Rafter Dempseys in Kilkenny

Only went to the pub for food and drink. No overnight stay. The food was nice and the prices did match the quality and serving sizes. Fast and friendly service, even if some questions could not be Answered right away,but right after reconfirming with the kitchen of another staff member. We had no luck with the band. The quality of the performance was not what we expected and far too loud. You could hardly understand a word at your own table. A pity. Otherwise a nice place for a drink or a meal.

A typical Irish pub in the very center of the city. If you want to feel the characteristic Irish spirit and atmosphere, then this is the place for you. The owner of the pub-VV Gerry will personally meet you and settle you in, and in the morning he will offer you a freshly prepared typical breakfast ) You will also be offered a delicious lunch. From fish and chips .... and to the standard ... The rooms are clean and cozy. There is everything you need. On Friday and Saturday, though, it is a little noisy, but this is an opportunity to feel the Irish atmosphere, listen to music and drink a beer in the pub downstairs))) So, if you want to fully feel Ireland, then here 👍🍀

We stayed there for one night. The rooms are simple but the bedding is good, the breakfast is decent, and in the evening we had a beer while listening to live music. Very close to the center, you'll be as close to Ireland as you can get, much closer than if you spent a night in a large hotel.

Great Cesar salad. Quiet and on an alley street. Great service

An authentic setting in the heart of Kilkenny. The welcome was very warm and perfect. We enjoyed dinner, and the traditional Irish breakfast was to die for. A must-visit. A singer accompanied our dinner. Everything was perfect. An authentic setting in the heart of Kilkenny. The welcome was very warm and perfect. We enjoyed dinner, and the traditional Irish breakfast was to die for. A must-visit. A singer accompanied our dinner. Everything was perfect.

Had a great time here. Great food, both for the dinner and breakfast we had there. Great service, the owner was really kind and we loved his occasional remarks in Dutch to us.

We reserved an area with dart board and finger food for a group trip, and it was perfect. Staff were really good fun and even joined in a sing-song at the end of the night. Would definitely recommend Rafter's for a group night out. Note, we didn't stay overnight here but I didn't want to dock marks for that.

Stopped in for breakfast and food was top notch and reasonable priced. Staff were very friendly Place is full of nice memorabilia Toilets were very clean Worthy of a visit

Nos alojamos aquí por dos noches con marido y niños. Excelente ubicación. La habitación estaba impecable. Tenía una decoración encantadora, tan fresca y cálida. Desayunamos las dos mañanas y cenamos cuando llegamos. Estaba delicioso. Muy recomendable. Personal muy amable. Gracias a todo el personal trabajador, sin mencionar a la señora que hace la colada que era muy amable y se registró con nosotros para asegurarse de que teníamos suficiente de todo. Gracias, sin duda volveremos.

Just back from a fabulous weekend. Definitely be back. Gerry and all the gang were brilliant 🤩 from Catherine, Lorraine and all the girls