Is Rafter'S Gastropub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafter'S Gastropub?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on Oct 8, 2025 start from P 4,748.5, 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.

How much is parking at Rafter'S Gastropub?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rafter'S Gastropub?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Rafter'S Gastropub located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle and Butler House. St. Canice's Cathedral and Kilkenny Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kilkenny Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Rafter'S Gastropub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Un lieu chaleureux où nous avons pu profiter de l’ambiance du pub. Une super adresse !

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Aug 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Alloggio molto caratteristico all’interno di un pub nel pieno centro di Kilkenny. Consigliatissimo!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jerome

Aug 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Chambre bien située dans le centre à proximité d'un parking accessible et à 3€ la journée. Le logement était un peu bruyant à cause d'un moteur de climatisation sous la fenêtre. Petit déjeuné correct.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Mar 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

3rd time guests…we really enjoy Rafters!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Apr 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay central to the castle and friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were friendly, Breakfast was good,location was good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Feb 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and place to stay

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Sep 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Breakfast was good. Close to many tourist sites

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Aug 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Apr 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay in the heart of Kilkenny! Jerry is a great host, food is as good as anywhere, breakfasts are top!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Sep 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location in the centre of the town, rooms basic but well kept and clean. Good breakfast in the morning.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Jun 11, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Wasn’t happy with rooms.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

May 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really cool place to stay. Close to everything a very friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Beth

Jun 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic place. Musiciannij the pub was excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location! Easy to walk anywhere!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Jun 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Oct 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to shops

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Jun 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & great food

Convenient location, great food--and breakfast! Easy walking distance to the Medieval Mile.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandy

May 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thanks for being such a great staff. Wonderful breakfast as well.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

May 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Owner was so friendly, kind, funny and met all our needs and expectations. Food was awesome!!! Room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would highly recommend staying and eating here!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Jun 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fun spot in the middle of everything

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Sep 11, 2024

Pub stay

The food was delicious. Had lunch and included breakfast. Real pub with good atmosphere. Room very clean.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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