Brechin's on Bridgend Street in Argyll & Bute

Party of 8 visited today for breakfast. The owner couldn't have been more helpful and the breakfast rolls were excellent. Great value for money and we all enjoyed the chat!

Tim and his wife have such a lovely establishment all the food was home made and incredible. Certainly the best meal I've had in Scotland. I highly recommend!

Brilliant wee place on the Isle of Bute, great breakfast and morning rolls, have yet to try any other lunch items but everything looks great coming out of the kitchen. You are missing out if you don't visit, great friendly welcome and it's nice and warm As you can see from my pic I finished everything

Had lunch with friend. Soup and baked potato very well cooked. Very pleasant owner. Was busy and took a wee while for food to arrive but freshly prepared so no complaints. Ginger beer well presented (i.e. not just a can and glass but came poured with ice and some lemon added); small point but important. Room decor themed with jazz instruments and music.

Day trip on the PS Waverley only had a short time and the host made sure we made it back on board on time really attentive food was cooked to order and very fresh pity we didn't have more time to stay and sample more

Excellent food, great service & we felt very safe and well looked after. Our orders included the cheese and bacon burger, the halloumi burgers and the cheese and pickle sandwiches and everything was delicious. The menu has a fabulous variety - I was torn between the sandwiches, the burgers & the baked potatoes - we will definitely be back so I can try my other choices! Prices are also great, especially for the generous portions. Highly recommended!

We came across this brasserie whilst in Rothesay and boy we are so glad we did. We got tea for two and fruit scones,jam and clotted cream...the tea was a large tea pot and the scones were home made and I can honestly say they were the best scones we have ever tasted. Tim was so friendly and we had a good chat with him. Two elderly ladies came in and we recommended the scones to them and they were delighted with them too. Inside was spotless and music sheets on the wall were very interesting. Very reasonable priced too. If we come to Rothesay we will definitely visit here again. Thank-you Tim and Ann for your lovely service 😀

After arriving off the Ferry we wanted to have a coffee & ended up here.. & it was more then a cup of coffee.. the second we walked through the door we were greeted, the atmosphere was welcoming and cosy, the walls decorated in old sheet music & posters, I had a latte & my partner a white coffee.. my son had a sparkling mixed orange drink (can not remember the name) but he loved it! I decided I wanted to the soup, & it was lentil.. he was fresh home made & delicious! My partner had a bacon roll & most people would say that they are pretty standard but my partner really loved the roll! Not sure if that was homemade or not but the roll was beautiful! My son had the chocolate fudge brownie.. which was homemade too! & it came with homemade ice cream! (He has the choice or vanilla or plum! He picked vanilla) he ate it within seconds! He said it was the best ice cream & brownie he’s every had! The people who own the cafe were so lovely too! & made the place very welcoming & friendly! Thank you!

Brechin's can cater for functions and generally these are of a musical nature and well attended by Tim and his good lady who looks after the kitchen. A few of us 'mature' locals regularly congregate and we regard the Saul's as friends.

We enjoyed our wee lunch at this lovely establishment! The food was tasty and the proprietor was so lovely and welcoming! We will definitely be back!

We visited here yesterday and what a superb find. The food is almost exclusively homemade with produce sourced locally. I had homemade macaroni cheese - absolutely superb. In addition it cane with homemade bread from a local bakery which was light and tasty. My partner had an oak smoked salmon sandwich with the salmon sourced from a smokery in South Uist. The owner was friendly and charming and spent time with us explaining some of the local attractions. Absolutely first class!

We were looking for somewhere for a light lunch, and how fortunate we were to find Brechin's. Small but with a fantastic ambience, highlighted by the many musical instruments and the vast collection of sheet music displayed around the walls. The menu offers an amazing choice; every item home made and cooked to order with ingredients sourced locally. Don't expect fast food - if you are in a hurry go somewhere else, but our advice would be to make sure that you have time to relish the atmosphere and enjoy delicious food. The coffee is good as well! Licensed and open Monday to Saturday from 10.30, we wholeheartedly recommend.

