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Syd Harkin’s, Kilkenny City Centre
Breakfast & Brunch food typical of Syd Harkin’s
Breakfast & Brunch food typical of Syd Harkin’s
Kilkenny City Centre, County Kilkenny

Breakfast & Brunch · Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny

Syd Harkin’s Pub Kilkenny City Centre

Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.6 on Google · 388 reviews

Opening hours

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Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead
Weekly opening hours for Syd Harkin’s
Monday08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday08:00 – 17:00
Thursday today08:00 – 17:00
Friday08:00 – 17:00
Saturday08:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:30 – 16:00

Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar breakfast & brunch venues in Kilkenny City Centre. Please phone ahead.

Full hours & directions

25 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny, R95 VK02

  • CuisineBreakfast & Brunch
  • Price€€
  • Phone+353 86 866 3888
  • Nearest stationKilkenny MacDonagh Station · 650 m

About Syd Harkin’s

Syd Harkin’s brings a breakfast & brunch pub and kitchen experience to Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny City Centre. Expect all-day breakfast plates and good coffee.

If you are sightseeing, Medieval Mile Museum is only 60 m away. Public transport is handy: Kilkenny MacDonagh Station station lies roughly 650 m from the door. Our Kilkenny City Centre guide currently covers 182 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with Anatolia Café & Restaurant, which is just next door.

On Google it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 388 reviews.

Key facts

CuisineBreakfast & Brunch
TypePub and kitchen
Price guide€€ (mid-range)
Google rating4.6 / 5 from 388 reviews
Address25 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny, R95 VK02
EircodeR95 VK02
Phone+353 86 866 3888
Nearest stationKilkenny MacDonagh Station (650 m)
Nearby landmarkMedieval Mile Museum (60 m)
From Dublin city centre102 km
Coordinates52.65131, -7.25168

At a glance

Services & amenities at Syd Harkin’s

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at Syd Harkin’s

Full menu
  • Full Irish Breakfast

    Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast

    €15
  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    Bacon and maple or berries and cream

    €10.50
  • Cappuccino

    Regular

    V

    €4
  • Soup & Sandwich

    Soup of the day with half a sandwich

    €10.50
  • Shakshuka

    Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta

    VGF

    €12
  • Scone

    Butter and jam

    V

    €4

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around noon on Thursdays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for breakfast & brunch venues — not live data.

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 08:00 – 17:00
  • Sunset in Kilkenny City Centre today: 19:06
  • Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
  • One of 182 places to eat in Kilkenny City Centre

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Reviews

4.6/5 on Google · 388 reviews

Chris LemaireJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

Best whiskey collection and very knowledgeable owner !

If you like whiskey and want to learn more or try great whiskeys you must go !(According to my hubby.)

I’m not a whiskey drinker. LOL. And they have gin and tonic too.

Susy DouglasApril 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

Such a gem of a pub in the heart of Kilkenny. Met the owner he was so friendly and had stories to tell. The pub is the official oldest in the city. I highly recommend you come in for a visit.

Cody lindsay-smithJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

Awesome pub, great vibes and even better chats. Highly recommend for a wicked quiet but fun experience

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Questions & answers

Where is Syd Harkin’s?

Syd Harkin’s is located at 25 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny, R95 VK02. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Syd Harkin’s?

Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.

What other restaurants are near Syd Harkin’s?

The closest alternatives are Anatolia Café & Restaurant (20 m), Pizza Pie Kilkenny (20 m) and Mizzoni (20 m).

How is Syd Harkin’s rated?

Syd Harkin’s has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 388 public reviews.

What is the nearest train station?

Kilkenny MacDonagh Station is about 650 m away, roughly 8 minutes on foot.

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