bridgestone irish food guide

Claire Mc Gowan's restaurant is the sort of classy, professional destination that you dream of stumbling upon, a place which makes the most of it's gorgeous location by bringing great food & great service to a truly spectacular setting.   There is a hipness, a knowingness, to everything Ms Mc Gowan does, from the intelligence to source their meats from Maurice Kettyle to knowing just how to orchestrate a room to make it feel glam & grand to knowing that what kids really - really! - want for dessert is jelly & ice cream.  A class act through & through.  


GEORGINA CAMPBELL IRELAND

Lovely views across the lough may be the trump card at this smart-casual restaurant but it has plenty else going for it too ...........click here to continue


TRIPADVISOR

We are proud to be listed in the top 3 restaurants in Donegal on tripadvisor - check out our tripadvisor reviews by clicking here!

PHIL COUTLERS Review of the Beach House  - Sunday World


AL FRESCO DINING

We are delighted to have been listed as one of the top 15 places in Ireland for al fresco dining!


LONELY PLANET IRELAND

With plate glass windows facing the Lough, the location here couldn't be better.  The dining room projects an elegant simplicity that complements the contenporary Irish cuisine.  Service is friendly & attentive. 


EURO-TOQUES

We are a member of the Euro-toques organisation, an organisation of chefs committed to a philosophy of quality food sourcing, with an emphasis on seasonal, local and artisan ingredients.


TIMEOUT 2011
Follow the signs for the pier & you will come accross the aptly named Beach House.  The bright and airy interior - all natural tones - and stylish contemporary decor does indeed exude beach house chic.  A picture window on the mezzanine looks out accross Lough Swilly to the Fanad peninsula.  The impecably prepared food (dry aged Donegal beef, local seafood, organic vegetables) reflects the uncontrived naturallness of the restaurant.  One of the best places to eat in the Northern peninsulas. 


Afternoon D Lite 
The Beach House is like nothing I have ever seen, it is literally right on the water front with sand gathered up around the door, inside the colour scheme boasts of beach side creams and beige’s with large vintage storm lanterns on the mantel piece and gorgeous fairylights intertwined in the banisters,topped off with a view to die for! To read more click here....