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.

We tried to come in the night before but the place was booked solid so we got takeout and called…read moreto make a reservation for the following evening. We arrived a little early and were asked to wait while they prepared our table. We waited at some high tops next to the bar which were very clean and comfortable. The bar itself is very warmly lit and seems quietly intimate. Great place for a date though, in this case, we had our kids with us. Over all, the food and the service were excellent. The menu had a wide selection that would likely suit anyone's needs. We had a variety of food but I would say the stand out were the buffalo wings. As an American I can be fairly particular about my wings and I would put these up against most that I've had at home. Really, the only concern that I had was that about a half hour into dinner a group of rowdy girls were seated next to us. They were obviously out for a night on the town and I don't know that I would have sat them next to a family with small children... But again, I'm not sure that it could've been avoided. Overall one of the best dining experiences we had while in Northern Ireland and I would highly recommend it to anybody. As we visit often we will definitely be back!

I liked my goat cheese and beet salad and the baby liked the chicken strips and chips we ordered…read moreoff the kid's menu. We had the chocolate cake and crème brûlée for dessert. Both were good but the raspberry sorbet that came with the crème brûlée was the star of the show. The staff was very friendly and kind. They all high fived the baby on our way out. Would go again!

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.

Still as awesome as it was when I last came a few years back!…read more Food is undeniably good, affordable and the staff are friendly, Finest food in the city, for sure!

They were very accommodating of our large group. The food was good ... a little under seasoned for…read moremy taste. It was VERY noisy, hard to have a conversation. Would I come back? Probably.

The only dedicated Cocktail Bar in the North West. We use fresh ingredients and have a highly…read moresuccessful team of mixolgists working together to make your experience the best. We have all the classic cocktails you could want and also offer a top class range of in house cocktails. This bar is a must to go and visit if your in the area. we are open everyday and we look forward to seeing you.

I don't go out as much as I used to anymore but when I did, this was always my least favourite…read moreplace in town to socialize and only ever happened under the insistence of someone else. One reviewer very accurately described it as a "cattle mart". Many times I've had drinks splashed on me in the overpacked lounge floor where the music is usually amplified to the point of making it impossible to chat to whoever you're along with. I see even in their Christmas brochure, which came through my door on Friday, a pic of a guy with drink spilled down his shirt!! I never leave reviews, however this review was prompted based on the terrible experience my 18 year old niece had there recently.. She had come up from Inishown at Halloween to go to Voodoo club with a friend. After queuing for the best part of an hour in a queue that had zero crowd control and potential for people being trampled, when they got to the front of the queue some guy shouted that a girl had been sick, at which point a female bouncer with dark blond hair reached for my niece and yanked her out of the queue. Her friend politely tried to reason with the bouncer that she pulled the wrong person out at which point a male door person pushed him into the club and then refused to let him back out. My niece was left standing by herself crying in the street until a family member went into town to take her home. Baring in mind that just the week previously, a young girl had been viciously assaulted just up the street from Voodoo... It seems their policy for someone being sick is to chuck them into the street. In this case it was the wrong person that was dragged out of the queue. The amount of money and effort my niece spent getting her Halloween outfit and coming up to Letterkenny to have that type of experience disgusts me. I reached out to Voodoo via their Facebook page. No apology was offered. No acknowledgment that the staff in question would be addressed. Nothing. I suggest a change of name for the club from Voodoo to 'Bad Vibe', because that's all you'll get on a night out at this place!

Its like pigs in a trough! Cheap cheap cheap!…read moreGet your own cutlery, salt and pepper etc and no waiter service, its a bit like McDonalds for the grown ups, but on the up side the food is better than McDonalds, breakfasts pretty good..nice coffe and cheap cheap cheap! Breakfast for the two of us (2 big frys and 2 coffees) was under £6!! However on the downside the drink is also cheap and you can imagine the crowd it attracts. Alot of drinks promotions, pitchers of cocktails, 2 for 1 offers etc etc all equals alot of hen and stag parties and boozed up youngsters. Urgh! But if you can, get in early and take advantage of the cheap fish and chips, tasty enough and at bargain prices too! Great if you on a budget

Cheap and cheerful. Tasty food at a great price, been a few times and haven't been able to fault…read morethe food or the choice available. Great shout for something cheap!

Don't let the exterior chase you off, this place is lovely. You step inside to a lush interior…read more Friends and I wandered in for a mid day pint and some rest while touring the area. The staff were attentive and friendly. Drinks were delicious. We didn't grab a bite but the tables around us having a mile were enjoying theirs. If back in Derry, this will be a return stop.

We stopped by River Inn Cellers, many a years ago, while on a self-driving Ireland excursion, and I…read morerealized my review never posted- We randomly ended up at River Inn, when we realized we hadn't veered off Irish beer into the land of Whiskey-and a local recommended the cocktails at The Snug bar within River Inn- Seated in the back, at a high top booth, I loved the ambiance of the bar area- passing through the front Cellar w.party music & dancing, to the cozier tucked away Snug area-mellowing out with sports on tvs & friendly bartenders wanting to chat about America haha We enjoyed the vibe so much, we decided instead of a drink & go, we'd hang out order dinner, & spend some time. Hubby & I split a platter, no longer on the menu, but offering a variety of Irish staple seafood & meats- everything was absolutely delicious- well seasoned, a great taste of Ireland mashed together Cocktails, we opted for the traditional Irish Whiskey, Irish Mule, Irish Old Fashioned- while at the time we weren't Whiskey drinkers-the high quality taste had us again changing our tune from 'just one' to 'another!' Would definitely recommend the bar- high quality drinks, delicious food, and fantastic vibe-well rounded spot.

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)!

Stellar service!! I mean, I don't know if it was intentional but it felt like a floating service…read more We had plenty of waitstaff the kept our drinks full and made sure our orders came out hot! Garlic bread is incredible though the "aioli" tasted like it was just mayo but the bread didn't need it at all. Goujons were good but the bbq sauce didn't taste bbq at all. The pepper sauce was nice though. Star here was the rotisserie chicken: fall off the bone and cooked perfectly. Again though, sauce was mid. Nothing on this menu needs a sauce (except Goujons) but they all come with them! Dishes def stand alone. All that said, the device made the meal!

A great place for a chill glass of wine or Guinness while watching sports…read more I was told by one of the British Open parking attendants to come here to get a drink. I walked up the hill and there it was. Lot of people standing outside on the patio but no seats. I went in to the small bar on the lower level and a very friendly male bartender waited on me. I wandered upstairs to the second level where it was a huge space and had plenty of big screen TVs for the golf. I found the place to be very comfortable and great views of the water. The young guy at the second level bar was nice but a bit of an airhead (the drink was £11 and I handed him £20, he stood waiting for more money and ummmmmmm didn't I give you a 20? He seemed clueless about the money) We had a laugh but prob a good idea to know what the local money looks like! The top level of this place was an amazing view but it was Sunday afternoon and the bar was not open. Has more of a night feel. It's a fantastic building and I enjoyed my visit.