Best Bars & Pubs in Co. Donegal
Ranked by Google ratings — updated 10 October 2026
As of 10 October 2026, LocallyIrish.ie ranks 40 bars & pubs in Co. Donegal by customer rating. The top-rated is The Lieu’s Bar, with 5.0 stars from 60 Google ratings. O’Neill's follows with 5.0 from 46 Google ratings.
How we rank
Each business is scored on its average rating weighted by how many ratings it has, so a handful of perfect scores cannot outrank hundreds of near-perfect ones. We use reviews left on LocallyIrish.ie where a business has them, otherwise its Google rating — shown and labelled on every entry. A Google rating needs at least 5 ratings to count. Businesses without enough ratings are listed separately, unranked. Paid listings cannot buy a higher position. The list refreshes hourly.
The Lieu’s Bar
Gold · 2026 Top RatedO’Neill's
Silver · 2026 Top RatedEvelyn's Central Bar
Bronze · 2026 Top RatedBrittons Bar
Packie's Bar
Sean Ti (Cavanagh's)
Rosato’s Bar & Restaurant
The Reel Inn
The Glen Tavern
The Shamrock Bar
Blake's Bar
McCafferty's Bar (Harry’s) - Pub Letterkenny
Ferryport Bar
The Forge
Kilcar House
Teagues Bar
Susies Bar
John Joe's Bar
The Glen Bar
Doherty's Bar
Mc Ginleys Bar
The Cyclist Rest Bar
The White Horse Inn
McCleans
Strand View Bar
Mac Tams Bar
Roddy's Bar
Grants Bar
Teach Owenie Ban
The Square Bar
Cis Farrens Bar
Mac's Bar
McIntyre's Bar
The Thatch Bar
The Boathouse Bar/Restaurant
The Purty House
VerifiedMcGowans Bar, Redcastle
The Cottage Bar
The Strand Road
O'Garas Bar&Lounge Kilcar
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Best bars & pubs in Donegal — FAQs
What is the best bars & pubs in Donegal?
The Lieu’s Bar is currently the top-rated bars & pubs in Co. Donegal, with 5.0 stars from 60 Google ratings. See the full ranked list above.
How are the best bars & pubs in Donegal ranked?
Each business is scored on its average rating weighted by how many ratings it has, so a handful of perfect scores cannot outrank hundreds of near-perfect ones. We use reviews left on LocallyIrish.ie where a business has them, otherwise its Google rating — shown and labelled on every entry. A Google rating needs at least 5 ratings to count. Businesses without enough ratings are listed separately, unranked. Paid listings cannot buy a higher position. The list refreshes hourly.
How can my bars & pubs business rank higher in Donegal?
Encourage happy customers to leave a review on your LocallyIrish.ie listing. More high-star reviews move you up the "Best of" ranking for Co. Donegal.
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