From Thomastown to Syracuse

The History Kitty Hoynes

Kitty Hoynes opened in Syracuse, NY in July 1999 in the historic Crown Building on the corner of West Fayette and Franklin in Armory Square. The Pub is named after David’s mother, Catherine (Kitty) and her spirit continues to inspire us every day to offer a truly genuine Irish Pub experience — the warmest hospitality, One Hundred Thousand Welcomes, and Mighty Craic!

The roots of Kitty Hoynes are in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland in 1920 where Grandfather, William Hoyne, started a thriving hardware, grocery, bar and undertaking business, Wm. Hoyne & Sons, Ltd. A typical Irish small town business, its diverse history included buying things like rabbits for export to the UK during World War II, buying wool from sheep farmers, cutting their own meats for the grocery store, making hand hewn coffins, selling farmer’s feedstuffs, bottling Guinness and Whiskey from wooden casks into individually labelled bottles, auctioneering land and tillage, and stocking builders materials.

David spent his childhood helping his father, Michael Hoyne, run the family business. It was there that David learned the hospitality trade before moving to America and working in and managing fine Irish pubs and restaurants in the Washington, DC and Virginia areas. David met Cindy (a native of Syracuse) in Washington, and they were married in 1991. They relocated to Syracuse in 1999, opening Kitty Hoynes in July 1999. bar tradition continues today in Syracuse. Look around you and you will see the many bric a brac items from back then. The stained glass Pheasant doors and Fisherman from Kavanagh’s Pub, an old road sign from Kilmacthomas, old clay jars from the shop along with the many signs, fixtures and fittings that make Kitty Hoynes a traditional Irish Pub & Restaurant.

 

THE FOOD

Our Chef, Damien Brownlow’s philosophy of food is founded on his culinary principles of freshness, seasonality, and a focus on quality, locally-sourced ingredients scratch made with care to enhance their flavor. Through his travels to Ireland, combined with his endless creativity, Chef Damien takes on tradition, bringing classic Irish flavors to new heights.

Our menu conjures up feelings of nostalgia, comfort, and excitement.

 

PERFECT PINTS

Our mission is to continue to offer the very best draught beer experience. We refuse to settle, constantly adapting our draught list with changing seasons and trends.

From allowing kegs of Guinness the proper time to settle before tapping, and professionally cleaning our  draught lines bi-weekly, to maintaining proper temperature control and ensuring clean glassware, our staff works hard to always guarantee the perfect pint. Cheers!

Today's Features

Friday, April 18th, 2025

  • OYSTERS ON THE 1/2 SHELL

    18

    Spring Creek, MA (East Coast), cocktail sauce, lemon and oyster crackers

  • SOUP OF THE DAY

    New England Clam Chowder

  • SANDWICH OF THE DAY

    15

    Beer battered Shrimp, lettuce, tomato, Mango Habanero sauce, toasted DiLaurio's roll, choice of side salad, fries or Champ mash

  • TODAY’S HOT PLATE

    17

    Caribbean Jerk spiced Baked Haddock, sweet potato fries, sauteed vegetables

  • FEATURE BREAD PUDDING

    9

    Orange chocolate raisin bread pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, fresh cream topping

  • IRISH WHISKEY OF THE WEEK

    10

    Clonakilty Blended whiskey finished in Middle ages Buffalo Trace Bourbon Fearless Stout barrels

  • REDBREAST IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    35

    3 X 1oz Pours, Redbreast 12yo Pot Still, Redbreast 15yo Pot Still, Redbreast Lustau Sherry Pot Still ( Midleton Distillery, Co Cork)

  • KILBEGGAN IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    25

    3 x 1oz pours, Kilbeggan Triple cask, Connemara Peated single malt, Tyrconnell Single malt

  • POWERS IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    30

    4 x 1oz pours - Powers Gold, Powers Rye, Powers Three Swallows Pot Still, Powers John's lane 12yo Pot Still

