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.
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
Brilliant place for food and drinks. Service very fast. . Wonderful Staff and a brillant Manager . Staff so friendly would do anything to make your visit really nice. The whole place spotless . Thanks to everybody who is working there. We'll done 👏👏👏 Margaret and Ray. Margaret S.
13:52 23 Aug 23
Florent Z.
22:23 20 Aug 23
Vanessa T.
13:49 19 Aug 23
Sehr schönes Restaurant. Sehr gutes Essen. Personal war sehr nett. Die Zitronenlimonade ist sauer und sehr gut. Die Muscheln und Ripperl mit Wishkey Sauce sind auch sehr gut. Nschos sind auch zu empfehlen. Die Live Musik war ma 18. August angenehm und nichr störend. Danke für das Essen. Sebastiosaurus 1
08:25 19 Aug 23
Wow posto davvero bello, musica dal vivo nel pub e ottimo cibo con tante opzioni senza. Glutine Filippo F.
12:31 18 Aug 23
Very lively place, one of my favourite restaurants I’ve tried, food was unreal and the workers were so friendly, highly recommend Myself and my partner came here for a date night on a Sunday. The fact these guys were so busy on this day said it all from the onset. I got the brisket sandwich, himself got the smokey burger with added egg. Both beautiful, we tried each other’s. The service was fantastic, always checking in with good timing and even moved our seats for us pretty much immediately from the brighter area to a more cozy date night private table inside near the bar. The music playing in the background was great, good tunes. So yeah, would definitely recommend to a friend - fanatastic food, great service, nice decor, very clean and good atmosphere for a restaurant/bar in the heart of Kilkenny. Caoimhe M.
19:32 13 Aug 23
Noeleen M.
13:38 12 Aug 23
Excellent food! I have Celiac and the gluten free food is amazing. The staff is very knowledgeable about it and can even do gluten free Mac and cheese! Would definitely recommend. Great food and service.Nice selection of Irish beers on draught as well that are not the usual Diageo or Heineken offerings. Polite waitresses and waiters Parfaite expérience irlandaise Loved this place ,great food Evamoore M.
12:35 31 Jul 23
Great food, top notch service and managed to get a very tasty pint of Kilkenny on tap. Un sitio genial con música en directo, un gran catálogo de cervezas y unas hamburguesas espectaculares la Cajun de ternera es de las mejores hamburguesas que he comido. Eduardo F.
07:34 27 Jul 23
Great location, staff was very friendly with good service. The food was delicious, and especially the drink choices were good, I'd really recommend the house lemonade. Deirdre W.
08:46 25 Jul 23
First time we have been since lock down, still doesnt fail to please. Nice place with good grub and reasonable prices. I got the braised beef that I can only describe as sensational. Service excellent as well 
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.
