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
We were treated like family. Our hosts were wonderful. Excellent food and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Perfect location, great service, lovely staff, tasty food!! couldn't fault it! Will definitely be staying here again when in Kilkenny next!
One of the most delicious steaks I've ever had! Management is amazing, room is clean and fresh. I didn't come across an ocean to stay in a hotel that reminds me of home AT ALL! Will be recommending this place to everyone!
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.
Delicious lunch. We happened upon this place while looking for restaurants with gluten-free options. The owner, Jerry, had the chef cook up a chicken breast from scratch (stuffed breast was on the menu) with an amazing gluten-free free gravy, veggies and potatoes. And my husband had a chicken sandwich with fries. We were very pleased with both the service and quality of the food.