In Dunfanaghy (25 mins walk, 10 mins cycle, 5 mins drive)
- Arnold’s Hotel Restaurant & Bar – traditional Irish cooking in restaurant or bar area. (Booking essential : 074 9136208).
- The Rusty Oven - Superb quality sourdough pizzeria in buzzy renovated courtyard of Patsy Dan’s bar, local hot spot (Booking strongly advised via The Rusty Oven website, or via OpenTable, with some walk-ins taken subject to availability.). Open Friday to Sunday nights during Spring & Autumn, 7 nights from 1 July.
- Lizzie’s Diner/The Oyster Bar – no-frills, family style diner attached to pub with good home cooking (Booking advised : 074 9136789). 7 days till 8pm (8.30pm on Sat)
In Port na Blagh (9 mins drive)
- *Cove Restaurant*- innovative, modern restaurant. Open Wednesday to Sunday in July/ August. Booking essential at Cove Restaurant reservations
In Creeslough (15 minutes drive)
- *Braai* - exciting new restaurant opening, located at the rear of Rose's Bar. Reflecting the South African origin of the chef, expect a modern take on the South African BBQ plus a nice complementary wine list. Currently serving Thursday to Sunday (June) - July / August hours TBC. Reservations necessary, book via phone 085 1921902 .
In Marble Hill (15 mins drive)
- The Shandon Hotel Restaurant & Bar- overlooking Marble Hill beach & bay. 7 days. (Booking essential : 074 9136137 or Shandon Hotel)
In Falcarragh (17 mins drive)
- *Batch* - excellent casual daytime bistro but now doing Thursday gourmet burger nights. Booking essential 083 3639222
- The Strand Road Bar & Kitchen – Good bar food served in a cosy pub. 7 days. Booking essential on 074 9135907.
In Glen (25 mins drive)
- *The Olde Glen Bar & Restaurant*– Head chef and friend Ciaran Sweeney serving highly accomplished modern Irish cooking in a beautiful old pub. A local institution now achieving national acclaim. Advance booking absolutely essential - online booking at www.oldeglen.ie Open Wednesday to Sunday.
In Magheraroarty (27 mins drive)
- *Teach Coll* - excellent restaurant-standard food served in traditional bar overlooking Magheraroarty beach (F92VP62), harbour and the islands (Booking essential : 087 783 6415). Wednesday-Sunday in July/August.
In Downings (30 mins drive)
- *Fisk* - superb contemporary seafood, great location at Harbour Bar, one of our absolute favourites ! Walk-in service only and early close (8pm). Tuesday to Sunday for July / August.
- Goose Pizza - nice pizza and drinks menu served in renovated pub. Open 7 days. Walk-ins only (so early arrival is advised).
If you need any recommendations for locations further afield please let us know - our favourites would include The Bridge (Ramelton), Rathmullan House & Cellar Bar (Rathmullan), The Lemon Tree (Letterkenny), Biddy O Barnes (Donegal Town), Andersons Boat House & Seafood Shack (Killybegs) and Aroma (Donegal Town). For recommendations of places to stop on route to Donegal please get in touch.
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