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8.0
/10
Very Good
232 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Jennifer
10.0
/ 10
Great stay! Staff were helpful and so friendly. Clean and newly renovated. The pub is gorgeous and has a delicious included breakfast with great hot and cold choices. Location can’t be better. Will be back!
Judith
10.0
/ 10
The check-in was very smooth. The staff member showed us through the property including the smoking area, public washrooms, the breakfast area and our room. It’s upstairs from a pub so we needed all that information to find the amenities. He showed us where to park the car for the night. A full Irish breakfast was included and it was wonderful. The food aitress who served us was lovely. We booked this at the last minute when our other accommodation fell through. We all had a good sleep. Five stars.
Martin
10.0
/ 10
Beautiful cosy room, well located in city centre and all the staff were brilliant, very professional in what they did. Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time and cooked to order so much better than a buffet. Highly recommend the place and hopefully I’ll be back.
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4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland, R95 VY62
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4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland, R95 VY62
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General
Near Kilkenny Castle
Location
Located in Kilkenny (Kilkenny City Centre), Rafter'S Gastropub is a 5-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle and 6 minutes by foot from Butler House. This guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from St. Canice's Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kilkenny Golf Club.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Medieval Mile - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tholsel - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kilkenny Methodist Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shee Alms House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
John Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
National Craft Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kilkenny Castle - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Rothe House - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kilkenny Courthouse - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Francis Abbey Brewery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Butler House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St Mary's Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The preferred airport for Rafter'S Gastropub is Dublin Airport (DUB) - 138 km / 85.7 mi
Facilities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the guesthouse's bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
All facilities in Rafter'S Gastropub
Functional Hall
Common Space
Bedroom
Others
In-room Bathroom
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
Things to Do
- TV lounge
- Barbecue
- Garden
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Terrace
- Rooftop terrace
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
- Newspaper in lobby
Sports and Recreations
- Billiard
- Game room
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Rafter'S Gastropub
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
General Check-in Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 11:30 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Rafter'S Gastropub | 16 |
Another facilities in Rafter'S Gastropub | Breakfast, Snack bar, TV lounge, Barbecue, Garden |
Frequently asked question in Rafter'S Gastropub
What are available facilities at Rafter'S Gastropub?
There are top facilites at Rafter'S Gastropub such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Rafter'S Gastropub?
The standard check-in time at Rafter'S Gastropub is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:30
Does Rafter'S Gastropub provide breakfast?
Yes, Rafter'S Gastropub provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Rafter'S Gastropub?
Rafter'S Gastropub is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Rafter'S Gastropub?
Rafter'S Gastropub has 16 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Rafter'S Gastropub
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8.0
Very Good
From 232 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Room Comfort
7.0
Location
10.0
Service and Facilites
8.8
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Jennifer
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great stay! Staff were helpful and so friendly. Clean and newly renovated. The pub is gorgeous and has a delicious included breakfast with great hot and cold choices. Location can’t be better. Will be back!
Claire
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff friendliness and position of place were perfect
Judith
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The check-in was very smooth. The staff member showed us through the property including the smoking area, public washrooms, the breakfast area and our room. It’s upstairs from a pub so we needed all that information to find the amenities. He showed us where to park the car for the night. A full Irish breakfast was included and it was wonderful. The food aitress who served us was lovely. We booked this at the last minute when our other accommodation fell through. We all had a good sleep. Five stars.
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Dawn
with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very close to everything
Suzanne
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
Martin
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Beautiful cosy room, well located in city centre and all the staff were brilliant, very professional in what they did. Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time and cooked to order so much better than a buffet. Highly recommend the place and hopefully I’ll be back.
Andrew
8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Place was good. Got the job done. Helpful friendly staff
Richard
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value.
Trevor
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great place!
Jamie
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff was very nice. Great value. Rooms and hotel clean, but beds were not the most comfortable. Right around the corner from shops and castle. Parking was about a block away, very doable.
Alexander
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great breakfast and great location in the centre of town.
sandra
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The room had two bathrooms but the toilet in one didn't work and they did't fix it. There is no on-site laundry as stated in the Hotels.com description. The internet doesn't work except for local providers. Also our roaming didn't work there only outside on the street. I needed the internet so we had to leave and book another hotel. The owner is horrible and kept our $400!!!
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Beth
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Cute convenient location above the pub. Had great entertainment that evening with live music. Food was delicious at the pub. No parking on site. The parking garage next door does not allow for parking over night. We parked .5 miles down the road at a parking lot. Beds we a little lumpy but the location was ideal
Brian
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We stayed at Rafter's for our first night in Ireland, and it was a great start to the trip. The location was perfect, only about a five minute walk to Kilkenny Castle. Gerry was an awesome host, he made us feel so welcome and even invited my mother-in-law behind the bar to make an Irish coffee to compete with his. After dinner, we had a drink at the pub and there was live music; it only played until 9:30, so it didn't keep us from sleeping! The breakfast was included and there were many options, all amazing and made fresh. Would recommend to anyone looking for a more authentic Kilkenny experience.
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Ellen
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Wasn’t happy with rooms.
Sandra
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We enjoyed our stay. It is a lively part of town, and we were there during the Music Festival. There was some maintenance to be done, and I have privately messaged the owner in hopes it is can be fixed so others do not have the same problem.
Elizabeth
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We had one night here. The wifi was down which makes life tough when traveling. The room was big. It was mostly clean. Some stains on the carpet. The breakfast was good and staff were nice. Not too noisy but it was a week night. Good shower and hot water/pressure
Anthony
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
3rd time guests…we really enjoy Rafters!
Anna
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely homely place to stay. Room for three was large, warm and beds comfortable. Full tasty Irish breakfast included. Location right in the center of Killkenny.
Deanna
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Close to shops
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