Dining at Ormidale Hotel in North Ayrshire

Drinks one visit, delicious meal the next. Besides the great food and service on our visits, I lost my glasses there and didn't realise until I got home. Not only did the Ormidale staff find my glasses, they also took the time to phone and let me know and post them to me. Above and beyond. We would highly recommend The Ormidale for its service, atmosphere, food and after care of careless customers! Thank you.

Mingin! Would not like to see the kitchen… old, dilapidated, the glasshouse was literally dirty, full of cobwebs and what is with the menus on 1970’s/80’s soft porn record sleeves!! Nope not for me…

Great choice of menu, good food at a very reasonable price. Staff were very attentive and efficient. Good, friendly atmosphere. However, I could not help but notice that the floor in the conservatory, where we dined, was filthy ??

Loved our visit. The welcome was very friendly and the food was perfect. Steak pie was good quality, Mac cheese great and fish and chips too. Massive portions. A welcome chilled out place in an otherwise stowed out Arran. The friendliest place we found.

Welcoming fire in bar .. staff very attentive and friendly our dogs came too ..the meals we ordered mostly currys and one veg curry were excellent the music quiz was a good laugh would recommend for a friendly pub atmosphere and thanks to Irene (hope i remembered her correct name) and her family for an entertaining time

The steak pie has good tender chunks of meat, and barely fits on the plate. Macaroni with Chorizo is another favourite. Open fire, good whiskies and live music session on Sunday evenings.

We visited Sunday afternoon on recommendation of a friendly Brodick local. Friendly greeting and helpful staff. Nice pint of local Arran Blonde in the sunny orangery. And able to take the dog in too. Food was really nice and portions were big , which are always appreciated. Most of the mains were around the £15 mark so felt like decent value. Glad we stumbled across this place, really enjoyed our meal and visit - thank you!

Had a lovely meal and drinks sat outside in the sunshine We were served really quickly in the garden , all the staff are so friendly. Loved loved the menus on the back of LPs , such fun . What impressed us both was the vegan / vegetarian menu . We counted about 8 meals, which is so unusual. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. We had such a lovely evening and would highly recommend

When first entering the bar the smell was awful. Like the smell of years worth of smoke had been engrained into the woodwork. The tables were an awful shape and not ideal to eat on and the chairs were uncomfortable. Don't try and get into one if your slightly bigger like me. I sat at the window bench as it was all I could be comfy on and I had an awful draught on my back. I propped 2 pillow behind me to stop the coldness. The paper was hanging off the walls, there was mold and cobwebs everywhere. The music was awful. The menu was a printed piece of paper stuck onto an old record sleeve. We didn't hold out much hope. However the food was first class. 5 stars and totally worth every penny. Shame about the smell and the setting. I would maybe take away from here but not sit in again.

Visited the Ormidale for both food and drinks whilst here on Arran. It’s a lovely big cosy place with friendly staff welcoming locals / visitors alike. The food is good pub grub. There’s not many places offer simple tasty evening meals like this in Brodick - a few pricey a la carte restaurants, but options for reasonably priced fish & chips or burgers are limited, so the Ormidale is definitely the place to come for this! Lots of things going on (Quiz, Disco, Live Music) so well worth it visit.

Fast service and a great attitude from our server who was fun and energetic. A diverse menu with options for every palate. We were all happy with our choices.

I was on holiday and decided to try here for dinner.. a cosy, friendly pub type bar is where I had my meal.. and it didn't disappoint.. Steak and Ale pie was the best I've EVER tasted! although it was steak with pastry on top so technically not a pie ..hahaha. and the chips were just perfect too!! make sure you are hungry though because it's a BIG plateful.. and I had no room for pudding! sorry I didn't take pics...

Make sure you are hungry when you go here because the plates of food are on the large side! I had the home made steak and ale pie with chips.and it's the best steak pie I've had in a LONG time! the chips were amazing too!!

