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Rafter'S Gastropub

Property class: 3

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Located close to Kilkenny Castle and Butler House, Rafter'S Gastropub provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is SAR 640
SAR 726 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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A bedroom with a window, a bed, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a white headboard, and a blue wall. There are two paintings on the wall, a lamp on each nightstand, and a vase with flowers on the right nightstand.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with chevron-patterned curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed floral artworks on the wall.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white headboard, two decorative pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned pillows, a white door, and a view of a bathroom.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kilkenny City Centre, a neighborhood in Kilkenny, is home to Rafter'S Gastropub. Kilkenny Castle and Butler House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kilkenny Golf Club and Callan Golf Club. Don't miss out on a visit to Gowran Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kilkenny travel guide
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Map
4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 VY62

What's nearby

  • A museum interior with large windows, wooden walls, and exhibits including a golden artifact.
    St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
    Kilkenny Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A church interior with stained glass windows, stone walls, and wooden pews.
    St. Canice's Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Butler House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station
    12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    94 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rocco's
    6 min walk
  • JB Bourkes
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Tynan's Bridge House Bar
    3 min walk
  • Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant
    3 min walk

About this property

Rafter'S Gastropub

  • Guesthouse near Kilkenny Castle
  • Located close to Butler House and St. Canice's Cathedral, Rafter'S Gastropub provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • A billiards/pool table, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
    • Free newspapers and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Rafter'S Gastropub include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

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 20 Shaʻban 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafter'S Gastropub on 23 Shaʻban 2026 start from SAR 640, 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?

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.

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

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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