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The 'Rafter'S Gastropub Hotel - Kilkenny

Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland·View on map

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Overall Score

Very good

7.9Very good

Highest Rated

Location9.5

Staff9.1

Free WiFi8.4

Cleanliness8.1

Lowest Rated

Value for money7.9

Facilities7.6

Who stays here

Families43%

Groups28%

Couples25%

Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score

Very good

7.9Very good

Highest Rated

Location9.5

Staff9.1

Free WiFi8.4

Cleanliness8.1

Lowest Rated

Value for money7.9

Facilities7.6

Who stays here

Families43%

Groups28%

Couples25%

Solo3%

Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, The 'Rafter'S Gastropub Hotel Kilkenny lies about a 5-minute walk from the Rothe chapel "Medieval Mile Museum". Located just near Butter Slip Gift Shop, this 3-star hotel offers a rooftop bar, a sundeck and a golf course.

Location

The guest house is around 300 metres from O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist and merely 1.3 km from St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower. Guests can get to the delightful walled Rothe House and Garden that is in close proximity to the 'Rafter'S Gastropub. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Famine Memorial Garden, located nearly 10 minutes' walk away. The nearby cultural experience includes National Design & Craft Gallery, which is 350 metres away.

Gaol Road bus stop is within 5 minutes' walk of The 'Rafter'S Gastropub Hotel and within 10 minutes' walk of is enough to get to Kilkenny train station.

Rooms

The rooms feature complimentary tea, as well as Wi-Fi and a television for your convenience. Guests can use a separate toilet, along with bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The award-winning bar is also available. Right around the corner from this accommodation, Petronella Restaurant & Cafe serves Irish dishes.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers such entertainment options as live music. The 'Rafter'S Gastropub Kilkenny offers a variety of activities including horseback riding, billiard, and darts.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:00

from 10:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:14

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Max:

5 persons
Bed options:

3 Single beds

Shower
Heating

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Triple Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Flat-screen TV

Sports activities

Billiard tables

Cycling

Golf course

Breakfast

In-room breakfast

Sports & Fitness

Cycling
Golf course
Billiard tables

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The 'Rafter'S Gastropub Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	116 €
📏 Distance to centre	500 m
✈️ Distance to airport	56.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Waterford, WAT

Location

Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

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Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

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Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Church

St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower

1.3 km

Church

Black Abbey

650 m

Church

St Marys Cathedral

650 m

Landmark

Nowlan Park

1.6 km

Landmark

Maudlin Castle

770 m

Mall

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

1.6 km

Museum

Medieval Mile Museum

290 m

Museum

Rothe House and Garden

290 m

The Tholsel High Street

Town Hall

290 m

Church

Saint John's Priory

450 m

Gallery

Butler Gallery

300 m

31 Rose Inn St

Butter Slip

290 m

Public Building

Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse

350 m

cnr Ormonde Rd & New St

Talbot's Tower

340 m

Gallery

The Blackbird Gallery

380 m

Church

O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist

570 m

Church

Capuchin Friary Catholic Church

80 m

Church

St Francis Abbey

540 m

Library

Kilkenny City Library

350 m

29 Rose Inn St

The Kilkenny Way

210 m

Collegepark

Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

220 m

Gallery

The Kilkenny Art Gallery

210 m

Restaurant

Aroi

140 m

Restaurant

Murphy's Ice Cream

170 m

Restaurant

Supermac's & Papa John's

150 m

Restaurant

Ladi's Chimney Cakes

150 m

Restaurant

Kafe Katz

180 m

Restaurant

Kilkenny Cafe

140 m

Restaurant

Abrakebabra

240 m

Restaurant

The Playwright

310 m

Restaurant

The House Of Pretzels

370 m

Reviews of The 'Rafter'S Gastropub Hotel

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Guests say: good, with trade-offs

rated 7+

3.6/ 5

10 reviews

7.9/ 10

775 reviews

4.2/ 5

42 reviews

8.2/ 10

28 reviews

Book it if

You arrive by car

“staff help find secure parking within 50 metres”

Staff 9.1(293 reviews)
You want to explore historic sights

“Kilkenny Castle is a 3-minute walk away”

Location 9.5(315 reviews)