The leading Gastro pub in the South East of Ireland
Our 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.
Quality Food
Quality food at affordable prices ensuring its popularity with local and visitors alike. You are sure to find something for everyone!
Gin & Whiskey bars
Our Gin and Whiskey bars offer something for everyone. We have an extensive range of draught and bottle beers, Award-winning cocktails and one of the largest selections of Whiskey in the South East!
Music
Music is a regular feature at Paris Texas. We have Traditional Irish and Ballads Monday to Thursday from 6.30pm running March to October. Live Music every weekend.
Happy Patrons
We look forward to seeing you and some of our recent happy 5 star reviews below.
Gurleen K.
21:58 19 Feb 25
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!! Brislisnt food good servicev Really nice good service had a valentines meal here very impressed 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! Michelle S.
19:12 09 Feb 25
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. 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. Catriona H.
15:14 31 Jan 25
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 ! 🥰 Frances W.
21:28 22 Jan 25
Comida muy decente y precios razonables Eveline K.
13:43 20 Jan 25
Victoria C.
20:59 19 Jan 25
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.
14:07 18 Jan 25
Encantador, sitio, decoración perfecta y trato muy amable, una recomendación más en Kilkenny. Miguel Angel G.
14:07 18 Jan 25
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. Did not end up staying here, but please note your staff are excellent and were very helpful Raymond Ortiz de J.
17:15 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. 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
Fabulous place!Everything absolutely spot on!Highest of recommendations! Quentin R.
21:10 23 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. Vytautas K.
20:44 24 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. Great fun to see what they twisted from Texas and France Top top place..we had a group of 20+ catered for excellentlyFood delicious too and great atmosphere. Recommend 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! 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
Augusto R.
05:16 11 Sep 24
Our History
Following many visits to the southern states of Georgia, the Carolinas and Louisiana we are convinced that there is something special in this food that Irish people will love as much as we do. American Barbecue food is perfect with beer and perfect for casual dining in a bar – and it is fun! Then the French / Cajun influence of New Orleans adds a bit of finesse to ensure there is something for everyone.
To guarantee that you get the ‘real deal’ in American food our American chef has brought his unique recipes to Paris Texas and prepares them with specialist equipment including our wood smoker, broiler and char-grill which have been imported from Texas. Our dishes are prepared to suit all palates. A feature of smoked meats is that they are dry-rubbed or marinated first. As a result some of our dishes are both smokey and spicy but many are not. Some are delicately smoked (like our lamb sirloin) while others are stronger, like our ribs. But pork loves smoke – try the pulled pork to prove it for yourself!
We use all the local suppliers and ingredients that we can but for authenticity some things are imported – ghost peppers for our hottest ‘loco caliente’ sauce being a good example.
An extensive range of beers on tap
Paris Texas has an extensive range of beers on tap and in bottle to meet and challenge your tastes – just as our food does. We also pride ourselves on our range of spirits, particularly whiskeys, rums, gins and vodkas. All these spirits encourage experimentation so we probably have a cocktail with your name on it. Some even use our home-made lemonade. We also offer all our specially selected wines, including prosecco, by the glass as well as bottle.
So if you want to experience ‘real deal’ American southwest cuisine and a genuine Irish welcome we think you have made the right choice. Our team are always on hand to help you with menu choices and suggestions that will suit your mood today.
