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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €20.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Cafe, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Arnou Cafe & Gourmet Burger Bar is open daily serving a full breakfast and lunch menu alongside a delicious selection of homemade sweet treats and specialty coffees. In the evening Arnou transforms into a Gourmet Burger bar until late evening and provides the ideal setting for customers to enjoy dinner and cocktails overlooking the beautiful Sheephaven Bay and Wild Atlantic Way.
PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €20.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Cafe, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, Beach, Dog Friendly, Family style, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
195 reviews
Excellent
118
Very good
50
Average
14
Poor
8
Terrible
5
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Audrey W
Chester14 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
Lovely, child friendly cafe providing excellent food. There is a toy/ playroom for children while they are waiting for food. We went several times and rated the coffee and home made cakes.In fact we were given a box of cakes on our final visit prior to going home. Staff are great and really helpful.We highly recommend this cafe.
Written 26 August 2024
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Banflaith
36 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
An excellent casual dining outdoor option in cute pods.
VERY tasty food.
We were a group of four adults and three children- fitting well into a pod
Could not fault the food or the service.
Written 1 September 2021
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Margaret Ann
Ireland1 contribution
Jul 2021 • family
We went here with our 3 children for lunch on a busy Friday. From start to finish we had a great experience. The food was delicious, off great quality and there was something for all off us (2 adults, kids aged 10, 3 and 1). But, the thing that stood out for me most was the quality of the service. The staff were friendly, happy and provided excellent service throughout. They spoke with the kids in a fun manner and glided us through the covid inspired system. After working in hospitality for many years I feel this kind of energy naturally comes from being treated correctly and appreciated by management and it makes an obvious difference to a customer experience, especially a family one. A great vibe at this place to match the beautiful, summery scenery. The cost was very reasonable and we will definitely be back.
Written 12 July 2021
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Torette23
Marseille560 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
We went there because nothing was available around and because it is next to the Arnold hotel, but it was frankly not the apotheosis and above all very expensive for what it was. For my part, the hamburger was good and reasonable but the plate for my son and my husband was expensive for what it was. 32€ per plate for very average meat and certainly not an entrecote, with a crayfish and 3 small frozen prawns. And the accompaniment had to be roasted vegetables, which were not roasted vegetables at all! Rather boiled and extremely bland and tasteless for carrots and turnips. The reception was average. It lacks professionalism. Nothing more.

Written 14 August 2023
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Arnolds Hotel
We do not serve what you have described here in Cafe Arnou. We are a Burger Bar/Cafe with the most expensive dish being €14.95. We would be happy to discuss if you would like to contact us directly at enquiries@arnoldshotel.com.
Kind regards,
Laura
Guest Relations
Written 16 August 2023
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PaulMcT
Belfast5 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Bizarre experience if you want to sit outside. No table service..got to order at a side window…menu celotaped to the glass..then pick up from a different side window..food served in way too much packaging with lots of waste….not the experience you would expect from Arnold’s and of course a tad too expensive for the pleasure …Dunfanaghy has better options…
Written 20 July 2022
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Anna
Belfast39 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
Visited Cafe Arnou for a bite of lunch, wide range of sandwiches/wraps/toasties etc all for about €5, very tasty would recommend the pesto chicken wrap.
Decided to return for dinner as we enjoyed it so much, the burgers are absolutely delicious and very large portion sizes provided. Chips, burger and drink €10. Cajun chicken burger was lovely.
About 15 mins wait for the food (x5 people).
Written 26 August 2020
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AudreyScally
Westmeath28 contributions
May 2021 • friends
Had a lovely al fresco meal there three days ago after hiking up Errigal. We didn’t have a pod booked but they had plenty of outdoor seating and we were accommodated. The food was fabulous. Really tasty and very reasonably priced.
Written 21 June 2021
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Rodsss17
18 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
Booked pod in advance and had beautiful lunch. I’d healthy option- chicken burger with sweet potato fries- yum! Rest of family had burgers. Great service and gorgeous food
Written 29 August 2021
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gilly g
33 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Amazing quality food. Friendly welcoming staff and very reasonable price. Had breakfast there twice and there were lots of tasty options. Would definitely go back when in the area.
Written 20 May 2024
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Niamh G
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • friends
I had such a lovely experience in Cafe Arnou. The staff were so kind and welcoming, particularly Ellie. Coffe was great 😊
Written 7 October 2023
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Ann M
Dublin25 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
We ordered 4 burgers and sweet potato takeaway - food was cooked fresh, within a good time and tasted very good too. Will do this again next time we’re in Dunfanaghy :)
Written 16 August 2023
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Arnolds Hotel
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your takeaway and look forward to your next visit to Dunfananghy.
Kind regards,
Laura
Guest relations
Written 16 August 2023
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R G
Dublin1032 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Dined alfresco in the pods , worked perfectly good choice on the menu , order and pay food delivered to the pod .
Written 24 November 2021
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Ian and Winnie McCracken
United Kingdom2 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
Excellent dinner and breakfast menu with a wide choice on each.
Comfortable seating and good views. Food and wine -reasonably priced--were all excellent
Written 4 November 2021
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hutch9964
Cheadle345 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
The best food for miles around,wether its eat in our take out .sweet potato fries to die for. Outside dining pods but may need to book.
Written 11 August 2021
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David V
21 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
We had a family meal with drinks. The meal was very tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly and helpful with attention to covid safety which was reassuring. If we had booked the dining pods it would have been perfect.
Written 20 July 2021
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