Entertainment in Kilkenny City
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O’Faolain’s and Club 51
Built on three levels around a 16th-century stone church that was brought over in crates from Wales and painstakingly rebuilt here, numbered stone by numbered stone, O’Faolain’s is a lively night-time spot year-round. Between approximately Easter and October, Club 51 (admission €6 to €10), in a strobe-lit space out back, sees dancers getting sweaty on Saturday nights.
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Kyteler’s Inn
Dame Alice Kyteler’s old house was built back in 1224 and has seen its share of history: the Dame had four husbands, all of whom died in suspicious circumstances, and she was charged with witchcraft in 1323. Today, tourists of all ages whoop it up in the dungeon-like basement.
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Grapevine
If yet another pint in an atmospheric pub is just one too many, take refuge at this smart new tapas and wine bar. There’s also a stellar range of craft beers and, joy of joys, Moretti coffee, air-freighted from Italy, and quite possibly the best coffee you’ll ever taste.
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Morrisey's Club
In a basement a few doors from the Kilkenny Tourist Hostel, this club usually doesn't really get cranking until around 22:00 (those who show up earlier get in free). DJs rule but there are also live acts many nights. Sunday nights get a barely-18 crowd.
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O'Faolain's
Kilkenny is the regional hub of clubbing. But here the club itself is an attraction: it's built on three levels around an old stone church that was brought over from Wales. There are live DJs most nights, starting around 22:30 and weekend club nights.
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Tynan’s Bridge House
Looking like it might fall down at any moment, this wonky Georgian pub is the best trad bar in town. To be sure, the 300-year-old building has settled a bit over the years, but then so have many of the customers.
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Watergate Theatre
Recently spiffed up, this theatre hosts drama, comedy and musical performances. If you’re wondering why intermission lasts 18 minutes, it’s to allow patrons time to nip into John Cleere’s pub for a pint.
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O’Riada
The lowest-key bar in Kilkenny gets pretty lively when there’s a hurling match screening. But most of the time you can ponder your pint and strike up a conversation with anyone – including yourself.
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Morrison’s Bar
In the belle époque cellar of the Hibernian Hotel, DJs spin an eclectic mix for an upmarket crowd that actually cares about getting spilled on.
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John Cleere
One of Kilkenny’s finest venues for live music, this long bar has blues, jazz and rock, as well as trad music sessions.
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Matt the Millers
Tangerine-coloured medieval mill with four bars over four floors, crowd-pleasing bands and DJs, and good pub grub.
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Langton Club
A massive wave-design bar made from turquoise volcanic rock is the centrepiece of this local nightlife magnet.
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Ana Conda
Local favourite featuring regular céilidh sessions and rock shows.
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Pumphouse
Frequent live rock groups plus pool tables, big TVs and a rooftop terrace.
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Bridie's General Store
Top design talent was employed by the Langton's empire to create the fictional trad grocery-cum-pub. But the results are worth it. The baked goods and deli items for sale in front are top-notch. Through the swinging doors is a new/old pub with beautiful tiles. In back is a classy beer garden.
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67 Club
The pubs at Langton's morph into a lively club three nights a week. There's live music, DJs and sometimes comedy.
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