A no-nonsense proper pub with a large conservatory giving lots of room. Food is well cooked and you won't go hungry ! Staff friendly and helpful. There is a painting of the owner in the bar and he was wearing the same shirt when we visited !

Proper pub grub, the menu covers all bases. Reasonable considering everything on the island is a touch more than the mainland (understandably) Nice beer garden, friendly staff, got a courtesy check which seems to be a skill that’s disappearing. Beer was on form. Will be back

The place is a little bit tired, but homely and has a very village pub feel to it. I loved the Arran shaped tables and mirrors! We sat in the conservatory which was spacious and felt very family friendly. We loved the menus which were mounted on vinyl records - we were very pleased to get Queen and AC/DC! Food portions were really generous, our kids love the fish and chips and Mac and cheese, I had delicious scampi and chips and hubby had a hearty lasagne. Really good pub grub, great and friendly service, hotel prices but would recommend.

Evening pub meal after a long day - a well cooked and hearty steak and ale pie and good atmosphere made for a good end to the day

5 of us ate here Saturday night, I had the fishcakes and quite honestly it’s the best fishcakes I’ve ever tasted. They were large, crunchy on the outside and loads of fish inside. Our server Thomas was very attentive and looked after us well.

Drunken brawl midweek at dinner time ! This place was recommended as a friendly family place with good food. Arrive to place jumping with drunks shouting , ordering shots. Not ideal . Had a drink and left…

Came here early evening on a Monday. Place was buzzing with a wedding celebration well under way. Great friendly atmosphere. Dined in the conservatory which was a lovely place to eat. Great pub food and enormous portions. Service was superb. Definitely coming back for more.

Visited here during the lovely weather in August so only sat outside but it was a brilliant visit! Great pub food menu, something for everyone - absolutely huge portion sizes so definitely would recommend that those with small appetites ask for a child’s menu. Despite being outside I would say that the staff were extremely attentive and the food and drinks were served quickly!Outdoor has a nice bit for walking the dogs (who are allowed in the bar area) and it also has a small child’s play frame.No need to book at this time it was just a first come first served basis :)

Good pub grub. Very generous portions. Hot food served hot. Very tasty. Good service. Friendly staff. That's really all I want!

we visited and were warned you wont finish the meal, they were not wrong! We did have to wait over an hour for our food as it was so busy, but its in a lovely setting and when the food finally arrived there was mountains of it. One small constructive criticism, there genuinely was too much food and we wasted a good amount. 2/3rds of the size would still have been generous. Lovely staff too

When so many places around Brodick are booked up in advance we were pleased to walk in to this restaurant and have a decent meal. The menu is not extensive and there are no unnecessary frills but the staff are friendly, there are a range of beers and whiskies to enjoy and the chips served on the side were also really good! There was a good atmosphere and there seemed to be a quiz or other entertainment held each evening too.

Friendly, welcoming staff. Good choice of food with generous portion sizes. Great atmosphere and excellent service.

We had a lovely meal at this hotel in Arran last night before the Euros football came on. I had the macaroni cheese with chips & small salad. Food was great and portion was massive. Really reasonably priced too. Would definitely recommend the food and service for a visit if on the island. We ate in the conservatory which was nice. Staff were attentive and they had plenty on shift for the football. Dogs welcome too. Suz

I've visited the Ormidale on many occasions and most recently as part of anniversary celebrations. The two things I can say is that the staff are very attentive and work hard to make visitors feel welcome and the meal portions are HUGE! Ideal for hungry walkers and climbers. P.s. Keep an eye out for the red squirrels outside.

Bit of a time warp here but food was good and friendly welcome. Covid restrictions in place and social distanc for tables was very good

Went tonight for an evening meal with family and I can honestly say this is the worst restaurant I have ever eaten in. The place was filthy! Cobwebs everywhere, floor disgusting, tables dirty and there was a horrible smell. I ordered the steak pie and when it arrived there was a dead fly on it! I said to the waitress who took the dish away only to return a few minutes later with the same plate minus the fly. Now the food was freezing cold. When we went to pay for the dinner, I was charged for the steak and fly pie and I said I wasn’t happy about being charged for a meal that I couldn’t eat. The waitress responded with an attitude saying ‘why, because there was a fly on it?’. Dreadful service. Definitely somewhere I won’t return to!

