Food, Coffee & Events Near Kilkenny Castle
Enjoy breakfast, freshly prepared meals, pastries, cakes and coffee at Kilkenny Café, located at Kilkenny Design Centre in the heart of Kilkenny City.

Enjoy breakfast, freshly prepared meals, pastries, cakes and coffee at Kilkenny Café, located at Kilkenny Design Centre in the heart of Kilkenny City.
Located just a short walk from Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Café is a welcoming place to relax, refuel and enjoy warm Irish hospitality.
Visit us after exploring the castle, discovering Irish craft in the Design Yard or spending the day sightseeing around Kilkenny City. Open from 10am, seven days a week, the café welcomes local customers, visitors, families and tour groups.
With its central location and relaxed atmosphere, Kilkenny Café is ideal for coffee with friends, a leisurely meal or a well-earned break during your day in Kilkenny.
Start your visit with breakfast, freshly baked pastries, cakes, tea or barista-made coffee. Later in the day, choose from freshly prepared hot meals and seasonal café favourites, with wine also available.
Our team prepares food with quality ingredients, offering something for a quick coffee stop, a relaxed lunch or a sweet treat after exploring Kilkenny City.

Opening hours:
Monday–Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm
Kilkenny Café offers a central and welcoming setting for breakfast meetings, corporate lunches, private celebrations, group dining and special events.
The café can accommodate up to 50 seated guests, with additional overflow space for approximately 40 guests. Bespoke menus are available, and pre-booked tour groups can enjoy a two-course menu featuring a main course, dessert and tea or coffee for €19.95 per person.
The venue can also arrange distinctive group experiences, including bodhrán lessons, subject to availability.
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