Restaurant
Unclaimed profileKilkenny's Irish Pub
Tulsa, OK · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Kilkenny's runs a serious beverage program beneath its pub veneer. The cocktail list leans on Irish whiskey with house originals, the whiskey shelf spans over 100 expressions from Midleton to Lagavulin, and the draft lineup covers Irish standards. Wine and non-alcoholic beer round out the menu at fair prices. This is a place to drink well without fuss.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Irish Old Fashioned, built on Jameson Black Barrel, or the Whistlepig rye version for a bourbon-barrel-maple twist. For whiskey, go half-pour of Redbreast 12-Year to gauge the list, or commit to a neat Midleton Very Rare if the occasion calls.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey drinkers will find the deepest bench, with Irish, Scotch, bourbon, and Japanese labels available in multiple serving formats. Cocktail fans have a solid range of classics and house originals. Beer drinkers get the expected Irish drafts plus rotating taps.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the mood for a proper pour strikes; the half-pour option makes it easy to sample without overcommitting.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8-$15, with most at $12. Wines are $8-$14 by the glass, $20-$40 by the bottle. Draft beers are $6-$14. Non-alcoholic beers are $7-$9. Neat whiskey pours range from $7 to $66.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey program stands out with over 100 expressions and flexible half-pour pricing, letting you taste high-end bottles like Midleton Very Rare without full commitment. The cocktail list mirrors that Irish focus, using Jameson Black Barrel and Tullamore D.E.W. In house specialties.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists numerous house specialties with an Irish whiskey lean, including several Old Fashioned variations and the Kilkenny's Kiss. A reviewer praised the Pomegranate Martini as perfect, and another ordered an Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail list with Irish whiskey focus, including twists on classics and house originals.
- — Positive community feedback on specific cocktails, with the Pomegranate Martini called perfect by one guest.
Standout selections
- — Irish Old Fashioned — Jameson Black Barrel, bitters, sugar, orange twist — $15
- — Pomegranate Martini — vodka, Pama, lime, cranberry — $12
- — Whistlepig Old Fashioned — Whistlepig 6-year rye, bourbon barrel maple — $12
Pricing: $8-$15, mostly $12
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling with international selections from Oregon, California, Italy, and Argentina. Most bottles are $40, offering straightforward choices at approachable prices.
Menu strengths
- — Varied wine list with international selections spanning multiple styles.
- — Consistent bottle pricing at $40 for most labels, simplifying choices.
Standout selections
- — Foris Pinot Noir — Oregon — glass $15, bottle $40
- — Cala Civetta Sangiovese — Rosso Toscana, Italy — glass $12, bottle $40
- — Summer Water Rosé — Italy — glass $12, bottle $40
Pricing: Glasses $8-$15, bottles $20-$40
Beer
The draft list includes Irish standards like Guinness, Smithwick's, and Harp, plus local Coop F5, European choices, and cider.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Irish stouts, ales, lagers, IPAs, ciders, and non-alcoholic options.
- — Large beer selection with rotating taps, offering range beyond typical pub fare.
Standout selections
- — Guinness — draft; Smithwick's Irish Ale — draft
- — Coop F5 — draft; Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse — draft
Pricing: Draft $6-$14
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to beer, with Heineken 0.0, Guinness Zero, and Athletic Hazy IPA. These provide a sober-friendly choice without venturing into mocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Offers several non-alcoholic beer choices, including a hazy IPA option.
Standout selections
- — Guinness Zero — $9; Athletic Hazy IPA — $7
Pricing: $7-$9
Spirits
The whiskey list is extensive, with over 100 expressions across Irish, Scotch, bourbon, and Japanese. Offers are available as shots, neat, rocks, and half pours, making high-end bottles accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whiskey list with over 100 expressions spanning multiple styles and regions.
- — Flexible serving formats including half pours, allowing sampling of premium bottles.
- — Strong Irish whiskey representation from Jameson to Midleton Very Rare.
Standout selections
- — Midleton Very Rare — Irish whiskey — half $17, neat $66.50
- — Redbreast 12-Year — Irish whiskey — half $5, neat $20
- — Lagavulin 16-Year — Scotch — half $6, neat $24
- — Hibiki Harmony — Japanese whisky — half $7.50, neat $29
Pricing: Neat pours $7-$66.50, half pours from $3
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