Tom's Picks in Donegal
The places Tom stamps with his approval. Where he and his family actually go to eat, drink and stay.
Seaview TavernRestaurant · Malin HeadTom's pick for great seafood: crab, oysters and fish of all kinds.Explorer Tom At Seaview Tavern, the seafood is the star: crab, oysters and fish of all kinds up at Malin Head. Tom's only problem is choosing what to eat first. He may have to come back for round two.Photo: David Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Farren’s BarPub · SlievebaneIreland's most northerly pub. Luke Skywalker poured pints here.Explorer Tom Farren's Bar in Slievebane is pure gold! Hugh Farren runs Ireland’s most northerly pub, with dolphins hanging out on the beach right beside it. Luke Skywalker himself pulled pints here during filming, so grab a pint and soak up that legendary vibe!
E. McCleanRestaurant · County DonegalGreat restaurant for lunch or dinner. Keep an eye out for Elvis and Efren Reyes.Explorer Tom E. McClean is a great restaurant now, with lunch or dinner worth turning up for. Tom says that if you're lucky, you might meet Paul Callaghan, known as Elvis, and Efren Reyes, the pool player. He's bringing an appetite and keeping an eye out.Photo: N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
The ButterbeanRestaurant · County DonegalTom and his family's favourite: best kids' menu, garlic mushrooms and amazing staff.Explorer Tom The Butterbean is where Tom fits one more plate just to order the garlic mushrooms again. It took three cups of tea to build this place, or at least that’s what they claim. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.Picture: The ButterbeanThe Fisherman's InnPub · GlengadTom's pick: great food, great place, and watch out for the pool sharks.Explorer Tom The Fisherman's Inn in Glengad is a great place for food, but mind the pool sharks: they'll have you buying the next round before you've chalked the cue. Tom remembers watching Celtic and Rangers here when you couldn't see the match anywhere else. Those were some nights.