Market House in Donegal

08/08/2026: Great atmosphere and good food, well worth a visit.

06/08/2026: Olde Castle Seafood Bar became one of our favorite restaurants in Donegal Town. This historic place has seen many changes since the 1700s, when it was an inn and stables next to Red Hugh O’Donnell’s 15th-century Donegal Castle. The current building was restored in the 19th-century and has been home to the restaurant since 2007, when the O’Toole family opened the establishment. After we arrived in this historic town, Olde Castle Seafood Bar was where we had our first meal. We both ordered the fresh fish caught by the fishermen from Killybegs just down the road. The restaurant sources its fish from Killybegs and local fishermen. The dinner was excellent. We went back for lunch a couple of times more for some lovely vegetable soup with the fabulous Irish brown bread. Another day we had a charcuterie platter featuring Irish meats and cheeses that were refreshing and delicious. The servers were friendly and helpful, and the bartender was full of wonderful tales. Just what you would expect from a true Irish barkeep. We felt it was very reasonably priced, and all the food was delicious. We will be back.