Nightclubs
O'Faolain's Club 51
On Upper John Street, excellent fun with an old ruin inside.
Langtons Club
Very popular nightclub in a beautiful ballroom that is also used for weddings.
Magnums
Kilkenny's newest night club, ultra luxurious and excellent fun.
Pubs
The Left Bank
A trendy bar in a former bank. This stunning building is in the heart of the city.
The Pumphouse
Great pub for a quite drink during the week, but can be very busy on weekends. Shows live sport and * The Field, 2 High Street City centre, over looking the Parade and Kilkenny Castle, â 056 7702763 [email protected]. Very popular pub and restaurant. Often has a late bar during weekends and summer months, so open after other pubs close. edit
Cleereâs Bar and Theatre
Very popular bar that also puts on small shows in its theatre out back. The doorstep sandwiches and range of soups, including Roasted Red Pepper & Courgette,Pea & Lemon,Tomato Garlic & Chorizo,Broccolli & Almond will keep the hunger pangs away for the day.
The Grapevine Cafe Winebar
Great wine, world beers, tapas and music 6 nights a week. Open for coffee daily too!
The City of Kilkenny has a large array of pubs and clubs to suit all ages. While Parliament Street remains the traditional area for quiet, comfortable pubs, John Street is more for the younger clubbing crowd. The drinking age is 18 years of age. Pubs are open from 10:30AM - 11:30PM 12:30PM Friday, Saturday, while off-licenses are open from 10AM - 10PM 12:30PM-10PM Sundays.
Why not try the native Kilkenny beer or the native Smithwicks ale (http://www.diageo.ie/bran...), famous the world over as the distinct taste.