What a find! Have driven past here many many times but decided to call in for food. Even though we hadn't booked there was only a small wait. The staff... read more were so friendly and accommodating ! The food was of a very high standard and enjoyed by all. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

  Fabulous from the cosy atmosphere to the amazing food, huge portions great value for money, to some of the best service, all the staff had smiles and genuinely seemed to... read more like there jibs and great craic too. Highly recommend next time I'm up that way I will definitely go back. Thank you

  Well we were at a loose end with a few hours to kill so why not a 150 mile round trip with a spot of lunch thrown in.
Its been... read more a few months since we were in Donegal so it waa to oir favourite in the area.
Arrived about 2 o'clock without a reservation and were quickly seated. Again the meal didn't disappoint smokey mountain chicken and a 50/50.
Staff were as ever friendly and helpful.

Hopefully be back shortly

  Lovely Sunday afternoon dinner food was absolutely delicious massive portions didn’t need the starter. Staff were very friendly especially with our children. We will be back many thanks

  We arrived here and hadn’t booked but without any fuss they managed to fit us in. The place was really busy but had a warm inviting atmosphere. The food was... read more beautifully cooked, service was great and prices reasonable. We’ll be back. Great job everyone at Simpson’s

  Our host recommended eating here and boy was he right! We absolutely loved it. The food was great, the pint was lovely, it was a cosy, warm environment but the... read more best part of all was the staff. They were so unbelievably nice. Our fantastic waitress gave us top tips on places to go and things to do while we visited for the weekend, the manager actually gave us a lift home afterwards as it was so cold and icy although we could have walked! We went back again for another lovely meal the same weekend. The kids loved their food and no matter what we ordered all dishes were perfect. We both commented if only we could have a local like this where we live - we’d never cook again! Top class.

  Visited this lovely local Bar & Restaurant with family visiting from Roscommon. Sorry I hadn’t found this gem sooner. Seven different meals around the table, and each one nicer than... read more the other.

Manager Liam (I think that’s his name), along with the rest of the team, couldn’t do enough for us. Nothing was a problem.

10/10 recommend this great spot, make it your next stop!

  First time in this part or Ireland and the restaurant was recommended. Truly not disappointed. First of all, I need to say hi & thank you to Alana (and Liam... read more LOL). Alana your service is wonderful, and you made as laugh on our visit. We wish you all the success in the future. We had starter to share and the Sunday Lunch for our evening meal. Truly scrumptious & great hang over cure! We will be back next year. Gravy is yummy. Well worth a visit.

  Ate here recently for Sunday lunch. Food was well presented and good portions. Service was quick and food was nice and hot. We all had clean plates which is a... read more good sign however our issue was the cutlery not being clean. We were given a glass which had lipstick stains on it which was quickly changed but then we were given dirty cutlery which is not acceptable. I understand that it was busy but clean glasses and cutlery is a basic need when dining out.

  Ate here recently for Sunday lunch. Food was well presented and good portions. Service was quick and food was nice and hot. We all had clean plates which is a... read more good sign however our issue was the cutlery not being clean. We were given a glass which had lipstick stains on it which was quickly changed but then we were given dirty cutlery which is not acceptable. I understand that it was busy but clean glasses and cutlery is a basic need when dining out.

  Having an amazing evening with my husband the staff are so friendly and cannot do enough to make your experience memorable, the menu has a wide variety suitable for all... read more palettes.

  Just had fabulous lunch of vol au vent and chips followed by the best Belgian waffles and I’m quite a fussy eater and wanted strawberries and bananas and even though... read more they didn’t have them, the manager Liam went above and beyond to meet my requirements and went to the shop for themhighly recommend this place,fabulous staff.

  Called in by chance on Monday and we both had the chicken gougon and cheese wraps with a side of chips.food came very quickly and was piping hot.staff were very... read more attentive and polite.as we were leaving it was starting to fill up but would defiantly visit again

  Passing through after spending a night in Malin, my wife whose been here a few times dragged me in for a spot of Sunday lunch. She swears I've been here... read more before, but I've no recollection of it at all, but anyway...

