private party. The backroom also hosts a sort...” more...