Patsy Dan's

Top choice in 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 summer. Everyone is welcome to bring their instruments along and join in and even if you're too shy to sing you'll find it hard to keep your feet from tapping.

Sourdough pizzas are available from the Rusty Oven, behind the pub.


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