Our first visit to the ormidale for dinner absolutely fabulous had scampie and my husband had steak pie great service from staff its well worth a visit.

All Covid safety measures had been put in place and we felt very safe. Staff were prompt with drink orders but after about 20 mins we had to go and find someone to ask to order food. I should add that we said we wanted food when we arrived.Food was delicious and the portions were very generous. Nice atmosphere too.

My goodness we've just eaten here and we are rolling back to Auchrannie! Yes it may not be the poshest place but my word the food is lovely, well priced (in the eat out to help out scheme), and BIG portions. The place was busy and that speaks volumes how good the food & the staff are. Their attention to detail in regards to cleanliness is very,very good. Definitely a place I would highly recommend for a great feed. I had the chickpea, spinach & potato curry and my wife had the steak pie - both compliments to the chef.

Excellent food, excellent service, very friendly staff including the ‘cheeky girl’. We can not recommend the establishment highly enough. Thank you.

Stumbled on this beautiful place when walking back to Brodick. Whilst coming up to the building I was amazed at the size of one of the conifers- literally huge. Made me think I was in Jurassic Park. They have taken the Covid 19 precautions very seriously and I felt safe. Great selection of beers including local ones. I had fish and chips to eat and it was the best I’ve had in ages. Huge portion sizes too. My partner had the vegetarian curry and she said it was fab too. Will definitely return.

Just popped in for a drink on a mid week afternoon during COVID season and impressed by the steps taken by the pub. Hand sanitiser, face shields worn by staff, table service, details taken, all that you would expect. Well done Ormidale. We sat in the garden room at the back of the pub which was really quirky. Loved it. The whole place has a nice ‘local, friendly’ feeling.

We arrived I Arran and went looking for somewhere for dinner. Cold and wet we stumbled across this place. First impressions were cosy but didn't expect much from the menu. Couldn't be more wrong! Ordered fish and chips when it came portions massive and really tasty. The lad on the bar was so friendly and helpful we ended staying for the night! We are definitely going back.

The best food so far. Fresh, home cooked and great portions. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is friendly and informal and the food is delicious. Great prices too.

On recent Sunday afternoon visited Ormidale Hotel, Brodick to find drunk local man had pinned a female against the entrance door and was loudly abusing her with disgusting sexist and swearing language. He then challenged other people in the beer garden to fight, including elderly pensioner and child.Although other customers were alarmed and started to leave the premises, the bar staff who were only a few feet away from this bully, did nothing to stop him. Comments were heard that 'he is always like that, just ignore him'.NO! NO! NO! This was like something out of the caveman days with a neanderthal man creating unacceptable havoc.If you want your female friends and relatives to suffer sexist and physical bullying, then this is the place to go! If you want elderly people and children to be facing abuse and physical assault, then the Ormidale Hotel is the place for you!FOR DECENT PEOPLE - AVOID THE ORMIDALE LIKE THE PLAGUE !!!The landlord here obviously doesn't care much for his licence. *** The 'Arran Hard Man' was mid twenties, 5'10', stocky, with fair hair. He is a real tough guy who will fight anyone, as long as you are female, or elderly, or a child.

We visited several times for a drink and a meal. Prices (as everywhere else in Brodick) for both higher than you would pay on the mainland. Nice informal dining, good pub grub. Proper steak & kidney pie. Lovely beer garden till the midges found us. Dogs welcomed. We enjoyed the quiz night too.

