The 'Rafter's Gastropub
Bed and Breakfast in Kilkenny City
3-Star Hotel
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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this bed and breakfast
In the centre of Kilkenny, The Rafter's Gastropub is a 1-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle. It has rooms with free Wi-Fi, an award-winning bar, a rooftop terrace and a restaurant.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kilkenny City
Available Rooms
1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 5
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1 Double
Sleeps 4
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1 Double
Sleeps 2
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2 Single
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1 Double
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
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8.0 / 10.0
Great location in the very heart of Kilkenny!
Room was huge and very comfortable.
Bathroom was OK, cleaning was OK.
Breakfast (full Irish) was superb.
We would surely return, as it exceeded our expectations.
A bit more information on "how and where" to park the car would have been very helpful, considering it's a crowded area without parking places on the street (a bit difficult to download/upload the bags). As there is no elevator, you may find hard to carry the bags by stairs up to the second floor.
9.0 / 10.0
Every member of staff was really friendly and helpful. The location was perfect- right in the centre and close to everything.
The breakfast which was included was tasty. We had a choice of cooked breakfasts, plus there were scones, cereals, fruit and yoghurt which we could help ourselves to.
There were only a couple of small things that weren't perfect. There was no hairdryer in the rooms and the bathroom was a little dated. However, considering the good value of our stay these things were not a deal breaker.
10.0 / 10.0
location was great and it was a comfortable and clean room with some basic amenities.
nothing
6.0 / 10.0
the location and staff
room 3. it is horrendous. not because of internal issues or cleanliness but it is too bright, it was like sleeping in the day with the outside light from terrace or whatever it was shining in. could not sleep. also this room is right next to their terrace rooftop bar. no or little privacy. this ruined my sleep sadly
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was great, staff wonderful, location in town perfect.
It was quite noisy late into the night on Friday evening from the bar next door.
7.0 / 10.0
Staff and breakfast were exalent
No parking
10.0 / 10.0
Gerry and his team were wonderful and very helpful. Great location.
6.0 / 10.0
The location is superb.
The shower made a terrible noise and the sink didn't work properly. The towels were small and my room was not clean. Sorry. I really wanted to be able to say something better.
8.0 / 10.0
Comfy beds,good size room,very clean.Staff was helpful.Brekkie was very good.
Close to restaurants
Problematic shower and toilet.
Bathroom good be updated
9.0 / 10.0
The staff were very helpful and informative and the location is great
10.0 / 10.0
Staff, location, food, the vibe was great!
Lack of plug sockets in the room
5.0 / 10.0
Good value for money but breakfast server very unhelpful. Could not give mushrooms ith eggs as it would be confusing for chef? Surely it would have cost them more had I ordered full breakfast. Also spoke to other customers quite rudely
Asked for soda bread was given sliced bread and told it was home made
8.0 / 10.0
Staff friendly, helpful. Parking close by, reasonable overnight charge. Great breakfast 😋
10.0 / 10.0
The food and service were amazing, the young woman who took our order, who had an English accent, was the highlight, rarely do you get such good service, and the man who delivered my steak too. Thank you both for making the stay that much more enjoyable.
The room and bed were comfortable.
The atmosphere was very good.
The shower could have had a little more power.
Outside our window was a smoking room, so we had to leave the curtain drawn.
6.0 / 10.0
great location , warm welcoming environment
not really fault of property owners but very loud guests running around corridors early hours didn’t get much sleep
10.0 / 10.0
Upon entry it was a gorgeous little pub. Welcomed by friendly staff (Jerry)
Check inn was so easy and personally shown to the room.
Room was cosy, clean and a good size.
Location couldn’t of been any better.
There was nothing about the property that disappointed!
6.0 / 10.0
Good location, very nice and helpful staff, ok breakfast
The rooms are extremely basic for the price compared to other B&Bs. The bed was uncomfortable and the bathroom had spiders. No kettle in the room for a cup of tea. Definitely overpriced.
7.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff , good food, rooms were immaculate
Beds were a little uncomfortable and rooms were very hot
The church bells rang every hour throughout the night keeping us all awake obviously not the fault of the hotel but location.
9.0 / 10.0
Property is very well located in the center of Kilkenny. Pub downstairs serves delicious breakfast and ordered food.
The rooms are outdated. Bathroom isn’t functional as toilet is located just beside the wall. Shower is falling apart.
8.0 / 10.0
staff lovely, breakfast fabulous and location amazing in the heart of Kilkenny, perfect for the roots Festival
room a bit too basic. shower drizzled
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely amazing! Clean, updated, large and lovely. Terrific location and property. Can’t recommend enough!
9.0 / 10.0
Central location
10.0 / 10.0
Location and value. Friendly staff. Great breakfast included in price of room. Did not have dinner but what we could see other customers being served looked lovely. And busy on a wet Wednesday evening. Will visit again.
No plug in room 3 to charge phone.
7.0 / 10.0
Location close to town facilities.
It's character
Insufficient Electric power sockets
Nowhere to plug in bedside lights or ipad rechargers
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kilkenny City?
The average price for a rental in Kilkenny City is R 1,954 per night. This rental is R 5 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The 'Rafter's Gastropub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The 'Rafter's Gastropub pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The 'Rafter's Gastropub?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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