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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Kilkenny Castle

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Relax in the serene outdoor patio area with comfortable wicker chairs and potted plants.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a beautiful artwork above.
Stairs lead to a carpeted landing with a potted plant and a directional sign.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a chalkboard menu and selection of snacks are available.
Traditional gastro pub with a charming exterior, featuring a flat roof and a visible chimney.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 VY62

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butler House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Hub - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lanigans Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Field - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paris Texas Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fig Tree Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rafter'S Gastropub

Guest house near Kilkenny Castle
Located close to Butler House and St. Canice's Cathedral, Rafter'S Gastropub provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A billiards/pool table, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, barbecues and a TV in reception
  • A front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rafter'S Gastropub offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Rafter Dempsey's
Rafter Dempsey's Inn
Rafter Dempsey's Inn Kilkenny
Rafter Dempsey's Kilkenny
Rafter Dempsey's House Kilkenny
Rafter Dempsey's House
The Rafter Dempsey's Guesthouse
Rafter Dempsey's Guesthouse Kilkenny
Rafter Dempsey's Guesthouse
The Rafter Dempsey's
RAFTER'S GASTROPUB Kilkenny
RAFTER'S GASTROPUB Guesthouse
RAFTER'S GASTROPUB Guesthouse Kilkenny

Frequently asked questions

Is Rafter'S Gastropub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rafter'S Gastropub?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Rafter'S Gastropub located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle and Butler House. St. Canice's Cathedral and Kilkenny Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kilkenny Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 196 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely homely place to stay. Room for three was large, warm and beds comfortable. Full tasty Irish breakfast included. Location right in the center of Killkenny.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Cute convenient location above the pub. Had great entertainment that evening with live music. Food was delicious at the pub. No parking on site. The parking garage next door does not allow for parking over night. We parked .5 miles down the road at a parking lot. Beds we a little lumpy but the location was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We stayed at Rafter's for our first night in Ireland, and it was a great start to the trip. The location was perfect, only about a five minute walk to Kilkenny Castle. Gerry was an awesome host, he made us feel so welcome and even invited my mother-in-law behind the bar to make an Irish coffee to compete with his. After dinner, we had a drink at the pub and there was live music; it only played until 9:30, so it didn't keep us from sleeping! The breakfast was included and there were many options, all amazing and made fresh. Would recommend to anyone looking for a more authentic Kilkenny experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

We enjoyed our stay. It is a lively part of town, and we were there during the Music Festival. There was some maintenance to be done, and I have privately messaged the owner in hopes it is can be fixed so others do not have the same problem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10

Staff were friendly, Breakfast was good,location was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great place to stay central to the castle and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

Wasn’t happy with rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We loved our stay here! Great dinner and breakfast, we got to enjoy live music, and the staff is so friendly. Comfy room upstairs too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Great staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great location. Breakfast was good. Close to many tourist sites
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location in the centre of the town, rooms basic but well kept and clean. Good breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place to stay in the heart of Kilkenny! Jerry is a great host, food is as good as anywhere, breakfasts are top!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Fantastic place. Musiciannij the pub was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Really cool place to stay. Close to everything a very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

We had one night here. The wifi was down which makes life tough when traveling. The room was big. It was mostly clean. Some stains on the carpet. The breakfast was good and staff were nice. Not too noisy but it was a week night. Good shower and hot water/pressure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location! Easy to walk anywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Thanks for being such a great staff. Wonderful breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

This place is great! Jerry is a wonderful hosts and we’re glad we met him and stayed here…their fish and chips is as good as anywhere else in Ireland…loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Fun spot in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Basic amenities. Friendly staff, fine to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Great spot to view Kilkenny.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022