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Reviews of The Rusty Mackerel

Carrick Teelin, Teelin, Ireland

#2 of 3 hotels in Teelin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 837 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    10
    perfect for our 2 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great food staff and great atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    8.0
    very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot of traveling to get there

    real Irish pub

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    8.0
    Highly recomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Comfortable bed good shower

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    10
    True Irish Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Off the beaten path but we found a gem. Food was amazing, rooms looked brand new (although 4 years old), pub is what you hope to find in Ireland, and the staff were beyond amazing.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    10
    Always worth a visit
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never disappointed with a stay here! Great location,friendly staff and good food.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fabulous location. Great character

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    9.0
    first class location food staff and great atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    superb

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    10
    very good great food
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    relaxing

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    10
    The Rusty Mackerel, a music lover's haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heatwave was underway but I can hardly blame the hosts for that!

    Oodles of character and live music was terrific. Cleaner was exceptionally good and thorough. Lovely eclectic mix of customers. We'll return

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location cleanliness food and staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    10
    Amazing stay, I even bought the t-shirt
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Rusty Mackerel was a really cose pub, with great food and friendly staff. The location was amazing.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    9.0
    Incredible efficient fast staff, a trait that's rare to find these days in the hospitality sector.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good if the rooms had windows for ventilation

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    We all very much enjoyed our stay at The Rusty Mackerel. Our sincere thanks to the staff, and we hope we can return befo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report!

    Spotlessly clean, cosy and friendly. Lovely dinner and great choice at breakfast next morning; staff were very efficient, warm and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about The Rusty Mackerel was superb. A hidden gem in the heart of Donegal. Food was delicious and the craft wine an added bonus.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly, accomodating staff and lovely fire in the bar area which was most welcome after a day in the rain. The rooms are sort of cabins out back which we found lovely and cosy. I can understand some folks dissatisfaction with them but perhaps it should be made clearer what is expected on booking.com. The breakfast was freshly cooked and the best we've had all stay. The homemade bread 👌. We waited a while for food but we'd arrived at a busy time, the food is cooked to order and the staff were doing their utmost. It's all you can ask. Evening meal was great, a bit pricey bit worth it for not having to venture back out into the rain. Apologies for walking out without paying! All sorted now 👍

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    absolutely everything. Scenery, amazing food, great entertainment and comfortable clean rooms.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have absolutely no complaints about my experience

    Music and food

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2022

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Location was superb and the staff were very friendly. This was our second visit and we brought nine other family members with us. It was a birthday treat for our son. The food was good and the bar was busy.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    Best pub/restaurant/staff in Ireland!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly........can't fault the rusty mackeral in any way,planning our next visit already

    Amazingly friendly staff,especially Sheila our breakfast server,lovely polite woman,a gem for this establishment! Food exceptional and accommodation so comfy, two nights was not enough!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    10
    Good craic . Will be back 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great meal and great fun

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    10
    Enjoyable and relaxing stay will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to write

    Description accurate, unique accommodation, travel is required to get about, boat trips within 10 min walk to the harbour, excellent chef had dinner every-night, staff are very friendly and helpful and great that pets are allowed they were made welcome

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    8.0
    Lovely stay and will be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was compact and super clean but the lack of a window for fresh air was a let down. We had to stand at the door in the middle of a hot night to get some air.

    The staff are absolutely the most friendly and accommodating people. The bar area was so original and the guinness was some of the best in Ireland. The rooms were super clean and the bathroom was very modern.

    Stayed in July 2022

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