Reviews of Rafter's Gastro Pub & Accommodation. (Hamburger) in Kilkenny (Kilkenny).

Rafter's Gastro Pub & Accommodation

326 Reviews

170 Comments

Hamburger

4 Friary St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 VY62, Ireland

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Information of Rafter's Gastro Pub & Accommodation, Hamburger in Kilkenny (Kilkenny)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Open hours of Rafter's Gastro Pub & Accommodation

Sunday

9:30AM–11:30PM

Monday

9:30AM–11:30PM

Tuesday

9:30AM–11:30PM

Wednesday

9:30AM–11:30PM

Thursday

9AM–11:30PM

Friday

9:30AM–11:30PM

Saturday

9:30AM–11:30PM

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Reviews of Rafter's Gastro Pub & Accommodation

P. B.

Just finished a 3 day stay at rafters and I have to say from start to finish the stay was 100% the place is spotless clean. The staff becky and abbie were very accommodating and went above And beyond to help and assist us all. A particular shout out to Gerry the owner his hospitality was absolutely great. Thanks to the chef for the amazing food it was delish 😋. And if your looking for an amazing cocktail ask for Peter. Can't wait to come back again soon.

D. G.

Just off the main drag and so glad we found it! Highly recommend the food, had a cozy atmosphere, Irish music, and the owner is awesome. Best Bailey's coffee ever!!

C. N.

Stayed in rafters a few weeks back on a stag. The staff were very accommodating and the food was fantastic! The rooms are clean and comfortable . Would highly recommend Gerry and the gang for a weekend away! Will definitely be coming back

J. O.

Great location. Rooms basic but very comfortable. Breakfast was so nice and really fresh also plenty cold selection. Alan and all the gang couldn’t do enough for you 😀 would very much recommend to anyone visiting Kilkenny 👍

e. H.

Good food , not a great variety though . Rooms basic enough , no tea ,coffee facilitiles in bedroom , beds not comfortable ,very noisy , window very bad could hear all the noise as if it was in the room with you , no lining on the curtains looked cheap let all the light in, could not sit on toilet properly as there was not enough space between it and the wall . Lowerthan a normal b&b i thought plus a lot of stags and hens staying there and could hear every noise from the room across and also from underneath as well

T. T.

Had a non alcoholic Guinness 7/10 taste.the bar and the staff 100%👍 1 of the nicest bars I was ever in absolutely spotless💚🇮🇪

P. G.

Our golf society stayed overnight here. We enjoyed a nice meal and drinks and could have a sing song till late. Accommodation was basic but it was all we needed.

e. a.

Hi was in rafters pub on saturday nite visiting from cork and was extremely impressed with the covid rules on entering...felt very safe in there for the nite...hats off to management!

K. S.

Super food and best waitress. 100% recommended 👌

L. C.

Lovely place and made very welcome, will stay there again! Would highly recommend it!!!

G. N.

This is one of the best places we have ever eaten in. Food excellent,we we recommended to have steak on stone and it was a excellect choice,friendly staff and very clean. We will be back here again when we return to Kilkenny

S. B.

Given the trying times all I can say is absolutely fantastic. We were welcomed at the door, details taken, hands sanitised orders taken, drinks delivered. Amazing steak and tasty curry. Thank you for making us feel so welcome

g. k.

Lovely spot but terribly unwelcoming owner/manager -

K. M.

Great food, drink and accommodation

n. c.

Just had a staycation here omg highly recommended service attention and kindness were over and beyond thanks jerry, alan, and girls for the hospitality ❤we will be back

b. c.

Stayed over night they should get rid of hens partys there to noisy

P. O. C.

Great few days in Rafters.Thanks Jerry and everyone for everything. See ye all soon p.g.

G. S.

Liked this pub. Great large screen for games. Good alcohol selection. Small pub but really friendly. Bar manager went out of her way to make me welcome. I'd mentioned, for example that my phone had died. Within seconds she was routing through a box of old chargers and had my phone plugged in and charged. It's the little things, her and the other bar staff's positive manner made all the difference. Definitely worth a visit.

b. g.

Nice relaxing pub hard to find In a side street

J. W.

Service was very good, had their steak on the stone which was lovely, good pint.

