Welcome to Rafter Dempsey's!

The Rafter Dempsey’s is an attractive pub/restaurant & guesthouse situated in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny. Rafter Dempsey's is just a short stroll from all the historic sights of the city. It is a bright comfortable award-winning bar with a homely log fire decorated in traditional old world style. It offers a friendly ambience where impromptu sessions often happen.

Live entertainment featuring local talent every Saturday night. It is within striking distance from a number of local attractions championship golf courses, local fishing, horse riding, and the wonderful local sights in Co. Kilkenny. All Major sporting events are shown live on our big screen. It is renowned for its good food and friendly efficient service. All in all well worth a visit.


Rafter Dempsey's -
An experience not to be forgotten.

Kilkenny City

Kilkenny's cosmopolitan outlook influences the wide range of restuarants, from exotic world food to traditional hearty Irish fare.

Kilkenny people have a deserved reputation for enjoying themselves, and Kilkenny has become a regular weekend destination for those who enjoy a good night out.

Music - traditional and contemporary - escapes from pubs throughout the city and resident dj's play a mix of music in the city's nightclubs. Or you could simply enjoy the famous local beer brewed in St. Francis Abbey Brewery in the city centre.
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