The beds were very uncomfortable. The food was excellent but pricey for bar food.

The food was excellent and staff very friendly & bar was inviting with a lovely turf fire

Stayed in September 2023

The plastic box, windowless rooms were a shock! It works (fantastic shower) but this is pure utility.

Lovely vibe in the bar, great meal and classy music after

Stayed in September 2023

All good met lovely people.

Breakfast was. lovely plenty of choices.

Stayed in September 2023

N/A

The staff were excellent, very accommodating and helpful. The Guinness was great, some great logos added by Mark and the other bar staff.

Stayed in September 2023

Room a little tight for 2 people

Great pub, great food & great entertainment Very accessible to Slieve League & walking spots

Stayed in September 2023

can’t say didn’t like, but rooms were little small, and not sound proof, but very spotless 👍

everything

Stayed in September 2023

Functional bedroom and no window

Breakfast, the beautiful location, the ambience

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing, everything was perfect

Location, amenities, friendly staff, food, nightly music, cosy pub

Stayed in September 2023

The staff was very helpful

Stayed in September 2023

We stayed just one night. I would find the room a bit small to stay for several nights.

Beautiful pub. Friendly staff. Wonderful menu. Room was small but comfortable and spotless and fresh. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast the next morning and a very welcome fire glowing in the bar. The pub is rural, not in a town. We found it nice to arrive, settle in and then just relax there for the evening. There is lovely outdoor space for good weather and the warm fire if not. I highly recommend The Rusty Mackerel. Thanks to all for a lovely stay.

Stayed in September 2023

All good from us Yes the rooms are cabin style but a great price

Fantastic food in this friendly, cosy pub Room has everything you need and is spotless - not luxury but incredible value for money Super kind staff especially Joe for giving me some turf to take home!

Stayed in September 2023

Friendly staff & great music

Great food, staff & Facility

Stayed in September 2023

Enjoyed the food great atmosphere staff were brilliant and entertainment was just amazing band were joined by other great musicians and also a young girl member of the staff and she was one beautiful singer really enjoyed the night.

Stayed in September 2023

No complaints

We loved the area, the rooms, the pub, Entertainment & the staff are so friendly and accommodating Shirley from Canada

Stayed in September 2023

No improvement needed on excellence

Breakfast was excellent

Stayed in September 2023

Staff and hotel. Loved the entertainment food and vibe

Stayed in September 2023

Due to proximity of the rooms…you could hear peoples conversations in adjacent locations.

Breakfast was ok…though not great. This may be due to the previous evening being exceptionally busy,and all staff were ‘a little stressed… Location next to Slieve League amazing…

Stayed in September 2023

Handy to the cliffs

Stayed in September 2023

The room was a little too small.

Location, Food,Entertainment & Staff

Stayed in September 2023

Everything from start till wee were going home will be back no problem 😊

The rusty mackerel was great the staff food and room was great wee had a brilliant time and they loved r dog 🐕 2

Stayed in September 2023

A clean, comfortable room that was exactly as described. The location is great for the Slieve League cliffs and exploring the south of Co. Donegal. The food and drink offer is fantastic and the check-in process was really easy. I'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to dislike. We were dubious about the 'cabins' at first... they are utilitarian and not very lovely on the outside. But you get it when there's bad weather... they are super cozy and comfortable. A bit tight on space and you can hear if someone's snoring next door, but perfect especially for an activity holiday. Loads of super hot water in the shower.

Buzzing atmosphere and an interesting mix of international travellers and chatty locals. Great location at the foot of Sliabh Liag and easy access to Glencolumbcille and, for us, the Atlantic megalithic tombs. A real feel of adventure in what's like an upmarket, cozy, backpackers hostel but with great pub-style food, comfortable beds and good wine at a good price. Breakfast is terrific if you like traditional Irish products. Open fire roaring at 8am on those wet days which occasionally happen in Donegal. Oh, and very good traditional music every night.

Stayed in August 2023

Breakfast was cold

Stayed in September 2023

Tiny rooms , one very small window

Lovely staff, great restaurant and bar

Stayed in August 2023

Not much. The rooms were a bit small; beyond that there wasn’t anything to complain about. Very well-managed business, with great ambiance. The fire in the main pub room was a nice touch, particularly on a damp, dreary day.

Fantastic pub, with a very friendly, efficient and welcoming staff. Great location, and lots of local customers. Loved the pub and food. The rooms were tiny, but sufficient and very clean.

Stayed in August 2023