Finn Lough Forest Hideaway in Fermanagh

A good place to eat, in an unexpected location. We had lamb shank which was very good, nice and pink, would have liked a bit more fire on the outside. The menu said it came with local black pudding (mine didn't) and a red wine jus (confident mine was just normal gravy) but I enjoyed it very much. My wife had spaghetti carbonara, made with cream which might upset the purists. Bizzarely, this was served with a side of chips. I also got a side of chips in spite of my meal already coming with champ. The portion of pasta was insane, we couldn't have eaten it between us. I was amused at the double carbs but the chips are amazing, the best chips I've had in ages. If I made chips that good I'd serve them with everything too. Decent little wine list, and really reasonable prices on the wine, which I was surprised by because so many restauraunts overcharge on wine. Dessert portions are very generous, as are the portions of everything else. It's big proper plates of food. It's a nice place, with no pretenses, the service is good and the dining room was full of familes and couples enjoying themselves. We left very full and glad we made the trip. Give it a go, but arrive hungry becasue you're having chips as well.

One of the best local food spots! Never fails to deliver in value and quality. Highly recommend the chicken burger with pulled pork followed up with the apple crumble.

Visited lough Erne last weekend with my partner - room 125 under Devlin. I have always wanted to stay here as I often enjoy the historical sites in Enniskillen like Florencecourt. We stayed on sat night - checked in around 3.30pm so not to late - No door-man at all....so had to drag out our suitcases and no doorman even at the time of check-in so we had to carry our own suitcase to room. Any 5 star hotel who doesn't have a door-man is seriously lacking attention to detail. We checked in - and room was overall very nice. We had lough view room. The room was very warm considering I did turn off the heating but was still very warm and bathroom - for me thats fine as I like it warm - mid 20'sc but for anyone else this wouldn't be ok. We did a nice walk around the hotel estate and after went to the lounge area for drinks - Major issues here - 1. all young staff 19 year olds - anywhere that has largely such young staff in 5 star is always red flags for me as they obviously don't know or understand 5 star customer service. For example she brought us cheese board - no napkins or knife..saying that there was also 4 crackers so my partner had to go looking for her. The lounge area felt like being in a mums house - rather than a relaxing hotel lounge. The bar and lounge are next door so overall this area feels very small to stay in. After that I wanted to dine in the formal dining restaurant - I booked the grill but after seeing the 3 star reviews on it I didn't wish to dine there - I also see they changed the menu for the formal restaurant which suited me much better being pisctarian - HOWEVER when I looked at this restaurant before staying the menu was completely different. They told me they are fully booked - so I went to the grill room. The grill room NEEDS FULLY CLOSED ASAP. I would not allow another 1 person to go there if I was management. Food is so bad they can't even get a standard vegan burger right. Bill was around £130 for the worst steak my partner ever had and the worst burger I have ever had. We then went to the bar as they said music started at 9pm. The guy singing was good however he finished at 9.55pm....so we were left with zero entertainment on a Saturday night. Again the service in bar was all 19 year olds..I asked for grapefruit in gin - didn't bring it..then said she would get some and there is none. So I said thats ok I don't want drink..within 5 mins she found grapefruit. I wasn't being fussy but I drink gin with the correct garnish. Sunday morning - I had breakfast in the room as I couldn't be bothered with the 19 year old staff forgetting items. The food was better than dinner and overall we were happy with breakfast in room. When we checked out I seen there was 19£ charged for breakfast - I knew there was 10£ tray charge which was fine and clearly on their menu - however they charged 9£ for 2 cappucino's - I said to receptionist it did not state this on the menu - but she kept saying '' its normal in 5 star hotel for this ,filter coffee has no extra charge '' lol I only go to 5 star hotels so I can tell you this is first time I have been charged extra for the type of coffee I have. I couldn't be bothered arguing with her over 9£ - so we just paid. I want management to REFUND my partner and to correct their menu in room if this is the approach this wish to do. I do not mind being charged for something if its clear price but I wouldn't be charged for an item that does not state so on the menu - a coffee is a basic at breakfast. Overall if your a golfer and staying here just for golf im sure its fine 1-2 nights. For couples its terrible.

We were blown away by the food! Not sure why we didn’t anticipate it, but perhaps it made it even more enjoyable. What sounded like a happy back of house (we could hear laughter and everyone looked so happy). The restaurant space was so cosy. The small bites delicious - we ordered 3 out of the 4 & almost ordered the 4. Mains of chicken and beef also just delicious. The front of house team were fantastic. I can’t recall names but the gentlemen, from South Africa & France, were attentive, explained all the dish components. They were the perfect mix friendly, with prompt but caring service. Well done guys - would happily recommend & revisit in the future.

Great place to go for a get together with friends and family, felt very much at home, great welcome great atmosphere, will definitely be returning, highly recommended and the only beer garden in town overlooking the water