The Gables Restaurant, Irvine: Fit for a King

The Gables restaurant situated at the back of The Kings Arms Hotel in the town centre of Irvine is a very popular eating place both during the day for lunch and at night for evening meals. It’s owners the Scott family, have created a warm relaxing feeling in the restaurant complete with young friendly staff who are always very helpful.

They have a varied lunch time menu offering such delights as steak pie, haddock in batter, chicken curry, homemade burger and lots more. There is also a lunchtime snack menu available with a selection of wraps and panini’s great for a quick bite on your office lunch break.

The main evening menu has some of the old time favourites like fish and chips, chicken encroute and steak and for the more adventurous there’s something different like the fajitas with chicken or beef. I would personally recommend the surf and turf, a full locally produced 8oz fillet steak with king prawns, absolutely delicious.

So if its a nice romantic meal for two or just a lunch time bite give the Gables a try.

To book a table or find out more about The Gables restaurant the please call on 01294 276432

The Ship Inn, Irvine: Fine Scottish Fayre

The Ship Inn in Irvine, located on the scenic harbour-side on the once famous port town has a warm cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. The Ship Inn boasts to be the oldest pub in Irvine although now there main business is in serving great quality traditional Scottish food. On a resent trip to England for a special occasion we had the opportunity to meet some old friends that used to live near Irvine and the conversation for most of the evening was on how good The Ship Inn was, is and will continue to be.

The menu is varied and is great value for money. I personally recommend the chicken breast stuffed with garlic cream cheese and wrapped in pastry served with seasonal vegetables. I have not had desert as I find the portions very satisfying. You usually have to book during the week as it gets very busy and on a Saturday and Sunday it is first come first served so get there early.

There is also a nice outside seated smoking area where you can take in the lovely views of the sea.

During Monday-Friday the Main Menu is served from 12:00pm-2:15pm and 5:30pm-9:00pm.
On Saturday and Sunday the Main Menu is served all day.
From 2:15pm - 5:00pm Monday - Friday an Afternoon Menu is available.

To book your table for some great Scottish food call: 01294 279722 Ext 21

Dunure Inn: Something different

Dunure is a lovely little fishing village were you will find a nice quiet beach complete with its own castle ruins and plenty of rock pools for exploring. There is a small shop were you can pickup a few of the things you always forget to bring, handy when you realize the bucket and spade are at home.

If your hungry try the Dunure Inn were you will find great food and friendly staff.
One of their specialties and probably the only one of it’s kind in the west of Scotland is the great fish BBQ they put on in the summer, although we’ve been unlucky with our timing and have missed the BBQ, our friends have recommended we get to it when it’s back on. We have used the restaurant a few times now and it makes the idea place to take the family on a Sunday, they also have a nice outside seated smoking area and plenty of parking.
Visiting Dunure and particularly the Dunure Inn on a nice sunny day (weather permitting) is one of the best experiences Ayrshire offers.

If you would like to make the most of your trip to the Ayrshire coast why not spend the night at the Dunure Inn from only £50 per night per room. Click Here for more details 

Indian with a differance: The Rupee Room

If you’re the type of person that enjoys an Indian every once in a while than I would suggest that The Rupee Room in Ayr, near Wellington Square, is a must.

It takes a whole new approach to Indian food where I’d say everything they cook is done in the visible tandoori oven. I think it’s their unique selling point, it certainly is something different.

The menu in The Rupee Room has taken a step side to the more traditional tandoori houses and I’m sure you’ll find a few new items on the menu that you’ve never seen before and once tried you’ll be amazed why all the other Indian restaurants don’t have a similar menu.

The South Indian Garlic and Chilli curry is by far the best curry in Ayrshire (although I’m open to try the competition) And I’ve certainly never came across cauliflower pakora.

As a standard the venue is top notch and the staff friendly and funny.

Well worth a try.