Must-see nightlife in Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

  • Kyteler's Inn

    Kilkenny City

    Dame Alice Kyteler's old house was built back in 1224 and has seen its share of history: she was charged with witchcraft in 1323. Today the rambling bar…

  • Left Bank

    Kilkenny City

    This former Bank of Ireland building has been resurrected as undoubtedly the most eye-catching bar in town. Dating from the 1870s, the interior is…

  • Centenary Stores

    Wexford Town

    One of Wexford's livelier spots, this former warehouse is a mix of old and new. A downstairs dark-wood pub with basic food and a long-standing local…

  • Bridie's General Store

    Kilkenny City

    Top design talent was employed by the Langton's empire to create this reproduction trad grocery-pub. The front is a beguiling retail potpourri of…

  • Mick Doyle's

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    One of Graig's hidden treasures is this unchanged-for-generations shop-pub on Main St. Doyle's is the sort of place where you can buy a bag of potatoes,…

  • Teach Dolmain

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    On a strip of lively pubs, this friendly local has trad musicians playing on Thursday, while Friday to Sunday offers more of a mix, ranging from DJs to…

  • M O'Shea

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Surprises abound in this tidy warren of rooms, which combines a grocery shop, hardware store and an old-fashioned pub where spare electrical parts,…

  • Sky & the Ground

    Wexford Town

    The Sky & the Ground is a perennial Wexford favourite. Its decor is classic, with a roaring fire and walls covered in old enamel signs, while its upstairs…

  • John Cleere's

    Kilkenny City

    One of Kilkenny's finest venues for live music, theatre and comedy, this long bar has blues, jazz and rock, as well as trad-music sessions on Mondays and…

  • O'Hara's Brewery Corner

    Kilkenny City

    Kilkenny's best venue for craft brews is a long, narrow beer hall of a place owned by Carlow Brewing Company, with a wide selection of ciders and ales,…

  • Osborne's

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    A traditional finishing point for Wicklow Way walkers, Osborne’s pub is an atmospheric low-ceilinged hostelry, with a bar-top reputedly made from coffin…

  • Dylan Whisky Bar

    Kilkenny City

    Sit back in the comfy leather seats and peruse the enormous whiskey menu (200 varieties and counting). If you're lucky you might even grab the coveted…