Love the quaint Harbour Bar because it's such a traditional, fun, country pub. Staff are extremely…read morehumorous, real characters - expect banter aplenty and take their jibes with a pinch of salt! Although small, it has outside seating with fantastic beach views. I could literally spend endless summer days sitting here, sipping G&T, and enjoying the stunning scenery. A unique spot filled with interesting people and many happy memories to relish.

Hi! Did you received…read moremy postcard from Canada? Ginette Morin from province of Québec bye bye

Went here on a whim as it was on my way back to town…read more Ambiance was ok, it's a tavern and they're famous for their music didn't expect anything different than what it was. Three very young waitresses, poor listening skills, busy chatting with each other. They did get busy when a middle aged man showed up (owner?) ;-) Food ordered: fish and chips came with side salad. Chips arrived lukewarm and limp; fish ok; tartar sauce lacking any personality as did the side salad. Perhaps: come for the music not the food or service.

Had THE BEST time today! Fantastic live music, awesome service and great pub food. Love the vibe…read moreand history-the bar is part of Enya's family and the town is also known for Clannad! Grab a pint, some food and enjoy!

The whole townland of Maghery is going to take a contract out on my head for giving away THE best…read morekept secret in the world. i.e. The Strand Bar, a/k/a Packie James'. You will never make your way out here without secret directions given to you by a wee man standing on the corner of Main Street Dungloe and Quay Road Dungloe. Or you can use your "trusty" GPS or you can PM me for details and also some super tips about what to do or see out there in Maghery while you are in the area. It's the kind of place where you can quite "make the day of it". I have this thing about not writing reviews unless I have been a customer recently. Well, I was a customer here last week and this place is still the hidden gem it always was. If you are looking for a locals bar, this it is. This is the epitome of "local bar". In fact, I think the person who coined that phrase was actually sitting at the counter of this bar or snuggled up beside the fire when he/she thought of it. Why do I love this place? Throughout my life and while he was still able to drive, this was my dad's pub of choice. This was where he came to "get away". Some of us go to the South of Spain, some to the Ski Slopes of Switzerland. My dad? He went to Packie James'. HENCE...it was practically totally off limits to the girls in the family and the boys only went when invited. Otherwise, it was dad's place, his refuge. In the wintertime like last week..when it was freezing hard, they had a HUGE coal fire burning, which when contrasted with the red tartan carpet and blue upholstered chairs and stools makes for a very very country, cosy feeling. In situations like this, my advice is to park your car, take a brisk walk along Maghery strand just a few minutes walk west of the front door, and get yourself foundered enough to totally appreciate the fire and the hot whiskey (and you HAVE to order yourself a hot Whiskey or hot Port in a situation like this). In the summer you should wander farther afoot, maybe take a wee dander up the lane opposite, passing the tall famine walls and on out to Tearmainn to visit the ruins of a 6th centuary monastery founded by St. Crone or take a left and take a hike up the cliff road up to Crohy Head and the signal tower and breathtaking views. No Food. Pool table and dart board. Parking out front. Smoking room with seats. Picnic table and seats for outside drinking.

I hail from Edinburgh but have spent at least a fortnight the last 12 summers in Maghery or Dungloe…read morethe local town. The strand has been a fantastic place whether for a game of pool for the kids and a few day time drinks for the adults. Or a great night for all with local musicians playing away to the early hours in a packed pub. It also can be a great place to talk over the fly fishing catch of brownies where myself and Brother-in-law saw out three changes of bar staff in session of 10 hours. The locals are friendly the Guinness and Budweiser cold and smooth.A place of fantastic memories to be cherished .Not forgetting the wife and sister inlaw sneaking away from the cottage to sample the local wines and spirits.

