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.

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

Des O.

5 months ago

Neil D.

5 months ago

Quentin R.

5 months ago

Great buzz. Was very busy while we were there and some live music in the bar. Right in the centre of town too.

Patrick R.

4 days ago

Anđelko B.

5 days ago

Richard F.

7 days ago

It was very busy but the food was lovely and the service was very good. The staff were hard to get a hold of is the only negative.

Tara K.

8 days ago

Nice place, beautiful and great service . Food is awesome, tasty.

Chris S.

8 days ago

We had a lovely evening meal here. We were promptly seated and the service was equally efficient throughout our visit, within a couple of minutes a server had come to take our drinks order. We ordered two mixed BBQ platters. The ribs were beautiful and the dry rub on them along with the whiskey sauce was so flavourful. The wings were tasty if a bit dry but the brisket was melt in the mouth delicious. We’d come back for that alone! Our server Ruth was very friendly and happy and made the experience all the better, she was efficient and helpful too, able to answer questions with ease and make recommendations. Great experience all round!

Shane O.

10 days ago

Oran A.

15 days ago

Sune Orloff H.

17 days ago

Eilish M.

18 days ago

Friendly serviceLovely pint and a great locationLittle on the expensive side but worth it

Shane D.

26 days ago

I got the pull pork quesadillas and they were amazing! Really good. The service was smooth and fast. I will highly recommend to anyone to come here for dinner

Leo T.

27 days ago

Amazing spot with buitiful decor. Staff are very friendly and helpful. It is worth a visit.

Kevin O N.

27 days ago

Katie M.

a month ago

Marie R.

a month ago

Shauna S.

a month ago

Food was amazing, there was a big party of us and they catered for everything.

Andy B.

a month ago

Fabulous place in Kilkenny. The smoked brisket sandwich was absolutely delicious! Great service and atmosphere and a very well stocked whiskey bar.

Albert F.

a month ago

Really lovely place, staff very friendly, food delicious, highly recommend you visit

Alison P.

a month ago

Outstanding food, the staff are one in a million. Would highly recommend

Lynette S.

a month ago

Splendido locale, servizio ineccepibile, selezione di birre locali e non, hamburger strepitosi... Impossibile chiedere di più!!!

munoz M.

a month ago

Amazing mushroom soup, very good chicken wings and a good choice of drinks. The staff was very nice as well, honest 5 stars!

Agnieszka T.

a month ago

Pub e Restaurante. Ambiente bonito. Comida e bebidas excelentes com bom serviço. Recomendo.

Carlos Alberto Pereira Soares (.

a month ago

ingrid M.

a month ago

George S.

a month ago

Michael Q.

a month ago

We just celebrated our engagement party at Paris Texas. I couldn't fault it in anyway.Brian from the start, was excellent, accommodating to all request, eg. Vegan plate and changes to party food menu.Not once did I have to ask for anything as he was there already asking me himself.Amazing staff, food was out in now time and all was cleared very quickly to get people ready for a cake, again it went so smoothly, didn't even notice how quick all was.Brian thank you very much and you were a pleasure.The wonderful bar man, Noah lovely lovely boy. He is a credit to paris texas, amazing assest to your team. Pleasure to deal with him all night!There was a girl looking after us and help us to set up at the start and she was also perfect.Thank you very much too all the team and chefs for incredible night filled with lovely food.Kamile and Aaron

K “Camille” B

a month ago

Great food, very busy but worth the wait.

A J

a month ago

James B.

a month ago

Everytime we visit Ireland we make sure to visit Kilkenny and eat at Paris Texas. Great food and service and one of the best Whiskey Menus anywhere!

Sean S

a month ago

Love the food. Love the atmosphere.

lucia S.

2 months ago

Lee B.

2 months ago

Really enjoyed this bar. Great service and great food.

Tony O.

2 months ago

Nice grub

Danny M.

2 months ago

Catherine L

2 months ago

john D.

2 months ago

Matt R.

2 months ago

Gurleen K.

2 months ago

This place is really cosy and spacious at the same time! Nice variety of items on the menu, New Orleans inspired - I really enjoyed my time here! Chicken wings are EXTRA spicy - we went a hot sauce as we were warned that the flaming sauce is even spicier, and man, they were so right! The chef is defo not shy with paprika here! Friendly service and good prices, I will definitely return!!

Elaine M.

2 months ago

Brislisnt food good servicev

Tom G.

3 months ago

Gary M.

3 months ago

Absolutely awesome

Paul H.

3 months ago

Really nice good service had a valentines meal here very impressed

Bflower

3 months ago

My mother in law was a proper lady. Everyone always thought she was French. When asked where she was from, she would answer “ Paris……..Texas!” LOVED the name of this bar!! Tea to warm me and whiskey to warm the husband!! Nice staff!

Kelly F.

3 months ago

First and foremost, the Mixed BBQ Platter is INCREDIBLE!?!It's great how many different seating areas there are, the quality and quantity of food is worth the price.The only suggestion I would make is maybe adding an all day breakfast/grill to the menu, as we were there early once and it wasn't an option even then.

James W.

3 months ago

My parter and I was in for lunch today. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had a delicious lunch . Really enjoyed it. The staff was checking all the time to see if everything was OK. We would recommend this restaurant to make a visit in there for food or drinks you won't be disappointed. The manager Padric Rafter is around at all times making sure everything is OK. Thank ye all so much for a wonderful Lunch. We will be back. Margaret and Ray.

ray C.

3 months ago

Catriona H.

3 months ago

Lors de notre passage en Irlande, ce restaurant nous a été recommandé plusieurs fois. Effectivement, nous avons passé un très bon moment. Nos plats étaient parfait et le personnel très aimable.Nous reviendrons !

Clémence

3 months ago

Fabulous

Frances W.

3 months ago

Comida muy decente y precios razonables

Eveline K.

3 months ago

Victoria C.

3 months ago

Otro pub a la saca , cuarta pinta que me arreó y no he terminado .Este sitio tiene buena pinta para comer , pero me tomaré un para más antes.Por cierto , si te gusta la cerveza lager prueba una Clonmel.Adiós

Ricardo N.

4 months ago

Encantador, sitio, decoración perfecta y trato muy amable, una recomendación más en Kilkenny.

Miguel Angel G.

4 months ago

The food was truly delicious, bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The service was outstanding—effortless and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. However, the pints of beer left something to be desired; they weren't the best quality and didn't quite match the exceptional standards set by the food and service.

Darren K.

4 months ago

Fiona G.

4 months ago

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

Adamc243

4 months ago

Raymond Ortiz de J.

4 months ago

JOSEP T.

4 months ago

Michael J.

4 months ago

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

Pat T

5 months ago

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.

5 months ago

Brian F.

5 months ago

Daithi

5 months ago

Niamh

5 months ago

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

Des O.

5 months ago

Neil D.

5 months ago

Quentin R.

5 months ago

Great buzz. Was very busy while we were there and some live music in the bar. Right in the centre of town too.

Patrick R.

4 days ago

Anđelko B.

5 days ago

Richard F.

7 days ago

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