We didn't eat here, only stopped in for a coffee (which was lovely) but ended up having a great chat about music with the proprietor, who is an accomplished, multi-instrument-playing musician. Really enjoyed our chat, thank you very much for that kind sir, and the cafe is a great place to sit down for a while and observe the many beautiful musical instruments on display and/or for sale as well and the music memoribilia papering the walls.

This place served the best meal we had all week the host was very welcoming and attentive and the ambiance was very relaxing the food was delicious, we look forward to visiting again.

Yummy food! It's like going to someone's home and having them cook for you! Food is top quality and prepared with care and love. All is cooked to order so if you want fast food, go to Mc.....8-)

Stopped for lunch and we both had the bacon, Brie and cranberry sandwich with some fried potatoes (home fries). Very yummy! The coffee was top notch because it was ground fresh. We chatted a bit with the owner - very friendly. They have some wonderful memorabilia and sheet music all over and even have some instruments for sale. The owner was telling us that he does repairs and sales online as well, but put a few items in the restaurant as a result of local interest. Very cute place with great food, a little off the beaten path, and totally worth the quick walk.

I wandered Rothesay looking for a salad for lunch, came across Brechin's by chance and I'm so glad I popped in. A warm and friendly welcome, the Chicken Caesar Salad was freshly prepared and delicious, a wee chat with staff about Bute, it was a lovely lunch stop!

Popped into Brechin's for a coffee. We ended up having food as well, as the food they brought out for another table looked and smelled great. I opted for the Ayrshire bacon and egg roll - fantastic. The roll was packed with crispy, tasty Ayrshire bacon and the fried egg was delicious. all freshly prepared. My dining companions had the South Uist smoked salmon ( would be good to have Bute Smoked Salmon) and cream cheese sandwich which was quite different in that the salmon and cheese had been blended together and served with bread with salad. very tasty. The coffee that they serve is excellent - in the correct sized cups and not boiling hot. The service was very good and quick.

Tim and Anne greeted us with a very friendly welcome. This café by day, restaurant by night didn't disappoint and the musically themed decor gave us plenty of talking points.

Cosy and friendly atmosphere. We wanted to try some food but we were too late. We were there for over half an hour chatting with the owner. So I asked him to take some pictures of the place so we could share with the tourists.

Llegamos en Rothesay junto con la lluvia, así que después de recorrer el castillo, buscamos un lugar para comer. En lo afortunados que entramos en Brechin! Tuve la mejor hamburguesa que he probado-, local de carne isle bute. No estoy seguro de que puedo comer una hamburguesa en casa, estoy tan mimado. Mi marido tenía una deliciosa sopa de lentejas al que disfrutó. También tuvimos una conversación larga con Tim & Ann, los propietarios, que cubren muchos temas, incluyendo el tema de jazz del café. Nuestro horario no permitía la cena allí, pero el menú de Ann estaba preparando sonaba delicioso. Recomiendo encarecidamente!

Visitamos Brechins en una tarde soleada de sábado en Rothesay y disfrutamos de cada minuto de nuestra estancia.

Estamos aquí para unas cortas vacaciones y por un accidente muy feliz a este café. Tim & Ann son las personas más agradables que he visto. Muy acogedor y amable. Si eres un amante del jazz, tienes que ir aquí. ! Es un apasionado amante de Tim y músico de jazz. Si no estás realmente en Jazz, pero quiere saber más, pregunta Tim y él lo hará tomar el tiempo para decir todo. Él sabe mucho sobre esto! Sólo el sábado noche se puede disfrutar de la cena. Ir! ! 00 es un cocinero muy bueno. Nos encantó cada bocado! Así que si quieres un café muy acogedor para una taza de café o algo de comer. . Este es el lugar! !

Sólo cambiaron a Rothesay y esta será una de mis paradas regulares. Me había un rollo de salchichas y Coca Cola, pero slice bien servido. Muy amable; charlando con los propietarios que también estaban conversando con otros clientes. Interesante menú que estaré trabajando. Ambiente agradable y muy limpio.

Nos encontramos por casualidad y nos fascina la música café temáticas - partituras e instrumentos en las paredes. Excelente comida casera. Amable y acogedor de los propietarios involucrados en la escena musical local. Nos sentimos como en casa y alojado por edades. Una delicia en todos los sentidos!

