Name: The Rusty Mackerel
Item: The Rusty Mackerel
Author: Gerard Connon

The Rusty Mackerel is a renowned Traditional Irish Bar & Restaurant made famous for its traditional Irish music, food, warm & friendly atmosphere with a vibrant mix of both locals and visitors at the foot of the Sliabh Liag Mountains.

With music 7 nights a week, locals and visitors are invited to join in or sit back and enjoy a ‘Silkie’ in the surrounds of the rustic interior with character and characters! With some great musicians and Irish dancers of their own who often like to join in for the ‘craic’.

Our Menu reflects the best seasonal local produce Donegal has on offer served in the flag-stoned bar with fish caught at night and delivered fresh to our door every morning.

Local craft beers from Kinnegar & Ballayshannon Brewing Company, the legendary ‘Silkie’ Irish Whiskey & An Dúlamán Maritime Gin distilled less than a mile away are one of the many drinks on offer, either by the open turf fire in winter or outdoor seating area overlooking Sliabh Liag on sunnier days.

Our ‘Unique’ 5* Accommodation consist of Double & Triple Rooms,

en-suite with Shower and Wi-Fi, Parking to include Full Irish Breakfast at affordable cost for travellers and couples alike to explore South Donegal & the Wild Atlantic Way. All Rooms are designed to provide Comfort & Relaxation with private Courtyard Area.

We cater for all events with an additional covered outdoor heated area with menus designed for every taste.

It is enriched by the many and varied characters who have been frequenting this establishment for decades, with many now portrayed on our exterior walls making it an iconic backdrop for photographs.

Today, after sensitive restoration, it has retained some of the best characteristics of the past and makes a perfect stopping place.

Our reputation is built on the delivery of quality food, fine service and the best of

traditional Irish entertainment.

Irish Pubs

Discover the best pubs in Ireland

The Rusty Mackerel

The Rusty Mackerel

Login