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Rafter'S Gastropub

Top rated by guests

Rooftop terrace

Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

8.0Excellent

(209 Ratings)

"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 ma..."

Brian

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8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(209 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Kilkenny City

3-Star Bed & Breakfast

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a billiards table and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, luggage storage, and access to a safety deposit box.

Amenities at Rafter'S Gastropub

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

TV

Garden

Map of Kilkenny City

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Kilkenny Castle Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

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Top rated by guests

8.0Excellent

(209 Ratings)

"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 ma..."

Brian

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(209 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Kilkenny City

3-Star Bed & Breakfast

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

Map of Kilkenny City

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Kilkenny Castle Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Available Rooms

About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a billiards table and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, luggage storage, and access to a safety deposit box.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

TV

Garden

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(209 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Ok

4.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Great breakfast and great location in the centre of town.

1.0 / 10.0

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!!!

8.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Wasn’t happy with rooms.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

3rd time guests…we really enjoy Rafters!

5.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Close to shops

5.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

3.0 / 10.0

Comfortable enough room, I stayed in no 3 - didn’t hear much noise during the night but it was mid week . no bottles of water in the room- bathroom bin wasn’t emptied of tissues from the previous guest, shower had a poor out flow - ages to get hot - never got really hot either - light coming from an upstairs restaurant outside my window and people could walk past my window in an alley from a side door- curtains seemed thin - I did need 2 nights but I was glad after I only booked one night there - good breakfast in the morning though - friendly staff at check in and at breakfast next morning. Breakfast was good.

4.0 / 10.0

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

5.0 / 10.0

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

1.0 / 10.0

Arrived at 11pm and the place was closed and lights off. My confirmation said check in closed at 11.30pm. Tried knocking and ringing but no answer. Luckily hotels.com were helpful in relocating us else I’d have had no where to stay overnight.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Staff were friendly, Breakfast was good,location was good

8.0 / 10.0

Great location! Easy to walk anywhere!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic place. Musiciannij the pub was excellent

8.0 / 10.0

Basic amenities. Friendly staff, fine to sleep in.

5.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Fun spot in the middle of everything

3.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay central to the castle and friendly staff

10.0 / 10.0

I loved the old style of accommodation above a pub. Super charming and the staff was top notch!

3.0 / 10.0

Extremely small bathroom and room only made to crash not very comftorable. The breakfast was outstanding.

2.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Rooms small and tight, no elevator (not unusual for Ireland). Breakfast was the best anywhere.

1.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff.

10.0 / 10.0

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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