Carrick Teelin, Teelin, Ireland
#2 of 3 hotels in Teelin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 842 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 August 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing
The atmosphere and dog friendly
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Fiona
United KingdomRoom was smaller than expected, especially for 3 large ladies.😉
Friendly staff, excellent food, great atmosphere and great music! Great scenery and lovely area to explore.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Elisabeth
Ireland-
Traditional Irish with great atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Edelm
IrelandThe room was not what I expected, small and the walls very thin. I could hear people's phones going off all night. And the people next door arguing.
The location was amazing, right beside the Sleive League cliffs. The staff were lovely and very helpful
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Eileen
United KingdomSeemed a bit understaffed in the bar at night. Most bars we went to were the same though.
Food. Music Staff..were friendly Location Soup and brown break was amazing. Great choice of daughter beer. The patio área The front seating área.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Kathleen
United StatesThe meal choices were limited but the atmosphere in the pub compensated for the choices.
The ideal accommodation for a visit to the cliffs in Teelin, especially for tourists who want to experience the 100+ yr pub with nightly live music but still have comfortable clean newly done rooms with excellent showers.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Enda
Irelandunderstaffed in restaurent
excellent
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Alan
United KingdomNot much normal food on the menu... Think it's been changed in a year.
Staff were brilliant... Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Irene
Irelandn/a
Breakfast was very good, loved the location.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Jomcp
United KingdomThe rooms. Although very clean, they were very small and we felt slightly claustrophobic. The lack of windows made it feel very small also.
Beautiful property. Bar was so cosy & welcoming, with the friendliest staff. The food and breakfast was absolutely delicious
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Sharon
United KingdomThe rooms at The Rusty Mackerel were, compact but clean and modern. The food was excellent, included breakfast but we also ate here both nights of our stay. Both nights also had great music, the craic was 90. Loved it. Would definitely return.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Tiziana
IrelandThe pub is great we really enjoyed the atmosphere
There’s everything you looking for we had an excellent stay. Great atmosphere with live music , Great food , cozy and traditional Irish pub all around a stunning surroundings.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Deborah
United KingdomDue to a medical condition, were sensitive to background noise on the night we stayed from dogs in the neighbourhood and within the cabins area (like an alarm), but not enough to comment on to staff.
The Rusty Mackerel was lovely and customers were having a great time on arrival. Plenty of parking. Two big rooms with comfy bed, impressed with the bathroom adapted for abilities and a good ventilation/heating system. Live music on Monday. Great evening meal and breakfast (for an additional fee). Had a lovely walk to the harbour on the evening and the boat trip (external local provider) the next morning around the cliffs was exceptional. Had also received a friendly welcome coming into Teelin the night before from shop/bar en-route where we used their facilities.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Burke
IrelandNothing...improvement works ouside our cabin at 9am were not forewarned but necessary.
Caring and professional staff and the quality of the food are definitely the highlights of the Rusty....its location overlooking the mountains and near Carrick, Teelin pier and Sliabh Liag makes it a destination to remember..and highly recommend
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Cathy
United KingdomFantastic place, great atmosphere, food, entertainment and the staff are brilliant. Very friendly place.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 July 2024
Joanna
PolandVery good location and very friendly and helpful staff. The pub with amazing food and atmosphere
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Jacqueline
CanadaSince the pod pre-fab rooms were an add-on to the pub, there was no sense of who was in charge or where to go if there was a problem - like water temperature or alarms going off in the middle of the night. In the pub, food service was not good - inexperienced but well-meaning. The room was somewhat cell-like with one high window that we couldn't see out of.
The pub was charming though crowded into small rooms as per Irish tradition. Accommodation is definitely an add-on rather than the primary business The bedrooms behind the pub were o.k. Beds were comfortable and the decor was fresh and clean. I am glad that we stayed here, but visitors shouldn't expect a cosy place to hang out. The food was good.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Kennedy
IrelandComfortable room / bed in soundproofed room . All you need for your stay supplied . Lovely bar with great traditional music in the evening . Breakfast and dinner were excellent. The staff were all super efficient , friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Brid
IrelandThe rooms were bright modern and spotless but the space was very tight. Fine for a very short stay. No chair one locker and one side of the bed right up to the side of the wardrobe. The staff in the restaurant were efficient but not at all friendly.
The pub was lovely great atmosphere. The food was excellent.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Regula
SwitzerlandThe Welcome was very nice. The staff in the Bar was very attentive an frendly. We liked the food for Dinner and for breakfast. The room behind the main building is simole but nice. It has everything you need, even a hairdryer is in the room. We would stay here again when in the region.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Jacqueline
IrelandNot always easy to get a seat in the Bar. Not sure about the Beer Garden. Didn't eat in there because it was too cold. In June. Maybe on a hot day.
The atmosphere. The warmth of the fire . The music. Food was good. Staff were great. Very attentive.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Andrea
SwitzerlandExcellent restaurant and friendly and efficient staff
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Alison
United KingdomNo mobile signal (not the pub's fault) but good free WiFi was useful.
Characterful place, great location. Excellent live traditional Irish music when we stayed.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Emma
IrelandGreat music & atmosphere, accommodation was perfect; comfortable clean and just what we needed after a hike.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Kestas
IrelandVery well located and very unique Irish style b&b Food is fantastic, great atmosphere. Located nearby all hiking trails
Stayed in June 2024
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