The 'Rafter's Gastropub
The 'Rafter's Gastropub
In the center of Kilkenny, The Rafter's Gastropub is a 1-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle. It has rooms with free Wi-Fi, an award-winning bar, a rooftop terrace and a restaurant. Rooms at The Rafter's Gastropub have en suite shower rooms, TVs and ironing equipment. They also include hairdryers. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the main bar area. The Rafter's Gastropub serves traditional Irish breakfasts and has a lunchtime menu. In the evening there is an a la carte menu which uses the finest of local produce. The bar has a traditional Irish welcome and a cozy log fires. It has an extensive range of drinks with a wine list and a cocktail menu. There is live music every Saturday with local bands, live sport on big screens, and a pool table and dart board. Kilkenny has a fantastic selection of shops, restaurants and bars. Kilkenny Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk from The Rafter's Gastropub.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Brian
United States of America“Location was perfect. Parking nearby inexpensive and easy to find. The full Irish Breakfast was spectacular. Music session was the craic!!”
Deborah United States of America“Great location, little hard to find with our GPS. Gorgeous breakfast, anything you would want! Rooms were great for a short term stay.”- TThomas United States of America“The pub was wonderful, the staff was great, and accommodations were great.”
- Lowe United States of America“The staff Abbey, and Jason were exceptional. Very helpful In things we asked them. And their service was outstanding!!”
Peter United States of America“Perfect location for a stay in Kilkenny, right off the main street.”
Jeff United States of America“Perfect location in the middle of Kilkenny. We are a family of four and to find a room with accomodations for all four of us for a reasonable price was difficult but The Rafter's was perfect. We ate dinner and breakfast there with the breafast...”
Karee United States of America“The hostess that checked us in was so kind. The female bartender at night was also super kind and accommodating. The gentlemen who was in charge of serving breakfast and checkout was a bit uncaring and short with responses. Location was awesome”- David United States of America“Good location. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the music in the pub and the breakfast”
Lisa United States of America“Owner and staff friendly. Great location. On a quiet ally so noise was not an issue”- Maureen United States of America“Fun and welcoming pub. Food was excellent! Staff was friendly!! Very clean. Great location.”
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Amenities of The 'Rafter's Gastropub
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Entertainment staff
- CyclingOff-site
- Pool table
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Room service
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe 'Rafter's Gastropub takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 9 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about The 'Rafter's Gastropub
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The prices at The 'Rafter's Gastropub may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The 'Rafter's Gastropub is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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The 'Rafter's Gastropub is 2,300 feet from the center of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The 'Rafter's Gastropub include:
- Family
- Triple
- Double
- Twin
- Twin/Double
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The 'Rafter's Gastropub offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Pool table
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Entertainment staff
