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06 Sept 2025

Donegal hotspot the Boathouse bags top-spot on best waterside restaurants list

Ireland's top waterside restaurants, bars and cafés have been ranked to visit during the fine weather

REVEALED: Donegal hotspot bags top-spot on best waterside restaurants list

Lough Foyle, Co Donegal

Make hay while the sun shines - the best restaurants, bistros, bars and cafés have been ranked by Betway, with temperatures set to soar this weekend. 

In light of the sunny weather and blue skies, a list of the top places to dine with waterside views have been revealed. 

The Boathouse in Redcastle bagged third place, as it offers guests amazing food with views of the beautiful Lough Foyle. They are famed for their fish and chips and their catch of the day. 

Coming in on top was The Curragower Bar and Restaurant, located in Limerick city. Situated on the banks of the river Shannon in Limerick’s Medieval Quarter, this spot offers locally sourced food and picturesque views. 

Angelina’s in Dublin, which sits on the banks of the Grand Canal, came in second place. Angelina's menu boasts Italian-inspired dishes to be enjoyed in a relaxing environment, overlooking the water.

The popularity of each location was measured by a unique index score - based on excellent Tripadvisor rankings, Google reviews and Instagram followers - with the lower the overall index score, the higher the ranking. 

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