Arnolds Hotel Dunfanaghy

06/09/2026

Our last tasting night sold out in LESS THAN ONE HOUR… so we thought we’d do it again, with a Christmas party twist.

Introducing our 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 — six courses, six bespoke cocktails and one very festive night. ✨

Following the incredible response to Christmas Uncorked, Chef James Wasson is back with another six-course tasting menu, bringing the same standard of food and creativity to the table — but this time, we’re swapping the wine pairings for six bespoke cocktails created by Mixologist Daire Buckley. 🍸

And while Christmas Uncorked is all about that intimate tasting experience, this one is a PARTY.

🎄 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
🍽️ Six-course tasting menu from Chef James Wasson
🍸 Six bespoke cocktail pairings from Mixologist Daire Buckley
🎶 Live music in the bar from 10pm
💃 A proper Christmas party atmosphere
💶 €𝟖𝟓 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧

Arrive from 6.30pm, with the tasting experience beginning 7pm sharp. Once the final course is finished, the night doesn't end there — we'll be heading into the bar for live music with Alex Deane and the Christmas party continues.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 €𝟕𝟎𝐩𝐩𝐬 including breakfast (based on two people sharing a standard room to the rear. Sea-view rooms available at a supplement)

⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.

📞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟎𝟕𝟒 𝟗𝟏𝟑 𝟔𝟐𝟎𝟖 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.

Tag the person you're bringing — and don't leave this one sitting in the group chat. 👀

05/09/2026

🎷 STILL NEED A BED FOR JAZZ & BLUES? 🎷

We have a small number of rooms still available for Sunday 13th September here at Arnolds Hotel for the Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues! 🎶

Stay right in the heart of the action, with live music here at Arnolds and across Dunfanaghy throughout the day and late into the night.

🛏️ Sunday and Monday night availability only
🎶 Live music throughout the village
📍 Right in the heart of Dunfanaghy
⚠️ Very limited availability

Rooms are available to book online now and, once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🎷

👉 Book here:
https://www.arnoldshotel.com/booking-engine-ARNOLDSIBE02-1096.html/bookings #!/accommodation/packages?code=JAZZBLUE

Or call 074 9136208

Don’t leave it too late! 💙

05/09/2026

A dish not to be missed…

Lamb isn’t something we see on menus quite as often these days, which makes this one all the more worth trying.

Our Lamb Rump is served with hummus, crispy chickpeas, charred tenderstem broccoli, harissa-spiced potato and a pistachio crumb.

Beautifully pink, packed with flavour and definitely one to try while it’s on our Specials Menu.

04/09/2026

🎷 Jazz Lunch at Arnolds Hotel for 🎷
There’s no better way to spend festival Sunday than good food, great company and live jazz!

Join us on Sunday 13th September for our special Jazz Lunch, with live music from the brilliant John Leighton Trio, featuring Rohan Armstrong on bass and James Anderson on drums.

🍽️ 3-course lunch – €35 per person (full payment on booking)
🎷 Live jazz throughout lunch
🕐 1pm sitting only
📍 Arnolds Hotel Restaurant

Our Jazz Lunch was a huge hit last year and tables are already filling for this year, so advance booking is essential.
📞 Call 074 9136208 to reserve your table.

01/09/2026

Tonight’s Hake Special 😍
Pan-seared hake served on a bed of fragrant dahl curry and rice, finished with crispy onion bhajis 🤤
And it tasted every bit as good as it looks! 👌

01/09/2026

📸 WILD ATLANTIC WAY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 📸
Join award-winning travel photographer Trevor Cole (www.alternativevisions.co.uk) for an unforgettable weekend of photography along Donegal’s spectacular Wild Atlantic Way.

📅 Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy
💶 €315 per person
🛏️ No single supplement

Your package includes:
• Two nights’ accommodation at Arnolds Hotel
• Breakfast each morning
• Guided photography outings along the Donegal coast
• Expert tuition from Trevor Cole
• Three-course dinner on Saturday evening

With very limited places available, this intimate workshop offers plenty of opportunity to learn, develop your skills and capture some of the incredible landscapes right on our doorstep.

Whether you're looking to improve your landscape photography, learn from an experienced professional or simply spend a weekend exploring Donegal through your lens, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Call 074 9136208 to reserve your place.

01/09/2026

🍂 Hello September!
Fancy a little Donegal escape this month? Our new September Midweek Escape has just landed.

Enjoy:
🛏️ 1 Night Bed & Breakfast for 2
🍴 €20 Dining Credit
⏰ Late Checkout until 12pm
✨ From €175 for two
*Sea view supplements apply

Available Sunday–Thursday nights throughout September, subject to availability.
📞 Call 074 9136208 to book

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

A little look at what’s been coming out of our kitchen lately 👀🍴

Serving lunch daily from 12.30pm and dinner from 4pm.

31/08/2026

Create Your Own Banba – Sculpture Workshop with

Join us at Arnolds Hotel for a wonderfully creative day with artist Leona Gallen, as you create your very own Banba – the Celtic Goddess of Ireland.

This unique, full-day hands-on workshop will take you through the process of sculpting, painting and embellishing your own Banba, creating a completely individual piece to take home and treasure.

📅 Sunday 4th October 2026
⏰ 10.30am – 5pm (lunch included)
📍 Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy
🎨 Suitable for ages 16+
💶 €75 per person

Your day includes all materials, your finished Banba sculpture, a personalised certificate of authenticity, lunch and refreshments.

No previous experience needed – just come along and get creative!

Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Payment is required at the time of booking.

📞 074 9136 093
✉️ [email protected]