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

My parents and husband and I wandered into the bar-side of this establishment looking fully lost…read moreI'm sure after making a reservation on the recommendation of our nearby Airbnb hosts. When we made the reservation, we didn't realize that we were going to eat one of the finest meals we've ever had, and when they asked us to follow them through random back rooms to our dinner, we didn't expect to end up in a warm, cozy, and modern Michelin level restaurant. We had the delight of sitting right next to the prep window and watching the magic of this place. There wasn't a single dish that didn't impress, the wine was wonderful, the service was impeccable. I wish I lived anywhere near this perfect gem of history and culinary exception. Don't miss this experience if you're near!

Our afternoon at the Olde Glen pub coupled with our very gourmet dinner that followed at the…read moreadjoining restaurant made for an outstanding event. We were very welcomed at the oldest pub in Ireland by the staff of the pub. A four course dinner followed: local lamb, halibut, and cod-all garnished beautifully! The sticky toffee pudding was enjoyed by all!

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!

Comfy traditional Irish pub in Derry Great spot for a couple cold pints at the bar before heading…read moreto dinner. No food.

5 stars for the Irish music…read more The whiskeys they poured at Peadar O'Donnels were probably the smallest I've had in the UK, and I had plenty of whiskeys during me 3+ weeks traveling there. The sign on the wall, if it was to be believed, made it seem like they were pouring between 18-20ml. Every other bar I had been to either used a 25ml measuring cup or the rare 35ml measuring cup (THE CEILIDH PLACE in Ullapool stands out in my mind as giving out 35ml), but this guy just poured from the bottle into the glass, and indeed it did seem a very wee dram. :) My wife got a beer though, and that was of a normal size. :) If you don't care about the music, I am sure there are plenty of other bars in Derry that can give you a good wee drink.

This is not an American Irish pub. It is a down to earth, local watering hole that provides an…read moreopportunity to chat with the natives folks of Creeslough - some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. The owner, John, is a wealth of information about the area and its history. Great beers, great conversation, and a taste of real Donegal. Make this your base while you find time to explore the area. Muckish mountain offers some spectacular views. The nearby Abbey was beautiful and the cemetery by the old church offers a flashback into history.

Don't let the exterior chase you off, this place is lovely. You step inside to a lush interior…read more Friends and I wandered in for a mid day pint and some rest while touring the area. The staff were attentive and friendly. Drinks were delicious. We didn't grab a bite but the tables around us having a mile were enjoying theirs. If back in Derry, this will be a return stop.

We stopped by River Inn Cellers, many a years ago, while on a self-driving Ireland excursion, and I…read morerealized my review never posted- We randomly ended up at River Inn, when we realized we hadn't veered off Irish beer into the land of Whiskey-and a local recommended the cocktails at The Snug bar within River Inn- Seated in the back, at a high top booth, I loved the ambiance of the bar area- passing through the front Cellar w.party music & dancing, to the cozier tucked away Snug area-mellowing out with sports on tvs & friendly bartenders wanting to chat about America haha We enjoyed the vibe so much, we decided instead of a drink & go, we'd hang out order dinner, & spend some time. Hubby & I split a platter, no longer on the menu, but offering a variety of Irish staple seafood & meats- everything was absolutely delicious- well seasoned, a great taste of Ireland mashed together Cocktails, we opted for the traditional Irish Whiskey, Irish Mule, Irish Old Fashioned- while at the time we weren't Whiskey drinkers-the high quality taste had us again changing our tune from 'just one' to 'another!' Would definitely recommend the bar- high quality drinks, delicious food, and fantastic vibe-well rounded spot.

On of my favorite bars in all of Ireland! Its right at the Free Derry Corner. Anyone into the…read moreplight for Irish freedom will know this corner has a HUGE signifigance! Take a walk down the streets and you will see the wonderful murials the locals have painted. This is an IRISH part of town...Brits not welcome. The bars patrons are very friendly and will play a game of snooker with ya for sure! Great selection of whiskeys and beers. No food and there were kids in there (as most Irish pubs do), but just early...say before 7. Stop in and have a few if your ever up in N.E. Ireland! Oh, and the town is DERRY, not Londonderry and the Brits would prefer... Slainte!

I'm getting to this review later than I'd hoped, but better late than never! My husband and I were…read morevisiting Ireland from New York last year and made a stop in Derry as we were exploring the north. As we explored the city and its rich and rocky history, we decided to visit the Bogside neighborhood and boy are we glad we walked into the Bogside Inn! The owner, Shane (sp?) and a good group of his friends occupied the stools and tables while the soccer match and horse races were on. They were so friendly and welcoming to us as we sipped on some delicious pints of Guinness (and some Jameson, too!). Most everyone in the bar took the time to come over and chat with us, ask us about our holiday in Ireland and tell us about Derry. They were a fun, cheery, and boisterous bunch! This was definitely one of our best nights in Ireland. If you're visiting Derry, Bogside Inn is a must!

Can't speak for the food because we only got pints of Smithwicks and listened to the music of Sean…read moreMcGee but we had a grand time. Cigarette smoke from the patio was a bit much but loved the music. Place was packed after music started so get there early if you want a seat.

A very busy place but the music was great. We had a few drinks and enjoyed ourselves.read more

What an amazing and welcoming little pub! We were there during the off season for this seaside…read moretown but the bartender Alex was so wonderfully welcoming, telling us stories about his childhood and giving us excellent recommendations for our upcoming trip to Derry. They didn't have cream for Irish coffee so he very nicely made my mom a sweet whiskey hot toddy that she loved just as much! Cozy, atmosphere, great people, only regret is we were only in town for an hour! Spend your time here

Very noisy spot! Neither of us loved our food. Good but not great. I had the salmon w/ garlic…read morebutter sauce. A bit dry. My husband had the chicken goujons which were like chicken fingers. Not remarkable. All sides cost extra. Service was good. Almost too much! Atmosphere is lovely,a bit too loud for conversations. Lots of very young looking teens.

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)!