  • CLONAKILTY IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    25

    3 x 1oz pours, Port cask finish, Single Grain Bordeaux Red wine cask, Single Batch Double Oak

  • TEELING IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    25

    3x 1oz pours, Single Grain Wine Cask, Small Batch Rum Cask, Single Malt

  • WATERFORD IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    30

    3x 1oz pours. Dunmore, Fenniscourt, & The Cuvee

  • JJ CORRY IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    32

    3 x 1oz pours - The Hanson, The Gael, The Flintlock

  • SPOT POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY FLIGHT

    38

    4 X 1oz POURS - Gold Spot, Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Red Spot

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Fine Cuisine Created by Executive Chef Damien Brownlow

Menu

Starters

  • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    14

    Honey white balsamic glaze and pork belly

  • KILKENNY “BOXTY STYLE” POTATO CAKES

    14

    House-made crispy potato cakes, Harp Lager cheese sauce, with crispy pork belly

  • KINSALE CALAMARI

    14

    Lemon pepper encrusted Calamari, tomato, basil, Thai chili lime sauce

  • O’CONNOR’S POTATO SKINS

    13

    Twice baked potato, champ, cheddar, bacon, scallions

  • IRISH POUTINE

    14

    House fries, NY cheese curds, Guinness onion gravy, scallion. Add pork belly +4

  • GUINNESS BROWN BREAD

    8

    In House Made Guinness Brown Bread with whipped Stout butter or Kerrygold butter

  • REUBEN FRITTERS

    13

    Handmade corned beef "Irish Cannonballs", Swiss, cream cheese, sauerkraut, Guinness whole grain honey mustard

  • CHICKEN WINGS

    15

    Mild, medium, hot, Guinness BBQ, garlic parmesan, or tequila lime, with bleu cheese and celery

  • VEGGIE FLATBREAD

    13

    Roasted vegetables, cheddar, tomato relish, mozzarella - Add Grilled Organic Chicken +3

  • ARTHUR’S BAKED ONION STOUT SOUP

    Cup -$6 Bowl -$8

    An Irish version of French onion made with Guinness & 4 different type of onions

Sandwiches

SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SIDE

Choice of house fries, champ, or side house salad. SUB: Sweet potato fries, onion soup, soup du jour, side caesar, coleslaw, fresh vegetables +2

  • SMOKED IRISH HAM

    15

    In-house smoked Irish ham, fresh mozzarella, spinach, onion straws, honey aioli, multigrain wheat bread

  • REUBEN

    15

    Sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, marble rye

  • BALSAMIC TURKEY

    15

    Turkey, brie cheese, mixed greens, bacon, Guinness balsamic glaze, toasted baguette

  • BACON JAM CHICKEN

    15

    Grilled chicken, onion cheese, bacon jam, mixed greens, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic aioli, 7-grain roll

  • STEAK SANDWICH

    20

    Open faced 8 oz steak, herb cream cheese, crispy onion straws, crispy kale, toasted baguette

  • SALMON RLT

    16

    In-house Irish whiskey smoked salmon, Irish bacon rasher, cheddar cheese, mixed greens, tomato, lemon aioli, 7-grain roll

  • CRAB CAKE SANDWICH

    17

    Pan- seared crab cake, tomato, mixed greens, chipotle adobo aioli, Dilauro's roll

  • LAMB SLIDERS

    16

    (2) Lamb Sliders, onion cheddar cheese, arugula, tomato relish, Guinness whole grain mustard, onion straws, on Dilauro's slider rolls

  • BEYOND MEAT™ VEGGIE BURGER

    17

    Vegetarian burger, roasted red pepper & basil hummus, spinach, 7-grain roll

  • HOYNE’S PUB BURGER

    15

    Choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, Dilauro's roll

  • IRISH PORTER BURGER

    17

    Irish Porter cheese, onion straws, tomato relish, spinach, Di Lauro's roll

 **MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

Salads

Add To Your Salad:
Grilled Chicken 5 | Grilled Salmon 8 | Sauteed Shrimp 8

Dressings:
Balsamic Vinaigrette  |  Poppy Seed Vinaigrette  |  Ranch  |  Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette  |  Bleu Cheese  |  1000 Island  |  Honey Mustard  |  Mustard Vinaigrette