Went to visit this hotel intending to have a meal. On arriving on my mobility scooter I found 2 entrances to the hotel both up flight of steps no level access or ramp available so went elsewhere.Think they need to wake up to the fact that you here are many wheelchair users and we to need access

Went for evening meal in bar area. A recent review suggested gluten-free might be tricky, so I phoned and was reassured they could be flexible (recently Coeliacs).On arrival, was made very welcome, given comprehensive allergen/ingredients folder. Staff also flexible with modifying choices to make GF. Chips go in separate fryer so are GF - yippee!! Tennants Lager available in GF form (if u must), I had cider. CAMRA pub too!! Menus presented on vinyl albums, and a general, subtle, music vibe about the place.Nothing was too much trouble, elderly rels wanted smaller portions and got them. GF burger buns available for spicy chicken burger, and the chips were great!! Big portions. Arran ice-cream. Decent size coffees.A great bar to hole up in on a wet Tues pm, or nice to sit outside in the sun with a drink. I’ll go back.

Came here as had seen suggestions on another site that suggested that special diets would be catered for here. The staff was very friendly and did try to help us find something that was vegan and gluten free, but in the end chips was all we got. Wouldn't go again or stay there as I can only imagine how difficult and disappointing breakfast would be.

Staff v friendly n food yummy, great that fur babys r welcome, would defo recommend , one of my fav places on the island

Ours was just a couple days to Arran and never made it for a meal.However we had a great night at their quiz night and spoke to some of the visitors who'd had a meal and enjoyed the food. We had a look at menu and will be paying them a visit next time to taste some of their culinary delights.This hotel has a great deal of character in the make up of the building,but also in the couple who run it. It is a fun place to go with something on most nights and very entertaining. Will be high on our list for meal and night out on our next visit

Had a lovely meal in this exceptionally friendly hotel, both of us and the dog made extremely welcome, lovely atmosphere and laid back dining, just what you need after a rainy walking day

Wenn die Musik spielt, dann herrscht eine sehr nette Athmosphäre. Biere gibt es eine ganze Reihe. Das Essen schien mir recht preiswert.

Met up with a crowd of friends and decided to eat here so we could revisit the weekend disco, and we weren't disappointed! The menu was standard pub fare, but it was all tasty, fresh made and the portions were massive...I had fish and chips and only managed half the fish. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the prices were very affordable. The disco was great....we relived our youth with a vengeance!! We'll be back again.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming We ordered bar snacks which were very tasty and huge portions The hotel is a bit tired looking and could do with updating but well worth a visit

Although a hotel, the bar feels more like a pub than other places in Brodick. Looks like a place where the locals hang out too. We drank here a few times but never ate, so my review is based on it being a bar/pub not a restaurant.

We came here a few times for a drink but didn’t eat. The food did look very good though. We liked the traditional feel of the place and it is in a lovely location with a beer garden that has very nice views. The staff and locals who frequent the bar are very friendly. They have 3 Scottish ales on tap including at least one from the Arran brewery. It’s a shame that they are so expensive. The quality generally was good but that last occasion we had a drink here, the beer was not such good quality which was a shame. They seem to make great efforts with regards to events and have live music on some nights and regular quiz evenings which is to be commended.

Very impressed with quality of fish n chips. Don’t know what you’ve done but it was really good, much improved from the past. As always the staff are supremely friendly and welcoming. Thanks Trevor and all.

Loved this hotel, fab food and drinks, loved the disco, quizzes and the general friendliness of all the staff.

Ate here on Saturday night food was ok nothing special. There was a good crowed of people in the bar and if you have a dog there welcome to.

Ordered Cullen skink starter to share and this was pretty good. Then I had scampi and chips. Good portion but both elements over cooked, especially the double cooked hand cut chips which broke a filling in a back tooth making the rest of the evening somewhat uncomfortable. Not the first visit here and certainly not the best.

Let’s just say finger lickin good chicken wings , the blue cheese sauce was so good we took some away with us. My sister said her prawns were equally as good. Staff very friendly and lovely as is everyone we’ve met in Arran.

Well worth a visit, good home cooked food. Atmosphere was very welcoming and would definitely recommend to others.

