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Reviews of The 'Rafter's Gastropub

Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

#17 of 21 B&Bs and inns in Kilkenny

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 815 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was very good. Location is near centre and convenient for Castle, museum, restaurants and bars

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing I missed was having no hairdryer in room but only small thing otherwise was very enjoyable stay will definitely be back

    Liked where it is situated it serves good food and always friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bottle of water in the room would have been nice

    Great location, very comfortable, great breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location , rooms are spacious clean and comfortable, great value for money

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    8.0
    Quiet in Kilkenny, pub next door good music, Irish folk lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking

    Friendly staff, clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very good comfortable room, friendly staff and excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from bar next door was loud and late difficult to sleep

    Breakfast excellent, very central location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    7.0
    We had a very happy as and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lift Ha ha

    Breakfast was great and location could not of been better

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic place and look forward to our next visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn’t fault this place

    My daughter and I spent the night here on Saturday, last minute booking. The room was great, clean, bright and met our needs. We had breakfast on Sunday which was traditional Irish and added bonus as was very enjoyable. Staff were fantastic and so helpful and welcoming. Location ideal. The bar downstairs just captured the spirit of Kilkenny. We will be back 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room needs a bit of updating eg cracked tiles dated bathroom. Toilet seat came off the toilet while i was using it ...room was extremely cold at night, and the duvets were only thin summer ones

    Staff were very friendly and helpful..the guy who checked me in was very kind and carried my bag upstairs too. Bar looked very nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good accommodation above a nice pub in centre of Kilkenny.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn’t turn down the heating so had to open the window. Street noise and music from live band was a bit noisy - but only until 11pm so not too bad. No where to hang towels and clothes in bathroom.

    Nice clean, comfortable accommodation. Good breakfast. Close to everything.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    Bargain, would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was brilliant, quick walk to any pub or shop. Had dinner in the bar which was lovely and great price. Staff were great and room was very clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints

    Went very well

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Central to all amenities, good value Staff very helpful Breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean rooms and central to everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable, but a little on the expensive side
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of plugs in room and very tv channels.

    Staff were great, location great, food and drink were also great. Room was good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    9.0
    One night only but breakfast was magnificent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No free parking

    Great location, fabulous service and fantastic staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was excellent. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    7.0
    Excellent location with basic room. Fine if you are exploring the city and having night out
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were basic which was fine but the heating was only on in the morning for an hour or so and it was cold during the night

    Very central location in the city, it was within walking distance of everywhere. You could not ask for better location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location Good venue Comfy spacious rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, easy friendly check in, lovely staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely and cosy nice and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom could do with updating though the shower had good pressure.

    Room well laid out and comfortable. Perfect location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could hear anything and everything from the room of people were making noise along the corridor. No facilities to iron clothes

    Great location easy to get around the city from. Staff extremely friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

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