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“Charming Alley”

May 2023

It's a lovely alley and surely looks interesting!

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Restaurants

172 within 3 miles

Truffles Restaurant

322

467 ft$$ - $$$ • Vegetarian friendly • Vegan options • Gluten free options

Indique

535

134 ft$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian friendly

Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

1,402

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • International • European • Vegetarian friendly

Royal Spice Kilkenny

732

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Seafood • Grill

Petronella Restaurant

1,032

151 ft$$ - $$$ • Irish • European • Vegetarian friendly

Butcher Restaurant

523

31 ft$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Irish • European

La Rivista

615

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Irish • European

Cafe La Coco

455

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Irish • Cafe

Statham's By Pembroke Kilkenny

206

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Irish • Bar • International

Aroi

574

0.1 mi$ • Asian • Thai • Healthy

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Attractions

52 within 6 miles

Medieval Mile Museum

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239 ftHistory Museums

The Kilkenny Way

255

410 ftSports Camps & Clinics

Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)

162

437 ftVisitor Centers

Smithwick's Experience

236 ftHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Pierce of Ink Kilkenny

5

355 ftArt Galleries

The Ice Cream Parlour

394 ftMonuments & Statues

Rothe House & Garden

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0.2 miHistoric Sites • Gardens

Kilkenny Castle

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0.2 miHistoric Sites • Castles

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rb4knox

Knoxville, TN19 contributions

General Kilkenney review

Jul 2022

I have no idea what the butter slip is, but if it's in Kilkenny then we probably did it! Kilkenny is a wonderful town where there is tons to see, lots of places/history to absorb and a great place to let your imagination run wild! We loved this town and it's friendliness and charm. Everyone is friendly and you can walk the whole place in a day. I think we walked it several times! For us, it's not a "several day" trip, but it is a definite "must do"! We were here right before the hurling final and were cheering for Kilkenny because of the town and the people! Put this on your list!

Written July 22, 2022

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Bernadette K

Manchester, UK250 contributions

A trip back in time

Aug 2019 • Family

I walk through this medieval little alley every chance I get while in Kilkenny. You can feel the history in the air. As the warning sign states, it can be slippery because the the worn stone do be careful.

Written September 1, 2019

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Panman78

Midland, TX63 contributions

Crazy Observation

Nov 2018 • Solo

I heard about this passage and walked to it. I did not see one stick of butter, and I didn't see one person slip.

Written November 21, 2018

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Sarah B

Dublin, Ireland8 contributions

Disaster

Jan 2015 • Solo

It was a quiet day in the medieval city, saw a lane, fell all the way down the steps, would not recommend!

Written January 4, 2015

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julieanneIreland

Dublin, Ireland26 contributions

Have to do

Every time I visit Kilkenny I have to walk through. I'm walking through history that is still relevant. A moment to dream of past times

Written March 18, 2014

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Marg M

Calgary, Canada32 contributions

Scenic/ Historic Walking Tour

Sep 2013 • Couples

We went to an information centre to pick up a Historic Walking Tour for $ 7.00 euro’s each. The tour guide was quite knowledgeable and gave us a better understanding of the butter slip. He was also very helpful for any of the questions asked about Kilkenny. I would definitely recommend a walking tour as it gives you a better appreciation of where you are and the history of the town.

Written October 27, 2013

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ssmhawaii

Kailua, HI232 contributions

This doesn't belong on here!

Jun 2013 • Family

It's a small approx 14 ft wide passage from one street to the next with a few shops in-between. There are alley ways more exciting!

Written July 7, 2013

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PaulG

Kilkenny, Ireland127 contributions

It's just an alley!

Nov 2012

The Butter Slip is a narrow little alley way, connecting the High St. with the pedestrianised Kieran St. It's hundreds of years old and very authentic, but it's about 30m long and it's just an alleyway!

Written November 5, 2012

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CailineRua

Dublin162 contributions

This is just a lane way

Jul 2011

Its a small lane way in Kilkenny. .. . with a pretty light.
Worth a look. Not worth a visit. However the Colosseum restaurant in it is!

Written July 19, 2011

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KyFlynn

Munich, Germany1,948 contributions

Charming Alley

May 2023 • Family

We parked not far from here and so it was one of the first things we saw in the city. It's a lovely alley and surely looks interesting! But, when you have slippery shoes, walk through there carefully as well... it's slippery.

Written October 7, 2023

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