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The Wheelhouse Café can be found along the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way in the fishing village of Burtonport, County Donegal. This nautical themed café features views of a private lake, outdoor patio seating and a wide variety of dishes to cater for everyone.

The Wheelhouse Café is a family ran business boasting delicious dishes from traditional bubbly fish and chips, homemade seafood chowder, Thai beef salad, vegan beyond burgers to tasty vegan smoothies, creamy milkshakes to seasonal hot drinks.

The views will take your breath away while you dine at The Wheelhouse Café, with both a lake and sea view, suitable for people of all ages. Their kids area has a play boat which will give them the full fishing village experience. This quirky venue is fun filled with their staff aiming to please everyone from the moment you enter the building until you leave again. The Wheelhouse Café is dog friendly so bring your furry friend along and they'll be sure to keep them happy.

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