The 'Rafter's Gastropub
$185
/ night
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$185
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The 'Rafter's Gastropub average $122 in October, the cheapest month, and $211 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $148 |
| February | $133 |
| March | $141 |
| April | $146 |
| May | $211 |
| June | $191 |
| July | $166 |
| August | $193 |
| September | $185 |
| October | $122 |
| November | $125 |
| December | $169 |
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About this property
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...
Amenities
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 amenities
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.
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.
What's nearby
Medieval Mile(0.1 miles)
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum(0.1 miles)
Tholsel(0.1 miles)
Kilkenny Methodist Church(0.1 miles)
Shee Alms House(0.1 miles)
John Street(0.2 miles)
National Craft Gallery(0.2 miles)
Kilkenny Castle(0.3 miles)
Rothe House(0.3 miles)
Kilkenny Courthouse(0.3 miles)
Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club(0.3 miles)
St. Francis Abbey Brewery(0.3 miles)
Butler House(0.3 miles)
Smithwick's Brewery Tour(0.3 miles)
St Mary's Cathedral(0.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Rafter'S Gastropub is Dublin Airport (DUB)(85.7 miles)
Location
Friary Street, Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny, Ireland
Medieval Mile (0.1 miles)
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum (0.1 miles)
Tholsel (0.1 miles)
Kilkenny Methodist Church (0.1 miles)
Shee Alms House (0.1 miles)
John Street (0.2 miles)
Room options
1
Double Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
12
Family Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
20
Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Triple Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The 'Rafter's Gastropub
8.4
Very good
Based on 580 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
26%
Family
15%
Group
57%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The 'Rafter's Gastropub, travellers like the very central, walkable setting and lively pub vibe, but repeatedly mention noise from music or early keg deliveries and note that amenities are more basic than a full-service hotel.
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What guests think
At The 'Rafter's Gastropub, travellers like the very central, walkable setting and lively pub vibe, but repeatedly mention noise from music or early keg deliveries and note that amenities are more basic than a full-service hotel.
Breakfast and other meals earn frequent praise for quality and choice. Service is widely described as friendly and welcoming, often singling out Gerry and the team. Rooms range from cosy to basic, with occasional issues reported around small or dated bathrooms, hot water, Wi-Fi, and a lack of air conditioning or lifts. Best for travellers who value location and local flavour over extensive amenities.
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Facilities
Onsite pub and dining are a highlight, sometimes with live music. Facilities are otherwise basic, with no on-site parking and rooms accessed by stairs (no lift).
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Brian
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Eliot
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was a frustrating challenge, but once that was completed getting checked in was a breeze. Be prepared for carrying bags and ascending stairs to, what are comfortable and very functional rooms. As we are in a pub district there’s a bit of the associated sounds, which was not objectionable but rather nice. This would definitely be a spot to return back too, though I pick or ask for a lower floor next time. Looking forward to some Irish breakfast in a few minutes.
Parking was a frustrating challenge, but once that was completed getting checked in was a breeze. Be prepared for carrying bags and ascending stairs to, what are comfortable and very functional rooms. As we are in a pub district there’s a bit of the associated sounds, which was not objectionable but rather nice. This would definitely be a spot to return back too, though I pick or ask for a lower floor next time. Looking forward to some Irish breakfast in a few minutes.
10
CARL
Sep 29, 2023
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Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room
Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room
8
Coleen
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast. Clean comfy room. No parking. Paid parking down the street. Only complaint was beer keg pick up and delivery at 5:45am, which was unbelievably loud😬
Super friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast. Clean comfy room. No parking. Paid parking down the street. Only complaint was beer keg pick up and delivery at 5:45am, which was unbelievably loud😬
8
Steven
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
10
William C
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
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Beth
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Laurence
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was absolutely impeccable. The breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed having breakfast in the atmosphere of the pub. Best breakfast up to now. The owner is really nice! The only thing was the noise; we wanted to sleep early but as there was live music in the neighboring pub, it was rather noisy until 23:00.
The room was absolutely impeccable. The breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed having breakfast in the atmosphere of the pub. Best breakfast up to now. The owner is really nice! The only thing was the noise; we wanted to sleep early but as there was live music in the neighboring pub, it was rather noisy until 23:00.
