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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of medieval charm and modern comfort at this Irish retreat, where games and gastropub dining create a welcoming atmosphere

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Rafter's Gastropub, near medieval Kilkenny Castle, offers a unique blend of history and comfort. Enjoy rooftop views, full breakfast, games, or barbecue grills. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is ￥21,664
￥24,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a white headboard, and a blue wall. There are two paintings on the wall, a lamp on each nightstand, and a vase with flowers on the right nightstand.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Kilkenny City Centre, a neighborhood in Kilkenny, is home to Rafter'S Gastropub. Kilkenny Castle and Butler House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kilkenny Golf Club and Callan Golf Club. Check out an event or a game at The Watershed, and consider making time for Gowran Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kilkenny travel guide
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R95 VY62, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, 4 Friary Street

What's nearby

  • A museum interior with large windows, wooden walls, and exhibits including a golden artifact.
    St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
    Kilkenny Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A church interior with stained glass windows, stone walls, and wooden pews.
    St. Canice's Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Butler House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Left Bank
    2 min walk
  • Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar
    4 min walk
  • Tynan's Bridge House Bar
    3 min walk
  • Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Syd Harkin's
    2 min walk

About this property

Rafter'S Gastropub

  • Guesthouse 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/game room and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
    • A TV in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and a front-desk safe
    • Free newspapers and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Rafter'S Gastropub include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rafter'S Gastropub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafter'S Gastropub?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on Jul 5, 2026 start from ￥21,664, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendliness and position of place were perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posto buono in centro a Kilkenny
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was very smooth. The staff member showed us through the property including the smoking area, public washrooms, the breakfast area and our room. It’s upstairs from a pub so we needed all that information to find the amenities. He showed us where to park the car for the night. A full Irish breakfast was included and it was wonderful. The food aitress who served us was lovely. We booked this at the last minute when our other accommodation fell through. We all had a good sleep. Five stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gerry est un gérant très sympa avec de bon conseil. Le logement est correct et sent bon. Le petit point négatif, pas d'eau chaude dans le douche le matin..^^ Le petit déjeuner était bon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Perfekt läge Gästvänlig ägare
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful cosy room, well located in city centre and all the staff were brilliant, very professional in what they did. Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time and cooked to order so much better than a buffet. Highly recommend the place and hopefully I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jouni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was absolutely impeccable. The breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed having breakfast in the atmosphere of the pub. Best breakfast up to now. The owner is really nice! The only thing was the noise; we wanted to sleep early but as there was live music in the neighboring pub, it was rather noisy until 23:00.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was good. Got the job done. Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centralt sted med godt køkken.

To badeværelser og fire senge på værelset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Great value. Rooms and hotel clean, but beds were not the most comfortable. Right around the corner from shops and castle. Parking was about a block away, very doable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HIDEMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがフレンドリー
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast and great location in the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jerome

Liked: Cleanliness
Chambre bien située dans le centre à proximité d'un parking accessible et à 3€ la journée. Le logement était un peu bruyant à cause d'un moteur de climatisation sous la fenêtre. Petit déjeuné correct.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alloggio molto caratteristico all’interno di un pub nel pieno centro di Kilkenny. Consigliatissimo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sandra

Disliked: Staff & service

Don't stay here!

The room had two bathrooms but the toilet in one didn't work and they did't fix it. There is no on-site laundry as stated in the Hotels.com description. The internet doesn't work except for local providers. Also our roaming didn't work there only outside on the street. I needed the internet so we had to leave and book another hotel. The owner is horrible and kept our $400!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un lieu chaleureux où nous avons pu profiter de l’ambiance du pub. Une super adresse !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wasn’t happy with rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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