Highly recommend staying here. Very central to the town but not loud or chaotic. The breakfast staff are fantastic also. Great value for money. Rooms exceptionally clean.
About this stay
Rafter'S Gastropub is a 3-star hotel in County Kilkenny. Guests have breakfast, a bar and a garden. Its average guest score is 4.3 out of 5, from 1,965 reviews.
On the food side there is a snack bar or café, a bar, breakfast, breakfast in your room and tea and coffee at Rafter'S Gastropub. Outside there is parking, a garden and a terrace. Also on offer: a games room and a lounge.
Rooms at Rafter'S Gastropub have free wi-fi, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, a safe, a tv and toiletries. Services include first aid, housekeeping, laundry service and luggage storage.
Facilities
- Snack bar or café
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in your room
- Tea and coffee
- Cots available
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Free Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Non-smoking rooms
All 27 facilities
- Parking
- Pool bar
- Room service
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Meals for special diets
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
Location and getting there
Rafter'S Gastropub is at 4 Friary Street, Kilkenny. It is about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
From Rafter'S Gastropub, a car makes it easiest to reach the places around Kilkenny; buses link the larger towns, so check current timetables before travelling without one.
Other stays near Rafter'S Gastropub are Apartment Kilkenny City (next door), Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel (100 m) and Sandbury Town House (150 m). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Kilkenny has 113 places to stay on this site: 36 hotels, 20 B&Bs and guesthouses, 54 self-catering stays, 1 hostel and 2 other places to stay. The best rated of the others are Pembroke Hotel (4.6 from 1,082 reviews) and Zuni Hotel Kilkenny (4.6 from 763 reviews). Comparing them with Rafter'S Gastropub on the booking page is the quickest way to see what is free on your dates.
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Places covered on this site within reach of Rafter'S Gastropub, measured in a straight line; roads wind, so allow more time than the distance suggests.
- Kilkenny Castle (0.3 km): A castle and parkland at the end of Kilkenny's Medieval Mile.
- Kilkenny (0.7 km): A medieval city, from Kilkenny Castle to St Canice's Cathedral.
- Waterford (45 km): The Greenway to Dungarvan and the Copper Coast Geopark.
- The Rock of Cashel (45 km): Medieval church buildings on a limestone outcrop above the town of Cashel.
Guest reviews
Rafter'S Gastropub averages 4.3 out of 5 across 1,965 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Great location. Room was clean. Beds not terribly comfortable. When he sat on the bench in the room, my husband got pricked by a rusty gross nail that was sticking straight out of the bench. We informed the front desk of this and they seemed nonplussed. Not sure if they ever followed up to fix it to ensure other people weren't hurt. Bathrooms are dated but comfortable. For the price we paid to stay here, we expected more friendly service from the people behind the desk at the aquatics centre. They mostly seemed to view us as an inconvenience. The kids liked the pool. Breakfast was expensive and not worth it for what you get. Better off getting breakfast in a lovely café in Kilkenny for the…
Excellent location, beautiful property! Our room was large, and well appointed. Wish we had a place like this when we traveled with the kids. A huge and comfortable king size bed and a bunk room. Wow! Easy walk to shops, restaurants and historic sites. Would definitely stay here again!!
Good to know
- Families: cots available and family rooms.
- Accessibility: wheelchair access is not mentioned; contact the property if it matters.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: available; ask whether there is a charge.
- Pets: ask before bringing a pet.
Before you book Rafter'S Gastropub, check what the rate includes, for example whether breakfast is in the rate, and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Kilkenny
Rafter'S Gastropub is one of 139 places to stay in Kilkenny on this site, 42 of them hotels. By guest score weighted for the number of reviews, it ranks 10 of the 22 rated stays there. The average guest score across them is 4.3 out of 5.
Kilkenny in one line: A medieval city, from Kilkenny Castle to St Canice's Cathedral.
Next: the Kilkenny guide, or all 139 stays here.
Questions about Rafter'S Gastropub
Where is Rafter'S Gastropub?
Rafter'S Gastropub is in County Kilkenny, about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is Apartment Kilkenny City (next door).
What type of stay is Rafter'S Gastropub?
Rafter'S Gastropub is a 3-star hotel.
What do guests say about Rafter'S Gastropub?
Guests rate Rafter'S Gastropub 4.3 out of 5 across 1,965 reviews. 3 reviews are quoted on this page.
What facilities does Rafter'S Gastropub have?
Rafter'S Gastropub offers breakfast and wi-fi, among 27 facilities in all.
How far is Rafter'S Gastropub from the airport?
Rafter'S Gastropub is about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. Road distances are longer.
Does Rafter'S Gastropub have parking?
Yes, there is parking at Rafter'S Gastropub; ask whether there is a charge.
Is Rafter'S Gastropub suitable for families with children?
Rafter'S Gastropub has cots available and family rooms. Ask about age rules and cots for your dates.
How do I check availability at Rafter'S Gastropub?
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