President's - Kilkenny

I really enjoy the President Bar at Mount Juliet. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere with a cozy fire burning, and the food is fantastic. They have a wide selection at the bar, and there are no distracting screens or loud music, making it a perfect dining experience.

This was our second meal at the President's bar in less than a week. The first meal was acceptable, but the service on our most recent visit was shockingly bad. The only pleasant person was a young man who brought our food. The young women who served us showed no interest or warmth, and did not provide quality service. At one point, I was left choking as my water glass sat empty and no one seemed to notice until we requested more water. We are on vacation and only have a few weeks per year to enjoy, so we expect each meal to be special and of a high standard. While we are willing to pay for quality, we were disappointed by the lack of service we received this evening. As frequent travelers, we have never encountered such poor service. The waitress working tonight should not be in a customer-facing role if she is not passionate about her job. Our evening was ruined by the disrespectful treatment we received. We always treat restaurant staff with respect and kindness, and expect the same in return. Tonight's experience was the worst we have ever had in all our years of dining out.

Worst burger ever. It as rock hard! Came with cold chips and a warm salad. Complained and chips and salad were replaced. Small discount made. Won't be back.

Terrific bar food. Very friendly bartenders. Mark was extremely informed on whiskeys and provided advice on whiskey tastings. The place was hopping on a Sunday night.

The tables are beautiful and the menu is interesting. We had a relaxing glass of wine and a light lunch of soup and small grilled fish after a day trip.