Dine

The Georgian surroundings of Butler House Kilkenny provide a wonderfully elegant backrop to dining in the house. Ornate plaster ceilings, marble fireplaces and stunning picture windows, ensure dining with a view of the walled garden and Kilkenny Castle beyond. 

Butler House kitchen is overseen by our Executive Chef who is pleased to offer: 

• Full Irish Breakfast - served daily for our guests in the Lady Eleanor Restaurant 
• Daytime Dining in the Garden View Room  - From 11am daily we serve premium Tea and Barista Coffees with a mini cookie or try our tempting Butler House Cream Tea; consisting of a plain and a fruit scone with jam and cream, with your choice of freshly brewed tea or barista coffee.
• Lunch Menu served from 12noon till 3pm - Homemade Soup, Toasted Sandwiches, Thai Chicken Strips Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Butler's Butter Beans on Toast - are just some of the dishes served. Add a side of chips or may be try Chef's tempting dessert of the day!  
• In fine weather, this menu may be enjoyed on the Garden Patio.
• Evening Menu - We are now serving our new evening menu in the Garden View Room including drinks, cream tea, cheese board, seasonal hot pot, Butler’s dips & nibbles. 
• House Bar - drinks are served from our fully stocked bar daily and every evening till late in the Garden Room

We are delighted to offer unique event space options for Private Entertaining, Celebrations, Civil Ceremonies and Corporate Meetings and Functions.  We offer a range of hospitailty options to suit your gathering including Drinks & Canapés Receptions, Private Afternoon Tea or a Barbecue for up to roughly 60 guests as well as Meetings Break Selections for up to 100 attendees.

We would welcome the opportunity to explore possibilities for your event with you. 

Please contact us at events@butler.ie for more information on Private Bookings. 

Please be aware that a minimum numbers of guests and an exclusive room hire charge applies to private events.