This is, in my opinion the best restaurant in Bundoran. Having grown up here and visit my folks…read morewhen I can, we do try to get out for dinner when I'm home and it's most often to here. John the proprietor is really knowledgeable about his wines and travels to source each one himself, in fact he gets such good wine that my folks will only buy their Christmas cases from him!! The menu hasn't changed in years which is my only complaint, I would like to see one or two new dishes, that said, what is served here is good quality, well made and delicious food. Homemade bread is presented with starters and the deserts are all homemade too. If you are in the area I highly recommend booking in the Bistro for a meal and I doubt you will be disappointed with this cosy, welcoming restaurant. And if requested, John will whip up a cocktail for you if he has the ingredients! I chanced my arm and asked for an espresso martini (me and my notions!) and he was only too happy to oblige, and it was perfect!

YES PLEASE!!! The…read moremoment I saw this restaurant / bar that resembled a castle I knew I belonged in this pub asap. Thankfully, the experience did not disappoint. Wide array of interesting items like Venison Pie you will see on the menu here. I did choose the Venison Pie, and it was sweet and tasty. The seafood soup was very good as well and was decorated with a puffy fish and I want to say a mint of some sort put in place of where an eyeball would go, very cute indeed! I remember loving the large oysters and great local beer on tap. Highly recommend if you are in the Donegal area. The Donegal Castle is not far from here as well if you want to make a day out of it. As always people SYOY!!!

Great atmosphere and pulls a great pint for a Kilkenny and a Kinnegar black rabbit nitro…read more We really enjoyed our Bread platter for the appetizer and the service was friendly but it was really really slow for the entree. Luckily we weren't in a rush and enjoying the experience but after 40 minutes between apps and entrees we started to worry our food went somewhere else lol. The Fish and chips and the Wild venison pie were good but pretty basic but we did enjoy the ambience.

A wonderful bistro. Had a very minimalistic interior…read more I stop by for lunch, I ordered a slims sandwich with a cappuccino. The sandwich was delicious the best I've had in Ireland. The vegetables were very very fresh. The sandwich even had guacamole which I loved. The food came out very quickly and is made to order. The staff are very friendly and over all this is a great place.

Lovely spot in the center of Sligo! My husband and I stumbled onto this place last night. Comfy…read morecouches, barstools, and a traditional Irish music session in progress. Great service and friendly people! My favorite part of the night!

Exceptional vegetarian food, perfectly made cocktails, and a pub atmosphere done right. We were…read morelucky to land a table at Blackbird around 5:15 pm on a Friday, and from the moment we walked in, the place was alive. Every table was full, the bar was packed, and the room hummed with that unmistakable end-of-the-workweek joy. The staff were clearly in motion nonstop, yet unfailingly warm, friendly, and welcoming. It felt like locals spilling in after work to celebrate the start of the weekend--and we were happy to be swept up in it. The décor is traditional and inviting, and we felt instantly at home in the buzz. The vegetarian and vegan options are genuinely excellent. I had a perfectly crafted Old Fashioned; my companion enjoyed a Harp lager. Dinner was the Bombay Veggie Burger and the beet salad (substantial enough to be a main on its own), both beautifully done. The roasted and braised root vegetables were cooked to perfection--so tender they melted in my mouth. Live music rounded out the evening, with a talented musician performing thoughtfully arranged songs across decades. Every selection was a joy. If he had a CD of his covers, I would have bought it on the spot. A lively, welcoming pub with outstanding food, music, and atmosphere. Blackbird made our Friday night in Derry truly memorable.

Stopped in with my family to drink and play the quiz game…read more Very cozy bar with friendly staff. The quiz game was a riot! Beer was cold and whisky was flowing. If I lived here this would be my daily.

Bar Rouge, adjoining a club called the Grill (which I didn't go in) is one of the swishest places…read morein Letterkenny. Yep, this little pocket of Donegal has a small and rather plush cocktail bar. And there's no stupid dress code. Apparently, the locals go down there to listen to chart music and the like, but when I went, I got to see a great jazz outfit, which in all honesty, was much more apt for this plush drinkery. There's big comfortable seating areas, all in red velvety stuff and loads of drapes to make the place feel a bit more luxurious (which is always handy if you're offering suave cocktails). It felt a bit out of the way for someone used to living in a more built up area, but really, that's small fry. It's a great little place and feels a world away from the carnage that seems to be going on next door in The Grill.

This is a great spot for late evening cocktails. The decor was blingy, with big dazzling…read morechandeliers and blue lights around the bar and booths. We sat at the bar and watched our cocktails being made. Staff were friendly and the place had a welcoming atmosphere. There was a bust beer garden out the back. A band came on and livened the place up with a few people having a boogie! Cocktails were lovely!

Enjoyed our first evening in Letterkenny here at McGinley's. Spent the last part of our evening…read morelisting to some amazing live music. Hoping to get back there again before we leave as the people and atmosphere were wonderful to be with.

This place is such a great place! So lovely and the staff are so amazingly nice. We came in…read morevisiting from the US to see family in the area. Live music is so much fun too! Definitely recommend stopping in for a drink (or a few)!

We were staying in the local area in an AirBnB. Woke up the first morning and googled "breakfast"…read moreand a number of places showed up. Can not believe how lucky we got finding this place first! I would have hated to have missed a day eating at this wonderful little cafe! I rarely get to visit these days and I always forget how good an Irish breakfast is. The sausage and the beans and the puddings...just unbelievable! Also, by the second day the waitress recognized us and asked if I wanted the same thing that I had raved over the day before! One of the best experiences I've had in a long long time!

We went here on a short visit to Derry's sites and on the recommendation in Frommer's Ireland…read more Outstanding food and drinks with friendly, efficient service. Indoor or outdoor seating with a view of the Peace Bridge. Easy parking nearby. Highly recommend.