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Irish, Cafe, European
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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All reviews lunch warm chicken salad scones goats cheese tartlet food hall nice cafe food is excellent place to eat lovely walled garden fab cork specials motorway takeaway
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Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

Beautiful spot for breakfast or lunch, great choice on the menu, the food was fantastic, the outdoor area is fabulous and the staff were very polite and friendly. Can't wait to go back again

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 June 2023 via mobile

Durrow is a very nice town and this cafe makes a visit even better. The food was excellent and every one of our six meals was a winner. With a fantastic and varied lunch menu, friendly and efficient staff and a warm atmosphere, it is...highly recommended. The walled garden out the back was also very picturesque and would be the perfect spot to sit out on a sunny day. A great place and would definitely recommend a visit.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 27 March 2023

Everything about this place is just fab! The staff are so lovely and friendly. The food is excellent, it's reasonably priced and the decor is so nice with indoor and outdoor seating. I'd highly recommend making a trip to Durrow for breakfast, brunch, lunch at...Bowes cafe + there is lots to do and see in the area.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 24 February 2023

This restaurant does not have a vegan menu or any indication that they provide vegan options. However their name comes up in a Google search for 'vegan breakfast'. This is very annoying because only a very small amount of restaurants provide vegan food worth eating.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 20 December 2022

Excellent food, lots of choice, friendly competent staff, fast service, good value. We'll be back. Highly recommend coming off the motorway if you are looking for a place to eat. Well worth the detour :-)

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 27 September 2022 via mobile

We ordered four different items from the menu. Every single one was excellent. Beautiful to look at and so tasty. Very busy with locals, always a good sign.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 9 September 2022 via mobile

We’ve been here a few times in the last month and it fantastic. I recommend the warm chicken salad and the pancakes to follow if you’re able both are good portions. They had no problems dealing with my dietary restrictions. If you want a fry...for breakfast just ask for what you want. They even have GF scones. The staff are so friendly and helpful 10/10 thanks. We’ll be back again. Hope this helps.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022

Met up with my sister and daughter here. We all enjoyed the seat in a shaded area of the garden and delicious coffee and scones. I returned alone the following day and had a lovely lunch. The girls without exception were great and dealt with...the busy atmosphere calmly. Hope to revisit in the future.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 26 August 2022

We had received a recommendation from a family member who had stopped off on their way to Cork. The venue was busy when we arrived around 1 pm. We were greeted warmly & showed to a table inside. The menu is quite varied although only...1 vegetarian option listed however you could mix & match. We ordered the Sweet Potato Falafel & Wild Rice Bowl & the Goats Cheese Tartlet with salads - absolutely delicious. For dessert we shared a Lemon & Berry Tart as the Lemon Meringue Pie was sold out - quite sweet for our tastes but delicious flavours. The service provided is to such a high standard from a young group of servers. They all are to be commended for their pleasant, engaging & friendly manner - no request is too small & they are very responsive. We will be back to avail of more scrumptious food & sit in the lovely walled garden.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 24 July 2022 via mobile

Ww were driving through and popped in for lunch. Hopeful for some gluten free options. Thankfully they served gluten free pancakes, pouched pear and berries. It was delicious!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 29 May 2022 via mobile

We had spent a beautiful morning walking one of the forest and river walks.in Durrow and decided to have lunch before heading home. Great place! Staff efficient and helpful. Food delicious. I had a warm chicken salad which met the standard! Nice atmosphere..Busy place. Will...be back.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 29 April 2022 via mobile

Happy to find Bowes cafe and food hall passing through Durrow. Very nice cafe and lovely lunch options.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 22 April 2022

We found this spot after coming off the motorway to find some proper food. We weren’t disappointed. Food was excellent, highly recommended it. Possible area for improvement is in service: it was excellent initially but we seemed to have been forgotten about and had to...ask a few times for assistance. Possible reason was we didn’t seem to have a dedicated server, so we may have fallen between the stools. But very good rating well deserved.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 27 January 2022 via mobile

Lovely lunch We have been meaning to visit here for ages and I'm so glad we did. There is a great choice of sandwiches and salads along with specials if you fancy something a bit different I had the keto bowel and was amazed hiw...lovely it was. So nice and I felt healthy afterwards too. Mum had the pulled pork burger special and ate every bite! They offer takeaway too so we got scones and sausages rolls for later. Can't wait to go backMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 20 November 2021 via mobile

I really like this place…. Everything above board when it comes to covid, certs checked but also require Id, time consuming for them but one of the few places doing it right. I ordered a wrap special and side of chips.. wrap was huge I...only ate half and took remainder away, it was delicious tandoori chicken, chips really good too. Got a takeaway coffee and biscuit cake, both excellent. Keep doing what your doing…More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Yes, Bowe's Foodhall & Cafe offers takeaway services.

Bowe's Foodhall & Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5