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The Ardara Distillery
The Ardara Distillery
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Discover Ardara

After your tour and tasting, there’s still so much to explore. From towering cliffs and hidden beaches to waterfalls and ancient ruins, Ardara is surrounded by natural wonders and cultural gems, all within a short drive from the distillery. Here’s what not to miss.

Breathtaking Views

Silver Strand Beach

Silver Strand Beach

Off-the-beaten-path beach at the tip of the Slieve Liag Peninsula

Malin Beg, Glencolumbkille, Co. Donegal
Sliabh Liag Cliffs

Sliabh Liag Cliffs

Ireland's ultimate sea cliff adventure

Bunglas Road, Lergadaghtan, Teelin, F94 W8KC
Maghera Beach & The Assaranca Waterfall

Maghera Beach & The Assaranca Waterfall

The mighty Assaranca Waterfall near the village of Ardara

Maghera Beach, Co. Donegal
Atlantic Coastal Cruises

Atlantic Coastal Cruises

Don't just see the Wild Atlantic Way, Experience it!

Killybegs Marina, Shore Road, Glebe, Killybegs

    Craft

    Triona, Ardara

    Triona, Ardara

    Irish Tweed Jackets & Irish Tweed Coats

    Triona Design, Main Street, Ardara F94 FY8N
    Donegal Craft Village

    Donegal Craft Village

    Contemporary crafts and art by skilled makers in Donegal

    Donegal Craft Village, Lurganboy, Donegal, F94 W9NY
    Eddie Doherty Tweed

    Eddie Doherty Tweed

    Pure blankets and scarves handwoven with Donegal wool and tweed

    Front Street, Drumbaran, Ardara
    Magee, Donegal Town

    Magee, Donegal Town

    Tweed Jackets, Clothing & Accessories

    Donegal, Diamond, Co. Donegal

      Eat & Drink

      The Harbour Restaurant and Bar

      The Harbour Restaurant and Bar

      Family Dining in the heart of Donegal Town

      Quay St, Glebe, F94 R660
      Loughros Beg Oysters

      Loughros Beg Oysters

      Oyster Farm and Tasting Experience

      Loughros Beg Bay, Cotteen, Co. Donegal
      McCafferty’s Bar

      McCafferty’s Bar

      Come for the craic. Stay for the experience.

      The Diamond, Donegal, F94 AP8W
      Quay West

      Quay West

      A warm Donegal welcome awaits you at Quay West

      Quay St, Glebe, Donegal, F94 E2A2
      Nancy’s Pub

      Nancy’s Pub

      A traditional family pub in it's seventh generation

      Front Street, Ardara, Co. Donegal
      The Rusty Mackerel

      The Rusty Mackerel

      Where memories are made

      Teelin Rd, Lergadaghtan, Carrick
      Charlies West End Cafe

      Charlies West End Cafe

      Classic cafe fare with a warm welcome

      5 Main St, Drumbaran, Co. Donegal

        Stay

        Mill Park Hotel, Donegal

        Mill Park Hotel, Donegal

        Experience the best of Donegal with a warm welcome

        Mill Park Hotel, The Mullins, Donegal Town F94 HD99
        Atlantic Lodge, Ardara

        Atlantic Lodge, Ardara

        Don't just see the Wild Atlantic Way, Experience it!

        Atlantic Lodge, Drumbaran, Co. Donegal
        The Tara Hotel

        The Tara Hotel

        Spectacularly set Hotel overlooking Killybegs Harbour

        Tara Hotel, Main St, Corporation, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, F94 D7W0

          Prefer a quick overview?

          Browse the full list of recommended spots below.

          Breathtaking Views

          Silver Strand Beach
          Sliabh Liag Cliffs
          Maghera Beach & The Assaranca Waterfall
          Atlantic Coastal Cruises

          Craft

          Triona, Ardara
          Donegal Craft Village
          Eddie Doherty Tweed
          Magee, Donegal Town

          Eat & Drink

          The Harbour Restaurant and Bar
          Loughros Beg Oysters
          McCafferty’s Bar
          Quay West
          Nancy’s Pub
          The Rusty Mackerel
          Charlies West End Cafe

          Stay

          Mill Park Hotel, Donegal
          Atlantic Lodge, Ardara
          The Tara Hotel
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          • Amazing distillery experience. Got to see the their own processes and standards, and learn about the special local ingredients that they solely use in their recipes. Offer some larger bottle options to go as well as smaller sampler options.
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          • Offer some larger bottle options to go as well as smaller sampler options. Amazing distillery experience. Got to see the their own processes and standards, and learn about the special local ingredients.
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