The Arches Hotel has been a cornerstone of Claregalway for some 50 years, and thanks to imaginative and accessible seasonal menus like the recently revealed four-course festive meal for just €28.95, it will likely be there for at least 50 more.
Owned by the Dunleavy family, a tribe that has been involved in the hospitality business for over a century, the Arches Hotel began life as a small, one-room public house, a far cry from the hotel which features a welcoming restaurant, bar and 21 bedrooms. The hotel itself is easily accessible with ample parking, and the location helps to make the answer to the endless question of 'do I have the energy to cook dinner tonight?', due to its prime location on the well worn commuter route of the Tuam Rd.
The Arches Hotel knows who it is, it knows its customers and it knows how to move with the crowd instead of leaving them behind and the new menu is evidence of this. Following the success of the recently rejuvenated evening menu and its '2 for €20' offer, the expert team at The Arches have turned their eye to Christmas, endeavouring to serve dishes that delight and sustains guests, while allowing them to indulge in the hedonistic beauty of Christmas dining without the hefty bill at the end.
My personal experience dining in The Arches Hotel ticked every box. Warmly decorated with comfortable furniture and pleasant, friendly staff, The Arches Hotel offers a well rounded experience, with delicious, freshly created dishes including its unique 'butchers selection' which features meat from cattle reared on the Dunleavy family farm. I enjoyed three exquisite courses, and each one did not fail in the carefully created menu's goal to impress and sustain while remaining accessible.
For the Christmas period, The Arches Hotel are offering a four-course festive meal for €28.95. This offer is running for the entire Christmas period, up until the New Year, and it’s the ideal opportunity to catch up with those near to your heart with whom you won’t get to spend Christmas day. So this year, instead of risking your heard earned money only to leave the table still feeling hungry, choose The Arches Hotel and know that you are in safe hands this Christmas.