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Travis
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We overlooked the fact we were staying above the pub on a Friday night, and had to leave the windows open to try to cool off… didn’t get much sleep. Would be much better with a couple of fans in the room.
We overlooked the fact we were staying above the pub on a Friday night, and had to leave the windows open to try to cool off… didn’t get much sleep. Would be much better with a couple of fans in the room.
8
Nicolas
Jan 3, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Personnel accueillant. Hôtel situé au-dessus d’un pub. Heureusement que le couvre feu était en vigueur : sinon je pense qu’il aurait été impossible de dormir. Notre chambre donnée directement sur la terrasse couverte du pub. Directement = fenêtres sur la terrasse. Autrement dit les clients pouvaient carrément regarder par la fenêtre. Très étrange. Chambre vieillissante, nous avons connu plus propre également. Petit déjeuner copieux extraordinaire. Accueilli par le maître du pub, très agréable. Un plaisir !
Personnel accueillant. Hôtel situé au-dessus d’un pub. Heureusement que le couvre feu était en vigueur : sinon je pense qu’il aurait été impossible de dormir. Notre chambre donnée directement sur la terrasse couverte du pub. Directement = fenêtres sur la terrasse. Autrement dit les clients pouvaient carrément regarder par la fenêtre. Très étrange. Chambre vieillissante, nous avons connu plus propre également. Petit déjeuner copieux extraordinaire. Accueilli par le maître du pub, très agréable. Un plaisir !
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean and well kept, though several note dated areas and occasional cleanliness issues such as worn carpets or odors.
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10
Colleen
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was pretty- very clean and charming and you couldn't hear the pub below.
The room was pretty- very clean and charming and you couldn't hear the pub below.
6
Elizabeth
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Jamie
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Caroline
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in the centre of the town, rooms basic but well kept and clean. Good breakfast in the morning.
Great location in the centre of the town, rooms basic but well kept and clean. Good breakfast in the morning.
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Cynthia
Nov 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
James
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean but could have been better equipped. En suite could do with some maintenance. Food was excellent. Great location.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean but could have been better equipped. En suite could do with some maintenance. Food was excellent. Great location.
8
Timothy
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.
The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.
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Leona
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Die Unterkunft ist sehr veraltet, nicht ganz so sauber und etwas heruntergewirtschaftet. Am Abend unseres Aufenthaltes hat eine Liveband sehr lange und sehr laut Musik gemacht, das war sehr störend.
Die Unterkunft ist sehr veraltet, nicht ganz so sauber und etwas heruntergewirtschaftet. Am Abend unseres Aufenthaltes hat eine Liveband sehr lange und sehr laut Musik gemacht, das war sehr störend.
10
Donna
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rafters was so easy to check in and the young lady checking us in was so sweet and friendly. The accommodations were so cute and comfortable. Gerry and his wife were wonderful. He allowed us to hold our luggage downstairs and was delightful to visit with. The bar was beautiful and the lunch and breakfast was delicious. Saying again the rooms were precious and I didn’t hear any road noise with the window open. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. The location was perfect for walking to castle and pubs. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Rafters was so easy to check in and the young lady checking us in was so sweet and friendly. The accommodations were so cute and comfortable. Gerry and his wife were wonderful. He allowed us to hold our luggage downstairs and was delightful to visit with. The bar was beautiful and the lunch and breakfast was delicious. Saying again the rooms were precious and I didn’t hear any road noise with the window open. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. The location was perfect for walking to castle and pubs. I would definitely recommend staying here.
8
Nicolas
Jan 3, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Personnel accueillant. Hôtel situé au-dessus d’un pub. Heureusement que le couvre feu était en vigueur : sinon je pense qu’il aurait été impossible de dormir. Notre chambre donnée directement sur la terrasse couverte du pub. Directement = fenêtres sur la terrasse. Autrement dit les clients pouvaient carrément regarder par la fenêtre. Très étrange. Chambre vieillissante, nous avons connu plus propre également. Petit déjeuner copieux extraordinaire. Accueilli par le maître du pub, très agréable. Un plaisir !
