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.
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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.
Our FoodFood Menu
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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.
Very busy and popular. Burgers, salads and wraps but quite well executed and tasty. Good gluten free options and very happy to deal with all sorts of people with special requirements and needs. Nice pub and nice pint great staff Buen sitio para comer. Servicio rápido aunque hay veces que se despistan. Bonita decoración Jesus Salcedo A.
14:46 01 Dec 23
Uwielbiam Stany Zjednoczone, tak więc nie mogło mnie tutaj zabraknąć. Bardzo miła obsługa, świetna muzyka, taka jaką lubię. Jestem zachwycona i na pewno wrócę. Polecam! Lamb burger with goat cheese was amazeballs. Great selection of food and bevvies. After having a surprise proposal from my now new fiance while sitting at the bar here yesterday the staff where amazing we came back again today before we head back to Dublin. The food is second to none and the staff are friendly and attentive couldn't recommend it more. Thank you so much guys we will see you nxt time we visit kilkenny Wild Killer fortnite C.
12:48 23 Nov 23
Food and service great but not many there at teatime for food but highly recommend irishsoldier2011
20:40 11 Nov 23
It's big but wonderful. Food was lovely and the service excellent. I'll be back! Michael C.
20:53 03 Nov 23
Went in and was seated straight away. I had the vegetarian nachos and they were the nicest nachos I've ever had before and I would go back just for them. The staff were lovely and helpful and the price was very reasonable for the quality and size of the portions. Бар имеет три зала на свой вкус и атмосферу. Александр П.
08:37 27 Oct 23
Do book in advance but soo worth going. Super place, Super food, brilliant staff. Cynthia B.
16:11 20 Oct 23
On the day we where there service very slow, other than that was very nice Geraldine F.
06:19 17 Oct 23
We went there for dinner for our anniversary and had a fantastic time. Not only the food was gorgeous, but the staff was extremely nice, and they even gave us a new glass of prosecco when we accidentally broke one of ours, which was a very nice gesture. We'll definitely be back. Thank you so much! Laurence D.
18:52 16 Oct 23
The nicest meal out we have had in such a long time! Lovely young woman served us and was so patient with us and very helpful. Great food great service and so clean! Can’t wait to go back.. 😁 Kathleen W.
16:48 13 Oct 23
Sitio súper agradable. Nos han atendido rapidísimo y la comida buenísima. Éramos una mesa grande con 2 séniors, 2 adultos y 3 niños pequeños. Uno de los niños celiaco. Todos encantados. Y el niño celiaco ha podido comer sin gluten sin problema y feliz con su helado de vainilla (según él el más rico que ha probado nunca 😅). Además hemos vivido en Texas y el sitio podría estar allí perfectamente. Veronica A
14:41 13 Oct 23
stef van D.
18:09 12 Oct 23
A big thank you to the amazing staff who welcomed me in today from the pouring rain that did not relent all day. I was wet, cold and somewhat disorientated. They were very understanding, caring and gave me the space, time and info that I needed to decide what I needed and wanted. The food and drink, friendly relaxing atmosphere and caring service were amazing. Way beyond the call of duty. Something we cannot pay for, that I will always remember. 🙏💜 Shakila A.
15:39 11 Oct 23
Would we go back again 100% Amazing food and service if you haven't tried highly recommend you should , you won't be disappointed, Just passing by and decided to drop in for lunch. What an absolute find! Food was fantastic and in particular the pulled pork was the nicest we've ever had. Will definitely return 👌 Catalina M.
07:40 05 Oct 23
Lindsay H.
21:29 03 Oct 23
Skvělé místečko na posezení a ochutnání piva, whiskey a poslech muziky. Z venku to vypadá jako jedna místnost s barem, ale opak je pravdou, nenechte se zmást, pokračuje to dal, kde jsou další prostory s barem, takže je to fakt docela dost velký, ale příjemný...mohu jen doporučit k ptozkoumani Abbiamo cenato in questo pub in una serata con anche la musica dal vivo molto coinvolgente. La posizione è in centro. Cibo ottimo abbiamo preso la bistecca , la zuppa e costine. Forse qualche euro in più di altri posti come costo.La cucina un po’ lenta. Lo consiglio sicuramente… in sala un ragazzo italiano molto gentile massimiliano A.
19:57 25 Sep 23
Guillaume G
18:48 25 Sep 23
Orla is great wonderful service was provided for us on our staff party for fields jewellers would recommend 10/10 Didn't eat there but the food looked great. This is a very nice place! Jonathan C.
07:58 18 Sep 23
Post our visit to Kilkenny Castle, we stopped at this remarkable pub. The setting was lively, and the staff was very attentive, ensuring everyone had a great experience. We enjoyed a delicious burger that was served remarkably fast. A must-visit spot for a quick yet satisfying bite. Enjoy, guys! Did not eat there but the entertainment and drinks were great! Katherine M.
20:18 13 Sep 23
I got here some of the best and spiciest chicken wings I ever had in Ireland... I know what I'm getting next time I come!Staff was very friendly too! Rodrigo V.
15:07 10 Sep 23
Beautiful place great live music and atmosphere Gilbert H.
09:03 09 Sep 23
Livecmusic nice staff good atmosphere. Eugene O C.
18:33 07 Sep 23
Whenever I see a BBQ restaurant when traveling I can't stop myself from trying, despite having been disappointed every time this far. Not this time. Best American BBQ restaurant this side of the Atlantic. First time in here really nice food highly recommend. Γιάννης Α.
10:51 29 Aug 23
Lovely food. Great service. Staff were lovely. Very friendly and we weren't rushed out after we finished eating. The food was exceptional. Would definitely recommend this restaurant 👌 Loved this beautiful restaurant! Serves American style food menu. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. 'nuff said. Very nice place for family Sunday lunch.Great atmosphere, service, and delicious food.Highly recommended 👌 Metatron D.
13:15 27 Aug 23
Solo pasamos por allí y dijimos entramos se ve muy bien y si excelente 👌 la atención apesar de no hablar inglés con mi traductor fue muy fácil la chica que nos atendió muy simpática pedí unas fajitas les dije que sin cebolla un agregado pero se equivoco la cociner@ pero eso no fue problema pedí cambiar y muy serviciales lo hicieron sin problemas, la comida tiene su único sabor delicioso y pareja pidió espaguetis y deliciosos. RECOMENDAMOS ÉSTE LUGAR 10/10 Raymond W.
14:30 24 Aug 23
Gavin O' B.
06:23 24 Aug 23
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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