Viking House shortlisted for Good Food Ireland seafood award

The Viking House in Belcruit, Kincasslagh, has been named a finalist for Best Irish Seafood Experience at the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards.

The hotel, which reopened earlier this year under husband‑and‑wife management Finbar Breslin and Lena Breslin‑Björck, is one of nine venues shortlisted, joining establishments from Belfast, Dublin, Kerry, Clare and Leitrim. It is one of two Donegal entrants, alongside Anderson’s Boathouse in Killybegs.

Details of the award and venue

The award, sponsored by BIM, will be presented at a gala ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin later this month. The Viking House overlooks Cruit Island and its golf course on the Wild Atlantic Way and offers 14 en‑suite bedrooms, a restaurant and bar.

Its kitchen sources locally, featuring Irish Premium Oysters, Donegal Dexter beef, fresh crab from Kincasslagh Pier, as well as products from Kinnegar Brewing, Crolly whiskey, Ulster Mead and Donegal Sea Salt.

Upcoming events include a wine‑tasting evening on Saturday 14 November from 4 pm to 6 pm, with tickets priced at €35 per person, and the hotel is now taking bookings for festive and winter breaks, with gift vouchers available.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Vijay Aditya M / Pexels.