Been coming here for years, always sit outside when the weather allows. Right across from the castle, so you get all the foot traffic going by. Food&#39;s consistent, never had a bad pint either. Not the cheapest in town but you&#39;re paying for the location really. Still my go-to spot when I&#39;m meeting someone in Kilkenny.

Stopped by for a quick bite and the Nduja pizza really hit the spot. Good amount of spice, crust was nice and chewy. The Caprese was fresh too, tomatoes actually tasted like something. Staff were friendly enough, didn&#39;t have to wait long for a table. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something reliable.

Came for a birthday dinner, staff sorted a chocolate treat with a handwritten note. Food was solid, service stood out more than the dishes. Decent spot if you&#39;re nearby.

Stopped in here on a whim and honestly it was decent. Got the set menu, prices are fair for what you get. Food came out quick and tasted good, nothing crazy but solid. Place has a nice buzz to it, not too loud. Service was friendly enough. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The munch box is the reason to come here. Easily feeds three or four, honestly. Singapore noodles had a proper kick to them, not shy with the spice. For what you pay, it&#39;s hard to argue. Place was busy but we got our food quick enough.

Food was decent &mdash; I got the chicken dish and it came out well presented, pretty tasty. Service was friendly enough, nothing to complain about. Took a takeaway once and it wasn&#39;t quite as good as eating in, but that&#39;s probably on the travel time. Fine spot if you&#39;re nearby.

I had a fantastic dining experience here! The food was delicious, especially the spicy chicken wings and fish &amp; chips, both served fresh and hot. The cocktails were excellent too!

The cocktails at The Clink are simply amazing! I had a fab night there, and the ambiance made it even better. A must-visit for anyone looking for a great night out.

Small spot, gets packed fast but worth hovering for a seat. The brown bread with soup is unreal, proper homemade. Staff were sound and happy to swap things around.

Cozy enough spot, staff were dead sound and sorted us straight away. Coffee did the job, nothing fancy but grand for a quick sit-down.

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The Best Restaurants in Portlaoise

Caffé500

The Paddock Bar

Cooke's of Caragh

The INN

Plur Wood Fired Pizza (Naas)

O'Dooles Restaurant

Browne's Bar & Restaurant

Dinn Ri Bar

Xi Visitors

M. L. Dore

Chanapa Thai Restaurant and Takeaway

Amaya Fusion

Siblings

The Flaky Tart Kilkenny

Old Warehouse

Ngai's Oriental Restaurant

Char Bistro

Bailey's Bar & Bistro

The Clink

La Bottega

The Soda Bread Shop and Tea Rooms

Curry Garden

Tess' Homestyle Bakery

Oscar's Restaurant

Courtyard Cafe at Birr Castle

Tupper's Bar

The Lazy River Café

Victoria House Asian Cuisine

The Harvest Kitchen

Golden inn palace