Asked for a table and was advised it could be up to 30 minutes waiting time and to find a spot at the bar if we were interested in hanging about. The place was rammed, which is a good sign in my book. Found a spot at the far end corner of the bar and waited the full 30 minutes, even though tables were freed up, but no matter. We were seated and handed a one-sided simple menu, which again, is a good sign.

When you get a Sunday Lunch menu and it's full of random 'stuff', you can only assume the kitchen is going to be slammed and you'll be waiting for ages for your food.

They do a 2-course lunch which basically covers the starter and a main, desserts aren't covered in that, which is fine, it's actually cheaper that way as the dessert only adds €2.50 to the bill. I ordered breaded mushrooms with a garlic mayo dip, the First mushroom was beautiful, the second, however, I took a bite and was instantly scolded by boiling hot mushroom juice squirting over my top lip. I'm currently sporting a lovely scab as I write this 3 days later.

Who is to blame for this? I have no idea, if I was of a litigious nature, I'd say the restaurant, for the simple reason that the bowl they served the mushrooms in didn't offer any sort of space to slice them properly without tipping the contents out. But... I didn't complain (nor will I) as I probably should have been more aware and therefore will take personal responsibility.

Anyway...

There was a long wait for the second course. I'd ordered the roast beef, my wife the turkey and ham. They both came as a standard 'seasonal veg' (in this case, carrots), mashed potato and a dash of gravy. My wife hates mashed potatoes, and even though there was no mention of chips on the menu, she asked for them, and they kindly provided her with the alternative (probably the cause of the delay). We asked for an extra gravy boat, which they promptly served us with.

The staff, albeit young and inexperienced for the most part, were attentive. The majority of the elderly patrons were greeted by the more senior staff by their names, so that goes to the local popularity of the establishment.

The food was great, my wife also ordered the banoffee pie to take away with her for later, which she did indeed declare that it was the best banoffee pie she'd tasted in a very long time (and she knows her banoffee).

In summary, would I go again, maybe, no, yeah, yes I would. The Guinness was great, the food piping hot (obviously) and the ingredients and seasoning were spot on. Simple, unpretentious Irish fayre that is quickly dispatched and at a very reasonable price.

  We love this place for a Sunday roast. The staff are so attentive and the service is amazing. I cannot recommend the sea bass enough!! Delicious!

  Visited here last week with our kids. Food was fabulous. Great portions. We had the burger, chicken curry and the kids split an adult lasagna between them. Husband had a... read more Guinness which he said was good. Too full for desert but saw other guests have them and they looked great. Staff were lovely too.

  Food was gorgeous, first time eating here & will definitely be back. Service was first class (especially a blonde haired girl that served our food, sorry didn't get her name).... read more Very reasonably priced too 🙂

  As always excellent service and food is always the best. The staff always do the best they can and nothing is to much bother. But g shout out especially to... read more 2 of the waiters liam and robert as they always go up and beyond for everyone

  As always excellent service and food is always the best. The staff always do the best they can and nothing is to much bother. But g shout out especially to... read more 2 of the waiters liam and robert as they always go up and beyond for everyone

  Our favourite restaurant in Co. Donegal. Excellent service and food. All staff are friendly and efficient. Liam is a great manager and a lovely guy

  Top class service, the staff go above and beyond.A very welcoming atmosphere. The food was beautiful will be returning soon.

  Food was excellent, very efficient service, Sophie in particular stood out as being very helpful! Squid and mushroom starters were top notch, fillet steak for mains was very tender. 10/10!!

  Hi just left Simpson’s bar in carndonagh omg the food amazing and service unreal by robert toland knows . His job well so welcoming

  Been 2 Simpsons on numerous occasions of 15 years and the food gets better and better which for the last 4 years has been a challenge. As,my wife has coeliac... read more and they have excelled in that category also. Part of the reason we love going back to Carndonagh is to sample more fantastic food keep up the great work