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Butcher, Kilkenny City Centre
Butcher – Kilkenny City Centre
Steakhouse food typical of Butcher
Steakhouse food typical of Butcher
Steakhouse food typical of Butcher

Steakhouse · Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny

Butcher Restaurant

Open now Closes at 14:30 4.7 on Google · 1,135 reviews

Opening hours

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Open now Closes at 14:30
Weekly opening hours for Butcher
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday16:30 – 21:30
Thursday16:30 – 21:30
Friday16:31 – 22:00
Saturday today12:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 22:00
Sunday12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

Full hours & directions

Butter Slip, Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny

  • CuisineSteakhouse
  • Price€€€
  • Phone+353 56 779 0655
  • Nearest stationKilkenny MacDonagh Station · 650 m
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About Butcher

Set on Butter Slip, Butcher is a steakhouse restaurant in the heart of Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny. It is a steakhouse at heart, with prime Irish cuts and classic sauces.

Town Hall is around 50 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. By rail, Kilkenny MacDonagh Station is the closest station at 650 m. Kilkenny City Centre has 182 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Its immediate neighbour is Low Lane.

Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. Diners with dietary needs will be pleased to see vegetarian options noted. It is open 5 days a week and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest start is noon on Saturday, and the latest close is 10pm on Friday. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google across 1,135 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and steak.

Key facts

CuisineSteakhouse
TypeRestaurant
Price guide€€€ (upscale)
Google rating4.7 / 5 from 1,135 reviews
AddressButter Slip, Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny
EircodeR95 T3VX
Phone+353 56 779 0655
Wheelchair accessYes
Vegetarian optionsYes
Open5 days a week · 31 hours in total
Nearest stationKilkenny MacDonagh Station (650 m)
Nearby landmarkTown Hall (50 m)
From Dublin city centre102 km
Coordinates52.65225, -7.25252

At a glance

Services & amenities at Butcher

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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 Butcher

Full menu
  • 16oz T-Bone

    Sirloin and fillet on the bone

    GF

    €54
  • Chocolate Fondant

    Salted caramel ice cream

    V

    €12.50
  • 12oz Ribeye

    Beautifully marbled

    GF

    €46
  • Irish Cheese Board

    Crackers, chutney

    V

    €15.50
  • Tomahawk for Two

    Carved at the table, two sides

    GF

    €114
  • Surf & Turf

    Fillet with garlic king prawns

    GF

    €61

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

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 7pm on Saturdays.

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

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 12:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 22:00
  • Sunset in Kilkenny City Centre today: 19:02
  • Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
  • One of 182 places to eat in Kilkenny City Centre

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Reviews

4.7/5 on Google · 1,135 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Friendly staffTasty foodSteak

Yulia BabichevaJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

One waiter was exceptionally polite, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening. When some of the other staff members suggested that I eat my ice cream at the bar because the restaurant was crowded, he kindly told me I could remain at my table, which I really appreciated.
He also recommended an excellent red wine that paired perfectly with my ribeye steak. The steak was delicious, especially with the sauce and the extra vegetables on the side.
The ice cream was good as well, although it seemed a little overfrozen. Still, that was only a minor issue.
Overall, the food, wine, and good service made for a very enjoyable visit.

Shorty J (Shorty)June 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

Unreal spot will definitely be back again. Our server who was only working there 3 days I think here name was Niamh was very attentive and friendly. All the staff we dealt with were great too.The steaks were out of this world.

Lea El KhouryFebruary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

While the food quality here is impressive and the meat is truly great, the experience was unfortunately let down by the service.

The greeting from the hostess at the door and the subsequent service throughout the meal weren't the best, which slightly ruined the overall mood of the evening.

On a brighter note, we ended the night with the tiramisu, which was really good and a definite highlight of the menu. It’s a bit of a mixed bag where the kitchen clearly outshines the front-of-house team.

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Questions & answers

Where is Butcher?

Butcher is located at Butter Slip, Kilkenny City Centre, Co. Kilkenny. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Butcher open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00.

What time does Butcher close tonight?

It is open right now and closes at 14:30 (Irish time).

Is Butcher wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Butcher?

The closest alternatives are Low Lane (20 m), Petronella's (20 m) and Indique (50 m).

How is Butcher rated?

Butcher has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,135 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and steak.

What is the nearest train station?

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

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