This place has really gone downhill. Several years ago this would have been my go to in…read moreportpatrick. I went last year and now this year and both times it has been terrible. I have no idea how you mess up chips but they managed it. To be fair the Cullen Skink was average. The ploughmans was terrible. Thai sizzle, terrible. I'm giving up on the crown.

Our family ate at a table on the outside at the front of the restaurant. Our table had a number, so…read morewhen we went to order at the counter, they would know where to bring our food. Two of us shared the mackerel and leek quiche and the classic cullen skink meals. We enjoyed drinks and the beautiful view while we waited for our food. When the quiche came, it was at room temperature. I asked a server about that and this is the way they serve it. She offered to heat it up for me, and I appreciated that. The salad was fresh and delicious. It came with a little bowl of creamy coleslaw and "chips" (what I'd call French fries!). The chips were crispy and delicious! The cullen skink was like a rich potato soup, with thin slices of potato, leeks, and a few pieces of smoked haddock. It came with some bread and butter. Everyone else enjoyed their food, too, although nothing especially wowed us as the best ever. The staff was friendly and efficient. It was a lovely evening in a quaint small Scotland town.

Fantastic evening meal at the Fernhill hotel..... The hotel is located on top of the hill with…read morepanoramic views of the harbour and village below. The hotel offered a set 3 course meal which far exceeded my expectations, the filet of steak was beautifully cooked, the peppercorn sauce could have had a bit more of a kick to it but it was still nice and creamy. Super impressed, hope to return again some time in the future, is definitely worth a visit....

Great food in an authentic village pub. Craft beer by Five Kingdoms. It's a community pub and hub…read morewith folk music nights, coffee, beer garden, right near the sea.

The King Arms Hotel was very comfortable, clean, and hospitable!…read more On our journey 2014, we had left Belfast Ireland very late in the day on a Stena Line car ferry to cross the Irish Sea heading to Scotland. By the time we had arrived at Cairnryan Port Scotland it was very dark, but we decided to start driving the 200 mile trek from Cairnryan Port on the A77 roadway to Lochness Lake located approx (200) miles away. Being so very tired, and struggling to drive any further, we began looking for places to rest on the long dark roads around Ballantrae, this is when we stumbled upon the King Arms Hotel. The King Arms staff booked us in late without any trouble, were very polite and offered us a late night dinner and drinks. We ended up playing pool in the pub area, having drinks, and speaking to the locals in the pub about the history of the area. In the morning, in the dining room area, they had a very nice breakfast prepared for us to sustain us on our journey, the atmosphere was amazingly family like. It was a very unexpected and pleasant stop on our journey into Scotland! If you walk to the west of the main parking lot, there is a small trail which will lead you through a large grassy soccer field, this trail will take you to the shore of Ballantrae Bay, the trail is approximately 700 feet in length. The view in the morning hours was amazing!!!!! Definitely Recommend!

I had just arrived in Stranraer on the last ferry from Belfast. It was cold, it was rainy and it…read morewas almost 1 in the morning. I was tired and had nowhere to stay. I walked up and down the streets of Stranraer hoping to find a B&B or some sort of Hostel. After an hour I had pretty much given up and was planning on sleeping in the train station and just by chance I see a light on in the Craignelder, as I head towards the front door, it opens and a woman comes out and locks it. I asked her if there were any vacancies and she she said they were closed but for whatever reason, she looked up at me, smiled and said "Come in". After telling her my story, she got me a cup of tea and brought me to my room. She obviously was on her way home but decided to help me out and I will never forget it. Clean rooms, lovely staff and a great view. I highly recommend!

This is a review for the restaurant: Hands down, this was the best lamb dish we've ever had! We…read morewere amazed by the amount of side dishes that were gratis, and we couldn't even eat everything. The service was fun and friendly and made for an enjoyable dinner. Worth a visit!

We came to Stranraer for just one night, and this hotel was our pick. On arrival, it genuinely…read morelooked like a quaint little castle - even more charming than the pictures suggested. Our room exceeded expectations, complete with a lovely view over what I think was the Stranraer port or perhaps the sea. The amenities were far more than we expected: a fun game room, a pool, a gym, plenty to keep you entertained. I actually found myself regretting that we were only staying for one night. The hotel seems to be a hub for special occasions like wedding receptions; during our stay, there was a wedding anniversary being celebrated. While you could hear the festivities from certain areas, it was never loud enough to disturb us in our room. Convenience was another plus, there's a Greggs right next door for a quick coffee and sausage roll in the morning. Parking is plentiful in the hotel, too. For me, the highlight was the bar lounge area. We stayed there until midnight, enjoying great drinks and great service from the friendly bartenders. All in all, this hotel was a delightful find that I would highly recommend if you find yourself in Stranraer!