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220 bars & pubs listed in Co. Donegal — contact details, opening hours and reviews, all in one place. Use “Near me” to see the closest to you.
Co. Donegal has 220 bars & pubs listed on LocallyIrish, with the largest concentrations in Letterkenny (19), Donegal (13), Buncrana (13) and Ballyshannon (11). Every profile includes contact details and, where the business provides them, opening hours, reviews and a map. Tap Near me to sort by distance and find the closest to you.
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O'Neill's is a traditional Irish bar in Letterbarra, Co. Donegal. Music, both traditional and contemporary, is offered weekly. The bar caters for events such as birthdays and wedding parties.
Donegal, Co. Donegal: The Reel Inn is a bar featuring live Irish music performances regularly throughout the week. The venue serves Guinness and other drinks in a warm, sociable atmosphere where locals and visitors mix freely. Live acts perform traditional Irish music, with multiple performers often appearing on the same evening. The bar is known for its lively environment, with patrons singing and dancing. Staff are attentive to service, and the venue draws visitors keen to experience traditional Irish entertainment and hospitality.
A bar in Donegal, Co. Donegal, The Forge serves Guinness and operates as a local pub. The venue hosts a Thursday night event featuring live music and open mic performances. The pub has a narrow layout with seating by the fire. Service quality and staff demeanour vary; experiences range from friendly interactions to reports of unwelcoming treatment from certain staff members.
Kilcar, Co. Donegal is home to John Joe's Bar, a local establishment serving as a bar and pub. It offers a nightclub and has a liquor store. The bar provides outside seating and is noted for its welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and locals.


Carndonagh, Co. Donegal is home to Joyce's Inishowen, a bar and pub offering accommodation, a bar and lounge, and a courtyard beer garden. Guests staying at Joyce's can use the leisure facilities at the 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa. The venue provides live music and entertainment on weekends and bank holidays, shows live sports, and has a pool table and dart boards. A snug bar is available for quieter drinks, and the lounge can be used for parties and gatherings.
Carrick, Co. Donegal is home to O'Donnells Bar, a Bars & Pubs establishment. The bar also includes a convenience store and petrol station. Visitors can enjoy a pint, tea, or coffee in the conservatory. Traditional music events take place during Easter and summer, with darts and pool competitions also held.

Owen Roes Bar, a bar and pub in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, features a Next Door Off-licence. The off-licence offers a wine selection, top-shelf spirits, and chilled beers. Hampers are also available.

This Bar in Portsalon, Co. Donegal offers a home from home for entertainment with two bars and an outdoor balcony. The Stores 'Olde' World Bar provides weekly live entertainment and shows live sporting events on a large screen.

McCafferty's Bar is a pub in Donegal offering a spacious interior with multiple rooms for drinking and socialising. The venue serves Guinness and other beverages, with efficient service from staff. It features live music and DJ entertainment in the evenings. The bar caters to varied preferences, offering both lively areas and quieter spaces for conversation. The decor is noted as distinctive, and the atmosphere draws crowds seeking both vibrant social settings and relaxed environments.

This Letterkenny bars and pubs establishment, Sonny McSwine's, provides live music seven nights a week on its middle floor, showcasing local talent. The top floor features widescreen televisions for live sports viewing. The ground floor, Nellie Rua's, serves cocktails, gin, and whiskey.

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We list 220 bars & pubs across Co. Donegal. The largest concentrations are in Letterkenny (19), Donegal (13), Buncrana (13) and Ballyshannon (11).
Tap “Near me” at the top of the list to sort the 220 bars & pubs in Co. Donegal by distance from your current location and see the closest first.
204 of the 220 bars & pubs in Co. Donegal carry a customer rating, averaging 4.6 out of 5. The full ranking is at locallyirish.ie/best-of/bars/donegal, where each entry states whether the score comes from reviews left here or from Google.
Of 220 bars & pubs in Co. Donegal, 149 publish a phone number, 158 list their opening hours and 2 have been claimed and confirmed by the owner. A claimed listing carries a Verified badge on its profile.
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