Where to Eat

The Festival recommends:

Restaurant Café Sol
Fleva Restaurant
Lacken House
Lautrecs Brasserie
Ripley's Steak House
Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse
Lemonsoul Restaurant

Restaurant Café Sol Café Sol Restaurant is an intimate bistro restaurant located 30 metres from City Hall which offers quality food, wine and service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. “Arguably the best place to eat in Kilkenny, whether you want a quick lunch or a leisurely evening meal.” – Rough Guide to Ireland Open every day for Lunch and Dinner, 12 noon to 10pm. William Street, Kilkenny City Telephone : 056 7764987 www.cafesolkilkenny.com
Fleva Restaurant This is a delightful upstairs restaurant with six large beautiful Georgian windows overlooking medieval Kilkenny. Warm, dedicated staff lead you past paintings by local artists to one of the three eclectic dining rooms. Here you can relax and enjoy an award winning restaurant with creative Irish twists on international cuisine. Also experience true love for the art of good cooking & dining with a passion for renowned local produce & slow Food as you watch the world go by! Open Tue – Sun (Bank Holiday Mondays Only) Lunch from 12.30 pm Dinner from 5.30pm Early Bird Menu 2 course €22.00, 3 Course €26.50 84 High St Kilkenny Telephone : 056 7770021 www.fleva.ie
Lacken House Still the leading independent fine dining restaurant in Kilkenny city, Lacken House offers a rewarding dining experience based on the best of local produce - and genuine hospitality. - Extensive wine list available. Georgina Campbell Open Tuesday - Saturday - 6.30-9pm also open Sundays of Bank holiday weekends Telephone : 056 7761085 www.lackenhouse.ie
Lautrecs Brasserie City centre brasserie with varied menu and all dishes cooked to order, relax in intimate surroundings and enjoy the ambience. Weekly specials with emphasis on fresh fish, Bon appetit!!!!!!!!!! Special menu available Mon-Sun excl Sat, from 5pm-7pm. 2 course meal €20.50, 3 course meal €25. 9 St Kieran Street, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7762720 www.lautrecs.com
Ripley's Steak House Ripley's Steak House is Kilkenny's newest restaurant. Located in the centre of Kilkenny on the corner of the Butterslip Lane & Keiran Street. While the main focus is on good value steaks, Ripley's also offers a wide range of other dishes, from traditional Irish stew to Creole red chicken. Vegetarian options are also available. Opening Hours: Saturday and Sunday, Lunch 1-5pm, Dinner 5-11pm; Monday - Friday, Dinner 5-10pm, Early Bird 5-7pm 2 Course €17.95, 3 Course €21.95 Butterslip Lane, Kilkenny Telephone : 056 7770699 ripleys@eircom.net
Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse Image Magazine , Most stylish Restaurant 2006 Bridgestone’s Top 100 Restaurants last 6 years Georgina Campbell Recommended Award Winning Food by Eurotogue Chef Maria Raftery Open For Lunch & Dinner Daily Reservations Advisable Luxury Accommodation Available 26 Patrick Street, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7723999 www.zuni.ie
Lemonsoul Restaurant The very best in Asian & Mediterranean fusion at affordable prices in a trendy, contemporary restaurant. Best Cocktail menu in town. Early Bird Menu available Mon-Thurs 5-7pm and Fri-Sun 4-6pm. 2 courses €19.95, 3 courses €24.95 23/24 Upper John Street, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7764084