Can't speak for the food because we only got pints of Smithwicks and listened to the music of Sean McGee but we had a grand time. Cigarette smoke from the patio was a bit much but loved the music. Place was packed after music started so get there early if you want a seat. read more

Reel Inn - Pubs Near Me

A very busy place but the music was great. We had a few drinks and enjoyed ourselves.

Really great place to go and hear the old Irish tunes at night. The musicians arrived a bit after 8 PM and by the time they started, there was not an empty seat in the place. Tip: get there early for the music or you won't have a spot. read more

Had a happy hour drink and then came back for live music after dinner. Great place to enjoy a pint.

We had one of the best times during our trip here. We talked to a lot of locals who felt like friends immediately. And we actually did meet two ladies who are sisters and we have planned to meet up with them. The music was awesome. Get there early for a good seat. A real Irish pub! Loved it! read more

This is a foot-stomping good time of a tourist-oriented pub. They have music 7 days a week and while you'll find some locals, when I went on a weeknight it was 90% grayhaired tourists who all cleared out at intermission to go to sleep. The musical entertainment was nice, the beer list is rather abbreviated, and there's no food. It also doesn't have a really Irish-pub-feeling atmosphere to it - too brightly lit and open. But if you're looking for something to do in Donegal at night, this is perhaps the most welcoming place for you. Unless you want to drink with locals and swear at Gaelic football. read more

I absolutely loved this place. Bad ass OG Irish pub. I highly recommend you come here, pull up a stool at the bar and enjoy a pint of the black. The bartender made my wife a nice mixed berry gin and tonic In the only pink glass in the bar. Live music and local fun conversations. read more

Reel Inn - A place for a good pint. - Pubs Near Me

The Reel inn was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying in and also a taxi man. After dinner we headed round for a pint. They had a live trad band playing in the back part which created a great atmosphere. The place was absolutley packed with locals and tourists, all of which seemed to be having a great night. Its lovely to see people laughing, joking,singing and enjoying each others company. I dont think i noticed many phones out as everyone was enjoying the craic. For anyone not familiar with the term 'craic' it means fun, general banter, enjoying the music etc. We moved out into the smoking area to get a seat. The smoking area has great views of the river and donegal castle. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the area. read more

Great music everyday! Be there before music start to get the seat by the band. There has 8 musicians last night. They are so talented. Traditional Irish song. The band usually start around 9 PM. The bartender she super nice they explain all kind of Irish beer to us. Great place to hang out for a some cold beer and music. read more

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Spent an unforgettable evening there the last time in Ireland. The place was packed but we didn't mind standing. One of the most enjoyable times I have ever had and we have traveled a lot! read more

Bad luck. I've been twice un Donegal in the last three years and I've been twice un the reel Inn because it's supposed to have the best traditional Irish music in Donegal. Maybe it's bad luck but both times the pub is crowded with old people ( I do not have anything against the old ones but it is a striking fact, maybe they take them there on excursions for the elderly) not listening to the music. And just talking and talking, Maybe it's bad luck, again, but the music was not so good. read more

A great little neighborhood pub packed on a Sunday night with folks of all ages - listen to some great music while sipping a pint or two!

Everything you'd want in a pub. Great music and great people. We visited in the off-season, and the place was a delight.

Stopped in for a nightcap after a lovely dinner nearby. Recommended by our taxi driver earlier in the evening. Walking in it was fairly packed out with happy and cheerful people. The banter was top class and the mixture of cultures made it all the better. It was near impossible to get a seat so we sat out the back in the smoking area which overlooks the river and Donegal castle. So peaceful and tranquil. Highly recommend for a drink and music if that's what you're after read more

Reel Inn - Pubs Near Me

Nice local pub right on the river for some good music and drinks...was recommended by our bus driver, and it didn't disappoint. It the type of local places you go to see true Irish music. It's a smaller pub but if your around stop on it. read more

Reel Inn - The Bar!! - Pubs Near Me

Welcoming and fun environment. Music every night! We were told to get there by 8 to get good seats...we were late but still able to enjoy great music in a truly intimate setting. Positive vibes all around, or as they say in Ireland, Good Craic! read more

We came here with a group of 6 for one of the last nights on our tour of Ireland. It was one of the best ways to end the trip. We got our seats in the back room around 8pm and the music started around 8:30. There was a mix of locals and tourists alike. The musicians were excellent and played traditional Irish music. We were then treated to Irish dancing and at the end they hilariously brought in volunteers to learn a dance. We were all crying from laughing so hard. Definitely one of our most memorable nights in Ireland! read more

This is the place for music in Donegal. Good musicians every night, and very welcolming'

Exactly the experience I was looking for on my trip to Ireland. The locals were friendly, the music was great, a good time was had. You have to stop here and see it for yourself. read more

Great introduction to a traditional Irish pub. Welcoming locals, live music-get there by 8:00 for a seat close to the musicians. Loved it so much we visited both nights we were in Donegal. Would highly recommend. read more

Great music and atmosphere. Came here several times while we were in town and really enjoyed it.