We frequented the pub on two separate occasions. We want to thank Shane for introducing us to a…read morelocal historian, who was lovely and helpful with getting more information on searching our McGovern roots. Thanks again, Shane! The Sunday steak special was terrific!

There comes a point in a person's life when they say "FUCK IT". Yeah, I know a lot of people won't…read morewant the first Yelp review of the Peak to be so vocal, so obnoxious and so crass. But this is me and this is my story:), and thinking FUCK IT is what led me to be eating dinner at the Peak on October 15, 2011. My voyage to the Peak started on Facebook a few years go with some connections with some old school friends, and it grew and took wind beneath its sails with time until WHAM...about 30 of us descended on the Peak on a Saturday night in early October 2011 for an awesome trip back in time with the Ard Lughaidh Class of '86 Reunion. What a beautiful restaurant. Overlooking the Atlantic ocean crashing down below on the rocks. Was it a coincidence that this restaurant was built upon the foundations of the hotel where we all celebrated our Debs Ball in 1996 (I use the term "celebrated' loosely...I for one have no recollection of events after midnight). Its a beautiful setting, especially so now that I'm a grown up and can appreciate such things. The restaurant itself is a very open plan design, with a main bar area when you walk in where you can congregate and wait for your party. With a dance floor and a baby grand piano, the star of this show is their full frontal of the Atlantic Ocean crashing in on the beach. Happy memories of that beach :) The food was great given the fact that we were a huge group. I can't say that anything stood out in my mind as being exceptional but you have to realise that given the circumstances we spent so much time talking it was a non-point for me at that stage. We had a set menu and I had a shrimp starter and salmon entree and it was absolutely delicious. The service was stellar, I have to give them that much. Thank you The Peak for such a fun night!!! See you for the 50th!!!

This is the best restaurant I ever been in Ireland. I…read more went there for diner with my boyfriend on April 2014 while we were in vacation in Bundoran. The location is very nice as there is a fabulous view over the Atlantic ocean thanks to the big wide window. The quality of service was excellent, we felt like we were VIP. We first sat with a cocktail at the bar waiting for a spot to sit, we were privileged to get a table beside the window and once we were sitting they provided us with a free starter made of scallops. The staff was always very warm, welcoming and very helpful, we clearly see they enjoy what they do and go the extra mile for their guests. This is the first time I insisted to leave a nice tip for the staff. The food concocted by the chef was wonderful. I opted for the monkfish dish and this is the best recipe I have ever tasted! The monkfish was perfectly cooked and the nuts-made sauce was melting in my mouth, i can still remember the taste of it! My boyfriend had a perfectly cooked sirloin steak. I must recommend this restaurant!

Beautiful property and nice rooms, however, they control the room temp and I was absolutely…read moreSWEATING the entire night! Called the front desk to have them turn down the temp and they didn't. This is coming from someone who isn't usually hot in their sleep. I'm not someone who sleeps with fans and 60F temps. I usually keep my house around 69-71F for reference. There's a bar and cafe downstairs which was nice and convenient

Riverside is clear and dispite advertising, parking is near by…read moreif you are not carrying anything. Having our own car, the front desk was very irritated I made them get a vendor to move so we could back out safely. It is incredibly small and unsafe to back straight out to the street. I had to explain to them the detail a second time as we had to get on with our trip. It clearly was a matter of the customer vs a vendor which we did not quite understand. If you are an American driving on opposite side of road and steering wheel on the right, perhaps they would understand. The food and location is great, parking is definitely a major consideration.

An exceptional experience from start to finish! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was perfect…read more Check in was a breeze..we just went up to the gentleman at the desk, gave him our name, and he handed us the key to our room. It took, maybe, three minutes. He also confirmed our dinner reservations for the evening. In the lobby (which was more like a grand hall), they had a lovely array of complimentary coffee, teas, and pastries...all served with beautiful bone china. The castle is absolutely stunning both inside and out. The interiors are grand, and the grounds are just beautiful. We spent several hours walking around the park-like setting, and had drinks on the terrace overlooking the garden. Fantastic. We also walked through every inch of the interior's public rooms...don't miss the church! The entrance to our room was tucked away under a staircase. When I first saw it I thought, "Oh no, this room is going to be the size of a closet". When we went in we were taken aback. It was massive, with a very comfortable bed, sitting area, bathroom and a huge jetted tub. And it was clean as a pin, too. Dinner in the castle's opulent Dining Room was exemplary. Service was friendly and good-humored, and the food was very, very good. My wife had the salmon and I had the beef; both were perfect. We did the 3 course meal for 65 euros each, and feel it was worth every penny. Breakfast the next morning was just as good. It was also in the Dining Room, and was included in the rate we paid. Hot food was ordered off the menu, and cool food (cereals, fruit, cold meats, etc.) were offered buffet style. One last thing: as opulent, grand, and over-the-top as Markree Castle is, the one thing it wasn't was pretentious. You don't have to break out your tux, or sequined cocktail dress; as long as you don't look like you just rolled out of bed, you should be fine. At dinner I wore a white dress shirt and a nice pair of green jeans; I felt perfectly comfortable. Out of the 12 nights we spent in Ireland, this was our favorite we stayed. It's more than just a bed to put your head on; it's an experience, and an amazing one at that.

