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The Rafter's Gastro Pub
The Rafter's Gastro Pub
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The Rafter's Gastro Pub
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Rafter’s Gastro Pub is a Kilkenny Business Awards winner and is based in the heart of Kilkenny City, a two minute walk from Kilkenny Castle. Combining old world charm with a modern elegance, this bar offers a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

Rafter’s Gastro Pub, Kilkenny City, offers great food with an extensive menu available seven days a week. They have an outdoor al fresco dining area to enjoy in the summer, which is a great spot to soak up the atmosphere of the city and enjoy lunch and afternoon or evening drinks in the summer sunshine.

Live music is available at weekends and all major sporting occasions are shown on their three giant screens. Saturday nights are very lively at Rafter’s Gastro Pub, as they always have one of the best bands in Kilkenny belting out their tunes.

If you are looking for a great entertainment venue with a terrific atmosphere, good company and an old world charm all mixed together to give the right blend for your night, look no further than Rafter’s Gastro Pub.

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