In the middle of the Ayrshire countryside, this is a really nice play to go for a fancy meal if…read moreyou're in the area, and is a great place to go if you want to show off the Scottish coast to visitors. I've only ever been here for lunch, and as it's close to my work it's our go-to place for wining and dining visitors. The main room has amazing views of the coast (if the weather is on your side), and you really do feel like you're part of the countryside. The room itself is pretty comfortable, and the staff are nice and friendly. It has a certain formal feel to it, but nothing too serious that you feel like you have to make an effort and be on your best behaviour. This, coupled with the menu and the clientele (it always seems to favour the retired crowd) gives it all a fancy members club feel. When asked about the food I described it as "good quality old persons fancy food", which was meant a a compliment. It's traditional dishes done well, from good fish dishes like whole sole, good quality steak pies and chicken breasts in creamy sauces. Portions are generous, and if you're in a bigger table you get a couple of side plates with veg an chips (and they were good chips!) - all very traditional. And while it isn't doing anything wildly adventurous there isn't anything wrong with doing the classics and doing them well. Personally, I'd like them to throw something new into the menu to justify the 5th star, but if you like good quality food in a nice setting then it's worth a visit. There is a 2 course lunch menu at £12.50 which is well worth a try. And the view is fantastic.

Went here to celebrate the in-laws wedding anniversary. It's a very nice place. We had booked a…read moretable for a Sunday afternoon. The place was quite busy and the service was slow. The food was very good. We were seated in the conservatory area, which was very warm, in fact overly warm. This is a nice place for special occasions. And, for a chain, is quite nice.

Good value food with portions on the large side and the drinks are reasonably priced…read more The menu is interesting with a mixture of traditional pub grub like steaks, gammon, burgers, liver & onions and a fish specials board which doesn't seem to change, but there is a paper specials which seems to change once a week or so. On top of the normal pub fare there are some more exotic dishes like Mexican Fajitas, Burritos, Chimichangas and Chilli which don't seem very authentic but are tasty and make a nice change. Look out for the grilled breast of chicken with haggis and a pepper sauce: spicy and very tasty! The hotel is a little disappointing and seems to be in the middle of a slow refurbishment. The rooms are of varying quality with, tired furnishings, faulty windows and occasionally dodgy plumbing. On the plus side most of the rooms are a good size, and they have replaced the old TVs with modern LCD ones with Freeview. Overall recommended, especially for value and the helpful & friendly staff.

Very clean both in the bar and the rooms - everything is very old but it makes the anchorage quirky…read moreand fun Food was very good and the service has been great

To say this place is in the centre of town would be an understatement.Located on the main bus route…read morethe Eggy as it is commonly known offers opening hours of believe or not 7am till 12 midnight.Hows that for availability of booze?The prices charged are a bit cheaper than you would expect to pay locally so there is another plus point.Staff are friendly and willing to help where possible.

Stopped in at Brambles for a spot of lunch and wasn't disappointed. Steak baguette with a mug of…read moresoup was the order of today. Absolutely beautiful. The sourdough bread sublime. Decided to have a scone instead of the usual dessert menu. Best scones on the island by far.

We ate at Brambles (the seafood restaurant) on our final night in Arran, and it was probably the…read moremeal I was most excited for. I love seafood, and I was interested to see what Auchrannie was like. We walked from Brodick - it's a bit of a strange walk and you'll probably feel like you took the wrong turn off as the road is very residential (I expected it to be estate grounds) but then you'll arrive at the resort. Brambles is a very Scottish, cosy restaurant with a fireplace and lots of tartan. I liked the decor although it was a little bit too dark in the restaurant. No bother. We were greeted at the door and asked if we wanted to hang up our own coats on the rack (there's a first, most restaurants will at least take your coat for you) and then shown to our table. We were the first table in the restaurant, and then they seated another table of two right next to us. In a completely empty restaurant. So frustrating! Why do they do that? It it so awkward. Anyway. We were told the specials of the day and looked over the menu. Another waiter was then telling the table next to us the specials and couldn't remember them or read the specials board from where he was standing. I have to say, for a restaurant that obviously wants you to feel like you're eating somewhere expensive and fancy, the service really let it down. They were awkwardly formal and stilted. I had the Scottish brown crab soup to start (tomato and fennel bisque, white crab meat with lemon and cracked pepper croutons) and then grilled fillet of garlic scented sea bass for main (with west coast crab and coriander fritters, buttered spinach with chorizo and chickpea salsa). I really expected a lot from the food - after all, they say they're the finest seafood restaurant on Arran but I was really disappointed. The soup was pretty bland - no distinct taste of crab and just an "ok" soup overall. I was hoping for better from the main but again, I really wasn't very impressed with the food - the fritters were nearly burnt and the sea bass was fine but really lacked flavour. The nicest part of the meal was the side of mustard mash. We decided not to get dessert as Graeme wasn't really impressed with his food either. We just got the bill and headed home. It was pretty expensive too - I think around £80 including a bottle of wine. For them boasting about being such a great seafood restaurant I have to say I was disappointed and really didn't think the food was impressive. I much preferred the Drift Inn in Lamlash.

Actually better than expected. No frills at all, but a huge room, a big comfy bed and very cheap…read more If your staying for a night or two in the area and just need a place to sleep this hotel is absolutely fine. If your not familiar with the travel lodge chain, just be aware that this is a budget hotel. There is no fancy edges at all and the staff are not overly pleasant, but they were not impolite either. Seemed easy to get taxis quickly and there was a subway 1 mins walk away if meatball marinara's are your thing.

This is a small cosy Travelodge based outside of town, near Tescos…read more I visited when it first opened and the prices were cheap due to the location and was lucky to get a 2-4-1 due to some technical fault. £15 for 2 nights? Sweet. The decor is the same as all other Travelodges and there's a Frankie & Benny's across the road. A Pizza Hut and Asda are nearby too.

Perfect! Hillhouse was a fabulous place to stay and have as a base for our group of 8 friends…read moretaking a week long golf trip to play the renowned courses of Troon, Prestwik, Dundonald, Western Gailes and Turnbury. The accommodations were ideal, service was superb and setting was magical. The grounds of the estate were perfectly manicured and the Scottish Garden was breathtaking. A walk around the house and grounds was like taking a step back in time. We all loved the morning cook to order breakfast, chef prepared dinners and the very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Andrea and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome as they took care of every little thing and detail. Sad to say that I am not sure if I will ever come back to Hillhouse, but I feel very fortunate that I was able to stay there and experience such a special place with my friends.

Great value for money. Fabulous food and brilliant bar service. Sooo friendly. Recommend the…read morerestaurant and bar.

Amazing Food and the interior and atmosphere is very nice. Best Beef Wellington I have ever had.read more

This place has gone up and down like a yoyo over the years. It is quite a traditional restaurant…read moreand inn, although the last time I went they had randomly slipped in a suprisingly modern japanese dish into the menu and it didn't really work. Prices aren't exactly cheap but the portions are usually big enough to justify the expense. Low ceilings can make it feel a bit cramped or very cosy. Someone I dined with was nearly poisoned with a chlorine tablet in their salad, but that was a very long time ago. It has changed hands a dozen times since then!