P. B.

Breakfast was Beautiful very Friendly will be back

J. C.

Myself and my husband were up from cork for a few days and we popped in here for our dinner...such a welcoming bar considering all the guidelines...the owner(sorry i didnt get his name)was such a lovely man...he was so chatty without imposing...he printed of info about a climb we were doing the nxt day and anything we asked as on touristy .info he obliged us with his knowledge...the dinner waz top notch....really enjoyec it...we would reccommend this pub very much so👌👌😁

Friendly and helpful staff. A lovely spacious room.

S. N.

I had a lovely stay here the rooms could be improved but the rest was lovely. The staff was just so friendly and helpful and really accommodating. The breakfast really hit the spot full irish and there was also a continental breakfast there also loved it . Would recommend for a stag or just a group of friends put for a brill time in kilkenny.

There was a free soup offer with main course on which was very nice. Cod special was a bit dry and tasteless. good selection of food and drinks and food local bar.

U. M.

We were given a room near the smoking area & didnt get a wink of sleep. There was also constant noise in the room above us. Floor boards v thin. If you are young & dont mind noise it would be ok. If the other side of 50 & want quiet go somewhere else. In its favour, the bar was fine & they had a gt band.

D. P.

Beautiful pub and restaurant great staff

D. D.

No frills sleeping quarters but a great location on a hidden street. The staff was extremely pleasant. They served the heartiest Irish Breakfast I had over a seven day tour!

P. C.

Nice B+B ,Lovely floor staff.

F. C.

Great food lovely staff great beer great atmosphere

M. S.

I liked dining here. The steak was lovely, good service. I would love to visit again.

A. R.

Nice athmosphere. Barman Robert very friendly. Food also served here which I did not sample. It also does overnight accommodation. There was a man playing nice music there also. Good lication just off High Street, Kilkenny.

H. K.

I had steak on the stone, cook it yourself to you liking, simple but good and reasonable priced. Staff and chef Helpfull, Watch out the stone is really hot.....

E. M.

Stayed here for 2 nights for a hens. So central, rooms are basic but comfortable. Ate breakfast and dinner here - good quality tasty food here, no frills.

D. R.

I really love this place such good food and attention to their customers it makes us come back and that says it all and the best irish coffee in the country make sure Gerry makes it

C. P.

Great gig during the Kilkenny Roots festival. The place was packed but the staff handled it well and we got a comfortable seat. What's not to like?

L. L.

We had the vegetable curry and it was absolutely gorgeous...would highly recommend...stayed here for few days ..amazing staff attended to our needs....always very helpful nothing was too much trouble....

P. J.

Loved the location and everyone was real nice. We were above the smoking area and our room smelled of smoke. We are nonsmokers so that was a little unpleasant. WiFi was not strong.

D. M.

The food was delicious and very tasty (we had the angusburger and fish & chips). The atmosphere and the service was standard. If you would eat very tasty barfood, i can recomded you the Rafter Dempsey's

T. S.

A Lucky turn oft High Street and we found the perfect place for Lunch. The BBQ Ribs (Daily Special) were amazing some of the best I ever had .

S. W.

Very nice pub

F. F.

Very friendly staff, very clean rooms with everything you need, great breakfast and a pub for the obligatory Smithwick‘s in Kilkenny! We‘ll come back someday! Thanks!

G. S.

Perfect BNB or just for the pub. We took the BNB option, the rooms have some private bathroom and toilet, we have all the space we want. ++ The pub is in the sme building, it really matches the expectation of an Irish pub.

M. H.

Great place staff so friendly. Olive is a gem. Food is fantastic best steak I had in a long time.

D. C.

Great atmosphere, great food, great beer, great staff, great company... Shows rugby, soccer and garlic games on multiple screens including HD Big Screen Projector. Quality place.

T. N.

Very friendly staff, well organised with all the covid protocols! Lovely food!!

N. O. M.

Good food ,lovely outdoor area and great service ..

J. O.

Superb service and steak on a stone to die for. Wonderful choice of wines also. Well worth a visit.

M. B.

Lovely lunch, relaxed atmosphere and great service. PS: nice to avoid the tourists ;-)

D. E.

Top marks for being sound and having the craic. Will visit again

C. H.

Nice pub, just of the high Street, good food. Only downside is the grumpy owner, but he's saved by his friendly staff.

M. J.

Had a lovely Brunch 05th November in the Rafters in Friary Street , Great value for money nice pot of tea loads of bread and service excellent .

M. C.

Great breakfast

s. m.

Nice place the food is really good and reasonably priced the staff are very friendly and a great selection of beer's

D. O.

No reservation needed, if space they will fit you in, all precautions taken in pub.

