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The Grapevine Wine & Tapas Bar

6 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
00353567712956
Ranked #13 of 55 restaurants in Kilkenny
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
Price range: INR224 - INR448
Cuisines: International, Tapas, Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Dublin, Ireland
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

A fantastic little spot which you could easily miss if you were not looking out for it. A great wine list, fantastic tapas and one of the few places in Kilkenny to serve Irish Craft Beer (O'Haras bottles).

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great food, great wine and great value. Perfect for a group. Had a fantastic meal here and cant wait to go back!

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Wexford, Ireland
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Having skipped the poor breakfast at our hotel we wandered around Kilkenny for somewhere nice to eat and I am so glad we stopped at the Grapevine. We had a gorgeous brunch of french toast, bacon and a sparkling wine and orange juice and a full breakfast. The full breakfast was huge with all the usuals accompanied by a serving... More

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ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I really liked this place, my fiance and i stopped in here one evening for some tapas and drinks. Stass were very friendly but our table was reserved for another couple so we couldn't stay as long as we would have liked but i will definietly be back.

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Wexford, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We have been visiting Kilkenny 2 or 3 times a year for quite a while now and on every occasion over the last few years we have eaten in the Grapevine. The food is unparalleled by anything else in Kilkenny.The venison in chocolate and juniper berry is my personal favorite but the patatas bravas is as it should be -... More

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ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

For yummy tapas, Sunday Brunch, or Sunday night steak, we are loving the food here! Great atmosphere with the old stone walls, too!

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Kilkenny, Ireland
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I went to this bar out of interest, the outside looks horrible but inside is pleasant even if the front section is a bit oddly laid out , I can't imagine anyone being comfortable in the front section. However we sat at the back , the food was very nice , the service was good and the prices are reasonable,... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Okayish, not extraordinary tapas bar. Bit pricy, not very interesting tapas. Did not expect anything special and staff is friendly.

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Kilkenny
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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I have always loved the food and atmsphere at this tapas bar. I do find the food a bit overpriced for the quality sometimes but it is yum. However the past few times I have visited myself and my friends have really noticed the changes. Firstly prosecco is gone up to €29 a bottle! In the past we would often... More

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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fantastic atmosphere, gratest place 4 tappas n wine ever n of course dont forget Steak Sunday! best Steak i ever had. 5 star:)

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