Donegal Pubs : Pubs in Donegal

Almost anywhere you go in Donegal, whether it is in towns or villages you will still find small traditional family-run pubs, where the atmosphere is friendly and informal and where locals mingle with tourists over a few pints. An increasing number of these pubs also serve “pub grub”at reasonable rates and also lay on traditional music sessions, especially at weekends and in the high season. Be aware that recent legislation decrees that all pubs are now smoke-free. Below we outline a number of possibilities for clients at Donegal Thatched Cottages. Bear in mind that this is just a sample of what is available. There are lots of other interesting pubs in the general Burtonport/Dungloe area.

Cruit Island Golf Clubhouse

This is just down the road from the cottages, within easy walking distance. Newly refurbished, open to the public, it offers a pleasant spacious ambience with sweeping views over the sea to Owey Island. Perfect if you are out for a stroll but not suitable for late nights as it closes quite early.

Viking Hotel

Family run hotel with small bar open to the public. Within walking distance of the cottages if you consider two miles of winding road “walking distance”. Quite a lot of the locals drink there from the days when it used to belong to Donegal’s most famous son, Daniel O’ Donnell. Music is generally of the Country and Western/Ballad genre.

Iggy’s

This is probably “The Local”as far as the cottages are concerned although you could also say the same of The Country Inn on the road to Dungloe. Iggy’s is in the village of Kincasslagh and is just a plain, old-fashioned one-room family pub with no frills, yet it is a place where people love to have a pin and a chat. Here you are quite likely to bump into such luminaries as Gay Byrne, Stephen Rea or various other familiar faces. Light seafood snacks served on request.

Lobsterpot/Skippers Inn

If you are looking for a fisherman’s pub with a seafaring motif either of the above are located in Burtonport about five miles from the cottages.

Leo’s Tavern

Located just before you come to Crolly, about 10 miles from the cottages, this is the family home of Enya and Clannad. It is run by Enya’s parents and usually offers live music at night.

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