Food/Drink in the Area
Nancy's Pub
One of our favorite pubs: Nancy’s, has delicious food, lots of seafood, and other options.Owner Charlie and family will welcome you. Cozy bar, friendly staff, and A+ Irish Coffee! If too full in front, head to rear bar, or spaces. Link to website.
The Corner House
Don’t miss the music at the Corner House! Trad music sessions (aka Ceili) every night in the summer; weekends rest of the year. Welcoming owner, Stephen, and his staff and friendly locals make evenings memorable.
Link to website.
The Beehive Bar
Welcoming pub owned by Pat McGill, often busy with locals and live music on certain nights. Check door for upcoming shows, often
country music – Pat lived in Nashville and loves it.
Corby Pantry & Tea Room
A great spot to for breakfast, brunch and coffee located in Ardara. With daily breakfast/lunch, Saturday dinner, and wonderful bakery, you'll be happy you stopped by! Link to website.
The Courthouse Restaurant
Located inside the Heritage Center: café-style,
good coffees, breakfast, pastries, and other light fare, including lunch. Open
for breakfast/lunch only; check door for days open.
Charlie's West End Cafe
Hearty and reliable diner fare; popular for huge all day breakfast, and fresh, delicious and generous Fish and Chips. Family business since '94!
Whatcha Mc Collums
AKA the Chip Van – don’t miss this! It has great Fish and Chips, chicken fillet or just chips! Evenings and late night.
Sliabh Liag Distillery
BIG news for the village of Ardara: Sliabh Liag Distillery is now open on the former show field! Irish Whiskey making is now back in Donegal: Silkie Irish Whiskey (and gin and vodka, too). Tours available. Slainte! Link to website.
Downtown Ardara
Downtown Ardara
In Ardara, you will find groceries, news agent, drugstore, shops, Donegal tweed, the Heritage Center and of course, fun pubs.
Experience Authentic Irish Cuisine
Salmon at Nancy's
Oysters from Nancy's Pub
Lunch at The Courthouse
Fish & chips with peas from Nancy's
Festivals
"Home of the Festivals"
Ardara is known as the "Home of the Festivals". Make sure to catch a festival when you book at the cottage!
Find out more about festivals and other current events on Ardara's website.