Breac.House restaurant recommendations 2026

In Dunfanaghy (25 mins walk, 10 mins cycle, 5 mins drive)

• Arnold’s Hotel Restaurant & Bar– traditional Irish cooking and welcoming Donegal hospitality. Food served in restaurant or bar area. (Booking essential : 074 9136208). Open Thursday-Sunday in March, 7 days thereafter.
• **The Rusty Oven** - <Re-opening 27 March> Superb quality sourdough pizzeria in very 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 Fri, Sat, Sun for March to June, 7 days at Easter>
• Lizzie’s Diner/The Oyster Bar – no-frills, family style restaurant attached to pub with good home cooking (Booking advised : 074 9136789). During Spring, serving Wednesday to Sunday 6pm till 8pm (8.30pm on Sat)

In Port na Blagh (9 mins drive)

• **Cove Restaurant**- innovative, modern restaurant. Booking essential at Cove Restaurant reservations Open Friday / Saturday in March / April

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 nicely curated wine list. March to May hours : Friday - Sunday. Reservations necessary, book online at Braai Bookings or phone 085 1921902.

In Marble Hill (15 mins drive)

• The Shandon Hotel Restaurant & Bar- spectacular location overlooking Marble Hill beach & Sheephaven bay. 7 days. (Booking essential : 074 9136137 or Shandon Hotel)

In Falcarragh (17 mins drive)

• **Batch** - excellent casual daytime bistro but now doing special Thursday (only) gourmet burger nights. Booking essential 083 3639222
• The Strand Road Bar & Kitchen – Excellent bar food served in a cosy, local 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 March (Thursday to Sunday), April / May (Wednesday to Saturday).

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. March / April hours Friday (1pm-8pm), Saturday (1pm-8pm) and Sunday (1pm-5pm).
• Goose Pizza - nice pizza and drinks menu served in renovated pub. 7 days April - September (6pm - 9pm). Walk-ins only.

** denotes our favourites **

If you need any recommendations for locations further afield please let us know - our favourites around the county would include The Bridge (Ramelton), Rathmullan House & Cellar Bar (Rathmullan), The Lemon Tree (Letterkenny), The Castle Grove Hotel (Letterkenny) The Yellow Pepper (Letterkenny), 9 Market Square (Letterkeny), Nancy's Bar (Ardara), Biddy O Barnes (Donegal Town), Andersons Boat House & Seafood Shack (Killybegs), Aroma (Donegal Town) and The Lobster Pot (Burtonport).