We had venison spaghetti bolognaise and steak and kidney pie. I have never had so much beef in a pie and it was very tender. The spag bol was different and excellent. Bramble mousse with burnt orange sauce and shortbread biscuit completed an excellent meal for a good price. The friendliness of the staff made for a vey enjoyable evening. Highly recommended

WIr waren mit einer kleinen Gruppe im Ormidale. Das Essen war klasse - geschmacklich sehr gut, gut gewürzt und reichhaltig. Dazu ein ansprechendes Ambiente, freundlicher Service und gute Getränkeauswahl, also alles bestens. Sehr empfehlenwert und gerne wieder!

We chose this venue for the last night of our family holiday, there were 12 of us, after me and my wife had checked it out earlier in the week. The menu and range of drinks were very impressive and we were allocated a long table in the conservatory which could accommodate us all comfortably and we had the room to ourselves. The service was excellent to start with and the food was fabulous. We were all looking forward to deserts especially the children but then there was a long wait after we had finished our mains with no one coming back to our table. In the end we went looking for a member of staff so we could order desert only to be told they had closed the kitchen! It was only 9.00pm (on a Friday night)and no one had come to tell us that it was closing. I have never had this experience before in a restaurant. It was a disappointing way to end what had been a good evening.

I loved the old fashioned charm of this pub and restaurant, which extends into an old greenhouse. I came for the music — a wonderful session of local musicians who played marvelous traditional folk music for several hours on a Sunday evening. It was a great joy to be there, with the rain tapping on the glass roof, and the fiddles and pipes reeling away.

Standard Scottish Pub fare with a couple of exceptions. Nothing special from the main courses however the Starters were good. Prices are average and the Service was good and the staff were good.

We've been here in the past and weren't overly impressed with the food to be honest but this time around with a different chef it was great.

Tolle Pub-Atmoshäre mit ausgezeichneter Whisky-Auswahl. Der Service ist freundlich und bemüht, Bestellungen müssen aber, wie fast überall üblich, an der Bar erfolgen.

Eaten here twice meals good plain good pub grub, staff fantastic , atmosphere good, setting good ,prices good. We were told that they cook the chips in beef dripping which i think alot of people would like to know especially the vegitarians or vegans. Not a fancy pub inside so you can just chill out and relax. The eldery person i saw who I think is the owner is a gentleman the only negative thing i can say due to the location near woods the midges do bite

We ate last night, himself having the beef cheek, pronounced it to be excellent, served with mash and red cabbage. I had blue cheese burger, also excellent, served with a fresh salad, home cut chips and onion rings, NOT on a Brioche bun thank heavens! Was very busy last night with a lot of locLs, always a good sign I feel.

Stayed in & used Brodick as a base whilst walking the Arran Coastal Path with a friend. Good to see that the Ormidale sold cask conditioned ale (£4.40 a pint, Ouch) from the local Arran Brewery & this was more than a decisive factor in our decision to eat here 3 times during the week. The food on each occasion was good, freshly made and the helpings generous. There was a regular menu and a specials board which was changed regularly. There is a great seating area outside on a nice secluded lawned area, which was fantastic as the weather was superb all week. Good choice of indoor seating too.

We haven’t eaten at the Ormidale for many, many years! & decided to pay a visit last Saturday evening & then again on the Sunday evening! We sat in the 'famous' glass house/Conservatory area for our meal, it has a ton of character, light & airy with lovely views of the gardens etc!

We dined here twice when staying in the hotel on our first and last nights on the island. The Cullen Skink starter was amazing and very filling first time around, but a lot thinner when my walking buddy tried a repeat four nights later. The pasta arrabiata for my first main was a bit odd, but scampi & chips proved a better choice second time. Generous portion sizes, reasonable prices and good service made for very good value.

Delicious food. Scampi is fresh and so tasty. Hubby got the beef olives special which was fantastic.

