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Tynan's Bridge House Bar

2 John's Bridge, Kilkenny, Ireland
353 56 772 1291
Ranked #1 of 8 nightlife in Kilkenny
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Traveller Description: Tynans is the classic Irish bar. The old horse shoe counter with brass gas lanterns are the most inviting elements of this oldest bar in kilkenny... more »
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Kilkenny, Ireland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

love this bar, feels comfortable, great atmosphere and friendly. Toilet cublices are tiny though! Liam is anasset here and so well know in Kilkenny,he makes this bar what it is today.dont get out often but come here when we can. More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Situated by the Bridge, a great place for a daytime drink, or a rest while herself goes shopping. More

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Sudbury, Canada
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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My husband and I went into Tynan's for a pint and spotted Liam straight away. He was mingling with the locals. Davey Cashin was in the house that night as well as Stephen Murphy. It was as if time stood still. We had been in this pub one year ago to the day and not alot had changed. There are... More

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Knighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

I go to this fine place on a regular basis, when on business. Im always made to feel very welcome Liam's a great host and the beers always good too. keep it up buddy " 'appy days" I,ll see you soon . More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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Fantastic bar. Fantastic owner. Liam make you feel like your (young) grandfather invited you into his bar and makes you feel great. Great live music and the ppl there are super nice. A CAN NOT miss if you are there.... also.. if yuo can go early and have some quiet time there.. it's nice. That's how we go to know... More

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Sudbury, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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Great atmosphere, great music, great craic! The place is filled with locals and Liam makes visitors feel very welcome even when they are sitting on the bar!!! No visit to Kilkenny is complete without a visit to Tynan's. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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We visited this pub in late August. It is a small traditional Irish pub, frequented mostly by locals. The owner was there, making everyone feel welcome. What a character!! The music catered to traditional and folk tastes and everyone was signing along. Great fun! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2011
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Great atmosphere once you walk through the door. The barman/manager is very friendly and jolly. Got everyone involved in the craic..both strangers and locals. The decor is very well suited to the atmosphere of the place. Only problem- we found it too late. Cant wait to go back!! More

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Ennis, Ireland
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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2011
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We just liked the look of Tynan's from the outside. When we walked in we were greeted by a cheery welcome and hello. We only intended staying for one but when the barman(owner?) engaged us in conversation we settled in for the night. We got chatting about hurling and sport with some of the locals and the night flew by... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2010

My wife and I stopped in Tynan's based on TA reviews and because we saw the "Live Music Tonite" sign out front. Had a nice chat with the bartender and drank more than a few pints while listing to some good local music. If you're in Kilkenny you've got to stop by. More

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