Whether you’re planning a family lunch or catching up with friends, booking ahead ensures a smooth experience.

Cozy restaurant with a wooden table set for dining, decorated with a vase of flowers, and surrounded by white chairs, with a stone wall and a fireplace in the background.
A bakery-style breakfast basket with a croissant, muffin, fruit tart, fried chicken strip, whipped cream, strawberries, jam, and a purple flower on a yellow polka dot paper in a takeout box.
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Reserve your favourite seat at Nancy’s Barn, Ballyliffin.

Step through our red barn doors and you’ll be greeted with a warm smile. Whether you’ve booked ahead or just dropped by, we’ll find the perfect spot for you to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Contact us for bookings

Dine with Us

Freshly prepared dishes served with a warm Donegal welcome

A breakfast plate with toast, fried egg, sausages, a slice of bacon, crispy hash browns, a small bowl of salsa, and a shot glass of orange juice.
A layered sandwich

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Our café offers a cosy, relaxed setting for both breakfast and lunch where homemade favourites and fresh seafood arrive at your table made to order.

It’s never too early for a bowl of our world famous chowder which is served all day. Choose from our traditional Irish fry (vegan and vegetarian options available) or maybe something a bit healthier like ‘The Bar Mouth’.

Our lunch menu caters for all tastes, big and small. Our lunch menu changes with the season so for the most up-to-date version, download it below.

Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu

Customer Favourites

  • A bowl of creamy seafood chowder in a small ceramic bowl

    Award Winning Seafood Chowder

    Packed full of flavour and local seafood, our Chowder is served with crispy chorizo bread or wheaten bread.

    €10.95 sml / €13.95 lrg

  • Fried fish tacos on a bed of salad with lime wedges and various greens, sauce, and pink pickled vegetables on a blue plate.

    Wild Atlantic Seafood Fish Tacos

    Tempura haddock, pica de galo, pickled slaw and satay maple cream. Comes with hand-cut fries.

    €15.50

  • A bowl of mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, drizzled with dressing, topped with croutons, served with two slices of whole grain bread on the side.

    Pollen Beets Bowl

    Cracked toasted cashews, sweet beats, cherry tomatoes, red onion, spicy harissa chickpeas and mixed leaves.

    €13.50

  • A sandwich with layers of meat, lettuce, and bread, served with two side dishes in small bowls on a wooden plate.

    Crispy Bacon & Brie Melt

    Toasted ciabatta filled with cranberry compote, crispy bacon and soft Brie. Comes with garden salad and slaw.

    €11.50

  • A woman in a plaid blazer examining a large wheel of cheese in a cheese aging cellar with shelves of similar cheese wheels surrounding her.

    Our Luxurious Charcuterie Box

    The perfect weekend treat!

    Small Box serves 2 people – €45.00
    Large Box serves 4-6 people – €85.00

    Add a bottle of our best selected Wines of the Week for just €20.00 OR
    A locally brewed Kinnegar Craft Beer Set – €18.50 (3 Beers & Hand Crafted Glass)

    Pre-Order 24 Hours in Advance
  • A traditional marriage knot

    Wedding Breakfasts & Drinks

    Fresh croissants, tea scones, platters of bacon, egg, sausages and baps. Tea, coffee, mimosas and fruit juices available. Please email our team for a price and more information.

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Special Events & Catering

We host family gatherings, small weddings and other private events with ease. We can also provide an outside catering service.

Pre-order your menu and arrive knowing everything is taken care of and waiting for you. To make an enquiry please follow the link below to complete our enquiry form.

Enquire about a Private Party
Outside Catering Menu
Kieran Doherty holding a bowl of seafood chowder, outdoors near the ocean with Glashedy island in the background.

Groups & Taste Tours

Join us for an exclusive tasting journey that showcases the best of Donegal’s culinary delights. Our tasting experience includes; world-award winning seafood chowder, fresh local produce, artisan cheese and charcuterie, craft beers and fine wine.

DURATION: 1 hour
PRICE: €45 per person
AVAILABILITY: Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
RESERVATIONS: Required 24 hours in advance

Enquire about a Taste Tour
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Take Nancy’s Barn With You

Perfect for picnics, road trips, and coastal adventures.

Pressing on with your Wild Atlantic Way journey? Our takeaway options include all your favourites. Pack a meal that tastes like Donegal.

Order a Take Away