The best restaurants in Donegal

30/11/2025: Vegan options & dog friendly ! Win win Salad was lovely too

25/11/2025: One of the best coffee shops I've been to in Ireland. The coffee, staff, sweet treats and atmosphere were all a 10/10. Wasn't expecting to find such a good coffee spot in Bundoran but we had a really lovely time and would recommend to anyone visiting the area!

14/03/2026: Food is gorgeous but had a very bad experience with one of the staff who operated the phone to take our order. We asked for chips with our meal, when we arrived the girl told us we hadn’t asked for them and that it was our fault. She spoke in a very rude tone and would put me off recommending this place to friends.

20/01/2026: Got the smashed burger. Up there with the best I’ve ever had. Hidden gem. Nice staff.

23/12/2025: Excellent three course lunch 😋👏👏

07/12/2025: Had the most beautiful lunch in Downings Bay twice this week, the food was excellent, it was warm and cosy with lovely friendly staff. I would highly recommend.

21/03/2026: We were at Redcastle last weekend and The Boathouse was recommended, we weren’t disappointed, Stuart and his team couldn’t have been any more helpful, they went above and beyond making sure everything was ok for us, the food was delicious Definitely be back, 💯 all round, Thank you Stuart you run a good Ship (boat) 😉 Jacqueline & Eugene (Very Happy Customers)

16/03/2026: Booked a table for four for Mother's Day as my wife, a vegetarian, had seen their menu and was impressed with the variety of veggie options. With a nearly 3-year old and one under 1, I was a bit hesitant to book at such a nice place. Stewart and his team were beyond welcoming. We were checked in with regularly, they engaged with the kids, gave us a prime seat with a view (instead of tucked in a back corner as has happened elsewhere), and we genuinely felt like honored guests. The food itself was great. Their set menu for the day was pretty standard, but the flavors were definitely more complex than what you'd find in other restaurants/pubs in the area. My only near regret was not splitting a dessert with my wife. We each got our own (sticky toffee pudding and apple rhubarb crumble both 5/5), and were then too full for nibbles later in the evening. Thank you Boathouse for a wonderful meal. We'll be back.

23/02/2026: The Drift Inn is a brilliant spot — especially for the rugby. There’s always a great atmosphere on match days, plenty of energy, and good banter all around. The pizzas are excellent when they’re on (definitely worth getting), though they’re not always available — so worth checking ahead. Great staff, friendly crowd, and proper good craic. A top local.

29/11/2025: Great atmosphere, great staff, great Guinness what more do you need

17/02/2026: We were here for a confirmation celebration. The food was absolutely beautiful and the service was outstanding. It was busy in the entertainment complex but a great atmosphere and again staff were excellent with any questions or queries. We availed of the bowling and darts, which were booked in advance to suit with the meal finishing. A brilliant day all around.

25/01/2026: fantastic place nothing is a problem for the staff

10/02/2026: From start to finish top class service was great anything you wanted was.not a problem food was beautiful and very well priced

31/01/2026: My mother's favourite place to get fish and chips, decent price and great portion size too

26/02/2026: Nice and clean with friendly staff and great food.

24/02/2026: We stopped off for lunch and were not disappointed. The hotel is very comfortable and well appointed. The staff were friendly and the food was fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend a visit

02/04/2026: The staff were incredibly friendly and very attentive to my food allergy, ensuring I had a safe and delicious meal. After our wonderful dinner we were kindly invited to move to a table by the fireplace to enjoy some drinks. We had a fantastic evening and would highly recommend this pub/restaurant.

13/03/2026: Great service and spectacular food, as always 😋😋😋

19/11/2025: Good value for money/comfort. Free parking in front. Very comfortable room and bedding. The bathroom lacks a space heater and a towel rack. It's above the pub, so there's loud music until midnight/1 a.m. If you're looking for a peaceful night, stay somewhere else or bring earplugs.

20/08/2025: We stayed in the rooms above the bar and they are so clean and fresh. Great value

22/03/2026: Friendly, helpful staff! Good food!

11/02/2026: What a super hotel to stay at. From the warm welcome on arrival and the friendly attention of all the staff this was a great experience overall. The rooms are superb as they have recently being undergoing refurbishment so not fully finished yet Hence the 4 stars on the room. They will merit 5 very soon. The convivial atmosphere and great Guinness with music and dancing in the bar added to a wonderful occasion. The meal we were served was of a very high standard. Very well done to Victoria and Darragh

24/03/2026: Great time!!!! 10/10. Fabulous live music, great Guinness. Was pouring rain the night I was there (Nov 28,2025) was so bloody hot in the bar this 🇨🇦🇨🇦 had to keep going & dancing in the rain.

18/03/2026: Great bar, great staff and great entertainment. We were in Donegal for St Patrick's Day and we had the best of craic. Barman Mark kept the pints flowing, lovely fella. Definitely worth a visit.

04/04/2026: We ate here in 2022, and it was a must-return in 2026. Nice and snug, great place for a delicious bite and a pint after a hike at Sliabh Liag. Great food, atmosphere and staff. We did not stay at the inn.

04/04/2026: We went for dinner (we had a reservation). Great atmosphere! Very friendly and the food was very good.

07/07/2025: Came here recently for dinner based on word of mouth recommendations. Staff were friendly, and the food and drink tasted good. Choice was a little limited for non-meat eaters though.

20/06/2025: Had a great evening here with friends. Dinner, desert and drinks.. staff were very friendly and food was delicious

12/09/2025: Lovely place for a Celebratory meal, excellent fare, decent prices.

05/06/2025: Went to Inish fushion this evening with family. 04/06/25. Can't fault anything at all with the place. Very quaint and homely. Food was delicious and served by very friendly staff. Great choices on the menu. Definitely worth trying again to test some more desserts😊. Reasonable priced also.