The food was ok, nothing to complain about on that front, but the service completely overshadowed any positives this restaurant might have had.
From the moment we sat down, the waiter seemed to be anywhere but at our table. He rushed off repeatedly, forgot basic requests, and had to be chased down each time we needed something. It felt less like dining out and more like an inconvenience to the staff.
The worst part came at the end. I stood waiting to pay for what felt like an eternity, in a near-empty restaurant, being completely ignored, not just by the waiter, but by all the staff present. There was no acknowledgement, no "be with you in a moment," nothing. It was dismissive and frankly disrespectful.
When a restaurant is quiet and customers are still being treated this way, it speaks to an attitude problem, not a busy-night excuse. The food isn't bad, but I won't be returning until the front-of-house team learns the basics of hospitality. A shame, because it could be so much better.
Gastropub · Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
McGettigan's Bar Letterkenny
Open now Closes at 23:30 4.4 on Google · 474 reviews
Opening hours
--:-- Irish time ·
| Monday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Thursday today | 10:30 – 23:30 |
| Friday | 10:30 – 00:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 – 00:30 |
| Sunday | 10:30 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsClanree Hotel, Derry Rd, Bunnagee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
- CuisineGastropub
- Price€€
- Phone+353 74 912 4369
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About McGettigan's
You will find McGettigan's, a gastropub bar and restaurant, on Clanree Hotel, Derry Rd in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Expect a varied menu that suits most tastes and occasions.
Letterkenny has 129 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. The closest neighbouring restaurant is Clanree Hotel, 40 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 10:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google across 474 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning busy at peak times, friendly staff and tasty food.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Gastropub |
|---|---|
| Type | Bar and restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.4 / 5 from 474 reviews |
| Address | Clanree Hotel, Derry Rd, Bunnagee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
| Phone | +353 74 912 4369 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 93 hours in total |
| From Dublin city centre | 200 km |
| Coordinates | 54.94354, -7.69776 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at McGettigan's
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at McGettigan's
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€7.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
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€15
Vegetable Curry
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
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€18.50
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
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€34
10oz Sirloin Steak
Dry-aged Irish sirloin, peppercorn sauce, onion rings, chips
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€23
Pan-Seared Hake
Atlantic hake, crushed baby potatoes, lemon butter sauce
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€9
Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, hot coffee, brown sugar, lightly whipped cream
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of bar and restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for gastropub venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 10:30 – 23:30
- Sunset in Letterkenny today: 19:07
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 129 places to eat in Letterkenny
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Busy at peak timesFriendly staffTasty food
Lovely place for food. Good menu. I travel with a very fussy ex-chef but even he is impressed! Never had a bad meal there. Love the atmosphere and ambience too.
Good food and good service
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Where is McGettigan's?
McGettigan's is located at Clanree Hotel, Derry Rd, Bunnagee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is McGettigan's open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:30 – 23:30.
What time does McGettigan's close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 23:30 (Irish time).
Is McGettigan's wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near McGettigan's?
The closest alternatives are Clanree Hotel (40 m), Alieach Restaurant (60 m) and Route 56 (80 m).
How is McGettigan's rated?
McGettigan's has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 474 public reviews. Reviewers often mention busy at peak times, friendly staff and tasty food.
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