  • CAESAR SALAD

    12

    Romaine, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing add Steak, crumbled bleu cheese, & crispy onion straws +9

  • JERPOINT SALAD

    12

    Mixed Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Hard-boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Candied Walnuts, Pickled Red Onions, Grandma's Homemade Poppyseed Dressing
    GF VG

  • RED BEET SALAD

    14

    Baby Arugula, Red Beets, Fennel, Pickled Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Lemon
    GF VG

  • Chopped Salad

    13

    Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Egg, Bacon, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Snap Peas, Mustard Vinaigrette
    GF VG

  • House Salad

    8

    Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Carrots, Red Bell Pepper, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Croutons, Choice Of Dressing
    GF VG

Large Plates

  • SHEPHERD’S PIE

    16

    Ground sirloin, herbs, peas, carrot, onion, champ

  • HOYNE’S FISH & CHIPS

    19

    Beer battered fresh haddock, house fries, tartar sauce, coleslaw, lemon wedge

  • IRISH MEATLOAF

    18

    Lamb, beef, Irish white pudding, Dubliner cheddar, cabbage cream sauce, champ, vegetables

  • BANGERS & MASH

    18

    Choice of Irish Breakfast or Guinness bangers, Guinness onion gravy, champ, smashed carrot & parsnip

  • CRAB ENCRUSTED SALMON

    28

    Pan-seared crab crusted Salmon, lemon parsley butter sauce, roasted red potatoes, fresh market vegetables

  • DUBLINER STEAK

    30

    Grilled 12oz sirloin steak, sautéed portabella mushrooms, Dubliner peppercorn cream sauce, smashed smashed salt potatoes, fresh market vegetables

  • TRADITIONAL IRISH BREAKFAST

    18

    Tommy Maloney's Irish bacon rashers, Irish breakfast sausage, black and white pudding, fried eggs, Irish soda bread, potato, & grilled tomato

  • BAKED HADDOCK

    18

    White wine, lemon, parmesan bread crumbs, Champ mashed, sauteed vegetables

  • CLONALKITY CHICKEN

    24

    Pan-seared bone-in Chicken breast, orange Irish whiskey caper sauce, Champ mashed, fresh market vegetable

  • MAC n’ CHEESE

    22

    Cavatappi pasta, house-cured pork belly, crispy kale, cheese blends, crumb topping. Add smoked salmon +4.

Extra Sides

  • French Fries

    5

    VG

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    6

    VG

  • Fresh Vegetables

    5

    VG GF

  • CHAMP MASHED

    4

    VG GF

Kids Menu

  • KID MEAL

    8

    Chicken Fingers with fries, Grilled cheese with fries, Cheeseburger with fries, Fish n' Chips, Mac n' Cheese, or Shepherd's Pie

Desserts

  • BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

    8

  • CARROT CAKE

    8

  • MARY’S CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE

    8

  • GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE A LA MODE

    9

Beer, Wine & Spirits at Kitty Hoynes

Bar Menu

Draft Beer

  • GUINNESS STOUT (DUBLIN, IRE)

    8

    ABV: 4.2% POUR 20 OZ

  • HARP LAGER (DUNDALK, IRE)

    8

    ABV: 5.0% POUR: 20oz

  • SMITHWICK’S IRISH ALE (DUBLIN, IRE)

    8

    ABV: 4.5% POUR: 20oz

  • KILKENNY IRISH CREAM ALE (DUBLIN, IRE)

    8

    ABV 4.3% POUR 20 OZ

  • MAGNERS CIDER (CLONMEL, IRE)

