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Knockdrinna Café has been honored with the 'Best Café' award in the Kilkenny region at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025.
The award highlights Knockdrinna's commitment to excellence in the local culinary scene.
The café, located in Stoneyford, County Kilkenny, is renowned for its use of locally sourced ingredients, offering a menu that reflects the rich agricultural heritage of the area.
Beyond its café offerings, Knockdrinna is celebrated for its artisan cheese production, providing cheese-making courses that attract both locals and tourists.
Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received nearly 165,000 public nominations this year, submitted through The Irish Times - the official media partner of the awards.
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Following the completion of all regional finals, the Regional and All-Ireland Winners will be announced at the All-Ireland Awards Gala Dinner on Monday, May 19, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.
County winners from Leinster can now secure their tickets for this highly anticipated event.
Speaking at the ceremony, Seán Collender, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said:
"Tonight is about recognising the outstanding efforts of those who bring Ireland’s culinary reputation to life every day. In a challenging business environment, it is more important than ever to honour the people whose hard work, passion and creativity shape our hospitality sector.
"The Leinster Regional Final once again showcased the incredible talent and innovation that define this region’s culinary landscape. I want to extend my congratulations to all the winners and nominees. It is their hard work that makes Ireland’s food scene truly exceptional."
Knockdrinna Farmhouse Café in Stoneyford, Kilkenny, is open Wednesday to Saturday from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
For café enquiries, contact Pauline Maher at 083 818 1264 or knockdrinnacafe@gmail.com
Orders can be placed at 083 0674808 or 083 8181264.
Cheese-making courses are available with Helen Finnegan at 086 859 7716.
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