McIntyre’s Saloon Bar

This is Ballyshannon’s most elusive pub (natch The Thatch). Only open on a third Saturday night, or when the festivals are on. It’s carried on by the son, who works in Dublin. Beautiful bar. Good enough pint when busy. Photo from this year’s Rory.

Rating (out of 5)
4.1
Last Visit
2026
Bar or Restaurant?
Bar
Guinness 0?
None

A Guinness pint glass with a creamy head sits on a weathered wooden outdoor table, with buildings and people blurred in the background, evoking the lively atmosphere of a pub.
A large painting of various buildings and landmarks, including a Guinness pint glass pub, hangs on a dark green and red wall above a cream-colored fireplace in a cozy room with red ceiling and ornate chandelier.
McIntyre's Saloon Bar is a traditional pub with cream and burgundy trim, hanging flower baskets, old-fashioned lamps, and a wooden picnic table outside on a quiet street—perfect for relaxing with a Guinness pint glass in hand.

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