La mejor bollo con crema de leche y mermelada que he probado jamás. Preciosa casa hizo comida. Los propietarios son agradables y amables

Este lugar era simplemente definir tenía un bollo y me recordó a mi madre de Casa deliciosos y sin duda más vacknfor

Looking for somewhere to eat, we found Brechin's. When we entered we were greeted like friends. The menu offered a good selection, it was difficult to select what to have, the selections we made were delicious. We returned twice more during our holiday, on the days we were in Rothesay. We also recommended it to other people staying in our hotel.

Found this nice little cafe in the centre of the shopping area. Service spot on & reasonable prices.

We just walked in late on a Saturday without a booking, no problem, a warm friendly welcome, four other couples eating so nothing to worry about, food was fantastic, we'll cooked and well presented, excellent service, reasonably priced, it was that good, we've booked for Sunday lunch, which is followed by live jazz, what's not to like, give it a go you'll not be disappointed.

We did'nt really know what to expect from the Isle of Bute. When we first arrived everything was closed down and the rain was poring down. The next day we found this little pearl, arriving from Denmark and in need of fast Wi-Fi to work on, we really needed a quiet nice cosy place to get coffee and some food, and we where not dissapointet, the coffee was excellent (the best on the island) we had the soup of the day, 4 days straight and it was always freshly made with a nice homemade roll. The Wi-Fi was superb and the service friendly and homely. We really enjoyed spending our mornings there. If we ever come back to Bute, this will be one of the places where we will with out a doubt return to.

Hubby and I have eaten and coffeed at Brechins a number of times over the past three years. In fact we wouldn't visit Rothesay without popping in for a snack or lunch. The welcome is warm and personal - how Tim Saul remembers everyone I don't know. The food is delicious and always made fresh to order, and you are always brought up to date with whatever is happening on Bute. Tim is on the committee for the Jazz Bute Festival and is a good point of contact for information on the Jazz concerts as well as the Festival

I have lived in Scotland for a year now and this is the best overall meal that I have had. If you go to the Rothesay and don't eat here you are doing yourself a major injustice. I will most definitely be back!!!

We have used Brechin's for more than twelve months and have never been disappointed. Their food is all made to order, is of excellent quality and the staff are genial and efficient. We have held large dinners there, large receptions and a full range of meals, often with musical accompaniment. Easily the best restaurant on Bute.

The restaurant is small so the entertainment (keyboard and easy listening when we visited), is right in among the diners. I enjoyed the differentness of it. The food was wholesome and hearty.

On 17th October, myself and three others went to Brechins for a meal and music night. So as the restaurant only does these as and when, let's cover the music first. Tim, the owner is an exceptional musician whose skills cover brass, woodwind, strings and keyboards. In fact, the first time I ever heard Tim on the keyboard, I commented that should I win the lottery I would simply pay him to sit in the corner tinkling the ivories all day long. Anyway, his ad hoc Jazz evenings consist of Tim on keyboard and Anna Harrison on vocals. Together, they are a delight. They perform for approximately one hour towards the end of the meal. Now, the food. These musical evenings are a set price meal with two offerings each for starter, main and pudding. The food is very good home cooking, portions are generous and the wine list is well priced and well chosen. I would highly recommend these evenings. I have been to several and the just keep getting better. A balm to the soul, both gastronomically and musically.

A very comfortable and relaxing place. All food home made. Great soups and breads. Super place to have lunch. very friendly owners.

