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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Kilkenny Castle

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Rafter'S Gastropub

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Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Double or Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
Double or Twin Room | Bathroom

Overview of Rafter'S Gastropub

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 VY62
  • Popular LocationRyan's Bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationParis Texas Bar & Restaurant1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum1 min walk
  • AirportDublin (DUB)94 min drive
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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior
The Club House Hotel
Parking included
Free WiFi
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Breakfast available
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (307)
The price is CA $271
per night
CA $308 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
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About the area

Kilkenny

Rafter'S Gastropub is located in Kilkenny City Centre, a neighborhood in Kilkenny. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 5 min walk
  • Butler House - 6 min walk
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Kilkenny Golf Club - 15 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
  • Paris Texas Bar & Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Lanigans Bar - 2 min walk
  • The Field - 2 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:
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a billiards/pool table
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
  • 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–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
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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: 11:30 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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 does it cost to stay at Rafter'S Gastropub?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on Apr 22, 2024 start from CA $154.94, 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 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: 11:30 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 155 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water for shower the room was cold the heating not working, no tea facilities in the room, old fashioned hair dryer, rooms need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just don’t do it.
Just awful. It smelled like cat urine. It was dirty everywhere. Said there was breakfast included at 7 am but the restaurant wasn’t open until just as we were driving away at 7:30. Not that I would have wanted to eat there after the co diction of the room and hallway. Most horrible stay I have ever had anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy, Wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the food, we ate breakfast, lunch, or dinner there each day, and the interactions with the dining staff were terrific.They were friendly and informative.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Oakdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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