Personnel accueillant. Hôtel situé au-dessus d’un pub. Heureusement que le couvre feu était en vigueur : sinon je pense qu’il aurait été impossible de dormir. Notre chambre donnée directement sur la terrasse couverte du pub. Directement = fenêtres sur la terrasse. Autrement dit les clients pouvaient carrément regarder par la fenêtre. Très étrange. Chambre vieillissante, nous avons connu plus propre également. Petit déjeuner copieux extraordinaire. Accueilli par le maître du pub, très agréable. Un plaisir !
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Rooms
Rooms range from cosy and characterful to basic and compact, with comfort varying by bed. Expect small or dated bathrooms and occasional issues with hot water, water pressure, Wi-Fi, and lack of air conditioning; noise affects some rooms.
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Allison
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There is no ac so your windows are open to the street.Noise. At 6:00 am the trucks come in and unload the kegs and you right over this noise. No sleep happening. Breakfast was nice.
There is no ac so your windows are open to the street.Noise. At 6:00 am the trucks come in and unload the kegs and you right over this noise. No sleep happening. Breakfast was nice.
10
Colleen
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was pretty- very clean and charming and you couldn't hear the pub below.
The room was pretty- very clean and charming and you couldn't hear the pub below.
6
Elizabeth
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Anna
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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julie
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The area of Kilkenny is absolutely beautiful. Our room was not beautiful. Shower did not work, no room to sit forward on the toilet as the space was far to narrow and I am only 5”5, bed frame was broken and even after fixing legs in the middle of the night found the legs came loose and found the bed tilted again. Then at 5:52 am the unloading of the flatbed of kegs was jolting! This lasted for 10 minutes. Figured the nightlife would keep us up but it was the early morning disturbance that got us.
The area of Kilkenny is absolutely beautiful. Our room was not beautiful. Shower did not work, no room to sit forward on the toilet as the space was far to narrow and I am only 5”5, bed frame was broken and even after fixing legs in the middle of the night found the legs came loose and found the bed tilted again. Then at 5:52 am the unloading of the flatbed of kegs was jolting! This lasted for 10 minutes. Figured the nightlife would keep us up but it was the early morning disturbance that got us.
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Colleen
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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sandra
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!!!
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!!!
10
William C
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
8
Laurence
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was absolutely impeccable. The breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed having breakfast in the atmosphere of the pub. Best breakfast up to now. The owner is really nice! The only thing was the noise; we wanted to sleep early but as there was live music in the neighboring pub, it was rather noisy until 23:00.
The room was absolutely impeccable. The breakfast was delicious and we really enjoyed having breakfast in the atmosphere of the pub. Best breakfast up to now. The owner is really nice! The only thing was the noise; we wanted to sleep early but as there was live music in the neighboring pub, it was rather noisy until 23:00.
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Marie
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No hot water for shower the room was cold the heating not working, no tea facilities in the room, old fashioned hair dryer, rooms need updating.
No hot water for shower the room was cold the heating not working, no tea facilities in the room, old fashioned hair dryer, rooms need updating.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, often mentioning Gerry and the team. A few guests reported unresolved issues.
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Richard
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value.
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value.
10
Anthony
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay in the heart of Kilkenny! Jerry is a great host, food is as good as anywhere, breakfasts are top!
Great place to stay in the heart of Kilkenny! Jerry is a great host, food is as good as anywhere, breakfasts are top!
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Audrey
Feb 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gerry est un gérant très sympa avec de bon conseil. Le logement est correct et sent bon. Le petit point négatif, pas d'eau chaude dans le douche le matin..^^ Le petit déjeuner était bon.
Gerry est un gérant très sympa avec de bon conseil. Le logement est correct et sent bon. Le petit point négatif, pas d'eau chaude dans le douche le matin..^^ Le petit déjeuner était bon.
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Andrew
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place was good. Got the job done. Helpful friendly staff
Place was good. Got the job done. Helpful friendly staff
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sandra
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!!!
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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Suzanne
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
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Nancy
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff.
Friendly staff.
