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
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
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:
A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
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
Languages
English
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–10:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
More
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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?
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.
Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rafters was so easy to check in and the young lady checking us in was so sweet and friendly. The accommodations were so cute and comfortable. Gerry and his wife were wonderful. He allowed us to hold our luggage downstairs and was delightful to visit with. The bar was beautiful
and the lunch and breakfast was delicious. Saying again the rooms were precious and I didn’t hear any road noise with the window open.
Clean rooms and comfortable beds. The location was perfect for walking to castle and pubs. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Great location in the centre of the town, rooms basic but well kept and clean. Good breakfast in the morning.
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Business traveler
13 September 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable enough room, I stayed in no 3 - didn’t hear much noise during the night but it was mid week . no bottles of water in the room- bathroom bin wasn’t emptied of tissues from the previous guest, shower had a poor out flow - ages to get hot - never got really hot either - light coming from an upstairs restaurant outside my window and people could walk past my window in an alley from a side door- curtains seemed thin - I did need 2 nights but I was glad after I only booked one night there - good breakfast in the morning though - friendly staff at check in and at breakfast next morning. Breakfast was good.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Timothy
11 September 2024
Pub stay
The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.
Great location. Breakfast was good. Close to many tourist sites
Pierre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
4 September 2024
Arrived at 11pm and the place was closed and lights off. My confirmation said check in closed at 11.30pm. Tried knocking and ringing but no answer. Luckily hotels.com were helpful in relocating us else I’d have had no where to stay overnight.
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
Traveled 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!