Glenapp Castle Hotel in Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland Dining at Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland

An Award Winning
Fine Dining Restaurant in Ayrshire

Delicious lunches, delightful afternoon teas, or a six course gourmet evening menu to enjoy...

Fine dining at Glenapp Castle's Michelin Star and four AA Rosette award-winning restaurant is a truly unique experience.

Indulge yourself with a delightful afternoon tea, or enjoy an evening meal in the gracious surroundings of the Castle's elegant dining rooms with the restaurant's six course gourmet menu, expertly prepared by Head Chef Adam Stokes and his team, whilst watching the sun set over Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and across the beautiful Ayrshire coastline.

Head Chef Adam Stokes at Glenapp Castle's Four AA Rosette Restaurant in Ayrshire, Scotland

 

Whatever the occasion or time of day, dining at Glenapp Castle is a culinary journey of discovering pure flavours, textures and temperature.

All of the restaurant's dishes are created to highlight provenance, seasons and feature traditional marriages with exciting inventive modern twists. The Scottish larder is second to none in the world, and we have built great relationships with our fantastic local producers from around Ayrshire and across Scotland.

Restaurant Dining - Gorgeous views across Ayrshire, Scotland Dining Rooms at Glenapp Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland Restaurant Dining in Ayrshire, Scotland

A 3-course Gourmet Lunch on the Ayrshire coastline?

Lunch in Ayrshire, ScotlandOur 3-course gourmet lunch is available by prior reservation.

For £39.50 per person, this delightful lunch experience includes canapés on arrival, a choice from a 3 course menu and petits fours with coffee.


... or a delightful afternoon tea?

Luxury afternoon teas in Ayrshire, ScotlandBook a wonderful afternoon tea amid Scotland's most glorious countryside views at £19.50 per person which, along with a choice of the finest teas, includes a selection of sandwiches, scones with cream and Glenapp jam, cookies, fruit cake and seasonal fruit tartlet.

Afternoon tea guests are welcome to have a walk through the 36 acres of glorious garden and woodland.


Six-course Gourmet Dinners within the Castle Grounds

Gourmet dining in Ayrshire, ScotlandOur six-course gourmet dinner is £65.00 per person, and includes canapés on arrival, a limited choice six course gourmet dinner menu and coffee with petits fours.

These dining options can be tailored to any special dietary requirements.

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Fine Dining Menus at Glenapp Castle

Dining at Glenapp Castle is a culinary journey of discovering pure flavours, textures and temperature. The dishes are created to highlight provenance, seasons and traditional marriages with exciting inventive modern twists. The Scottish larder is second to none and we have built great relationships with our fantastic local producers.

Seared Tuna with Black Pepper, Olives and Ayrshire Epicure Potatoes
Seared Tuna with Black Pepper, Olives
and Ayrshire Epicure Potatoes
Terrine of Ayrshire Ham Hock with Foie Gras, Roasted Hazelnut Dressing and 'Piccalilli' Flavours
Terrine of Ayrshire Ham Hock with Foie Gras,
Roasted Hazelnut Dressing and 'Piccalilli' Flavours
Breast of Grouse with Garden Beetroot, Cobnuts, Wood Sorrel and Brambles
Breast of Grouse with Garden Beetroot, Cobnuts,
Wood Sorrel and Brambles
Scottish Strawberries with Toasted Lime Marshmallow and Elderflower Ice Cream 
Scottish Strawberries with Toasted Lime Marshmallow
and Elderflower Ice Cream 

The Restaurant's Culinary Achievements

AA Restaurant Guide Award 4 rosettes
AA Restaurant Guide Award
4 ROSETTES

EatScotland 2010 Gold Award
EatScotland 2011
Gold Award

CIS Excellence The Restaurant of the Year 2011
CIS Excellence
The Restaurant of the Year 2011

Which? Good Food Guide 2010
Which? Good Food Guide 2010
Glenapp is featured in the Which? Good Food Guide 2011 and listed in the ‘Top 10 Featured Restaurants’ 2009

13th Annual Scottish Chef Awards
13th Annual Scottish Chef Awards
Adam Stokes - Winner - Gourmet Menu of the Year for the daily changing,
seasonal and mostly locally sourced six-course dinner he and his team served each evening.


Restaurant Reviews & Comments by Guests

A selection of comments left by guests in the guest book in the Castle Library.

Library Guest Book Glenapp Castle Scotland

  • " Please thank Adam for the truly exciting and innovative dinners outstanding!!" 19.04.11
  • "The food was exceptional and equalled only by the view of Ailsa Craig!" 01.08.11
  • "Having stayed at eight Relais & Chateaux properties during this trip we thought your Chef outstanding." 10.08.11
  • "Dinner absolutely superb, very friendly staff and great atmosphere." 07.08.11
  • "What a fantastic experience! Food was out of this world." 16.07.11
  • "Outstanding food, wonderful place and so kind people – that’s a prefect world." 24.05.11
  • "There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe Dinner justifiably. It really is very, very special with each course a mouth-watering delight and makes you totally aware of the Chefs skill and talent. ... " June 2011
  • "The food, wow what food - Adam Stokes is truly a genius. ... thanks for making our 30th wedding anniversary something to remember." April 2011

Reserve your table in the Glenapp Castle restaurant:
Book Online / Tel: 01465 831212 / Email: info@glenappcastle.com

Award-winning Scottish Luxury Hotel of the Year and Four Star AA hotel A Relais & Chateaux Hotel in Scotland Five Star Scottish Tourist Board Hotel
Glenapp Castle Hotel, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland KA26 0NZ
Tel +44 (0)1465 831212 - Fax +44 (0)1465 831000
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