K. C.

Nice friendly local pub, Fantastic food, steak on the stone is a speciality..won't be beaten.

J. G.

Good budget accommodation for a stag weekend. Very good location , friendly staff , clean rooms and a pretty good breakfast 👍👍

J. B.

Beautiful breakfast and lovely staff we both enjoyed it we will be back

J. &. A. L.

Lovely food, especially steak on the stone, and proper homemade chips! Yum 🤤😋

D. M.

Cheap and cheerful. But a nice friendly staff and the breakfast was very good

L. O.

Lovely business. Bar person very attentive to everyone especially to Elderly people on there own A New call for me

C. B.

Great pub in the heart of Kilkenny city...great food, lovely staff and great affordable accomidation for those wishing to stay.

S. F.

Good lively spot, gorgeous food, barman was very accommodating 5⭐

G. C.

My friend was home from New York we visited Kilkenny and stayed here it is a clean pleasant B&B at a very reasonable price, the room was exceptionally clean there was a little traffic noise but that's City life and can't be helped all in all I would hoghly recommend this place

S. O. F.

Great place to eat and drink Pub very clean Staff very friendly Highly recommend

P. L.

Very good food and a nice pint very good place to start the evening

M. O. H.

Nice place. Breakfast was excellent and good value

g. t.

Great food and a lovely atmosphere..gerry is a great host

H. L.

Good food + service and friendly staff plus entertainment .

J. N.

Decent enough pub with food that's good for the price. Rooms are grand for the price paid.

J. H.

Always great experience in rafters staff friendly food top notch little slow on the service but well worth the wait

We had a Brilliant time in Rafters The Food was Great The Staff are lovely and friendly 😀

J. M.

Excellent, service great, a most enjoyable experence, i have visited there on several occasions and look foreward to my next visit.

L. O.

Very good service. Very polite staff. Good hot freshly cooked food.

M. F.

Fantastic time food was very enjoyable and accommodation was clean as well as very central

S. T.

Ok food at reasonable prices...good staff and a clean place to eat

K. N.

Lovely looking place. Staff need to work on their social skills

T. K.

Great service great food would recommend

p. o. k.

Nice pub good food and service recommend it for a pint

A. M.

Bang in the middle of KK City. Accommodation, lovely outside terrace and great food

R. W.

This is a wonderful place, the Guinness is great, and the ambiance is top notch

S. S.

The best Irish breakfast I've had so far.

D. S.

Lovely food and great service.

E. S.

Great service. A good local pub

G. F.

Best pub in Kilkenny city friendly staff musis nstaff very friendly

E. F.

Food fabulous good value for your money

Nice quiet spot. Good for music and having a relaxing chat.

D. S.

Quality food and drink, owner is a sound man

C. T.

Loved the place. Great music and a great atmosphere

K. S.

Food was amazing. Staff was friendly

E. D.

Great food very friendly staff

M. O.

Had a brilliant time and stay Rafters, staff very friendly and helpful

D. P.

Good food great staff good pint

P. M.

Lovely food nice atmosphere

G. G.

Best food I've had in Ireland!

J. W.

Lively pub with B&B overhead. Don't try to go to bed early!

J. o.

Grand spot, Excellent location.nice breakfast

L. N.

Good place for a few drinks!😊

Good spot, nice staff and accommodation

K. P.

Nice

P. H.

Great food and reasonable

J. B.

Great little friendly bnb that VALIDATES PARKING!!

J. B.

Quiet with good service and food.

a. s.

Great Service. Great food.

S. B.

Big thank you to Gerry. Very helpful and obliging.

n. m.

Lovely food and lovely staff

T. S.

Nice people and quiet on a Tuesday night. Stop in and judge it for yourself.

J. G.

Great as usual well done

w. k.

Good food in relaxed place

T. C.

Nice bar with good food

M. O. D.

Great evening, brilliant pub.

F. M.

Great breakfast here

P. D.

Cheap accom and food. Ideal for a stag.

Niall Flavin got sick all over the place.👍

b. m.

Great food all day

G. N.

They sell beer very early😉😂😂😂

S. R.

Great place !!! Would really recommend

Great live venue!

T. D.

Great food and great beer

G. M.

Good spot good food

l. H.

Good food and service

K. T.

Nice place for a walk.

A. R.

Best place in Kilkenny!!Best staff forever!!!

Session spot. Not for families

Steak on the stone is amazing

E. M.

Great food!

O. H.

Food is excellent

J. O.

Very good night.

