Petronella
A neighbourhood restaurant tucked into the medieval Butter Slip lane, serving Irish and European dishes made with local produce.
Off High Street, the medieval lane Butter Slip is home to this stone-walled old house, once the residence of the town's first mayor. Dim lighting gives it plenty of atmosphere. The cooking blends Irish and European styles and emphasises Kilkenny produce. Reviewers most often recommend the slow-braised beef short rib and seafood chowder, along with the meat ragù, ribeye steak, farmhouse pie and sticky toffee pudding, and vegetarian options are available. It holds a rating of about 4.8 on OpenTable, though some diners report inconsistent standards since the change of ownership. Mid-priced; booking is recommended. It is about a five-minute walk from the castle.
Opening hours
Hours vary by season; check the website or call ahead before your visit. Open for lunch and dinner.
Nearby sights
- Medieval Mile
- Medieval Mile Museum
- Kyteler's Inn
- Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
- Rothe House & Garden
- Butler Gallery
- Kilkenny Design Centre & National Design and Craft Gallery
- Kilkenny Castle