We regularly visit Rothesay in our boat, sometimes staying overnight or as yesterday just a passing visit. We have eaten at most of the restaurants except Brechin's - I don't know why - probs habit!Yesterday we called into Rothesay at about 11.00. We were starving- sun shining and fresh sea air- very unusual this year! We called in one of our usual cafes advertising breakfast, lunch snacks etc. unfortunately as we entered the empty cafe we were asked if we wanted food as they had finished breakfast and would not start lunch until after 12.00, given this we declined the offer to have coffee and went for a wander.We had passed Brechin's many times but on passing we noticed their menu stated food all day, we entered the small but tastefully presented restaurant and were immediately welcomed, they had a free 4 person table which we sat in. The host (rather than server) came over, established that we wished food and immediately told us of the soup of the day and specials.My daughter (v fussy) had the American pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup, they were freshly made, large and superbly made the pancakes were excellent as was the properly crispy bacon and the heated maple syrup. Our other daughter had the soup and sandwich combo, tomato and veg soup and tuna mayo brown sandwich- well presented and delicious. My wide had the baked potato with tuna and onion, with a solid with olives, again this had a rave reception. I had the "pie of the day" which was steak in ale with lovely mash and freshly baked pastry, this was one of the best I have tasted.We had a selection of drinks (hot and cold), but non alcoholic as we were undertaking a lengthy passage on our boat when we finished, all were nice and were well served by our attentive (but not too attentive!) host.The bill was very reasonable and the atmosphere was very laid back and pleasant with a decor largely music related. We will be back soon! Happy to strongly recommend!!

We chose to dine here on our last night. Choosing from the evening dinner menu we both opted for the prawn cocktail followed by the bute beef and ale pie served with fresh vegetables and potatoes. We were too full to sample the excellent choice of desserts but hopefully next time.The owners were very friendly and we had a nice chat with him,he told us his wife would be pleased we'd eaten everything! ! It was so delicious. Highly recommended ( and I'm a very fuzzy chef/ restaurateur)

Friendly staff, warm welcome. Good coffee and tea selection. Reasonable prices. Music orientated. Food was okay.

Myself , my wife and our two friends visited Brechins whilst out celebrating my Sixtieth birthday. we thought that this restaurant was very friendly and comfortable and we all agreed that the meals that we ordered were cooked to perfection and very tasty. the proprietor was a very agreeable chap who informed us that all their food was locally sourced thereby supporting the farming community on the Island. We would definitely recommend Brechins to anyone looking for a small comfortable place to eat when visiting Rothesay.

My missus and I had had an early start and a long drive to the island and, in appalling weather conditions, just needed a plate or two of simple, filling, tasty fare. And that's exactly what we got. Tim was very friendly and chatty and when I wanted half and half of two starters it wasn't a problem at all. Lovely homemade salmon mousse (with a couple of crevettes thrown in!) and houmous washed down with a bottle of local Red Ale set the comfort tone. My wife's steak and my steak and ale pie were fantastic. The steak in particular was one of the best we'd tried and was cooked perfectly. A tremendous little find that is a bit cramped and the furniture is a bit dated but the grub and the service far outweighed any minor gripes. Would definitely go back if it was closer to home.

What a perfect place for a coffee and catch up with friends. A lovely cosy environment and very friendly staff. I was impressed with the menu choices and the amount of home made goods, and will definitely be going back for a meal. It is licensed so would be perfect for a casual evening dinner without having to go to a pub.

We received a warm welcome and an excellent meal on a cold rainy night. The steak was especially good.

Excellent evenin on the Sunday of the Jazz weekend. The food service and music were all first class. Tim is an excellent host and made the evening memorable. I thoroughly recommend a visit

Really nice menu - food delicious. A little bit on the small side and can be cramped if fully booked. However friendly service and excellent food. Highly recommended. Window seats are a bit narrow so try to get another table.

When ever we are in Rothesay it is a must to visit Tim and Ann be it for a light snack during the day or a full dinner at the weekend. The food is always first class, the prices are very reasonable and the host is most welcoming, so I would recommend a visit there.Captain Bob

During our 2 weeks holiday in the lovely Argyll, we had one of the best meals here, tasty and good value and a lovely atmosphere to boot!

I took my daughter, her mum-in-law, my son's girlfriend and brand new baby to Bute on a sunny day in June. We found this pub for a quick bite to eat before getting the bus to Mount Stuart House. Although the notice on the door said no prams, they welcomed us. We had lovely baked potato, tuna roll (full to bursting) and huge scones & jam. They then gave us hot water to heat up the baby's bottle. Thanks for your welcoming hospitality!

My wife and I consider Brechins a must on our visits to Bute.A busy place and not very large so book if you can.Music lovers from days gone by will enjoy the decoration.Never had second thoughts about food here.Good value.

