Top Things to do in Ardara
Top 10 Free Things to do in Ardara, County Donegal
Discover the best top things to do in Ardara, Ireland including The Corner House, Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery, Eddie Doherty Tweed, The Ceili House Bar, Donegal Designer Makers, Campbells of Ardara, Glengesh Pass, John Molloy Limited, Assaranca Waterfall, Maghera Beach and Caves.
Restaurants in Ardara
1. The Corner House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Peter Oliver's Corner House is a family run pub located in the tourist village of Ardara. The Corner House is your typical warm and friendly Irish pub with an open fire and those truly wonderful Irish characters drinking Guinness at the bar during the afternoons. During the summer months, there is music every night of the week. Everyone is welcome to join in the sing song and over the years we have been privileged to have musicians from all over the world join us. Indeed, if you are lucky, you could easily stumble upon an afternoon session that visiting musicians might decide to start in the relaxed atmosphere by the open fire in the front bar.
Reviewed By robertwF8407UN - Cavan, Ireland
Right next door to our hotel we were attracted in by the music. One guy on a guitar and he was very good as were the local singers who sang us some good songs. Bar was nicely laid out and comfortable. Went back for a second night and again had an enjoyable evening.
2. Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Art gallery of professional artist Stephen Bennett. The gallery, consisting of 2 rooms, houses a large collection of Stephen's original paintings and also a range of limited edition prints. His work includes landscapes and figurative paintings based mostly on the landscape and people of Donegal. You will find paintings, large and small, of coastal and bogland scenes in acrylic, mixed media or pastel as well as scenes of musicians in full flight or farmer's at the mart. Stephen loves to draw and you will find many drawings, of a range of subjects, in graphite or indelible pen. To these he sometimes adds color washes producing his own distinctive pen and wash technique. Stephen likes his work to be accessible to everyone and he always has a range of small originals in the studio gallery as well as a collection of limited edition prints. A warm welcome awaits visitors to the gallery and this artist is happy to talk about his work.
3. Eddie Doherty Tweed
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By lennala
A wonderful man who creates wonderfully woven wool on his loom. It was well worth our short stop in Ardara to meet Eddie, to see him at his loom, and then be able to purchase one of his beautiful blankets and scarves. If I am back in the area I will be visiting again!
4. The Ceili House Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
The Ceili House Bar is a Traditional Irish Music bar in the beautiful coastal Heritage Town of Ardara, Co. Donegal. We have nightly sessions through-out the summer months starting at 9.30Pm and everyone is welcome to join in. Weekend sessions run in Winter months. Accommodation also available. 1 Bedroom Self-catering Apartment which sleeps 3+ Conveniently located in the village, close to restaurants, shops and pubs. €45 Per night Call or Email for booking enquiries.
5. Donegal Designer Makers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
This unique shop/gallery stocks only Donegal craft and design work and is run and staffed by the craft_makers themselves. The crafts include jewellery, pottery, textiles, wood and hand_painted silk. Prices range from 3 to 500 euros.
Reviewed By P5332HAannh - Albuquerque, United States
After walking a nearby beach, we had lunch here and then had a few minutes to look in the shops. This one is not to be missed. It is made up of arts and crafts for locals. Everything the shop was desirable and quite well made. Many art treasures.
6. Campbells of Ardara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
A Family business established in 1963 by Jonjo and Philomena. With a Vision to selling Irish products inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way.
Reviewed By roseannel809
When a few covid pounds mean you are a size larger than before.... and so the order is returned and replacement arrives superquick....with a little surprise gift and a note from Hugh. Well thats Campbells of Ardara. Beautiful knits, incredible service. Kind people. SO grateful. Looking forward to visiting in the summer xxx
7. Glengesh Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By robertwF8407UN - Cavan, Ireland
Drove for a good hour through some beautiful countryside and it was well worth it to see the view down through the pass. Geourgous!
8. John Molloy Limited
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. Assaranca Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland
Located on side of narrow road close to Maghera caves this is a spectacular waterfall and you must spot for a look and a few pics if in area.
10. Maghera Beach and Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By P6831XEcarolinem
This is a fantastic beach with white soft sand and wonderful dunes and caves .but as a local the water is lethal as there are very strong currents and sinking sand so please don't go out in water and watch tides that you don't get trapped in caves.people have drowned here recently so please lead .Thank yoo
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