Butler House

Welcome

An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler house was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear.

Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings, marble fireplaces and a charming walled garden are all features of this notable Georgian residence.

Butler House was originally restored in the early 1970’s by Kilkenny Design, they painstakingly restored all of the original architectural features and furnished the house in a very unique and contemporary way.

The superb location of Butler House in the centre of historic Kilkenny City offers visitors the best of two worlds. Through the back door you will find Patrick Street, which leads to the commercial centre of the city. Here you will find an array of shops, bars and restaurants.

Through the front door you will be surprised to find the internationally renowned Butler House Walled Garden. This charming Georgian garden was restored to its former glory in 1999 and boosts its own private entrance to the Castle yard and Kilkenny Castle. This is another unique feature of this wonderful house.

Our professional and friendly staff would be delighted to welcome you to Butler House and to Kilkenny.

Bedrooms & Suites

Butler House boasts thirteen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings.

The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms - contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford our guests an impressive sense of comfort and space.

Our spacious superior rooms and suites have bow windows, which overlook the secluded gardens and Kilkenny Castle.

Civil Wedding Ceremonies

Butler House boasts three large reception rooms each with large bow windows and a backdrop of a beautiful walled garden and Kilkenny Castle.  This historical and dignified house is an ideal venue for the solemnisation of civil marriage.

The house and gardens can also be used for photographs before and after the ceremony. 

If you wish to get married by civil ceremony at Butler House you should first contact the Registrar of Civil Marriages at The Civil Registration Office, Lacken, Dublin Road, Kilkenny or telephone 056 7784100 for information on how to proceed. Please note that there is no longer a requirement to live in the district where you want to get married.