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Butcher, Kilkenny

The steakhouse on the Butterslip

We supply Butcher, the steakhouse on the Butterslip in Kilkenny, fourteen kilometres from the farm.

Butcher has been named Steakhouse of the Year at the Yes Chef Ireland Awards three times, as the overall winner in 2022, 2024 and 2026.

Awards

  • Steakhouse of the Year, overall winnerYes Chef 2022, 2024, 2026
  • Steakhouse of the Year, LeinsterYes Chef 2023
  • Local Food Hero, LeinsterIrish Restaurant Awards 2022
  • Best Sustainable Practices, KilkennyIrish Restaurant Awards 2024
  • Best Customer Service, KilkennyIrish Restaurant Awards 2023, 2025

What diners say

Rated 4.7 from 589 reviews on Tripadvisor, and fourth of 203 restaurants in Kilkenny (September 2026). Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2026.

Other kitchens

Chefs and buyers who want Summerhill beef buy it through Steaks Direct, our only outlet.

Trade enquiries

An open restaurant kitchen during service
A chef finishing a plate at the pass