The 'Rafter's Gastropub
About the hotel
Central Location near Kilkenny Castle
Located in the heart of Kilkenny, The Rafter's Gastropub is just a stone's throw away from the historic Kilkenny Castle.
Award-Winning Bar and Rooftop Terrace
Enjoy the charm of an award-winning bar, a cosy rooftop terrace, and a restaurant serving the finest local produce during your stay at The Rafter's Gastropub.
Live Music and Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with live music every Saturday, local bands, big screens for live sports, and recreational activities like a pool table and dart board.
Experience the best of Kilkenny at The Rafter's Gastropub. Book your stay now to indulge in comfort and entertainment.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Cycling
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Golf course
- Breakfast in the room
- Games room
- Billiards
- Non-smoking throughout
- Sun terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Street parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Entertainment staff
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine/champagne
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 11:30
Guest reviews
Good
The staff was absolutely lovely, 100% stay there again breakfast was amazing and the service was great
Liked: Absolutely fabulous
Disliked: Nothing
Liked: Good location and friendly staff.
Disliked: Unfortunately the heating in our room did not work despite staff trying to fix it.
Value for money, very comfortable beds, friendly staff, great all around
Liked: I have stayed here before, it's a lovely place, great food, very friendly staff and a great location.
Liked: It is in a great area for everything, just walking distance to everything shops bars and the great castle with a lovely friendly atmosphere in the bar from the staff
Disliked: The price was a little bit high as there was no breakfast. They served breakfast in the bar downstairs it was a good breakfast, but you had to pay extra for that
Would definitely stay again
Liked: The location was perfect, it was very clean, staff friendly
Disliked: Double bed very small
Liked: The staff were Absolutely the most polite an very welcoming
Good to know
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
The 'Rafter's Gastropub compared with other hotels in Kilkenny
Based on guest scores and reviews for 56 places to stay in Kilkenny. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Kilkenny
- 19th of 56
- its score; the average in Kilkenny is 8.3
- 7.8
- guest reviews
- 1,442
- from the centre of Kilkenny
- 700 m
What’s near The 'Rafter's Gastropub
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Dublin Airport (DUB) 108 km
Frequently asked questions about The 'Rafter's Gastropub
What are the check-in and check-out times at The 'Rafter's Gastropub?
Check-out is until 11:30.
Does The 'Rafter's Gastropub have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, street parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
How far is The 'Rafter's Gastropub from the centre of Kilkenny?
About 700 m from the centre of Kilkenny, as the crow flies.
