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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Kilkenny Castle

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Rooftop terrace
Reception hall
Family Room
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 VY62
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Kilkenny

At Rafter'S Gastropub you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Kilkenny Castle and Butler House. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a games room. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Kilkenny City Centre guest house include St. Canice's Cathedral and Kilkenny Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paris Texas Bar & Smokehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rafter'S Gastropub

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Kilkenny Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Rafter'S Gastropub.

This 3-star Kilkenny guest house is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rafter'S Gastropub offers 16 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Kilkenny guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Rafter'S Gastropub offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on 11 Dec 2025 start from AU$217.51, including 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.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests quite like the free full breakfast here! Served daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rafter'S Gastropub?

No, Rafter'S Gastropub does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rafter'S Gastropub?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Rafter'S Gastropub?

There isn't one on site, but Kilkenny Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.