The Northwest Nightlife

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1. Dicey Reilly's

“Dicey’s," as the locals call it, has been selling beer in a variety of forms since 1856. Also noted for its selection of quality wines from around the world, the company has branched into handcrafted beers and opened a microbrewery beside the bar. It's no surprise that Donegal Blonde, with the merest hints of biscuit and malt, and a fine balance of hop flavors, is one of its most popular beers. Other favorites are the Donegal Brewing Amber ale with fruity hops and the West Coast Pale Ale. If these aren't to your liking, there are a staggering 350 craft beers and 600 wines from which to choose. Food is served in the bar at lunchtime and in the early evenings or you could try the pop-up burger bar in the beer garden which operates on weekends from March to December. Glass cabinets hold a veritable social and cultural history of Ballyshannon, with old bus timetables and drama and music festival programs from the 1960s, while tins of Old Holborn Blended Virginia, Campbell's Tea, and Grate Polish sit side by side on shelves. Guided tours of the brewery lasting 40 minutes are held by appointment.