Paris Texas
Bar, Smokehouse & Venue
Kilkenny’s Favourite Gastro Pub & Restaurant
The leading Gastro pub in the South East of Ireland. Our newly refurbished pub in the heart of Kilkenny city is now 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.
About the BarMenus
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 newly refurbished Paris Texas has something to offer everyone.
About the BarDrinks Menu
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.
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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.
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Happy Patrons
We look forward to seeing you and some of our recent happy 5 star reviews below.
Had a lovely dinner. Made a reservation and called to let them know we were running a bit late. They were more than accommodating. Staff was friendly and food and drinks were served very quickly. Also, live music. Couldn't have asked for a better dinner in Kilkenny. Michelle B.
10:19 09 Aug 22
Top class restaurant, very nice décor. What an amazing experience and delicious food. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. 10/10 would recommend Stellar spot ...start your nights sesh here sober and get a good fed into ya. A good feed is what you'll get. Proper plates of food to die for and good beer and desert etc L'ambiance irlandaise comme je l'imaginais. Great food and service. The live music was nice too! Spent one night here listening to music that was outstanding great crack good service Excelente servicio y comida!!! Además de su cómoda ubicación y grandes salones (pidan ir a la parte de atrás qué hay todo un patio muy bello).Almorzamos una ensalada césar, fajitas, alitas de pollo (Búfalo BBQ) y un pulled pork sándwich. Todo exquisito. Los meseros, todos jóvenes, muy amables, siempre preguntándonos si estábamos bien o necesitábamos algo. Incluso las bebidas (Limonadas y jugos) muy ricas!!!Es para recomendar 100% este lugar!! Josefina A.
17:38 31 Jul 22
One of the best places in Kilkenny. The food is delicious and the staff is really nice. Very good and tasty food, great attentive staff, nice music and ambiance Candice B.
15:25 28 Jul 22
Ignore Dana's review below. PTB was top shelf. Great upscale pub atmosphere.Our server Adam made great recommendations and had the demeanor to work in the finest of establishments.The BBQ was top notch on flavor and tenderness. The servings were plentiful. Also the whiskey flight I had allowed me to try some of Ireland's finest.The inferno wing flavor was probably the hottest I've had in Europe and was tasty too.Don't miss PTB, you get bang for your buck. One of the best bars in Kilkenny 5☆ Food was excellent and staff very attentive, nice atmosphere and clean and tidy. We got the vegetarian option, it was very good william D.
18:08 19 Jul 22
Friendly staff and lovely food Delicious food freshly cooked, very popular. Lively music 🎶 in the bar by ngt Durch Zufall auf die Rezension "Bestes Pub auf unserer Rundreise" gestoßen und können dies nur bestätigen. So köstliches Pubfood, wahnsinnige Auswahl an Draught Beers und die Location-ergeben klare 5 Sterne! Unbedingt einen Besuch wert. Von außen unscheinbar, führt es dann durch verschiedene Areas und Flairs. Für jeden was dabei. Fab pub, food and entertainment excellent. Staff lovely and friendly. Lovely food and atmosphere Great resteraunt. Lots of fun options everything was tasty. Cool atmosphere kenneth W.
23:09 03 Jul 22
First you think it's a nice Pub till you see that it is much more. It opens up to a beautiful courtyard and more bars. A very nice place with great food, drinks, and musicVery friendly and helpful staff. It's absolutely worth a visit (or more) Martina R.
19:26 02 Jul 22
Got into a taxi and asked taxi driver to recommend a place. Took us here and were we glad he did. Really nice decor with great atmosphere, fast & friendly service. Highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich. Will definitely be back here for the amazing food. Todo excelente, el lugar genial y el servicio aun mejor. Nos trataron muy bien. Los precios acorde con las cantidades Magdalena W.
04:45 24 Jun 22
Ole Jan Lars R.
17:30 23 Jun 22
One of the best places in Ireland. Amazing staff, delicious food, yummy drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. 100% recommended for everyone Really lovely place...had a burger and over all good value for money...delicious.will definitely eat here again The atmosphere is great, the service always friendly and the food excellent. We stayed in the Kilkenny area for 5 months and went to Paris Texas multiple times because we love it so much. Florian O.
08:54 16 Jun 22
Loved it.....different on the outside looks like a small pub....great surprise on the inside! Dark first, gets a little lighter and then completely opened up. FOOD is fab, so much to choose from, lovely atmosphere, great staff, three great big bar areas, different plasma T.V points which is a bonus! Great place for night out...covers all ages, its the place to go in Kilkenny! Martin o C.
17:10 11 Jun 22
Excellent food and staff. Great food and even better ambiance. Great bar, great food, great service 👍🏻 Always a good spot for wings burgers and a couple of beers. I don't remember Texas being this nice. While it's always a bit comical to try Mexican food outside the Americas, this place did not disappoint for a tasty meal and a pint in a nice atmosphere. Lovely and art-deco-y with a very pretty bar. The food was beautiful and staff very helpful and service excellentHaven't been in Paris Texas for a long time but I now rate it as one of the top restaurants in Kilkenny Patrick T.
14:32 01 Jun 22
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15:28 31 May 22
Pravi pab sa svim sadržajima pravog Irskog paba. Miljenko K.
12:42 31 May 22
Great food with very friendly staff DeMiniGames P.
17:08 28 May 22
Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Staff are brilliant Great music here and good food too. Michael M.
05:52 25 May 22
Good portions and good atmosphere Bobby the barman was very chatty and great with his customers Killian O'Donovan (.
21:48 15 May 22
Fab food, great selection. Great atmosphere Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Great menu lots of choices for food and drinks with good range of beer. Steak and fajitas were delicious and the burgers looked good too. Great drinks and atmosphere here,live music good food and always crowdy on weekends event that it has lot of room.One of must pubs when You are in Kilkenny liszka2000
05:38 05 May 22
Great food and atmosphere at Paris, Texas Michael C.
14:48 04 May 22
Best Whiskey bar in Ireland Quick easy place for lunch while on a tour of Kilkenny. The staff was friendly and lunch was tasty and quick. Zeljana L.
08:46 22 Apr 22
Very nice place with excellent food Francis G.
16:18 17 Apr 22
Very good atmosphere and good food too. Great selection of draught beer from local to worldwide. Finbarr O N.
14:13 17 Apr 22
Amazing gluten-free choices Almudena V.
16:59 16 Apr 22

A Bar & Restaurant in the Heart of Kilkenny
American South West favourites with the sophistication of New Orleans French Quarter. Come visit us today.
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