Butcher Restaurant — Local services in The Municipal District of Kilkenny City

Well where does one go for a succulent dry aged steak n root vegetables sourced from local farmers in kilkenny ?? We found a gem of a place called "BUTCHER" butterslip restaurant on st kiernan street just a stones throw away from kilkenny castle,,as we walked up the narrow cobblestone street to the entrance we were greeted by the proprietor "mark"and politely asked to choose a table to dine ,,this was of course so courteous , immediately we felt special thanks to "louise head host waitress"well done all, as for comfortable seats n snazzy surroundings ,lovely views of the street below and the butcher hooks n rails with the lights draped down them nice touch 10/10👌need we say about the food omg what a menu to choose from honestly a lot of hard work n research must have been done to get this right !!ok my wife ordered 8oz fillet steak all trimmings ,I opted for sunday roast rib eye of beef ,,presentation was everything also fillet of beef had a slight smokey charcoal flavour To it and rib eye was so tender all went down a treat with a glass of sauvignon ,,followed by dessert no other than Eton mess wait till you try this the best by far!! Such a relaxed atmosphere while also steadily filling up with tourist n locals alike ,,onto cocktails then just to top it all off was a tall mojito well it was sunday and we just getting warmed up for our concert what a place to start well done everyone we will be back thanks to BUTCHER...

First time here and experience was very up and down. Table was booked for 20:30 but they rang us at 20:00 to say they can take us earlier so we got a taxi straight away and where on the premises at 20:15.

Upon arrival stays were so so nice, we were seated and looked after very well…… for a time. We were halfway through our main and I noticed the music was turned off, staff were going around taking everything off unoccupied tables and putting them away which I thought was odd. I went onto google to check there opening hours and they closed at 21:00 🤔 we were halfway through our mains at 21:23 and didn’t understand what was going on. Why have booking at 20:30 if you close at 21:00.

Anyway we finished our mains and upon looking around further the hole staff was packing up absolutely everything so we didn’t even bother ordering dessert as we felt like thar uncomfortable and that we were holding everyone up. This is an awful way to run a business, €135 for two starters, two mains and two cocktails and two bottles of coors to have people cleaning everything up around you and making people feel that uncomfortable to not even order a dessert.

Look lessons learned I wouldn’t be in a hurry back but sort this out if you all are in that much of a hurry home don’t book...

Step into the cozy, homey haven of Butcher, where every bite tells a story! This charming gem of a restaurant is owned by Matt, a passionate cow farmer who raises 250 head of Hereford and Angus beef right here in the local fields. No hormones, no water-pumped fluff—just pure, grass-fed goodness butchered on-site. Matt spent a delightful 10 minutes at our table, sharing how he went from selling his premium beef to the previous owner to impulsively taking the reins himself. His mission? To serve honest, high-quality beef that shuns the bloated, hormone-heavy cuts flooding American menus. It’s all about flavor over flash here, with a nod to classic home cooking. The vibes are warm, the sides are playful, and the cocktails? Absolute perfection. You have to order the “Cowboy,” a jaw-dropping 14oz bone-in rib eye that’s pure melt-in-your-mouth magic. Service strikes the perfect balance—swift but never rushed. Look up, and you’ll spot the quirky cow bars lining the ceiling, a nod to Matt’s inspiration from another U.S. restaurant, now adorned with hooks holding twinkling lights instead of meat. Don’t sleep on this hidden treasure—Butcher’s prices are as reasonable as its portions are generous. Trust me, this is a dining experience you...