Had our evening meal here on tables shaped like Isle of Arran. Almost quirky place, comfortable and very welcoming. Obviously where locals go so reasonably priced. Something on nearly every evening - was Rock/Pop bingo night we were there- great fun. Would most definitely return there.

Ate twice in 4 days here. The first time the food was excellent and good value for money. However, on eating again 2 days later, it was obviously a different chef on because food was distinctly average. My wife on the first night had Macorni which she said was one of the best she had ever tasted however on ordering it again, it looked , tasted and was presented entirely differently and wasn't very good ! Seems as though it might be a hit or a miss type place.

Ate here during the week and had the Cullen skink starter followed by the biggest burger I've ever had. The owner couldn't do enough for us and was extremely chatty had had the crack with us throughout the evening. Folk group came on at 9pm and were brilliant. If your looking for fine dining this isn't the place for you but what you do get is good wholesome food with entertainment thrown in

This is a great place. Super friendly bar person, it was a lady, didn't get her name, but she was super friendly, smiley, chatty. Trev was also behind the bar. There was a music quiz on which we joined and it was great. Brilliant laugh, Trev puts on a sparkly jacket for it and he is funny.

While on holiday on the Isle of Arran me and my boyfriend ate here twice and both times the food was excellent! Traditional pub grub (e.g sausage and mash, burgers, fish n chips, pies) with some alternative options (e.g fajitas, mac n cheese). The food tasted fresh and had a home-cooked touch. Great portions and reasonably priced.

Совершенно восхитительное здание отеля в парке. Харизматичные люди за баром. Прекрасный выбор напитков и закуски (это вкусно) по умеренной цене. Если бы я жил на Арране, обязательно ходил бы туда регулярно.

Friendly local bar serving good pub food. I chose the macaroni with addition chips , tasty well cooked and very reasonably priced

Le décor est celui, traditionnel, d'un pub. Mais un samedi soir dans un pub, c'est pas réjouissant. Les hommes boivent et se saoulent : deux hommes ivres , l'un vociférant et très gênant, l'autre complètement abattu et inerte... sauf pour lever le coude.

"Kinder und Hunde erwünscht" so stellt sich das Ormidale u.a. auf einem Schild in Brodick vor. Tatsächlich waren wir mit unsem kleinen Baby in der Bar willkommen und ein zwei Hunde rekelten sich auf dem Teppich zwischen den authentischen Ambiente.

Great food, lively, friendly bar staff Good music from group, quite loud but great atmosphere. Very friendly locals

Stayed in Brodick for a week and went here for a drink and tea a couple of times. Good home cooking in a friendly atmosphere

The Ormidale Hotel is one of Brodick's hidden gems. Alan, our host at the Belvedere Guest House recommended it and in no way were we disappointed. Finding it took a bit of doing even with SatNav as it isn't on a main road and it doesn't have brilliant signage. But we eventually got there and were very glad that we did. It was really jumping on a Saturday night one patron was so wasted that he needed the bar for support to stand, but everyone was well-behaved and tolerant. The menu offered plenty of variety and orders taken at the bar. The Arran ale was excellent and our meal arrived in reasonable time served by a charming waitress. Great atmosphere, good food, reasonable prices and highly recommended.

The hotel and restaurant seem a little dated, but this was probably the best value for money meal that we had during our trip to Arran. The menu was simple and orders had to be made at the bar, but the food was well cooked, well presented and piping hot. Service was great too.

Combined our stay at the hotel with a meal during one of the evenings. The menu is presented on old LPs and the choice is wide and covers all tastes. We ordered the pies and they were all fresh and very tasty.

Recommended this place by the owner of our B & B and wasn't disappointed.Very substantial meals, great place to visit after a tough day walking on Arran

Friendly welcome, lovely food, great attention. Been 3 times so far and we have two more opportunities, even planning our choices, such is the satisfaction

We got off the ferry and decided to go somewhere for lunch. We brought our dog with us so we needed somewhere pet friendly. ..result we found it.They had a little lunch menu with paninis, baked potatoes etc there was also a specials board and then the regular menu.We opted for 2 macaroni and cheese with bacon and leek. Oh what a meal! It was delicious. And it was a very reasonable price. Definitely recommend.

