Paris Texas
Bar, Smokehouse & Venue

Kilkenny’s Favourite Gastro Pub & Restaurant

The leading Gastro pub in the South East of Ireland.

Our refurbished pub in the heart of Kilkenny city is known as one of the leading Gastro pubs in the South East and is home to a wood smoking oven offering a fusion of traditional American South West favourites with the sophistication of New Orleans French Quarter.

What Makes us

National Irish Pub of the Year, Whiskey Specialist & BBQ Smokehouse

We have been doing this for a long time. Paris Texas is a family run business since 1996.

With three bars and an extensive food menu the refurbished Paris Texas has something to offer everyone.

Killkenny’s Best Restaurant

The leading Gastro pub in the South East of Ireland

Quality food at affordable prices ensuring its popularity with local and visitors alike. Regular offers and specials are available.

Reserve a Table

Book Online for American barbeque in Kilkenny City

Please note, on bank holiday and festival weekends we accept walk-ins only. This means we can seat almost everyone who comes to our door and we can avoid disappointment.

Happy Patrons

We look forward to seeing you and some of our recent happy 5 star reviews below.

Fiona G.

17:11 08 Jan 25

Did not end up staying here, but please note your staff are excellent and were very helpful

Adamc243

11:36 03 Jan 25

Raymond Ortiz de J.

17:15 31 Dec 24

JOSEP T.

12:00 31 Dec 24

Michael J.

08:15 23 Dec 24

Visiting from Texas, this place was awesome. Great bourbon selection and even had Eagle Rare! Great staff, great time.

Pat T

18:52 15 Dec 24

We dined here on Sunday with two small children. It was quite busy but we were accommodated within 5 minutes. Staff members were very helpful.

Aisling O.

18:49 11 Dec 24

Brian F.

10:25 09 Dec 24

Daithi

17:16 06 Dec 24

Niamh

19:59 01 Dec 24

Fabulous place!Everything absolutely spot on!Highest of recommendations!

Des O.

09:10 30 Nov 24

Neil D.

19:19 26 Nov 24

Quentin R.

21:10 23 Nov 24

Brian M.

05:42 22 Nov 24

Sarah H.

22:01 16 Nov 24

Dykosaurus

20:32 16 Nov 24

Geraldine K.

19:58 16 Nov 24

Went out with friends to here recently and the starters and mains were delicious! Service was quick and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Darren O.

20:52 03 Nov 24

Vytautas K.

20:44 24 Oct 24

Lorcan F.

19:31 20 Oct 24

Denis C.

18:51 20 Oct 24

Niall M.

06:34 20 Oct 24

Billy M.

07:03 19 Oct 24

Sitio con un buen ambiente y un servicio excelente. La carta está bien, aunque es verdad que la comida en este país es diferente.

Rafa R.

15:42 17 Oct 24

Niall K.

07:13 15 Oct 24

Great fun to see what they twisted from Texas and France

Vance E.

13:22 14 Oct 24

T. U.

15:05 11 Oct 24

John C.

15:55 08 Oct 24

Top top place..we had a group of 20+ catered for excellentlyFood delicious too and great atmosphere. Recommend

Jono H.

17:15 05 Oct 24

Nicky M.

13:32 05 Oct 24

Un grand pub au centre de Kilkenny avec une décoration originale.Une carte mêlant cuisine cajun et irlandaise.Un bel établissement.

Sandrine S.

20:29 28 Sep 24

As someone who grew up in Paris, Texas, I feel I have adequate qualifications to tell you this place was wonderful. My husband had the Lamb burger on a gluten free bun. I had the brisket sandwich. The cowboy baked beans were delicious, but definitely not beans you’d find in the states. Still highly recommend!

Jordan H.

21:14 27 Sep 24

The tall bartender with the beard is amazing!!!!!!!!! Our cocktails were super super good!! Also super kind!! Definitely a must!

Haratau Ioana C.

19:35 26 Sep 24

Dominik R.

18:20 24 Sep 24

As a vegetarian, this was one of the most unique and flavorful burgers I've had. Everything was really fresh and delicious. Also did one of the whiskey flights and loved that it came with a letter of information on the whiskeys. Really great experience overall. The outdoor area is insanely cute!

Jenna Marie G.

17:23 23 Sep 24

stefano N

09:01 17 Sep 24

Derek O.

09:26 14 Sep 24

Graham G.

09:05 13 Sep 24

Kind and helpful staff!

Augusto R.

05:16 11 Sep 24

All my family are regular visitors to Paris Texas when we come to Kilkenny to visit our Mother. It is in an ideal location for us. We have been visiting this bar/restaurant for at least ten years. They have an extensive menu and great gluten free choices. The staff are always super helpful. There is usually live music in the front bar most night. Yesterday lunchtime my cousin and I both dined on lovely salads. Never had reason to complain about anything during our many trips.

Charles B.

10:42 10 Sep 24

Fabulous staff food and drink 🍻🍻

Joe M.

12:36 09 Sep 24

Great food and lots of it

Richard V.

16:49 08 Sep 24

Premier restaurant à notre arrivée en Irlande pour la 1ère fois également très bien , bon accueil, personnel souriant et disponible pour nous aider à choisir ou nous conseiller

sandrine O.

06:16 04 Sep 24

Chiamanda S.

14:50 02 Sep 24

j c

13:31 01 Sep 24

Great lunch place with a tasty America inspired selection that refreshingly offers more than the usual burger selection (even though they were really good too!). Recommended

Tillmann L.

20:26 30 Aug 24

Food was great, service was courteous, and they held onto my purse, which I left on my chair. Came back the next day, and it was safe and sound. Huge shoutout for that since it had my passport in it!Jambalaya was OK, but the quesadilla was wonderful and the chili cheese fried were great.

Melissa W.

05:31 28 Aug 24

Super pub irlandais ! ☘️Avec régulièrement des concerts acoustiques et tellement typiquesSuper moment et treeees bon,Mais attention … les quantités sont treeeeees généreuses 😂

Léna L.

20:16 26 Aug 24

très belle découverte je recommande

Marie-Pascale B.

11:14 24 Aug 24

Fantastic place altogether! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. All staff had excellent customer service skills. Highly recommended!!!!

Francesca D.

13:51 22 Aug 24

Pompeo M.

08:56 22 Aug 24

Des bonnes bières, des excellents whiskey et de la musique Live, c'est parfait !!

Carmelo Z.

22:40 21 Aug 24

Great bar with some exceptionally friendly bar staff. Great choice of whiskey, very reasonable prices for some and even got the opportunity to sample the extremely rare Pappy van Winkle.

Ronan M.

13:02 21 Aug 24

Delicious soup and wraps

My R.

20:16 17 Aug 24

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