Must-see nightlife in County Donegal

  • Leo's Tavern

    County Donegal

    You never know who'll drop by for one of the legendary singalongs at famous, long-standing Leo's Tavern. There's live music nightly in summer and regular…

  • Patsy Dan's

    County Donegal

    This traditional pub with peat fires is the best place in town for trad sessions, held throughout the year on Mondays and Fridays, and more often in…

  • Dicey Reillys Bar

    County Donegal

    This old city-centre pub – 'Dicey's' to locals – stays vibrant through constant reinvention. In the old pub downstairs there's live rock and blues most…

  • Reel Inn

    County Donegal

    The best craic in town is invariably found at this old-school pub where the owner plays the button-box accordion and pals join in traditional-music…

  • Cottage Bar

    County Donegal

    Watch your head! All sorts of bric-a-brac hangs precariously from the ceiling of Letterkenny's most atmospheric pub. There's a good beer garden and…

  • Teaċ Hiudái Beag

    County Donegal

    In the tiny town centre and with picnic tables out the front, Teaċ Hiudái Beag is noted for its Monday- and Friday-night music sessions where up to a…

  • Lóistín Na Seamróige

    County Donegal

    Owner Margaret grew up on these premises and her pub (established in 1959) is the town's living room, especially on Friday mornings when a market sets up…

  • McClean's

    Inishowen Peninsula

    This old-time pub on the east corner of the village green has a traditional atmosphere and occasional live music. Grab a table on its outdoor side terrace…

  • Molly's Bar

    County Donegal

    This wonderfully old-fashioned pub with proper snugs hosts regular live music (traditional, jazz, blues and more), while the terrace is the place for a…

  • O'Flaherty's

    Inishowen Peninsula

    This old-world pub is a central hub for locals and visitors and a friendly spot with live traditional music every Wednesday night (more often in summer).

  • McGinley's

    County Donegal

    The best spot in town to catch some live music, this old-style pub with an open fire has trad sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and live bands…