T. F.

great bar

R. M.

Grate bands and food

P. V.

Nice atmosphere!

s. m.

Grand spot grand price

B. O.

It's grand

A. R.

Top Top Top

L. L.

Interesting

s. s.

Centrel...

H. L.

Great atmosphere, efficient staff very welcoming bar 🍺🍻

P. G.

(Translated) Exceptional staff, they went out of their way to make us comfortable and to accommodate our requests. Average food, great beers. Not suitable for overnight stays longer than two / three nights but the location is absolutely perfect if you intend to visit the center. (Original) Personale eccezionale, hanno fatto di tutto per farci sentire a nostro agio e per soddisfare le nostre richieste. Cibo nella media, ottime birre. Non adatto per pernottamenti superiori a due/tre notti ma la posizione é assolutamente perfetta se sì ha intenzione di visitare il centro.

B. c.

(Translated) Warm atmosphere and quality bistronomic cuisine. Very outgoing staff! Worth a stop (Original) Ambiance chaleureuse et cuisine bistronomique de qualité. Personnel très avenant ! Mérite un arrêt

J. S.

(Translated) You eat well without breaking the bank. The boss is nice and knows 2, 3 words of French. Given the prices in the city, this is an address to remember. Each dish on the card has an indication of allergens; rather rare. (Original) On y mange bien sans se ruiner. Le patron est sympa et connaît 2 , 3 mots de français. Vu les prix pratiqués dans la ville, c'est une adresse à retenir. Chaque plat sur la carte à une indication sur les allergènes ; plutôt rare.

J. F.

(Translated) Nice B & B, after Pubtour Kilkenny you can take a cozy nightcap, before you can go directly from the pub in the rooms above it. Rooms were quiet, but also very little going on our travel time. Breakfast was ok. Nice device of Rafters. (Original) Nettes B&B, nach Pubtour durch Kilkenny kann man noch einen gemütlichen Absacker nehmen, bevor man direkt vom Pub in die darüber liegenden Zimmer gehen kann. Zimmer waren ruhig, allerdings auch sehr wenig los zu unserer Reisezeit. Frühstück war in Ordnung. Nette Einrichtung des Rafters.

M. G.

(Translated) Correct dish, reasonable price (Original) Plat correct, prix raisonnable

A. P.

(Translated) The restaurant is on a side street off Kilkenny. We ate the steak, which we prepared on our own stone. The service was great and the food was delicious. Definitely recommended :-) (Original) Das Restaurant ist in einer Seitenstraße von Kilkenny. Wir haben das Steak gegessen, welches wir uns auf unserem eigenen Stein zubereitet haben. Der Service war super und das Essen lecker. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert :-)

M. D.

(Translated) Hotel very well located in the city center, with a nice pub on the ground floor. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast very rich! (Original) Hôtel très bien placé en plein centre ville, avec un joli pub au rez de chaussée. Personnel très accueillant et sympathique. Petit déjeuner bien copieux!

T. M.

(Translated) Cozy and clean place, ideal for eating typical local dishes and tasting the local beer. (Original) Luogo accogliente e pulito, ideale per mangiare piatti tipici locali e assaggiare la birra del posto.

F. J.

(Translated) Pleasant home, simple but effective food. Very nice setting. Perfect place to eat quietly out of the center (Original) Accueil agréable, nourriture simple mais efficace. Cadre très agréable. Endroit parfait pour manger tranquillement hors du centre

h. s.

(Translated) One of the best burgers I have ever eaten. The other dishes looked very good. (Original) Einer der besten Burger die ich je gegessen habe. Auch die anderen Gerichte sahen sehr gut aus.

E. M.

(Translated) Wide variety of beers and the best burger I've ever eaten in life !!! (Original) Ampia varietà di birre e l'hamburger più buono che abbia mai mangiato nella vita!!!

T. T.

(Translated) Nice, nice atmosphere. Good rooms, good restaurant & pub. Fantastic city: Kilkenny, well worth a visit. (Original) Hyggelig, rar stemning. Gode værelser, god restaurant & pub. Fantastisk by: Kilkenny, absolut et besøg værd.

M. G.

(Translated) Nice and good atmosphere. Fantastic restaurant and good traditional Irish breakfast. (Original) Hyggelig og god stemning. Fantastisk restaurant og god traditionel Irish Breakfast.

T. M.

(Translated) One of the best I have ever eaten and at a very fair price (Original) Eines der besten die ich je gegessen habe und zu einem sehr fairen Preis