tl;dr: Deadly bar, good (if a bit too cold and not stellar) pints, very good food…read more On the pints: It seems like up north -- at least in Donegal -- pints are served very very cold. To my Dublin-familiar mind, this makes the pints a bit bitter and takes away some of the depth of flavour. In any case, this is how they were served here. However: They were really good. Sticking to the glass, with loads of time taken, and hitting the spot after a long Dhún na nGall day in the sun. On the food: A simple menu printed on A4 with pretty basic stuff. But then yer man comes out and tells us that there's fish on: Trout and Hake. This was quite possibly the freshest fish we had. Slow service -- they had to get out there and find the fish, I suppose -- but it was bloody delicious, served with lovely spuds and cabbage and bacon. Been through a few changes in management over the years, but all local folk doing good work. This is a standout pub in a sand-out area.

Bonner's Bar... where do you start one of the best wee bars…read morein the country, my steak loving partner counts the days until he can eat Colleen's delicious T-bone's again. and I can't wait to get an ear full of good Irish music and a bit of local banter.

What a place! Far away from the civilized world, near the end of a sparsely populated Donegal…read morepeninsula, this old pub with its thatched roof appears like a mirage. A little fire is crackling when you enter, and you just feel right at home. Cozy, friendly and great for an afternoon drink. We will be back to have dinner and enjoy an evening's entertainment here.

I'm probably the only person in Ireland that didn't love this pub. If you have kids this is the…read moreplace to be. It was rammed with families on the summer evening I went, all having what looked like a great time but the noise levels were through the roof. The staff though harried we're friendly, the food good but the toilets best avoided. Its not the pub for me but fair play to the owners, they are catering to a summer holiday crowd who loves it.

The food was good and the outdoor seating area great to enjoy a beer with a view! Seafood stew was…read moredelicious!

I have been in the Lighthouse Tavern many many times and it's truly an authentic Irish pub. This…read morefamily owned establisment has been in existence for well over 100 years and you'll feel welcome from the moment you step inside the front door. The picture I posted is of the Fanad Head Lighthouse which is just a few hundred yards down the hill and from which the pub gets it's name. The scenery in the surrounding peninsula is stunning and the local people will make you feel very much at home. If you go to Ireland then you should not miss out on visiting this gem.

Neat Northern Irish Pub…read more Met expectations Recommend Pub ambience with great service Elect Mussels and chips

Overall Value: This is good value and probably the best bet in the area. The food is good (though…read morecertainly not as good as other parts of Ireland), especially given the lack of other options, good portions, and friendly service. We actually came back for dinner two nights in a row, so that is a good sign. The Food: We had the chicken curry (€13.95), fish n chips (€15.45), and a half-dozen oysters on the first night. Generous portions. The fish was crispy and had pretty good flavor, I would recommend. The chicken curry was a little bland and forgettable, so I would pass. The chips were fine - we opted to get the curry with half and half (half chips/half rice), so that was a nice option. Need some rice to soak up the curry. The oysters were really nice and fresh, although not cheap, so that was probably a bit of a splurge. On the second night, it was their weekly Monday steak special, where you choose two steak dinners from a list for I believe about €25 (don't quote me exact price, but it was a good deal). We picked the 10 oz sirloin with peppercorn sauce, and the cock and bull (a dish with a strips of steak, chicken, mashed potatoes and fried onions). Both steak dishes were well cooked and had decent flavors, and at the price, I had no complaints. Space and Pace: A lively bar on both nights. Literally everyone orders steaks on steak night (who wouldn't?) so it was a bit more crowded. A nice place for dinner or a drink The Service: Really friendly staff, although they lost us for a bit when it got crowded.

Enjoyed our first evening in Letterkenny here at McGinley's. Spent the last part of our evening…read morelisting to some amazing live music. Hoping to get back there again before we leave as the people and atmosphere were wonderful to be with.

This place is such a great place! So lovely and the staff are so amazingly nice. We came in…read morevisiting from the US to see family in the area. Live music is so much fun too! Definitely recommend stopping in for a drink (or a few)!