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Is Kitty Hoynes Still Open? Update (Syracuse, NY)

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As of September 2026, Kitty Hoynes is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed May 30, 2025.

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wsyr.iheart.com ·
Secondary source
kittyhoynes.com ·

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What the source shows: A news article dated 2025-05-30 reported the pub was filming a second appearance on the show, and the business's own website was live on 2026-09-08 with a current menu and reservation links.

  • Season / episode Season 15, Episode 13
  • Original air date
  • Address 301 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Syracuse, where chef Damien Brownlow served an Irish meatloaf and reuben fritters; the segment was taped in August 2012 while Guy Fieri was in town for the New York State Fair. Kitty Hoynes, an Irish pub at 301 W. Fayette Street, has operated for more than 25 years. According to WSYR/iHeartRadio, on 2025-05-30 the pub was preparing for a second appearance on the show, with a preview describing lamb sliders and Kilkenny potato cakes. The pub's own website, kittyhoynes.com, was live on 2026-09-08 with a current food menu, bar menu and an online reservations link, and it traces the pub's name and story back to Thomastown, Ireland.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
Turn On Traditional
What was featured
Irish meatloaf and reuben fritters made by chef Damien Brownlow
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kitty Hoynes

Frequently asked questions

Is Kitty Hoynes still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Kitty Hoynes is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed May 30, 2025.

What happened to Kitty Hoynes after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Syracuse, where chef Damien Brownlow served an Irish meatloaf and reuben fritters; the segment was taped in August 2012 while Guy Fieri was in town for the New York State Fair. As of September 2026, Kitty Hoynes is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed May 30, 2025.

Where is Kitty Hoynes located?

301 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Kitty Hoynes?

Season 15, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 12, 2012. The episode is titled “Turn On Traditional”.

Is Kitty Hoynes still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The pub's own website, kittyhoynes.com, was live on 2026-09-08 with a current food menu, bar menu and an online reservations link, and it traces the pub's name and story back to Thomastown, Ireland. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
301 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Venue type
bar
Official website
kittyhoynes.com

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