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American food typical of Route 56
American food typical of Route 56
American food typical of Route 56
Letterkenny, County Donegal

American · Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Route 56 Restaurant Letterkenny

Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:00 3.7 on Google · 3 reviews

Opening hours

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Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:00
Weekly opening hours for Route 56
Monday09:00 – 15:00
Tuesday09:00 – 15:00
Wednesday09:00 – 15:00
Thursday today09:00 – 15:00
Friday09:00 – 15:00
Saturday09:00 – 15:00
Sunday09:00 – 15:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

Full hours & directions
  • CuisineAmerican
  • Price€€
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About Route 56

Among the places to eat in Letterkenny, Route 56 stands out as an American restaurant. American-style comfort food — burgers, wings and ribs — dominates the menu.

It is one of 129 places to eat we list in Letterkenny. Nearby, McGettigan's is only 80 m down the road.

Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. Doors are open daily, 9am to 3pm. Its public Google rating stands at 3.7 stars (3 reviews).

Key facts

CuisineAmerican
TypeRestaurant
Price guide€€ (mid-range)
Google rating3.7 / 5 from 3 reviews
AddressLetterkenny, Co. Donegal
Wheelchair accessYes
Open7 days a week · 42 hours in total
From Dublin city centre200 km
Coordinates54.94398, -7.69675

At a glance

Services & amenities at Route 56

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at Route 56

Full menu
  • Loaded Fries

    Cheese sauce, bacon, scallion

    €8.50
  • Veggie Burger

    Plant-based patty, vegan cheese

    VG

    €13.50
  • Bacon Cheeseburger

    Smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato

    €14
  • BBQ Ribs

    Half rack, fries, slaw

    GF

    €20
  • BBQ Burger

    Onion ring, BBQ sauce, smoked cheddar

    €15
  • Double Trouble

    Two patties, double cheese, bacon

    €17.50

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around noon on Thursdays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for american venues — not live data.

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 09:00 – 15:00
  • Sunset in Letterkenny today: 19:07
  • Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
  • One of 129 places to eat in Letterkenny

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Reviews

3.7/5 on Google · 3 reviews

Natasha2024 · via Google
★★★★★

Had soup today for.lunch, big portions but not home-made, tasted like packet soup, how hard is it to make a nice homemade soup?. Staff are lovely and their deli sandwiches are good though their grilled stuff
is way over-cooked, sausages and bacon and hash browns all shriveled and dried up

Joe Boyle2023 · via Google
★★★★★

Got a beautiful small breakfast there on Saturday morning

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Questions & answers

Where is Route 56?

Route 56 is located at Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Route 56 open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 09:00 – 15:00.

What time does Route 56 close tonight?

It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 09:00.

Is Route 56 wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Route 56?

The closest alternatives are McGettigan's (80 m), Clanree Hotel (110 m) and Alieach Restaurant (130 m).

How is Route 56 rated?

Route 56 has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 3 public reviews.

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