We have dined at Brechins a few times and this time we called in for lunch.We both decided to have the cajun chicken salad which was divine, and my hubby polished off a scone with jam and clotted cream which he said was delicious.The service was fast and we would recommend to others visiting Rothesay!

My husband and I wanted a light lunch and opted for open sandwiches - piri piri chicken, and garlic prawn. My husband also had soup which was a delicious home made tomato. Very satisfied with the food. We were visiting Rothesay for the day only, and Tim Soul the host was helpfulness itself, giving us a map of the island and some ideas as to how to spend our time. Definitely a good place to visit!

just called in for a drink but decided to have a light lunch,my wife had soup de jour,carrot and corriander with a buttered roll.i had open sandwich which when served came with a moutain of prawns cooked with just the right amount of garlic on toasted bread with sliced tomato and side salad drizzeled with oil. the food was excellent the service from the proprieter,a jazz musician was friendly and very efficient.would return anytime.

Just the venue for a deliciously hot Latte combined with home made scones, clotted cream and jam. Brightened up our day in Rothesay.The couple who own the Bistro were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The range on the menu catered for most tastes and I would suggest that you give this one a try.

Enjoyed a very good local beef sandwich and salad , very good value , followed by a great coffee.very friendly host if you're on Bute give it a try.

Enjoyed a very good meal with friends here on Saturday evening. The owners are very friendly, helpful and attentive to detail. After a starter of black pudding and pancetta I ordered the steak au poivre which was cooked exactly as ordered and beautifully tender. Regrettably after two excellent courses there was no room for dessert even though the choices were extremely tempting. Well worth a visit.

Intimate, friendly welcome, lovely food and some great jazz guitar while we ate. Our lamb steaks were delicious, and I had the best creme brulee I've had in years. A simple dish, but so often soggy and disappointing. Nothing disappointed here, and we'll definitely be back.

Our visit on a not-too-busy Good Friday was rather disappointing. Food felt rather industrial - the sort of food I could expect to get from a fast food joint, not one of the top rated restaurant on the island. the mushroom Wellington had an indistinguishable filling, garlic mushroom too creamy and heavy and soup resembled very little flavour of the vegetables that it was supposed to contain. Service was even worse; wine price was simply misleading: there was a fixed price meal including a bottle of the house wine, but we were told we can order any wine and the price will be adjusted. The wine we ordered was priced at 1£ more than the house wine, but lo and behold, in the bill we were charged a full price for it, not the gap between its price and the price of the house wine. When we complained the waiter refused to adjust the bill. I can imagine a reply here trying to justify it as a misunderstanding or miscommunication; this is simply a case where a good and attentive service would take responsibility and provide clear information when taking the order, and take responsibility when a customer would point out his dissatisfaction. None of that happened here, the waiter arrogantly dismissed us saying "well thanks for pointing this out", in a condescending tone. The waiter was engaging in *very* long personal conversation with other tables while we were waiting for our ordered bottle of wine, with our food already on the table, or for paying the bill. I was quite disappointed, would never recommend this place and can only wonder why is it ranked so high in this town. The service and food standards on our visit were at best mediocre

Quirky music themed interior - interesting and good food. Friendly place, good atmosphere - will go back. Central location in the middle of the town.

We dropped in for a coffee and had some delicious fresh from the oven scones- gorgeous. Friendly staff. Went back the next day and dissapointed to find it was closed (Sunday)

Excellent coffee , good varied lunch menu , and very friendly and accommodating proprietors. Also worth an evening visit especially when live music is on the menu. Quality of food is first rate and prices are reasonable. I strongly recommend a visit.

We were in town for the cycle trip and stumbled across Brechins and luckily got the last table and what a treat. Really fab food, great personal service from Tim and the jazz guitar duo was just wonderful and topped off the evening. We never expected to find such a gem - small but perfectly formed - try to catch the monthly jazz night if you can.

We popped into Brechin's during an excursion to Rothesay on an Highland Heritage coach tour in September. The weather was pretty miserable and we were ready for something hearty but not an enormous meal. We spotted this restaurant which looked a little different. We were greeted in a friendly manner and seated by the window as like to see what's going on around us. We had a well flavoured lentil soup and a noggin of fresh crusty bread. Spot on!

several visits this time to this friendly local restaurant when back on the island. Tim and Ann are such welcoming hosts,the food was great and the addition of a gypsy jazz concert one night was truly memorable. The fantastic atmosphere and the jazz memorabilia make for a feel like a Paris Bistro !! -We will be back as soon as we can.

