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Rafter'S Gastropub

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Kilkenny Castle

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Rooftop terrace
Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Reception hall
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Butler House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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

Bathroom

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

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 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
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.

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
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. 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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Rafter Dempsey's
Rafter Dempsey's Inn
Rafter Dempsey's Inn Kilkenny
Rafter Dempsey's Kilkenny
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The Rafter Dempsey's Guesthouse
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Rafter Dempsey's Guesthouse
The Rafter Dempsey's
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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 Dec 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on Dec 14, 2025 start from $128.48, 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: 11:00 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.