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About the Hotel

4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

Rooms & Amenities

The Rafter's Gastropub offers 16 rooms with en suite shower rooms, flat-screen TVs, and ironing facilities. Each room includes complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Some rooms have city views. Complimentary tea and coffee are available on request. Rooms range from doubles and twins to triples and family-sized options.

Dining & Drinks

The onsite Irish restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes like Angus striploin steak and smoked bacon brioche. The bar offers craft beers, local stouts, and a cocktail menu. Live music plays every Saturday. A complimentary full breakfast includes newspapers in the lobby.

Leisure & Events

The rooftop beer garden has a retractable sunroof and heated seating. Sports events are shown on large screens. Private parties can book the function room for up to 100 guests. Activities include cocktail-making classes, hen and stag packages, and outdoor events like go-karting and paintball.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 1-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle and less than 10 minutes from Kilkenny Train Station. Nearby landmarks include the Medieval Mile Museum (0.3 km) and St. John's Priory (0.5 km). Waterford is 60 km away.

Services & Extras

Guests have access to a common-area TV, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The bar stays open late with a night porter on duty. Private event planning includes catering, decorations, and entertainment. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Family Room
Max:
4 persons
175 sq. feet 
Bed options:
3 Single beds
City view
Shower
Heating
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Double Room
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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Triple Room
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
2 Single beds
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Getting around

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City Centre
Kilkenny1700 ft
Airports
Waterford (WAT) 34.9 mi
Train
Kilkenny Railway Station2700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

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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Location

4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
Nearby
Museum
Medieval Mile Museum
1000 ft
Museum
Rothe House and Garden
1000 ft
The Tholsel High Street
Town Hall
1000 ft
Church
Saint John's Priory
1500 ft
Gallery
Butler Gallery
1000 ft
31 Rose Inn St
Butter Slip
1000 ft
Public Building
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
1200 ft
cnr Ormonde Rd & New St
Talbot's Tower
1200 ft
Gallery
The Blackbird Gallery
1300 ft
Church
O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist
1900 ft
Church
Capuchin Friary Catholic Church
300 ft
Church
St Francis Abbey
1800 ft
Library
Kilkenny City Library
1200 ft
29 Rose Inn St
The Kilkenny Way
700 ft
Collegepark
Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
800 ft
Gallery
The Kilkenny Art Gallery
700 ft
Gallery
National Design & Craft Gallery
1000 ft
5 John Street Lower
Kilkenny Whiskey Guild
1000 ft
Event hall
The Parade Tower Wing
1100 ft
40 Parliament St
Riverboat Casino & Poker Club
1400 ft
The Black Abbey 12 Abbey Street Near Black Abbey
Black Freren Gate
1500 ft
Church
St. John's Church of Ireland
1500 ft
7-91 Maudlin St
Corner Tower
1700 ft
Public Building
County Council Grounds
1800 ft
Restaurants
Aroi
500 ft
Friary Street
Murphy's Ice Cream
600 ft
16 Rose Inn Street
Supermac's & Papa John's
500 ft
24 High Street
Ladi's Chimney Cakes
500 ft
Unit 34
Kafe Katz
600 ft
3 Ormonde Street
Kilkenny Cafe
500 ft
The Square Market Cross Kilkenny Post Office 73 High Street
Abrakebabra
800 ft
8 Rose Inn Street
The Playwright
1100 ft
Browne's 65 High Street
The House Of Pretzels
1300 ft
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