The Pumphouse is a fun and unique accommodation in a very convenient location in Kilkenny. Easy walking distance to everything. We had a friendly greeting and help locating the low cost car park in the area. The shared bathroom was very clean, and even though sharing with other guests, we never had issues with timing for showers or access. The mattresses were a bit soft for our liking, but that is personal preference. Nice pillows and duvets. We appreciated the little touches like having a couple coat racks for hanging items. The fan in the room was a nice to have (as we had pretty warm weather for September).
As would be expected staying above a pub, there is some noise from below and people congregating in the street. Somewhat unexpected was the 4:30 a.m. delivery of kegs to surrounding businesses, carted on the cobblestones, that sounded a bit like a steel drum band playing in the room. But again, this is part of staying in this sort of location. A pair of earplugs is definitely helpful for staying here.