Brechins is an absolutely fantastic place for coffee, lunch and (on Friday and Saturday) dinner. We went for a slap up three course meal on Saturday evening, and were made to feel very welcome the second we walked through the door. The walls are covered in music memorabilia and the background music was old school 1940s/1950s style, which was lovely. The seafood platter was delicious, the steak was said to be 'the best I've ever had' according to the person who had it (a great fan of steaks generally), and the sticky toffee pudding was heavenly -- totally delicious. They also have homemade ice cream (including rhubarb), which is lovely and silky. Highly recommended, go to Brechins!

What a a wonderful dining experience with an excellent host. Cannot praise the food, service and ambience highly enough. A booking for evening meals is a must to avoid disappointment. Even for those with dietary requirements, Tim will go through the ingredients of the menu selections. I'll certainly be back!

When to rothesay with a party of 7 people.Sweets very yummy but food very average, no childrens menu.The owners are nice.

Excellant chowder and lamb, with live, but not intrusive background music.Well worth a visit. Medium priced.

A wonderful ambient evening was spent last Sunday evening when we took part in one of the the Jazz Suppers that Tim and Ann hosted. Superb music delivered by the inimitable Chris Clark whose easy relaxed style of playing belied a hugely talented and knowledgeable entertainer! Food as ever was just great!! Thanks guys!!!

I popped in here for a light lunch last week with a friend and we both opted for the homemade soup with bread - which I am sure was also homemade. It was really delicious and filling - just what we wanted. Good service, polite and friendly, will definitely be back for more.....

We have only eaten here once, during a short break in Rothesay last weekend. We were attracted by the special offer of £35 for a meal for two with a bottle of wine. It turned out that our host (sorry, don’t know his name) was putting on a special concert that night. The excuse was it was St Patrick’s night, but actually I think that, as a fine jazz guitarist, he just enjoys playing to his customers. Another guitarist and mandolin player had been pressganged into service and together they played a mixture of Irish music and classic jazz tunes in the Django Reinhardt mode. Excellent entertainment!The food was pretty good too. One mark of a good meal is when you want to steal culinary ideas, and I certainly intend to try out our little starter pots of Brie, bacon and cranberries at home.Good food, good music and the wine perfectly drinkable too. This must have been one of the best nights we have spent in a restaurant for a quite a while. Recommended!

All 19 of the family had a lovely meal there. The food was lovely and the staff too. Nothing was a problem and recommend you go there.David Ross

Such a friendly and helpful reception on our first night on Bute. We had an excellent evening and learnt a lot about the activiities on the Island. Not least the jazz festival in may. I hope we might be able to come back for this. The background music in this Bistro just right to go with the Jazz theme decor.We look forward to our next visit.Thank you.

Last month my husband and I went to Brechin's Brasserie while visiting Rothesay for a few days; we enjoyed our lunch and felt welcome including using the WiFi connection. We are back on Bute and going to be staying for a few months. Today I was having a few internet issues back at the flat so I decided to pack my laptop in a water proof bag (it was pouring hard) and head off to the Brasserie @ Bridgend St. I was warmly welcomed by Tim and felt comfortable amongst the other customers, a lovely friendly atmosphere accompanied by excellent food, home made soup and filled roll just perfect on such a day. After a relaxing time and sending my important e-mails I left the cheery crowd and headed off in to the wet with a well fed, warm glow about me...aided by the glass of wine I expect!

My wife and I made a visit to Bute at the end of November this year the weather was cold but very sunny. Without doubt the highlight of our trip was Brechin's we tasted some of the best home cooking in years owner Tim was a great host while his lovely wife toiled in the kitchen, if you are planning a visit to this lovely island treat yourself to some great food we will certainly be back. James & Marie

A group of 11 of us dined on a sarurday evening.They squeezed us in at late notice.Food and wine was excellent and very good value. The steaks were remarked as being particularly good.

cold food, cold space, try not to sit with your back against the window! Also dont complain as it seems as if its your fault when you mention anything! home made ice cream (if you can stand more cold) is just that; a bit non. We felt a bit incidental to the whole affair as a local couple were been showered with attention.... little did they know that we were new locals!

