in inishowen

Food and Drink

A memorable part of any holiday is savouring the local food and delicacies and Inishowen has a wide selection of quality restaurants, bistros, cafes and cosy pubs to choose from. Local chefs take pride in using the best of locally sourced ingredients from our rich pastures and fresh-sea waters to offer diners the best of both traditional recipes, often with a contemporary twist, and international cuisine

Dining out in Inishowen

Choice, quality and great value are key factors why Inishowen is fast becoming a great place to satisfy your taste buds. A wide selection of eateries offering delicious dishes using the best of fresh local produce from the surrounding land and sea. There are lots of dinning specials on offer to suit every budget including great family deals that cater for the little ones

Bars

Inishowen has some great pubs for singing, traditional music, darts, pool, card games and board games. After an enjoyable day of sightseeing/activities, visitors can relax and enjoy the local banter and humour in front of an open log fire or join in on an impromptu sing song. Extensive Bar Food Menus are available featuring delicious dishes including freshly caught seafood and served by friendly local staff

Award Winning

Georgina Campbell Guides

Georgina Campbell’s Ireland – the Guide is a small publishing company specialising in Irish food and hospitality that was established in 1997 by Georgina Campbell, the well-known food & travel writer. The Irish company’s flagship product is Georgina Campbell’s Ireland – the Guide (All The Best Places to Eat, Drink & Stay).The Guide has earned recognition as the definitive guide to Irish hospitality

Bridgestone Top 100 Restaurants

John and Sally McKenna began their research into Irish food in 1989 and have won many awards for their food writing and broadcasting, and are the only Irish writers to win both the André Simon and Glenfiddich Awards

Seafood Circle Bar of Ireland

The BIM Seafood Circle of Ireland initiative was initially set up as programme encouraging pubs to serve seafood dishes at lunchtime, a meal at which many people prefer to choose lighter, healthier dishes. This has been further developed in conjunction with Georgina Campbell Guides to encompass not only pubs but also restaurants and hotels. The programme also covers fish retailers. Check out the listings in this guide and you’ll find top quality, innovative, delicious seafood dishes in the establishments carrying the distinctive Seafood Circle logo

Hotel Restaurants

Some of Inishowen’s most popular restaurants are located in our hotels offering the best in fine dining. Make a diner reservation or partake in one of their popular midweek or weekend all-in packages that include dinner and not forgetting a full Irish that will definitely set you up for the day ahead

Cafes

Inishowen has some fabulous cafes where you can relax for a while during an enjoyable day of sightseeing/activities. Enjoy delicious food, snacks, teas and coffees, served by friendly local staff.

Vegetarian

Most restaurants in Inishowen have vegetarian options available on the menu with a varied choice of dishes on offer. Even meat lovers are often tempted by the dishes with a lot more people opting for a health choice. Check the Menus for Vegetarian symbol or check with service staff