4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 VY62
What's nearby
Kilkenny Castle - 5 min walk
Butler House - 6 min walk
St. Canice's Cathedral - 10 min walk
Nowlan Park - 18 min walk
The Hub - 5 min drive
Getting around
Kilkenny Station - 12 min walk
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
Left Bank - 2 min walk
The Field - 2 min walk
Paris Texas Bar & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Lanigans Bar - 3 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 TV in reception, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
A billiards/pool table, barbecues and smoke-free property
Free newspapers and a front desk safe
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
Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
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
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Free cot
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
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Room service
More
Desk
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.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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.
Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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.
Parking was a frustrating challenge, but once that was completed getting checked in was a breeze. Be prepared for carrying bags and ascending stairs to, what are comfortable and very functional rooms. As we are in a pub district there’s a bit of the associated sounds, which was not objectionable but rather nice. This would definitely be a spot to return back too, though I pick or ask for a lower floor next time. Looking forward to some Irish breakfast in a few minutes.
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
There is no ac so your windows are open to the street.Noise. At 6:00 am the trucks come in and unload the kegs and you right over this noise. No sleep happening. Breakfast was nice.
Allison
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10 Poor
julie
Travelled with family
9 May 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area of Kilkenny is absolutely beautiful. Our room was not beautiful. Shower did not work, no room to sit forward on the toilet as the space was far to narrow and I am only 5”5, bed frame was broken and even after fixing legs in the middle of the night found the legs came loose and found the bed tilted again. Then at 5:52 am the unloading of the flatbed of kegs was jolting! This lasted for 10 minutes. Figured the nightlife would keep us up but it was the early morning disturbance that got us.
Owner was so friendly, kind, funny and met all our needs and expectations. Food was awesome!!! Room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would highly recommend staying and eating here!
Extremely small bathroom and room only made to crash not very comftorable. The breakfast was outstanding.
MICHAEL
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
James
Travelled with family
23 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, great food
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean but could have been better equipped. En suite could do with some maintenance. Food was excellent. Great location.