Agree with all the previous reviewers - this is a delight and well worth checking out. We just had soup and rolls but I am a "soup dragon" and very fussy . This passed every soup test - tasty, interesting recipe, good texture, hot, filling amount, tasty roll and butter - in fact it was the aroma of the soup that drew us in! Tea and coffee - perfect and nice touch with the wee biscuit. Did I say smart white tableware , interesting decor , ... could witter on but just visit it if you are in Rothesay - in fact go to Bute just to eat there.

Went twice whilst on holiday ( lunchtime and evening ) , could not fault it on ambience , service , cleanliness , friendliness , quality and price . Would recommend to anyone visiting Rothesay ; check opening times first .

Just returned from our trip to Bute. We found the restaurant on the welcome to Scotland guide (the only restaurant on the site in Bute!) As we live not far from the city of Brechin we were quite keen to try it out. The owner was very welcoming throughout. The restaurant/bistro is quite small but felt quaint and homely. There were 2 other tables in during our visit. We were served lovely bread as we waited for our meal. We had the seafood platter and garlic mushrooms for our starters followed by the lamb and salmon fillet with pesto and parmasn. All were delicious. We then shared home made sticky toffee pudding and homemade cherry icecream - yum!! All this, a large glass of wine and a lager for under £50 which we thought was very reasonable. The jazz music in the background was a nice touch although not our usual taste in music! The owner chatted away throughout the evening which was lovely. He provided us with a guide to Bute and info on the next jazz festival. I can't understand why a previous reviewer marked Brechins as terrible for having a chatty host?! We never felt bothered at any point. The only thing terrible about their review is the spelling!! Just shows we can't keep everybody happy. I would defiantly return to Brechins if and when I return to Bute and would recommend it to others.

Brechin's is small but bright. A husband and wife team run it. We had a delicious and reasonably priced lunch: home-made lasagne followed by home-made sticky toffee pudding (carefully made with molasses instead of golden syrup, and prunes instead of dates). Highly recommended.

friendly owners. great food. Special music and food nights. Would highly recommend

We had a very good meal here and reading one of the other reviews we were expecting smaller portions however this was certainly not the case. The food was good and tasty and the wine list although limited had some good choices and we had an excellent cabernet sauvignon which was reasonably priced. The owner was very hospitable and it is obvious he is a real jazz fan, the background jazz music was very pleasant and easy to listen to. The only downside is that it is only open two evenings a week Friday and Saturday.

A very quirky place with the walls decorated in a jazz theme. We were very warmly welcomed and our order taken quickly. However, we only had an hour for lunch and we were pushed to eat it in that time. The restaurant was not busy but it still took nearly half an hour for our order to arrive. Since we had ordered jacket potatoes we thought that this was a long time to wait. Next time I go here I will make sure that I don't have to rush as the food, when it arrived, was delicious.

Our food was excellent. Three of us had steaks all cooked to how they liked it. I had lamb shank which was divine! Everyone enjoyed the desserts which delicious homemade icecream. Yummy. Will return again!

We went here for a Saturday night dinner. The food was OK, but unfortunately not upto the standard I was expecting after reading the other reviews. My husband ordered steak, which was overcooked and I ordered chicken, which was undercooked. And while I'm sure that if we'd complained, they would have replaced the food for us, if you're a half decent chef then cooking steak and chicken properly should be something you can get right first time- it shouldn't need 2 attempts. I also felt the food was rather over priced (the owner was discussing the Waterfront bistro, where the portion sizes are much bigger, and saying that it's better to get smaller portions of food so there isn't any wasted at the end. Fair enough, but smaller portions should be priced accordingly- the prices here were the same as, if not more than at the Waterfront). The service was good, but the food let it down, sorry.