    8

    ABV: 4.5% POUR: 20oz

  • BUD LIGHT LAGER (BALDWINSVILLE, NY)

    6

    ABV: 4.2% POUR 20oz

  • MIDDLE AGES SYRACUSE PALE ALE (SYRACUSE, NY)

    7

    ABV: 5.0% POUR: 20oz

  • SLOOP NEIPA – ROTATING SERIES (HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY)

    8

    ABV 6.5% POUR 16 OZ

  • PRISON CITY MASS RIOT NEIPA (AUBURN, NY)

    8

    ABV: 6.8% POUR 16OZ

  • MAINE LUNCH IPA (FREEPORT, ME)

    9

    ABV: 7.0% POUR 16oz

  • HILL FARMSTEAD EDWARD PALE ALE (GREENSBORO BEND, VT)

    9

    ABV 5.2% POUR 16 OZ

  • ALLAGASH WHITE (PORTLAND, ME)

    8

    ABV: 5.1% POUR 16oz

  • VON TRAPP BREWING BOHEMIAN PILSNER (STOWE, VT)

    7

    ABV 5.4% POUR 16OZ

  • MEIER’S CREEK FLOATIN’ ON BY PILSNER (CAZENOVIA, NY)

    8

    ABV 4.2% POUR 16OZ

  • DOWNEAST ORIGINAL CIDER (Boston, MA)

    7

    ABV 5.0% POUR 16oz

  • SPATEN FRANZISKANER WEISSBER (MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY)

    8

    ABV 5.0% 16OZ POUR

  • GREAT LAKES BREWING EDMUND FITZGERALD PORTER (CLEVELAND, OH)

    7

    ABV: 6% POUR 16oz

  • SAM ADAMS SUMMER WHEAT ALE (BOSTON, MA)

    7

    ABV: 5.3% POUR 20oz

Cans

  • DUVEL BELGIUM STRONG GOLDEN ALE

    9

    ABV 8.5 % 12oz Bottle

  • ATHLETIC BREWING RUN WILD IPA (N/A)

    6

    Stratford, CT ABV 0.4%

  • GUINNESS ZERO N/A

    8

    (16 OZ CAN) Baltimore, MD

  • 1911 RASPBERRY HARD CIDER

    6

    Lafayette, NY ABV: 5.5%

  • 1911 BLACK CHERRY HARD CIDER

    6

    1911 BLACK CHERRY HARD CIDER (LAFAYETTE, NY) 6.9%abv

  • MAST LANDING PEANUT BUTTER MILK STOUT

    8

    ABV 5.5 - 16 oz CAN

  • LAWSONS FINEST SIP OF SUNSHINE

    8

    ABV 8.0 - 16oz Can

  • BOTTLES

    BUD LIGHT, BUDWEISER, MICHELOB ULTRA, ANGRY ORCHARD CIDER, HEINEKEN, BLUE MOON, LABATT BLUE, BLUE LIGHT, MILLER LITE, COORS LIGHT, CORONA,

  • HIGH NOON HARD SELTZER

    7

    ABV 4.5% 12oz Can- Assorted Flavors

White Wine

  • MASCHIO PROSECCO (SPLIT)

    9

    Region: Italy

  • CAPOSALDO MOSCATO

    10

    Region: Italy Bottle: 35

  • WASHINGTON HILLS RIESLING

    9

    Region: Washington Bottle: 34

  • CAVALIERE D’ORO PINOT GRIGIO

    9

    Region: Italy Bottle: 34

  • MATUA SAUVIGNON BLANC

    9

    Region: New Zealand Bottle: 34

  • FOX BROOK CHARDONNAY

    9

    Region: California Bottle: 34

  • ST. FRANCIS CHARDONNAY

    12

    Region: California Bottle: 46

  • A DE ARINZANO ROSE

    10

    Region: France Bottle: 38

  • LAMARCA PROSECCO

    40

    Region: Italy

Red Wines

  • LINE 39 PINOT NOIR

    12

    Region: California Bottle: 45

  • RABBLE RED BLEND

    10

    Bottle: 38

  • LLAMA MALBEC

    10

    Region: Argentina Bottle: 38

  • UPPERCUT CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    9

    Region: California Bottle: $35

  • ALEXANDER VALLEY MERLOT (SPLIT)

