rooms are small but functional. Not somewhere to spend any time in.

extremely friendly, welcoming and cosy. the food is excellent

Stayed in November 2022

The rooms are very clean and presentable but I think over priced.

The bar and staff are awesome who loved our dog Mr Dash. The food was amazing with the best Irish Breakfast I’ve had.

Stayed in October 2022

leaving at the end of our stay wish we could of stayed longer

The rusty mackerel is full of character a real gem set in a beautiful area ,the staff are amazing ,the rooms are modern and up to date and very comfortable,we arrived late because of sat nav problems earlier in our journey and when we got there the kitchen had shut ,but the staff reopened for us and cooked us the most Fabulous meal ,the staff really go over and beyond to make your stay comfortable,and i would definitely return and recommend it to anyone who is thinking of visiting ireland ,we had seen many rainbows during our stay in ireland and had joked about finding a pot of gold at the end of them ,but we found our own little pot of gold by staying at the rusty mackerel .

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing

Cannot fault the Rusty Mackerel, staff and food were outstanding.

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing

Absolutely brilliant stay. This place is Immaculate. So Clean. The staff are so nice.. Denis especially looked after us..top bloke.. I'll be back to do another hike soon. I think its the Cleanest place I've ever stayed in... and the food was bleedin delish 😋

Stayed in October 2022

Such a cosy spot. Very friendly staff and beautiful food but at dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in October 2022

There is nothing i did'nt like ,

The location was great for visiting sliabh liag, 5 minutes drive away,the food was fantastic as were the staff super friendly, but be aware there are no tv's in the bar , and to be honest we never missed them, a great place to stay.

Stayed in October 2022

The location was wonderful! It was remote but close the the activities we were doing. Bonus-the traditional Irish music on Sunday! It was the best we experienced in Ireland.

Stayed in September 2022

The room was too small, very small wardrobe, no place to dry up clothes.

Very good bar and restaurant. We came very late, and kitchen was closed but they organized some dinner for us any way. The breakfast was good and tasty. People are really friendly and helpful. Very close to Sleave League what was very important to us.

Stayed in October 2022

Food was unreal, nice vegetarian option and good choice of beer, staff was super nice

Stayed in October 2022

The weather

Breakfast was beautiful

Stayed in October 2022

Staff were welcoming and very friendly. Setting is extremely atmospheric and food is excellent. Traditional music was an added bonus. Rooms were noted to be sound proofed, however we were able to hear people in the next rooms during the night but only going to bed. This did not take away from the experience as The Rusty Mackeral was thoroughly enjoyable to stay in, in a beautiful part of the country where the staff most certainly lived up to Irish hospitality at its best.

Stayed in September 2022

The only down side, the single room I had came with a bunk bed with not a lot of head room.

I chose the Rusty Mackerel because it's so close to the cliffs of Slieve League. I also found that the pub restaurant was a great spot to eat and listen to music. The rooms are in an area just behind the pub and are quiet though not with a real view. I was in a fairly good size single room which had an excellent up to date bathroom, great Wifi -- and which gave the resident control over the heating -- something I never saw in any of the other 10 spots I stayed at in Ireland. The breakfast choices were great, and made to order (an extra charge). The pub is popular in the area and award winning. And given how far you are from the more populated centers, that's all to the good. The staff tend to be busy as a result but are all quite friendly.

Stayed in September 2022

We have nothing to complain about at all!

Location was amazing. The food was great - we weren't disappointed with wither the food or the service. The staff were wonderful and couldn't do enough for us.

Stayed in September 2022

There isn't a thing I would change!

We loved everything about our stay at the Rusty Mackerel! The staff were so friendly and helpful, the rooms were great, the pub atmosphere was everything you could ask for and more! This is number one for a must do again on our next trip to Ireland!

Stayed in September 2022

wasn’t aware it was pet friendly but manageable

ambiance, the locals and the staff where great

Stayed in September 2022

the accommodation

the food and the staff

Stayed in September 2022

Not really a minus point, but rooms are small, functional and without a window. But this is known from the room info on the point you book the place. The Rusty Mackerel is about to feel the pub life, music and atmosphere. This is why we were here!

Perfect location to explore the Slieve League area! Only 5-10 minutes minutes drive away from the harbor to do a boat tour or to the parking lot to walk to the viewpoints (or hiking any further). Nice pub and bar, loved the atmosphere! Room was small but clean and functional. The food was really good and really exceptional if you expect the usual pub food quality. Also good breakfast! Would recommend this place if you want to go for the Slieve Leagues!

Stayed in September 2022

Disappointed there was no live music despite the advertisement saying there was music 7 nights per week. Wwe understand this is difficult to sustain off-peak but would possibly have altered dates had we known. Bedroom was a little bit claustrophobic as there was no window.

Staff were super friendly and helpful on every level. Food was exceptional quality for a gastronomic pub.

Stayed in September 2022

Brilliant location, excellent breakfast, dog friendly, really friendly staff

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing

Very friendly staff, the room was very clean and food was delicious. Catered really well for my husband who was Coeliac.

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing

Everything about the Rusty Mackerel was fantastic, the location, accommodation, food and the staff are so friendly and helpful

Stayed in September 2022

nothing

the relaxed atmosphere and location

Stayed in September 2022

For three people, the room was a little cramped but we made it work. We enjoyed our stay.

Loved the pub, the patrons and the staff. Breakfast was delicious. Our room was clean and the bathroom seemed new. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed in September 2022

everything one would want for a short stay

Stayed in September 2022