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Jane
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were treated like family. Our hosts were wonderful. Excellent food and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
We were treated like family. Our hosts were wonderful. Excellent food and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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Tina
Jan 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfekt läge Gästvänlig ägare
Perfekt läge Gästvänlig ägare
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Donna
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rafters was so easy to check in and the young lady checking us in was so sweet and friendly. The accommodations were so cute and comfortable. Gerry and his wife were wonderful. He allowed us to hold our luggage downstairs and was delightful to visit with. The bar was beautiful and the lunch and breakfast was delicious. Saying again the rooms were precious and I didn’t hear any road noise with the window open. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. The location was perfect for walking to castle and pubs. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Rafters was so easy to check in and the young lady checking us in was so sweet and friendly. The accommodations were so cute and comfortable. Gerry and his wife were wonderful. He allowed us to hold our luggage downstairs and was delightful to visit with. The bar was beautiful and the lunch and breakfast was delicious. Saying again the rooms were precious and I didn’t hear any road noise with the window open. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. The location was perfect for walking to castle and pubs. I would definitely recommend staying here.
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Location
Very central and walkable to Kilkenny Castle, shops, and sights. Lively area can bring some street or venue noise.
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Richard
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value.
Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value.
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Martin
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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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Tracy
Jun 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location, great food--and breakfast! Easy walking distance to the Medieval Mile.
Convenient location, great food--and breakfast! Easy walking distance to the Medieval Mile.
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Jamie
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Deanna
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Close to shops
Close to shops
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CARL
Sep 29, 2023
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Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room
Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room
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Steven
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
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Sandra
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Teresa
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location! Easy to walk anywhere!
Great location! Easy to walk anywhere!
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Pierre
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Breakfast was good. Close to many tourist sites
Great location. Breakfast was good. Close to many tourist sites
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Breakfast consistently earns strong reviews for taste and portions, and many enjoyed good pub meals and drinks, sometimes with live music.
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Brian
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Nancy
Oct 25, 2023
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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.
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
Martin
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Suzanne
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
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CARL
Sep 29, 2023
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Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room
Ok it's Right in town. We wanted to stay in a pub one night and this was it. We had room 4 which was clean and functional. Good bed .nice shower. Breakfast was good. It was a little more than our other hotel choices in other towns but very close to everything. Parking we took a longer walk to get it cheaper... a parking lot closer seemed.more expensive. It's very very close to walking downtown and the castle and restaurants and the river walk. Loved the location and our room was great. We read some comments about wonky bathrooms .. but our room 4 had none of that. Glad we stayed ...watched a football match with locals in the pub and just a few stairs to get to our room
8
Steven
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
Excellent breakfast that came with the room. Good food at the restaurant. Very centrally located , 5 minutes from the Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. Helpful staff. There is some noise due to music from the pub downstairs and the one next door. But we were happy with our stay overall.
10
Sarah
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay here! Great dinner and breakfast, we got to enjoy live music, and the staff is so friendly. Comfy room upstairs too. Would definitely stay here again.
We loved our stay here! Great dinner and breakfast, we got to enjoy live music, and the staff is so friendly. Comfy room upstairs too. Would definitely stay here again.
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William C
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.
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Anthony
Oct 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Timothy
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.
The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.
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Judith
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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
Mar 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to everything
Very close to everything
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Suzanne
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
Staff were great, very friendly. Lovely breakfast, filled us for the day
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Martin
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Jouni
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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FAQs about The 'Rafter's Gastropub
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Kilkenny City Centre, a 5-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle and 6 minutes from Butler House. It is also 0.8 mi from St. Canice's Cathedral and 1 mi from Kilkenny Golf Club.
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- 2026-09-28: 145.31926072559355USD
- 2026-09-29: 145.31926072559355USD
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- 2026-10-11: 134.09252101600646USD
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- 2026-11-01: 134.02522398689268USD
- 2026-11-02: 134.09252101600646USD
- 2026-11-03: 145.61103518951415USD
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- 2026-11-16: 134.43217051670075USD
- 2026-11-17: 134.09252101600646USD
- 2026-11-18: 134.43217051670075USD
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- 2026-11-22: 134.09252101600646USD
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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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