We visited for dinner as it was the first place we came across on our way in from Glen Rosa to Brodick. Although it's not visible from the road (which confused us a bit), the main house has a large extension containing a pub, which does a good variety of food and drinks. It was busy and had a good buzz, service was at the bar and food arrived quickly, and the staff were sure to point out to us that we should order dessert by the cut of point of 9pm! Food was very tasty and good value, and we had a lovely carved wood table with a view of the flowers in the garden. This place was a great and lucky find which I fully recommend!

Ate here on the first night of our family holiday. Great atmosphere and food, super friendly staff. We'll almost certainly go back before we leave.

Great pub, great food at reasonable prices, really friendly. We are here twice during our stay, whilst Fiddlers is nice, this place is much better value for money and feels like a local pub. The chocolate bread and butter pudding was sublime..!

Nice, Dog friendly Hotel. Friendly and welcoming Staff. Good food at reasonable prices. Would recommend.

The Ormidale Hotel in Arran has been popular for years. Our visit was a nostalgic one. I'm afraid I couldn't find my rose coloured specs as the large conservatory dining area doesn't seem to have had a makeover for many years. Food and service were excellent though.

lovely family dinner great selection of food, drinks and a special's board.staff very friendly and helpful

We popped in after a busy weekend.The Ormidale Hotel decor is dated but it's clean with very friendly staff. You could be in any old style country pub if it was not of the Isle of Arran shaped tables.Menus were printed onto old record covers. It's typical pub grub steak pie and chips etc and plenty of it.Excellent value and will be back again

The Ormidale in Brodick is a classic pub with a nice bar and a cozy interior. We went here for dinner after a busy day of walking on Arran. So naturally we were very hungry. For starters we ordered the Creelers smoked salmon and haggis nachos. Both were very nice. The haggis nachos were a pleasant surprise, I have to say.As a main course, I had the Arran venison casserole with mashed potatoes. My boyfriend had the spicy lamb burger. I have to be honest here, the venison casserole was a disappointment: very bland, not at all the taste explosion I had hoped for. The spicy lamb burger also wasn't very spicy. Perhaps I was expecting a bit too much? The food wasn't expensive after all, but after the nice starters I would have hoped for an equally nice main course.

During our stay on Arran we visited the Ormidale a few times and it soon became our 'local'. We enjoyed the laid back and cosy atmosphere and on the one evening we ate the food was very enjoyable. There is a good selection of whiskeys and on a Wednesday they host a Rock and Pop bingo night which is great fun! There is an outdoor area for when the weather is nice, all in all it's a great pub with friendly staff in lovely surroundings,

Directed here by our B&B as being dog-friendly on a wet evening. Good food and plenty of it although they were very busy so service was a bit slow.

Prices are good, rooms comfortable and roomy. Large breakfasts. Friendly, welcoming owners. Quietly tucked away from the main road.

We were told to avoid this hotel as it usually full of children, well I did I as normally do and found out for myself. Do not let the outside appearance of this hotel put you off.There are several rooms in this hotel to choose where you decide to eat, there were a few children in one room and I must say behaving very well and lets face it this is a family hotel. There is a bar area and a large glass house to sit in. The food was basic pub menu but cooked to perfection, I thought exceptionally cheap especially compared to the rest of Brodick and the portions were huge. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this to anybody and I'm sure if you can't get a taxi home the staff will willingly try and help you out. My thanks to all

welcoming staff and good food, very plentiful. musicians set up informally and played traditional music and were joined by holiday makers from Wales and Germany singing their own songs. A good evening.

People return here year after year . It would be an awful shock if it all changed. Place to meet people and make memories. Excellent home made food and very helpful staff. An institution.