“The Kilkenny cats are loving the Rafter’s Gastro Pub, which serves food throughout the day from breakfast to dinner. With a beer garden, they’ve got grub coming from their sizzling stone and a reputation as a local go-to spot for live music and sports events. If you get the chance, check out their ‘legendary’ brunch.”
Great Food
As one of Kilkenny’s leading pubs, Rafter's Gastro Pub serves superb food in a friendly atmosphere. A great place to relax and nourish your appetite.
view food menuGreat Entertainment
Saturday nights are very lively at Rafter's Gastro Pub, as we always have one of the best bands in Kilkenny belting out their tunes!
more detailsB&B Accommodation
With 14 en suite bedrooms, Rafter's Gastro Pub offers quality accommodation, centrally located in the heart of Kilkenny.
more detailsLucinda O’Sullivan – on listing Rafter’s Gastro Pub as one of the best Gastro Pubs in Ireland
Rafter’s Gastro Pub Signature Dishes
served from 12noon
8/10/12oz Angus Striploin Steak and 8oz Fillet Steak or Surf'n'Turf on the Sizzling Stone
€25.95 - €32.95
Angus striploin steak on the stone served with hand-cut chips, sauteed mushrooms, onions and sauces
Rafter's Summer Salad
€11.00
Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Melon, Salad Leaves, Aged Balsamic, Vegetable Crisps
Double Stacked Angus Beef Burger
€18.00
Smoked Bacon, Red Pepper Relish, Mature Red Cheddar, Brioche Bun, Rustic Fries
Fresh Fish & Chips
€18.00
Mushy Peas, Tartar Sauce, Rustic Fries
“Customers Say”
We had had a long afternoon wandering around Kilkenny and found this pub while looking for somewhere to eat. We had a great meal, the publican was very friendly and the food was great. My partner especially enjoyed the steak that came on a sizzling stone so cooked at the table as he ate! My fish and chips with mushy peas were just great. Good local ales. We left well fed.
Great location. Service by all staff was excellent. Had 9 rooms booked for my brother's stag party and booked a meal for 25 of us. We were given our own area out the back and the food was delicious. Breakfast was tasty and large portions for those of us that were feeling up to it.
This place is great! Jerry is a wonderful hosts and we’re glad we met him and stayed here…their fish and chips is as good as anywhere else in Ireland…loved it!
The service was fantastic. Very clean throughout. Breakfast and evening meal was very good. A great welcome in a beautiful city.
Couldn't fault this place. Just back from a hens there. Rooms spotless, food great, and cocktail glass with Donal was great laugh!! Couldn't fault the customer service in the place in particular Olive who went above and beyond while we were there, an asset to the team. Would definitely return and recommend 🙂 hopefully we'll see you soon.
We popped in for a steak and a couple of pints. The hot stone strip loin steak was utterly amazing. Highly recommended
I couldn't recommend Rafter 's enough! The location, the cocktails, accommodation, breakfast - but mostly the staff. They were so helpful, accommodating, thoughtful and welcoming before and during our visit.
After staying for two nights ... can't recommend the place any more... unbelievable service and the rooms are 100%. I'll definitely be back here in the near future. Top class... Gerry was honestly one of the nicest men I have ever met... Runs a top class place and it's a credit to him
What can I say about Olive, Gerry and Mikayla. We went to a stag all 20 something of us. We where treated like royalty from the second we went in until we left this morning. Gerry and Olive couldn't do enough for us. Our steak was unreal thank u very much between the whole lot of ye you know exactly what you are at. Gerry. Olive and Mikayla, thank u so much.
We happened on to this pub/restaurant on a side street. The service was terrific and the staff so welcoming. I had Fish and Chips and my husband had lamb cutlets. Both dishes were delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant.