Donegal - Menu

The food at this pub is good, and it is a part of the "Calgary Best Pubs" franchise. read more The food at this pub is good, and it is a part of the "Calgary Best Pubs" franchise.

For a few years this was our go-to pub for at least once a week dinner and drinks, sometimes more often. No more. The prices have been jacked up considerably an... read more For a few years this was our go-to pub for at least once a week dinner and drinks, sometimes more often. No more. The prices have been jacked up considerably and the service has taken a nose dive. Last few times we had a new server each time and they didn't know the menu (it changes periodically) and acted like we were an inconvenience. Drinks were completely empty before they even came to check on us. One of the times we ordered the burger special and it took over 45 minutes to get to the table. For a burger. That is the weekly special. As you can imagine it was cold when it finally arrived and the food was not as ordered. Terrible but you are not going to send something back if it takes 45 minutes.My partner doesn't drink alcohol and we are now told that even if I order multiple drinks, everyone who wants to order the special has to order a drink. Fine, we can get around that by my partner ordering what I'm drinking and I'll happily drink it but why do this to your regular customers who typically spend $75+ before tip? The server said she would lose her job if she didn't enforce the policy. Sure, that's believable. Even if by some outlandish policy that is the case, where is the dedication to customer service for your good, regular customers? In addition they are cutting costs and have switched from tasty onion or pretzel buns to plain white buns. The calamari is now the size of Cheerios and the dip portions have decreased. It doesn't align with the price increases. Don't bother wasting your time and money at Donegal. There are plenty of other places in the same area offering better food and service. Too bad, we used to love it.