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Smugglers Creek Inn, Rossnowlagh is a landmark Country Pub, Restaurant and B & B, in an idyllic setting, high on a cliff edge with panoramic view of Rossnowlagh Beach and Donegal Bay. Since November 2009, it is under the new ownership of Emily Browne, who fell in love with the place when she first visited it in 1992. Together with Deirdre Clinton, our award – winning Head Chef, who designed the new, exciting and mouth-watering menus. Emily and her team, extends a warm welcome to you! Enjoy and feel the passion we share for this enchanted place! Opening Hours Winter 19th September 2011 Open Thur to Sunday from 12 noon Summer April to September Open 7 days a week from 12 noon
- Our History
  Smuggler’s Creek Inn, nestling on the cliffs overlooking Donegal Bay and the Blue Stack Mountains in South Donegal, dates back to 1845. If you travel from Ballyshannon, one of the oldest settlements in Ireland, you take the coastal route to Rossnowlagh, in the Irish language, Ros Neamhlach, meaning “heavenly headland” for 6 km, and then branch onto Cliff Road. You will feel the sea mist on your face as you travel along the cliff to the Inn where panoramic views of the wild Atlantic await you. In the old days, the scattered village of Rossnowlagh has a population of about 50 people in the winter, swelling to about 1000 in the summer. According to local folklore, the Smuggling trade flourished in Rossnowlagh in years gone by. Rumour has it that a notorious Captain Britton had a cottage on the Shores of Durnesh Lake, a tribal water which has access to the Sea. This cottage can still be seen marked on old maps. He was a smuggler and pirate, who roamed the seas with his nefarious cut-throat crew. When tides were stormy, they used the Creek, below the Inn, to land their vessel and they hauled their booty and their contraband…
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Bar & Restaurant
Our dining areas featuring panoramic view of Rossnowlagh Beach and Donegal Bay has a wonderful warm and cosy feel, with lovely rustic brick walls and old timber beams, makes it a wonderful place to snack, lunch or dinner. Choose from our new and exciting A La Carte menu or regularly updated daily special board menu. All food is freshly prepared and local produce is always used where available. Smugglers Creek Inn boasts 70 covers making it the ideal venue for all occasions. Birthday, christening, confirmation and engagement parties to small wedding!
B&B
4 charming en-suite double rooms and 1 twin room with sea view, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer and free parking Breakfast Please note that our full Irish breakfast is served at 11am Monday – Saturday and 10am on Sunday Music Please note that we have live music sessions at weekends in the summer and during festive seasons. Booking Information Check-in: After 3:00 P.M. Check-out: 12:00 Noon Deposit Policy: Guaranteed to your credit card for late arrival. A valid credit card must be presented at check-in. Cancellation Policy: Cancel before 4pm the day before arrival to avoid a 50% cancellation charge For Rate & Reservation Please call +353 (0)71 9852367
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Pubs & Nightlife Ireland is rightly renowned for its vibrant pub entertainment and nightlife. It is in the local hostelries that you will experience the true culture and friendliness of Ireland. Sit back and enjoy the traditional music and ‘craic’ while you sip a pint of Guinness. Surfing Rossnowlagh has some of the best surfing in the world and the European Championships have been held here a number of times. Even the non-surfer can only marvel at the spectacular waves crashing on the Atlantic shoreline. Angling Fine angling in the innumerable unspoiled lakes and rivers of the North-West of Ireland will give you an experience to remember. Deep sea angling is also available. Cycling South Donegal abounds with small, winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling – the real way to discover Ireland! Golfing There are many great golf courses in Donegal. Here are just a few within driving distance. Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh Bundoran Golf Club Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club Narin & Portnoo Golf Club Ballyliffin Golf Club Castlehume Golf Club Horse-Riding There are a number of horse-riding and trekking establishments in the area where you can enjoy an afternoon…
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