Food was surprisingly poor and the price relatively high.

The welcome and interest of the staff was great.

Stayed in October 2024

The room was clean and had everything needed.

This is such a unique and special place. It’s more of an experience where memories are made.

Stayed in October 2024

The size of the rooms and bed

The atmosphere here was amazing. It felt like true authentic Ireland. The chowder was the best I have ever tasted and the staff could not do enough for you. Perfect place to stay to visit the Slieve Cliffs.

Stayed in September 2024

No negative comments about the property

The Rusty Mackerel is a warm and inviting pub the friendliness of the staff and I love the remote location where you can totally unwind

Stayed in September 2024

The rooms are adjacent to the pub and are very modern. The pub itself is very quaint, like you would expect from a historic Irish pub. The breakfast was awesome! It is a great location for visiting Slieve League and Donegal.

Stayed in September 2024

Not a lot to not like however the air vent in the room was rattling (not sure if there is a way to stop it) and whether it was doing it just because it was windy. Ear plugs are provided and suppose if I’d have used them it wouldn’t have woken me (or I could have just had another couple of the amazing pints of the black stuff!) and I wouldn’t hear it

I’ve been following the rusty on socials for a while and it always looks amazing so happy that I was able to book and it happened to be a night with entertainment on Guinness is amazing and you can have a picture of your choice on it and reasonably priced Food was amazing wish I was there more than one night then I could have tried more from the menu

Stayed in September 2024

The bunk bedrooms were depressing. No window quite cramped, not what we expected from a traditional pub.

Location, breakfast, staff all excellent.

Stayed in August 2024

Can’t say a bad word about this place!

This place has it all! Lots of fun and so close to see the Cliffs! Staff was exceptional!! Dylan and Paulina went above and beyond for us. As did everyone else!! Thanks so much!

Stayed in September 2024

A little bit touristy but the cool old pub and the proximity to the cliffs were a big plus.

Staff were kind. Great location near Sliabh Liag and super cool pub.

Stayed in August 2024

Room was very small and so hot.

Food was fabulous Staff so friendly and bar so cosy Dog friendly

Stayed in August 2024

Lovely quirky pub with great food. The seafood chowder was incredible, never tasted one like it before and probably won’t again.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing I loved everything

It has a very homely and welcoming vibe to it

Stayed in September 2024

Great wee stay fab food great staff and Dylan gets full marks

Stayed in September 2024

NOTING

IT CAN GET VERY BUSY FOR FOOD AFTER 6PM SO BOOK IN EARLY

Stayed in August 2024

we had to leave

Pet friendly , making our dog & everyone else's welcome ,food was glorious as was the Guinness . Having a peat fire going leaves a chilled ambience & the whiff of burning peat . Even our dog had cooked breakfast ,as he was also a guest , sausage .

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

A very quirky setup - the bedrooms were like outdoor garden rooms. Modern finish inside and exceptionally clean. Traditional Irish music each night of our stay and a warm welcome by the locals.

Stayed in August 2024

None

The bar was amazing. The staff are helpful. They are pet friendy.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Convenient to Slieve League Cliffs

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

The atmosphere and dog friendly

Stayed in August 2024

Room was smaller than expected, especially for 3 large ladies.😉

Friendly staff, excellent food, great atmosphere and great music! Great scenery and lovely area to explore.

Stayed in June 2024

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Traditional Irish with great atmosphere.

Stayed in August 2024

The room was not what I expected, small and the walls very thin. I could hear people's phones going off all night. And the people next door arguing.

The location was amazing, right beside the Sleive League cliffs. The staff were lovely and very helpful

Stayed in August 2024

The restaurant (only realistic dinner option for us as the locale is remote and the weather was terrible that evening) was overrun with people to the point the wait staff and bartenders were overwhelmed and unable to provide good service (the kitchen was woefully behind as well). The couple next to us said they had been waiting an hour and a half for their appetizers. We would see some tables receive service but then we would have to flag down a waitress if we were lucky to catch their eye.

Location is very close to Slieve League Cliffs.

Stayed in August 2024

Seemed a bit understaffed in the bar at night. Most bars we went to were the same though.

Food. Music Staff..were friendly Location Soup and brown break was amazing. Great choice of daughter beer. The patio área The front seating área.

Stayed in August 2024

The meal choices were limited but the atmosphere in the pub compensated for the choices.

The ideal accommodation for a visit to the cliffs in Teelin, especially for tourists who want to experience the 100+ yr pub with nightly live music but still have comfortable clean newly done rooms with excellent showers.

Stayed in August 2024