Great food is a very large part of the offering being served and customers can get food from 9.00am to 9.00pm daily.
We welcome all groups, large and small for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Please note allergen advice available in-house on all our menu dishes.
Lunch Menu
LUNCH MENU (SANDWICHES, LIGHT BITES)
Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
€7.00
Served with our Homemade Brown Soda Bread
Rafter's Classic Club Sandwich
€9.50
Smoked Bacon & Slow Roast Chicken, Egg Mayonnaise, Baby Gem and Tomato
Chicken Caesar Wrap
€12.50
Crispy Goujons, Baby Gem, Bacon, Parmesan Shavings, Caesar Dressing
Create Your Own Sandwich (Plain)
€ 8.95
Choose up to 4 fillings: Chicken, Ham or Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato, Onion, Salad, Egg or Stuffing
Create Your Own Sandwich (Toasted)
€ 9.50
Choose up to 4 fillings: Chicken, Turkey, Ham or Bacon, Tuna, Cheddar, Tomato, Onion, Salad, Egg or Stuffing
Caesar Salad
€10.50
Garlic Croutons, Crispy Bacon, Parmesan & Our Signature Dressing
Swiss Salad
€12.00
Crispy Bacon, Blue Cheese, Red Onions, Black Olives, Mixed Leaves, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
Greek Salad
€ 11.00
Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Mixed Leaves, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
Signature Grilled Chicken Peri Peri Salad
€ 12.00
Grilled Peri Peri Chicken Fillet, Pear,Sweet Potato Crisp, Tomato, spiced Dressing, Baby Leaves
MAINS
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
Veggie Burger
€16.95
Sweetcorn, Chickpea, Red Kidney Beans, Mixed Herbs & Onions in a Beetroot Brioche Bun served with Ballymaloe Relish, Chips & Salad
Side Orders
€4.00
Skin-on-Fries, Homemade Rustic Fries, Side Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, Creamed Potatoes
DESSERTS
Selection of Ice Cream
€ 7.00
Berry Coulis
Rafter's Tart of the Week
€ 7.00
Vanila Ice Cream & Custard
Chef's Cheesecake of the Day
€ 7.00
Fruit Coulis
Á la Carte Menu
served daily 17.00-21.00
LIGHT BITES
Chef's Soup of the Day
€ 7.00
Served with our Homemade Brown Soda Bread
Garlic Mushroom Bruschetta
€ 10.00
Served with Wallnut Pesto, Shaved Parmesan, and Rocket Salad
Rafter's Chicken Wings
€ 10.00
BBQ, Chilli, Soya, Sesame, Coriander & Lime Sauce. Served with Blue Cheese Dip & Celery
SALADS
Caesar Salad
€ 10.50
Garlic Croutons, Crispy Bacon, Parmeasan & Our Signature Dressing
Greek Salad
€ 11.00
Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Mixed Leaves, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
Signature Grilled Chicken Peri Peri Salad
€ 12.00
Grilled Peri Peri Chicken Fillet, Pear, Sweet Potato Crisp, Tomato, Spiced Dressing, Baby Leaves
Swiss Salad
€ 12.00
Crispy Bacon, Blue Cheese, Red Onions, Black Olives, Mixed Leaves, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
MAINS
Chicken Fillet Burger
€ 17.00
Crispy Batter, Roasted Red Peppers, Avocado Aioli, Peppered Rocket, Brioche Bun, Rustic Fries
Veggie Burger
€ 16.95
Sweetcorn, Chickpea, Red Kidney Beans, Mixed Herbs & Onions in a Beetroot Brioche Bun served with Ballymaloe Relish, Chips & Salad
Beef Burger
€ 18.00
Smoked Bacon, Red Pepper Relish, Mature Red Cheddar, Brioche Bun, Rustic Fries
Duck Confit
€ 19.95
Crispy Duck Leg served with Creamy Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Cherry Sauce
Fresh Fish & Chips
€ 18.00
Mushy Peas, Tartar Sauce , Rustic Fries
Linguini Arabiata
€ 16.00
Fresh Chilli, Roasted Garlic & Tomato Sauce, Basil Oil and Parmesan
Catch of the Day
€ 20.00
Please ask your server
Chef's Chicken Dish of the Day
€ 18.00
Please ask your server
Side Orders
€ 4.00
Skin-on-Fries, Homemade Rustic Fries, Side Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, Creamed Potatoes
On the SIZZLING STONE
8oz Angus Striploin Steak
€27.95
served with hand-cut chips, sauteed mushrooms, onions and sauces
10oz Angus Striploin Steak
€29.95
served with hand-cut chips, sauteed mushrooms, onions and sauces
12oz Angus Striploin Steak
€31.95
served with hand-cut chips, sauteed mushrooms, onions and sauces
8oz fillet
€37.95
served with hand-cut chips, sauteed mushrooms, onions and sauces:
Surf'n'Turf
€34.95
served with hand-cut chips, sauteed mushrooms, onions and sauces
DESSERTS
Selection of Ice Cream
€ 7.00
Berry Coulis
Rafter's Tart of the Week
€ 7.00
Vanila Ice Cream & Custard
Chef's Cheesecake of the Day
€ 7.00
Fruit Coulis
Sticky Toffee Pudding
€ 7.00
Butterscotch sauce
Chocolate Fondant
€ 7.00
Our Customers
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!
Amazing drinks stakes, desert ! Just amazing! The food was amazing! They also have a nice service and a super nice beer garden. It's one of the best Irish pubs in town!
The service was fantastic. Very clean throughout. Breakfast and evening meal was very good. A great welcome in a beautiful city.
Went here today for my Birthday Lunch and had the Sizzling steak on a stone. It was unbelievable savage. Can't wait too go back again. Will definately recommend this place too friends and family. Staff were very friendly and helpful too. Such a lovely place.
Perfect location, great service, lovely staff, tasty food!! couldn't fault it! Will definitely be staying here again when in Kilkenny next!