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.
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/DJ’s every weekend – contact us for more info
Happy Patrons
We look forward to seeing you and some of our recent happy 5 star reviews below.
Quesadillas are delicious Lovely girl served us she was so helpful and nice.i think here name was claire.she helped me put map in my phone as we were from mayo and we're returning home after our delicious meal .the food was fabulous it was freshlyCooked to order .lovely place to visit .very busy .but every customer mattered it was evident they way we were treated .can't wait to go back .thanks you . cîmpian S.
23:35 19 Mar 23
Szilvia Deakne P.
16:52 19 Mar 23
Ricardo M.
07:35 17 Mar 23
Very warm welcome with an amazing atmosphere. Food was so good, highly enjoyed and highly impressed with the food and service. Recommend a visit for sure 5star Jonathan H.
21:04 09 Mar 23
Great staff very friendly really quick and the food and drinks were great will definitely be back again deirdre S.
16:27 07 Mar 23
Très sympa, bon et pas trop cher. Chantal K.
23:44 05 Mar 23
First time we have visited here, will be back soon . The food was wonderful, service was great 👍 Gorgeous food and great friendly staff Martina O C.
10:54 28 Feb 23
I and my wife were on a weekend break in Kilkenny and stopped in here for a bite of lunch while in the town. We enjoyed it so came back that evening for dinner. The food and service were excellent from start to finish the key lime pie was amazing. lovely Cocktails and great live music Saturday night had a blast would definitely recommend michelle D.
19:57 26 Feb 23
Went here on a recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Great menu choices to suit everyone's taste kids and adults alike. Great drinks menu too. Recommend the whiskey flights! Service was friendly and impeccable. Would definitely go back. Gillian J. C.
18:04 18 Feb 23
Absolutely love the place, excellent food, fabulous menu choice & very attentive & friendly staff, couldn't recommend it highly enough ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deborah L.
00:53 18 Feb 23
Great food (top class burgers, steaks and duck), great atmosphere, attentive staff obviously enjoying their work. Can't recommend highly enough. 👌💯 Richard H.
17:12 15 Feb 23
Great food and service, thank you Ramunas R.
22:03 06 Feb 23
Nicholas B.
16:54 05 Feb 23
We attended a special event organised for the Kilkenny Whiskey Guild and everything was just perfect. The hard working and friendly staff bent over backwards for us. The food was superb. Well done all. Had a great time Friday evening. The food was divine and the staff were friendly, fun and helpful.Highly recommend Paris Texas in Kilkenny Jeanette S.
23:49 29 Jan 23
Ciara O' N.
17:36 23 Jan 23
Came here for dinner and it was lovely. Service was really quick, all the staff were friendly and professional and the food was gorgeous! Will definitely come back next time I’m in Kilkenny. local woman Robert S.
18:58 15 Jan 23
Nice friendly ambience & staff, haven't eaten there.....yet! The food here is amazing, I'll definitely be going back again. Simply 10/10, you will not be disappointed.Staff were very informative and helpful. Michael F.
12:03 22 Dec 22
Not been here for quite some time but was still delighted with the service and quality of the food Christine P.
14:35 16 Dec 22
Love Paris texts best wings and ribs fab place great staff Travelled from South Wales to meet family from Cavan for a weekend away in Kilkenny for my cousins 30th. Had a meal here on our first night. 13 of us altogether and everything was great. Huge menu choice and everything came out correct. Staff very polite. After the meal we moved into the back lounge area where they had a live musician. The while family enjoyed and would definitely go again if I'm ever in Kilkenny again. great food friendly service and great atmosphere Stephen F.
15:16 10 Dec 22
Claudette P.
16:35 04 Dec 22
Fantastic service, well cooked food and good value. Brilliant atmosphere with live music. 
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 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.
