The Harlequin has been around for as long as I can remember visiting Largs and is arguably as…read morefamous as Nardini's, especially amongst locals. It is also held in similar acclaim and has a comforting presence and atmosphere inside. Shaped and laid out much like a roadside diner, the aging decor is charming and quaint rather than old fashioned, perhaps why it remains popular with the retired contingency of the town. While they keep their style consistently the same, the menu has had a bit of an upgrade in recent years and has for a while been inkeeping with the Glasgow panini eating culture of the West End. They have a massive variety of main courses, keeping things relatively simple but of good quality, staying on the inexpensive side of things. For the wuality of the homemade food the prices are reasonably low, and there are plenty options for health fanatics and veggies alike. What impresses me most about Harlequin is, however, their dessert selection. The apple pie is to die for, leaving you feeling satisfied and sleepy afterwards. As most good meals should! This place is almost as good as cosy Sunday dinners in with the family, which keeps me returning everytime I'm in the neighbourhood. Don't go changin' anytime soon, Harlequin!

A basic, down to earth, but clean and pleasant cafe/restaurant with a better choice of meals for…read morevegetarians than some of the other places around Largs. Good value too with plenty to eat for your money and friendly service.

Decent option if visiting Largs…read more Room is across from the front and advertised lunch options as well as accommodating kids too. Pizza, pasta, burger options as well as salads etc. i had a salad which was tasty with fresh leaves and well cooked chicken. My 2 year old niece was given crayons and colouring in supplies to stay occupied which was a nice touch and staff fussed over her. The kid's pizza was huge - we had to take it home as our little one was defeated. Three large slices were consumed enthusiastically! It may be a haunt of hen/stag do's as they have a large cocktail list and there was a rather noisy hen do in when we were lunching. Staff did have them away from diners though. Standard pub decor, clean toilets, friendly staff and suitable for kids. I would return if lunching in Largs.

Decent menu at Xmas time Good value to get a starter and a…read moremain course The Xmas dinner is pretty good as is the Brie for s starter Have Xmas crackers for the kids Pretty good bar

This is a cosy and friendly cafe, a nice place for a coffee, breakfast or even lunch. Worth a stop…read morein on your stroll through the town.

I stopped here for coffee today for the first time. I had a delicious latte and my husband said the…read morehot chocolate was equally good! It's a pleasant cafe and quite comfortable. There's a variety of small round and square tables and soft-seated dining chairs (perhaps the tables are slightly too close together but this would only be a slight issue when the cafe is full). There's a nice blue carpet throughout, pretty floral pictures on all walls, shelving units with ornaments, good lighting, a long counter with mirrors behind and delicious looking cakes under glass (I didn't succumb on this occasion!!) apparently everything is home-baked. There are breakfasts served all day, from eggs on toast and full cooked meals to honey toasted Granola. Lots of 'light bites' and full 'Hot Plate' lunches on offer too, plus salads, baked potatoes, sandwiches with imaginative fillings (£4.95-£5.50) and a special 'soup and a sandwich combo' (£5.95). There's a children's menu too. Lovely desserts as well including ice cream sundaes. Largs is a great place to find good quality ice cream, thanks to the Italians there! There's waitress service in the cafe and the lady who served us was very pleasant. The pop music playing on the radio was slightly irritating and didn't seem to fit the surroundings somehow, though at least it wasn't loud!

Irvine's Harbour Arts Centre hosts both visual and performing arts, plus a lot of community and…read morechild-friendly workshops. The adjoining Hac Bar now seems to have established itself as an elegant bistro and bar. On a visit up north, I had already taken mother to Small Talk, and if you are a big soup fan like mother then Small Talk still wins as it is three soups of the day there, versus one everywhere else, including the Hac Bar! Nevertheless, I felt the need to ring the changes, and had my sister drop us off outside the Ship Inn (didn't fancy it!) and we ended up here. Where Hac Bar wins over Small Talk is in the extensive window views towards the harbour (!), a much larger and less crowded space dining space, a touch of modern elegance, plus Hac Bar serves craft beers and cocktails if that is your thing. This is daytime to evening venue. Vegetarians such as myself are well catered for with at least half a dozen interesting options clearly marked on the menu, and the manager also advised that the chicken curry could be made with quorn. I asked which of the vegetarian dishes were made fresh, and was told all of them apart from the lasagne. Mother went for the tomato and basil soup, which she finished. The bread that came with it looked to be bog standard supermarket brown (might have been toasted) and was left untouched. As my main was a bit dry, I ended up having them bring me the soup as well. I am not a huge fan of tomato soup as I find it too acidic and the soup here did nothing to change my mind and was in no way outstanding, only OK. (see photo) I went for the goats cheese burger, which was really more of a stack of two rounds of grilled cheese garnished with roasted peppers and onions in a brioche bun. It was served on a board with fries and coleslaw (see photo) The impressive appearance of my main alone made me glad I had come to Hac Bar! Not having had goat's cheese in a while, I enjoyed my meal. If we are being critical, I would have preferred less cheese and more roast veg or salad in the bun. The brioche was pleasantly tender, however if my dining companion had been someone I was trying to impress, it could have done with being a lot more structurally sound as eating became a bit messy! Coleslaw was OK, the fries came attractively served in a wire basket. However, fries are 'fake food' in my book - I only nibbled a few and next time I would try and swap these for something a bit more wholesome. I did find the meal just a bit dry which I mentioned to the staff and asked for some soup. I was brought a full bowl without bread, as I asked, and this was billed as 'Kid's Soup £2' rather than the full whack, which was a nice touch. The staff were all excellent. I really enjoyed the relaxed, elegant charm of the Hac Bar and would definitely eat here again. (Note: Wasn't impressed with the rather derivative gallery exhibtions - the jewelry and other crafts available to buy were more to my tastes. However, I have seem some poignant work here with a strong local connection to the local landscape, history, culture and sometimes with a dash of gritty realism and working class culture!)

The Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine is situated down in the older , part of the town which is quite…read morequaint and has a bit of character . The bar is open all day for meals and coffee and serves an A La Carte menu at night . The centre operates as a gallery , concert venue and offers art classes as well . The auditorium has around 150 seats , therefore offering a small intimate feel to it . As an audience you feel really close to the artist and often get a chance to talk at interval time as they can be found at the merchandise table , signing CD,s etc . I have seen 4 or 5 bands here over the last year and thus very enthusiastic about supporting local and overseas talent . Prices are reasonable about ten to twelve pounds for a ticket and the bar serves good food and drinks . There is a local arts festival in the summer which is well attended . Good place to pop in if you are in the area , for a restorative drink or a bite to eat.

If you're visiting Glasgow treat yourself to a lovely meal with an attentive staff! We happened by…read moreand something drew us in. We're so glad it did. Not only is the food delicious but the presentation enhances the experience. We're only in Glasgow a few days but we'll definitely go back. Enjoy!

I hadn't been in here for ages, but the chance to catch up with my big sis for brunch was a…read moresuitable occasion to try again. The layout seems very cramped in general, especially in the upstairs mezzanine bit, but luckily it was pretty quiet so we managed to find a table without problem. I wasn't overly impressed with the lunch menu as it didn't meet my dietary needs. It's okay for veggies but most things had cheese of some sort in them so if you have problems with dairy your options are pretty limited. Luckily the all-day breakfast/brunch options are quite extensive. After pondering over the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon option, I eventually plumped for the eggs royale - basically eggs Florentine with organic smoked salmon and a massive nest of what appeared to be spinach. Jolly tasty it was too, although I did think it was a trifle over-priced at £8.75. I finished with an Americano, and my sister tempted me into a slice of polenta cake, which was very nice. The coffee was okay, not particularly outstanding. I still don't 'get' the popularity of Cafezique; to me it comes across as over-priced, over-crowded and over-trendy. It will never be a regular haunt for me, but it's nice once in a while.

Friendly and fast service, we stayed at the Fraser across the street and this was delightful! Quite…read morepossibly the most delicious hot chocolate I've had, and we kept coming back. I've tried the banana fosters french toast and the avocado toast, and both were mouth watering. I'll be dreaming about these breakfasts!

The best breakfast we have had since we have been in the UK. Food was excellent. Service by Ann…read moreMarie was exceptional. Her friendly attitude and kind nature really made this a great experience. The restaurant is clean and homey. Love the wood and really feels like a wonderful place to sit and have a bite. Thanks for a great time. Love from some Texans!

I'm sure you hear this a lot, but the breakfast we had at this restaurant was the best breakfast…read moreI've ever had, no doubt! I had the eggs Benedict, which was the perfect portion, cooked to perfection, and left me wanting more. The sauce was light and mixed with the egg in a way that was just indescribable. The French toast with bacon offered a great mix of sweet and savory. Syrup was available if you wanted it, but honestly, you didn't need it. My wife had the fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy, cheesy, served over toast with bacon and hash browns. This is something she gets often, and she has had none better than the ones here. The service was excellent. It's not the biggest restaurant, but the tables seem to move fairly quickly, and they have outdoor seating on warmer days. The whole experience was a delightful way to start our day. So if you happen to be in Glasgow, Scotland, you have to check out the Wilton Street Pantry, you will not be disappointed!

This was a great place for Sunday Brunch. It was within walking distance of our hotel in Merchant…read moreCity and the reviews suggested that it was worth a try. The reservation that we made was worthwhile as they were booked past 1 PM when we arrived at 11:30 AM. They offered a mix of indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated inside and attended to right away. Our server was excellent the entire time we were there. The menu was condensed with some tempting choices. My wife opted for the Avocado Toast, which was loaded generously. She enjoyed it quite a lot. I tried the marinated cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, mozzarella, rocket, pesto and smoked almonds on toasted sourdough. I was likewise happy with my selection. I can also report that the coffee was very good. My wife had a Macchiato and said it was quite nice as well. Including the food, drinks and a small tip, the total bill was £36. At £18 per person, this was not cheap but I had no problem with the value. The experience including the food, the service and the vibe all added up to make this worth the cost. If we're in Glasgow again, we'd be happy to do brunch here again.

I had been wanting to try Epicures for a long time and finally did this weekend for brunch. We both…read morewent for a veggie breakfast which was nice but for the price (which is a lot more than your usual breakfast) you'd at least expect some bits of toast to be included as the breakfast wasn't very big. The staff wasn't very friendly, and I sadly wasn't too impressed with the food either. The restaurant is nice though.

Can't believe it's taken me so long to discover Epicures! What a great place for Sunday brunch…read more Very hipster decor and lots of space to move, unlike many of their rival West End counterparts. I particularly like the use of old railway carriage luggage racks on the mezzanine walls. On this occasion I kept it simple with poached eggs and a slab of smoked salmon on toast, always a good standby Sunday brekkie for me. Just the job. Their coffee was pretty good too. Thank you Epicures - I'll definitely be back to try out the full veggie breakfast soon!