The Rusty Mackerel Bar Restaurant Accommodation, Carrick - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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4.5 122 reviews

#1 of 7 Restaurants in Carrick, Ireland

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Food and ambience

Irish, Seafood, European, Pub, Bar

Nestled in the underbelly of Co Donegal The Rusty Mackerel is the Ireland we...Brilliant Pub and Great Sea Food We all loved our choices, hake, stroganoff and burger and all were perfect.Probably the best seafood chowder I have ever had.

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Teelin, Carrick F94 VP99 Ireland

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+353 74 973 9101

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The Rusty Mackerel is a renowned Traditional Irish Bar, Restaurant & Accommodation 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. '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. Our reputation is built on the delivery of quality food, fine service and the best of traditional Irish entertainment.

PRICE RANGE

US$11 - US$26

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

Irish, Seafood, European, Pub, Bar

FEATURES

Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar

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Brendan M

Belfast, United Kingdom

1

Reviewed today

Meal with overnight stay

Stayed overnight here before visiting Sliabh Liag peninsula. Excellent food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Had dinner here (top quality seafood - good portion sizes) and a lovely breakfast the following morning.

Date of visit: December 2018

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95garyb

Kilcock, Ireland

62

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

A cosy bar for lunch

A very welcoming bar with great food and a wonderful atmosphere. The place was clean and the food was hot.

Date of visit: February 2019

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geoffreyt262

Sheffield, United Kingdom

147

Reviewed 5 days ago

A cosy and welcoming place in late October

While visiting Gleann Cholm Cille and the Sliabh Liag peninsula in late October 2018, we soon found out that most of the local eating places were closed for the winter, and our landlady recommended The Rusty Mackerel. It was an excellent suggestion, since there was...More

Date of visit: October 2018

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Zac L

Strabane, United Kingdom

3

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A great night away :)

If Carlsberg did bars, they would do The Rusty Mackerel....probably the best bar in the world!! The staff were so friendly...John is a great fella and Linda is a star turn!! We stayed for one night and it was amazing....the room, the food ( had...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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KristenG235

Colon, Nebraska

121

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Welcoming Atmosphere Excellent Food

Stopped by the Rusty Mackerel on the advice of locals and after a visit to the Slieve League Cliffs. I add this to a must stop location and a place I would visit again and again. Stopped in for tea and seafood chowder. Probably the...More

Date of visit: October 2018

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MaggieMont61

Ballymoney, United Kingdom

1

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great food, drink, atmosphere and staff

Excellent wee pub in a stunning location. Lovely clean and comfortable rooms - great Guinness - superb food and wonderful atmosphere. The music was fantastic - from the traditional musicians to Darren who was happy to sing requests. Conor the barman was friendly, funny and...More

Date of visit: January 2019

Thank MaggieMont61

Thank you for your lovely comments and delighted your enjoyed everything. I hope you get to visit again soon!

SazzlesTravels0906

Curracloe, Ireland

10429

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Fab spot

If you’re in this neck of the woods then you’d be silly not to stop by here, it’s a fabulous little pub with a great atmosphere and food to die for. The linguine was gorgeous in particular. Soup we had was so so but definitely...More

Date of visit: December 2018

Thank SazzlesTravels0906

Thank you for your lovely comments and delighted you enjoyed your stop off. I hope you get the opportunity to call again soon!

Brendan C

Downpatrick, United Kingdom

5117

Reviewed 5 January 2019 via mobile

Cracking Pub

Great welcome from John. Showed us to our rooms, which are modern, clean and comfortable. The food is great and service is wonderful. The pub itself is full of character and is warm and welcoming. The staff are brilliant. The night we were there the...More

Date of visit: January 2019

Thank Brendan C

Thank you for your lovely comments. Our reputation here at The Rusty Mackerel is built on the delivery of quality food, fine service and the best of Irish Entertainment and I am delighted we delivered. Also delighted to say we have the best staff here!...More

karenm573

Bangor, United Kingdom

13161

Reviewed 15 December 2018 via mobile

Great wee place!!

We stopped here for a quick bite of lunch on our sightseeing trip. Barry made us feel very welcome and told us all about the place! It was lovely sitting beside the fire as it was wet and windy outside. We had a chowder and...More

Date of visit: December 2018

1 Thank karenm573

Thank you for your lovely comments. Our reputation here at The Rusty Mackerel is built on the delivery of quality food & fine service which I am delighted we delivered. I will pass on your comments too to Barry. I hope you return again soon!

Michelle C

County Meath, Ireland

43

Reviewed 5 December 2018 via mobile

Perfection

We stayed Here for a weekend the end of November and what a fabulous hidden gem it was. The whole experience was one to remember, the bar with the big open fire and all the lovely locals made us all feel very welcome. There was...More

Date of visit: November 2018

Thank Michelle C

Thank you for your lovely comments. I am delighted you everything was to your satisfaction! We aim to deliver and please at The Rusty. I hope you return again soon

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Mark K

What are the rooms like are there only shalleys and are they on the grounds of the pub thanks

15 November 2018|

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Thank you for your email, If you clink on link below you can take a virtual tour of our building and will give you a better idea. If that doesn't work the link is on our Facebook page.

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