“The Blackberry Cafe is situated on the corner of the main street in Thomastown and provides a traditional atmosphere complete with fresh, home-made baking and principally organic and locally sourced ingredients and produce. Originally an old shoemaker’s shop, it has been lovingly and extensively restored, retaining the eighteenth century frontage, with its characteristic large Georgian-paneled windows now painted a fresh tea green, and adorned with a magnificent sculptural blackberry. ”

“Beautiful landscaped garden, in rural setting near the small town of Thomastown. ”

“Thomastown 10mins drive away - Our go-to local Indian takeaway. Delicious food. ”

“Mary the choclatier,makes the most delicious hand made chocolates and the best ever hot chocolate you have ever tasted, no trip to Thomastown is complete without a taste.”

“Kilkenny is a very vibrant city with lots of arty crafty things, there are also many festivals and things to see of historical interest. ”

“Oh man! Head here to pick up a picnic lunch of smoked trout pate. Or get some fresh trout fillets to cook on the BBQ back at Tinnacouse. Very reasonable priced.”

“The Kilkenny School of Food, Thomastown, aims to be an acclaimed training centre for aspiring and experienced professional chefs and a food hub for discourse, innovation and learning, achieved through strategic partnerships and community collaboration. By 2020 the non-profit and self-sustaining School of Food will be a nationally recognised Professional Chef Training Centre delivering training at all levels in food, horticulture and the culinary arts, from seed to plate.”

“Noel and his team serve a range of tasty well priced international fayre complimented by a well priced wine list.”