    16

    Region: California

Cocktails

  • KITTY’S CLASSIC IRISH COFFEE

    10

    Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, brown sugar, Cafe Kubal Dark Roast Coffee, fresh unsweetened whipped cream

  • IRISH GIN AND TONIC

    10

    Fever Tree tonic bottle, grapefruit wedge, and choice of Irish Gin-Drumshanbo Gunpowder, Dingle, Ha'Penny Dublin Dry, Glendalough Wild, or Ha'Penny Rhubarb

  • JAMESON & GINGER

    JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY, FEVER TREE GINGERALE, LIME

Irish Whiskey List

SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY

Clonakilty Single Grain Bordeaux Cask

Greenore Single Grain

JJ Corry the Gael Single Grain

Teeling Single Grain Wine Cask

The Busker Single Grain

Method & Madness Single Grain

BLENDED IRISH WHISKEY

Jameson

Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition

Jameson Black Barrel Small Batch Reserve

Jameson Orange

Jameson 18 Yr.

Jameson Bow Street 18 Yr. Cask Strength

Paddys

Tullamore Dew

Tullamore Dew XO Rum Cask

Tullamore Dew 12 Yr.

John Powers Gold Label

John Powers Rye

Bushmills

Bushmills Black Bush

Bushmills Red Bush

Writers Tears Copper Pot

Writers Tears Inniskillin Ice Wine Cask

Proper Twelve Blended

McConnell’s Blended

McConnell’s Sherry 5 yr.

Roe & Co.

Slane Triple Cask Blend

Clonakilty Port Cask

Clonakilty Single Batch Double Oak

Clonakilty Catoctin Creek Rye Cask

Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask

Lost Irish 6 Casks 3 Styles

Natterjack Triple Distilled

Natterjack Cask Strength

SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY

 Bushmills 10 Yr. Single Malt

Bushmills 16 Yr. Single Malt

Bushmills 12 yr. single malt

Bushmills 21 Yr. Single Malt

Connemara Peated

Teeling Black Pitts Peated Single Malt

Tyrconnell Single Malt 10 Yr. 

Tyrconnell Single Malt Madeira Cask 10 yr.

Tyrconnell Single Malt Port Cask 10 yr.

Tyrconnell Single Malt Sherry Cask 10 yr.

Tyrconnell 16 Yr. Moscatel Cask

Knappogue Castle Single Malt 12 Yr.

West Cork Glengarriff Peat Charred Cask

West Cork Glengarriff Bog Oak Charred Cask

Teeling Single Malt

Waterford Dunbell

Waterford Dunmore

Waterford Cuvee

Method & Madness French Oak Cask Single Malt

SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY

Mitchell & Sons Green Spot

Mitchell & Sons Yellow Spot

Mitchell & Sons Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton (FRA)

Mitchell & Sons  Green Spot Chateau -Montelena (CA)

Mitchell & Sons Red Spot

Mitchell & Sons Blue Spot

Mitchell & Sons Gold spot

Midleton Dair Ghaelach

Midleton Very Rare 2021

Redbreast 12 Yr.

Redbreast 15 Yr.

Redbreast 21 Yr. 

Redbreast 27 Yr.**

Redbreast Small Batch Cask Strength

Redbreast Kentucky Oak

Redbreast Lustau Edition

John Powers John’s Lane Single Pot Still

John Powers 3 Swallows

Kilbeggan Single Pot Still

The Busker Single Pot Still

Drumshanbo Single Pot Still

Teeling Single Pot Still

Method & Madness Chestnut Cask Single Pot Still

 

** Subject to availability