The drive into Markree Castle is a bit Agatha Christie, especially in torrential rain. You can't…read morehelp but think of Belgian detectives and drawing room accusations as you wind through the estate until you reach the castle. Once you're there though, it's the perfect place to disappear to for a few days of relaxation. We stayed at the apartments on the estate, in a converted stables. They were really nicely set up, very comfortable. These are pet-friendly too, so our dog was able to join us for the trip. It was great to just be able to take her for a walk around the estate. Location wise, there's a lot to do for outdoorsy types. A couple of loughs and bogs are good for hikers, and a few nice pubs in nearby Coolooney.

Disappointing customer service and culinary experience, staff were very helpfully initially saying…read morecahnges could be made with courses etc until we ordered 2 different set menus then approx.10 minutes later told us it wasnt possible said chef wouldn't accommodate after being told we could both order off separate menus. Attitude from restaurant manager was quite standoffish and that was the standard. Probably should state on menu or train staff so they know to tell customers in advance of ordering. Then staff kept a wide birth from us for rest of meal unless bringing dishes. To top it off the wrong main course was brought and I couldn't get anyone's attention to confirm so to be honest just ate it as didnt want to have any more interactions with manager. Room was nice with 2 exceptions exposed electrical wires in bathrooms and wallpaper coming of wall under the window. Easy fixes to my mind that should have been taken care off.

We arrived here yesterday to a very warm welcome from the staff,checked in to a lovely room.We…read morethen had the most amazing four/ five course meal,the food and its presentation was truly fantastic! All their staff were great so professional and friendly. Great nights sleep,then more Great food for breakfast! Nearly forgot we also used the spa which was fabulous,so relaxing. Can't wait for the next time!!

Such a nice hotel, well situated on the coast and with such lovely views, this is likely the…read more"poster child" for the ideal golf courses here in Ireland. I can imagine the golfers reveling in the sights and sounds of the coast yards away. I even took a few pics of the golfers swinging their clubs on the course. It's lushness of greens here in bundoran is truly amazing. The sights and sounds of the water below is something wonderful. The staff here were super friendly on our short stay. Can't say we ate the food here, but it was a really comfortable stay for a couple of nights.

This is an absolutely beautiful hotel on the coast of Ireland. The staff are friendly and helpful…read more The rooms are spacious clean and comfortable. Our group of 9 had our evening meal in the restaurant last night. We were extremely disappointed with our meal. The steaks were all done the same and not as ordered. They were tough. The duck was over seasoned and the lamb was dry and over seasoned with mint. Now, having said this, it is the first meal of our trip and our first day of our stay. Last time we were here everything was amazing. I will let you know how breakfast was as I am heading in there now.

It's a castle with good food, good beds, and good hotels. If you are traveling Ireland, this is…read moreright in the center, so it is accessible.

This place is absolutely amazing. We stayed here for one night, and came into chocolate and drinks…read moreon the table. We got robes as well. Everything was set up beautifully. The scenery is breathtaking, and if you decide to stay here, take the trails! Absolutely stunning scenery, fresh air, and a good exercise. Staying in the castle was amazing, and so was the food. I was able to mail my postcards here, as well as buy them. The food was good. If you have the time to stay here, or even stop by, they will not disappoint you! It is worth every penny and moment of time!

Cool and easy location to access Sligo. Clean rooms. Breakfast buffet was good but the sausage…read morePattie's were very dry

This hotel is quite awesome and deserving of a huge shout out. The design alone is impressive as it…read moreis situated on the river and looks like a ship docked in harbor. It's ultra modern vibe with two bars and an award winning restaurant adds to the details that were certainly not overlooked when designing it. Although I personally am not a fan of orange and my room has orange chairs and carpet, that is a minor detail that can easily be overlooked. I know some rooms are orange and some are green. The carpet along the hallways and art work actually reminds me of Coachella which is hilarious since it was pretty recent. The bed is super comfortable and the pillows also extremely comfortable. Only in the middle of the night did I notice that the bed was actually two twin beds pushed together to make a queen size bed. I switched back to the right side and fell back asleep comfortably. The room was extremely spacious and the view of the river from my room remarkable. The bathroom clean and sleek and stocked with the perfect toiletries including liquid body wash which I prefer so much compared to the bars of soap that dry out your skin. For dinner, I went to the cafe on the first floor that serves food until 10 pm and had a delicious vegetable soup with brown bread, as well as an apple and pear tart with crumble served with vanilla custard and whipped cream. The best surprise was the two mini Cadbury eggs on the exquisite plating. They are my favorite Easter candy, and they taste so much better in Ireland than in the States. I was full from the lunch I had, but I knew if I didn't eat I would wake up in the middle of the night famished. Breakfast is served in The Kitchen and is a nice buffet served with options for people who prefer gluten free. I think breakfast is my least favorite meal in Ireland because I just don't enjoy black pudding and beans with overly seasoned grilled tomatoes, but I have been content when I find porridge and fruit. I did enjoy fried egg whites and delicious bread with some fruit...and the butter. Irish butter is just so good. This hotel is sure to please everyone who stays here, and I highly recommend it when in Sligo.