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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Kilkenny Castle

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Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Double or Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
Double or Twin Room | Bathroom
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 VY62
  • Popular LocationKilkenny Castle5 min walk
  • Popular LocationButler House6 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Hub5 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)94 min drive

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

8/10 Very good

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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

  • 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

Comfortable guesthouse, 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.

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 cots/infant beds
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on 4 June 2024 start from AU$261.51, 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.

Is Rafter'S Gastropub family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rafter'S Gastropub is a hit with families.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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.

Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 164 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room