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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Kilkenny Castle

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Rafter'S Gastropub

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Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Rafter'S Gastropub

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

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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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (307)
The price is $146
per night
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
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About the neighborhood

Kilkenny

Kilkenny City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Kilkenny City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Kilkenny Castle and Butler House. Also, St. Canice's Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Kilkenny Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

3-star guest house near 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/game room are also featured at Rafter'S Gastropub.

This 3-star Kilkenny guesthouse 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
  • Game 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 hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Kilkenny guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
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 onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/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

How close is Rafter'S Gastropub to the airport?

Rafter'S Gastropub is 85.7 mi (94-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on May 15, 2024 start from $150.38, 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.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rafter'S Gastropub.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub offer free breakfast?

Rafter'S Gastropub offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rafter'S Gastropub?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub have a pool?

Rafter'S Gastropub does not have a pool.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rafter'S Gastropub have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Rafter'S Gastropub to downtown Kilkenny?

Rafter'S Gastropub is 0.1 mi away from Kilkenny.

Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 161 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this property was excellent for walking places in Kilkenny. The staff were amazingly friendly. It was unseasonably warm during our stay, so without AC and staying on the third floor, that was a bit uncomfortable. The beds were very firm. We did not have very good water pressure in our en-suite, but my in-laws were on the second floor and their water pressure was much better. All in all, I would still very much recommend this stay though, the staff were awesome, the pub/restaurant were fantastic, and breakfast was delicious. The ability to walk to everything we wanted to see in Kilkenny made this for a wonderful stop on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023