Welcome to
Kilkenny's Most Loved Pub
Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant on Rose Inn Streetis Kilkenny city centre's favourite gathering place — a gastro pub, sports bar with a 14ft LCD video wall, and late bar under one roof, 2 minutes from Kilkenny Castle. Family-run, warm welcome guaranteed.
Everything you need, under one roof
Food Worth Coming For
Irish food served from 11am daily. Sunday lunch a Kilkenny institution. Fresh, seasonal, unpretentious.
Explore Menu →Kilkenny's Biggest Screen
14ft LCD video wall. Every match, every sport. Rugby, GAA, Premier League, Six Nations — all live.
Match Schedule →Celebrate in Kilkenny
Cocktail masterclasses, gin tasting, private late bar — Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant, Rose Inn Street.
Plan Your Event →Rose Inn Street · Kilkenny
Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny
A Kilkenny landmark,
kept in the family
Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant has been a fixture of Kilkenny life for generations. You'll find us at Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny city centre, 2 minutes from Kilkenny Castle — a short walk from every Kilkenny hotel, beside the Medieval Mile Museum.
Three settings, one soul. By day a bustling gastro pub serving Kilkenny families. By evening the 14ft screen comes to life and the whole city finds its way in. By night the late bar takes over — cocktails, live music, and private groups celebrating on Rose Inn Street.
1,430+ Google reviews and 800+ on TripAdvisor don't happen by accident. They're the record of every warm welcome and every pint poured right.
More About Us →“Absolutely brilliant pub. The food was incredible and the atmosphere on a Saturday evening is like nowhere else in Kilkenny. Already planning our next visit!”
“Watched the All Ireland final here and it was the perfect setting. The screen is massive, the Guinness was perfect. Can't ask for more from a sports bar.”
“We did the cocktail masterclass for a hen party — the team were fantastic, so welcoming and funny. The whole group had the best night. Highly recommend!”
“The Sunday roast is exceptional — proper home-cooked quality in a pub setting. Service was warm and unhurried. This is what a family pub should feel like.”
“Incredible atmosphere on a Friday night. Live music, great cocktails, friendly bar staff. We ended up staying until close — one of the best nights out in Kilkenny.”
“Best place in Kilkenny to watch rugby. The 14ft screen is something else — you feel like you're at the match. Guinness on point every time.”
Food worth stopping for
Kilkenny Beef Burger
Locally-sourced beef, smoked cheese, brioche bun
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Fresh hake, chunky chips, house tartare sauce
Sunday Roast
Seasonal roast, roasted vegetables, rich gravy
Traditional Irish Stew
Slow-cooked lamb, root vegetables, soda bread
Buttermilk Chicken Goujons
Crispy buttermilk chicken, honey mustard dip
Chowder of the Day
Seasonal seafood, cream, warm crusty bread
Never miss a moment
Kilkenny's Biggest Screen.
Every Match. Every Sport.
14ft LCD video wall— one of Ireland's largest pub screens. Rugby, GAA, Premier League, Six Nations. Lanigan's is where Kilkenny watches.
Match Schedule →Events coming soon — check back shortly.
See All Events →Frequently Asked
- What is Lanigan's Kilkenny?
- Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant is a family-run Irish pub at 28 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny city centre. The venue operates as three experiences under one roof: a daytime gastro pub (food from 11am daily), an evening sports bar with a 14ft LCD video wall — one of Ireland's largest pub screens — and a weekend late bar and celebrations venue.
- Where is Lanigan's pub?
- Lanigan's is at 28 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny city centre — 2 minutes from Kilkenny Castle and directly on the Medieval Mile. It is easily reached on foot from all Kilkenny city car parks and hotels.
- What time does Lanigan's open?
- Lanigan's opens Monday to Thursday from 11am until 11:30pm. Fridays the bar opens at 11am and closes at 2am. Saturday hours are 9am to 2am, and Sunday 9am to 1:30am. Food is served from 11am daily — call ahead for kitchen closing times.
- Does Lanigan's show live sport?
- Yes. Lanigan's has a 14ft LCD video wall — one of Ireland's largest pub screens — showing all major sport including GAA, rugby, Premier League, Six Nations, and Champions League. Every major fixture is screened live.
- Is there live music at Lanigan's?
- Yes. Lanigan's hosts live music regularly throughout the week including trad sessions, acoustic sets, and live bands. Check the What's On page for the current schedule with named performers and specific times.