Reviews of The Old Courthouse. (Coffee Shop) in Lifford (Donegal).

The Old Courthouse

118 Reviews

69 Comments

Coffee shop

Escape room center

The Diamond, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland

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Information of The Old Courthouse, Coffee shop in Lifford (Donegal)

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Reviews of The Old Courthouse

J. M.

Glad I visited, tour guides are friendly and approachable with a wit to match.

M. M.

Great fun.... did one of the escape rooms with the family and the kids really enjoyed it. Also did the tour which was well worth it. A real glimpse into prison life 200+ yrs ago. Well done to all and best of luck with the ongoing renovations.

S. M.

A lovely historic building in the middle of Lifford. Currently (November 2018) undergoing external renovation. The library is to the right of the reception. To the left and on the first floor there are meeting rooms. The restaurant is a great place to grab a tasty breakfast or a lunch. There's always a good range of food on the menu with daily specials. This place also caters for private parties for young and old. The kids parties are great - actors take the kids around the building and down into the basement cellars giving them a historic tour. Really very good and great value for money.

K. M.

Beautiful Place to eat. There is great variety on the menu and there are good options for people with specific dietary requirements. There is lots of local history to be learn here. The Cell Break challenge in the underground prison is great fun too. I cannot wait to go back.

G. M.

As a family of seven with ages ranging from seven to seventy we visited the puzzle room in the cells of the old court house. Our host was great and the hour flew by. Would thourghly recommend it.

R. S.

Lovely setting for our girls night. Really pleasant staff and gluten free food was no problem. Great value for money for meal and cinema

L. K.

Closed unfortunately

P. S.

I was at the Courthouse for the Escape Rooms facilitating a group for a local youth club. Patrick was a great host and the escape activity was fantastic for the young people.

E. G.

Great place with the escape rooms. Friendly staff. Worth a visit. Food looks good too.

A. W.

Just 15 miles away from Letterkenny and 15 miles from Derry/L’Derry, lies Lifford, the historic capital of Donegal. The Old Courthouse was built in 1746 and was once home to some of the north west’s most wanted villains. These days it’s home to a museum which has proved itself a firm favourite with all ages. You will have a chance to experience the life of a prisoner as you are arrested by a foul tempered prison guard and marched down into the original dungeons where you will mingle with a range of different prison characters in a live, one man show. With United Irishman James Napper Tandy, ‘Half Hanged’ MacNaghten and Mad Mary Kelly among the stories told like never before. You can hear the jailers' keys clanking, the shutting and banging of doors and the discussions between prisoners and the visitors. You will also learn first hand the severity of the sentences meted out to the unfortunate victims as you are charged and finger printed for a crime you didn’t commit. Try to dodge the stocks, avoid solitary confinement and stay well clear of any asylum inmates you may meet lurking in the shadows! When you have served your time behind bars, sneak upstairs to The Courthouse Bistro, comfortably at home in what was once the grand courtroom, where you will be served something much more pleasant, a unique dining experience, with modern Irish cuisine served Monday to Friday, with everything from light snacks and main courses to delicious daily specials.

T. O. F.

Extremely polite and friendly service, great tour with some great history thrown in, fun challenge trying to complete the jail break, would definitely recommend, one for all the family

L. Z.

Very interesting to learn about Donegals History and its significance.

M. A.

Great place full of history !! Built by michael priestly who was a famous architect that built buncrana castle and prehen house in Derry/Londonderry

S. P.

Fantastic place so much fun our tour guide Patrick was fantastic 13 of us done it age from 3 to me 63 recommend this place

P. M. M.

A fun and very different experience from the norm for both hen and stags no physical activities just brain power recommend

O. M.

Good day for a rainy day in donegal. The family really enjoyed the get out of jail challenge . The tour was also interesting.

J. M.

Had a very nice coffee and scone here and an excellent tour. Well worth a visit!

T. C.

Greats nights entertainment at the murder mystery. Food delicious. Well worth a visit.

A. M.

Beautiful food and great service. Lovely place for the family. Will definitly be back

L. W.

Nice ambience ..nice tea ...could have a bit more crafts on display ...artwork ;ceramics,woven textiles?

S. M.

Great place. very interesting. Historic Nice Lunchs. Library. Parking.

F. M.

Loved it a really good learning experience and lovely lunch afterwards. Perfect 😁😁

S. B.

Fantastic, really enjoyed this experience. Our guide was very witty.

D. C.

Food exceptional, service first class staff very knowledgeable full marks.

R. W.

Brilliant day out wonderful guide definitely worth a visit

U. M.

Always enjoy the visit to restaurant. Highly recommended

L. O.

Was very good. Nice location ñ great staff

R. G.

Nice place. Decent food and friendly staff.

c. j.

Best laugh. And yes girls are smarter in our house...

S. D.

Great tours and good food

D. M. M.

Lovely staff excellent food ⭐

C. M.

Escape rooms are brilliant. Good food too

C. M.

Great food. Escape rooms great fun

J. Q.

Great night with Charlie Mc Gettigan at the Culture night in the old Courthouse

k. k.

Lovely food lovely atmosphere

J. O.

Brings you back in time that is if you like history

B. O. D.

Friendly staff and good tasty food

L. C.

Staff are friendly. Food is tasty

M.

Nice food and a great tour of the courthouse

K. M.

Great food and atmosphere.

A. O. N.

Historical cool good for kids

S. Q.

A lovely place for a day out

L. K.

Had a nice lunch here

R. F.

Lovely historic place

J. D.

Very nice experience

E. M.

Brilliant venue

J. C.

Well worth a visit

S. C.

A great place to go

P. M.

Very good.

N. S.

Great!!!

S. M.

Quaint

J. M.

Good Is good

B. G.

Good

C. D.

Excellent

D. M.

Very interesting

G. R.

Great

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