I would like to thank Tim and Ann Saul and all the staff at Brechin's for the wonderful party the Restaurant hosted on the occasion of my Mother's 80th Birthday party back in April of this year.The menu selection was spot on, the food was first-class and the ambience and care and attention paid to us by all concerned was, as it always is when frequenting the establishment, of the highest quality. We were all made most welcome both regulars and visitors alike. Without exception, everyone that attended commented on what a great place it was.My father, who has been ill for a long time, was also able to attend the event thanks to the flexibility shown by the Brechin's team and the added entertainment provided by Tim, on his guitar, was a real treat! (Great Jazz musician as well as restaurant proprietor!!)My mother and all her family and friends loved the party, the food, the entertainment and the vino!! I would heartily recommend anyone visiting the Island to seek out Tim and Ann at Brechin's and visit even if only for Ann's custard tarts on a Saturday morning, with a great cappuccino!! But you shouldn't miss the lunches and evening meals/themed dinners - par excellence!!Great job Brechins - as always!!

Popped in for lunch while visiting Rothesay and for the first time ever, I scraped every morsel from my plate. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Brechin's is a real gem to visit. The decor is stunningly laid out in a jazz theme and the owner is also a jazz musician and was delightful to speak to. If you are visiting Rothesay, I would thoroughly recommend a visit to Brechin's Brasserie. I'll definitely be back for more!

Inside the old shop front is a buzzing atmosphere of locals, yachtsmen and retired tourists escaping from their packaged tours. Musical instruments and music sheets adorn the walls, while a simmering coffee machine exudes delicious aromas. Grab a corner table and absorb the atmosphere!

We have known Tim and Ann for some ime but their service over our 5 days on Bute with our at group was absolutely outstanding.Service, friendliness and appreciation second to none. We thoroughly recommend Brechins for anyone looking for outstanding food.Don & Jean McNeil

We had a fantastic evening meal at Brechin's early in June. The food was delightful, wine very drinkable and service exceptional. We'd definitely go back and would happily recommend to others.

The desert with the ginger biscuity base is to die for.

Our group of 8 had a lovely evening at Brechins, Tim and Ann are very hospitable, the food was delicious, and great value with a menu to suit all our varied tastes. We are delighted to have found this restaurant and it will be a must on our next visit to Rothesay.

A delicious evening meal - main course of Isle of Bute beef with locally grown veg all washed down with a carafe of very decent, keenly priced house wine. AB Renfrewshire

Last month my husband and I had a fantastic dinner at Brechin's. We chose the 'steak and bake' special offer of 2 starters, 2 main courses and a bottle of wine. - FANTASTIC value. I had smoked salmon mousse to start - very tasty - and my husband had garlic mushrooms which, although delicious, was more like a thick, creamy mushroom soup. Our steaks were excellent and cooked to perfection. All was washed down with a chilled bottle of house white. A super evening in a very atmospheric bistro.

Poor lunchtime menu, several items "sold out" although it was only 2.30pm. May be better in the evening, but I won't be back

the meal was very nice we had garlic prawns for starters followed by steak, salad, jacket potato and my husband had sautay potatoes dessert was homemade ice cream very nicegood all round evenings meal will call back for more the next time we are visiting Rothesay

Went here because it was #1 rated on Tripadvisor. In fact the proprietor takes these things seriously and encouraged us to provide (hopefully positive) feedback.Although we arrived towards the end of the lunch slot (door states open till 2.30) at no time did we feel hurried and the only downside was that two items were sold out - food being made fresh each day. It's not especially cheap but somehow that didn't matter as we all enjoyed our food. The "locally caught" haggis pizza was interesting and the only quibbble I had with my tomato soup is that there was a distinctly non-tomato taste about it (anchovy?) which was a little off-putting.The proprietor was busy taking bookings for the evening so I guess it's a locally popular place to eat. Various local traders and food suppliers seemed to be dropping in too, which also suggested good local connections.As an aside, we walked past the Waterfront (#4 in Rothesay as I write) afterwards. Although similar in many ways, we recoiled at their unwelcoming notices about children, and felt pleased we had a warm welcome at Brechin's.

Very Good excellent service and food was piping hot

Four of us had a lovely, relaxed, lunch at Brechin's, with some lovely jazz playing quietly in the background!. Tim Saul was a very attentive host and his wife, Ann's, cooking excellent! If we'd had had longer on the island, we would have been back!!