Dumfries House - Bistro in East Ayrshire

Plenty of seating and a good choice of lunchtime sandwiches etc. These were well filled. The pot of tea was excellent. However prices are definitely not cheap.

Quiche was like an egg custard and frankly horrible. Other food was OK. The cafe is letting the Dumfries House experience down

The food was nice .Staff friendly .The only thing there is no shade outside at all the day was so warm .

Firstly the grounds of Dumfries House are amazing and well worth a visit. The cafe however isn’t. One would hope for something better at such a prestigious location. It has an air of being run down and mismanaged. We were served the dullest cheese sandwiches on plain sliced white bread with a handful of crisps and stale carrot cake. Get your act together or give up and get someone else in who can do a good job.

Pleasant surroundings - decent conversion of a former stables to a semi-posh cafe that runs along with the walks and tours for Dumfries House. Not verey inspiring menu but all reasonably done Minor air of trading on snob vaue of the Estate & Big Hoose & aiming for National Trust [ish] feel

Used to be a nice cafe with snacks, soups, cakes, and sandwiches, unfortunately, looks like in an attempt to increase the profits they employ now could care less teenage staff, and started to leave the quality of the food behind what used to be.

Lovely building; very comfy feel. However, coming into the cafe you are faced with a vague open space in front of the counter with no guidance for what to do where. Fine if you have visited before, but as newbies we ended up wandering about like confused hens while the plentiful staff completely ignored us. Menu limited; food very good; service vague - mostly the staff treated us as getting in the way of their far more important tasks. I stood at the counter for nearly five minutes while SIX staff busied about, studiously avoiding eye contact. Also, they won't clear dishes from the table until you've left, so trays pile up on unoccupied tables.

Went to the cafe hoping for a full English Breakfast. Choices were bacon roll or sandwich, sausage in roll or sandwich and scrambled egg. I had the bacon in toast in brown bread and my wife had scrambled egg with brown bread Staff were very pleasant. After a short wait a young lady brought our breakfast. Tea was hot and plentiful! Unfortunately, my bacon came with white toast (first mistake) my wife's scrambled eggs came with white toast (second mistake). My bacon was like hard plastic and had obviously not been cooked fresh. Two bites were enough! My wife had the same problem. Arrived with white toast not brown and scrambled eggs that had obviously been cooked some time ago. I love Dumfries House, but we will not be returning for breakfast! Not only have I been a cook, but I was also a Cookery teacher, so hopefully I know what I am saying. This is just basic cooking that is done in minutes. As we paid beforehand, I had already left a tip. Mistake!

Such a beautiful place to come to with family. However the lunch was awful. I ordered the jacket potato and it tasted awful. The kids menu was a sandwich with a slice of cheese in it and about 10 crisps on the plate. Online it says they serve wine and beer but we were told not when we got there. Will not ever come back to lunch here

We finished our visit to Dumfries House here. Very popular with lots of visitors. Seated outside in the sunshine, we ordered a latte and a mocha, with a cherry and white chocolate scone. Yum! Staff were friendly, prices reasonable and good selection of foods - light snacks, cakes and drinks.

Expensive and very ordinary food. Tea weak, had to ask for extra teabag! Cold unwelcoming cafe. Asked if we wanted to give a tip!! I understand we are in strange times but less focus on COVID and more focus on the customer experience would be good

Wrong location, wrong address, wrong town. Location is for Dumfries Arms Hotel in Cumnock. Dumfries House is some 2 miles away heading for Ayr. Postcode should be KA18 2NJ.

Situated in a splendid estate, the Coach House Cafe gives a warm welcome, serves lovely good and has helpful staff to whom nothing is too much trouble.

It was what you'd expect from this location. The service and amenities were goo and the food and drinks presented well and good quality.

Right in the centre of the Dumfries House Estate, a good choice for lunch or refreshments during the day.

Before our tour of Dumfries House, we popped into the nearby Coach House for quick lunch. This building was previously a stable and storehouse and the sections between areas are still in situ, so that diners can choose from cosy small rooms to eat in. It was a chilly June day when we were there and there didn’t seem to be any heating on, so slightly cold. It’s self-service and there’s a wide choice of hot and cold food including two home made soups and freshly made sandwiches and paninis. A bit more choice for vegetarians would be welcome. Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious and the portions are generous. Prices are reasonable. There are toilets here, very clean and welcoming, as well as the toilets outside. If you have time, the Visitor Centre is nearby with extremely helpful staff to answer queries. They seem to be building up a range of books and other items for sale.

We really enjoyed our two visits to the coach house. Unfortunately, both times we were in a bit of a hurry (heading to a wedding and to return hire car) but there is a great selection of food and cakes and the interior decoration is beautifully done.

At its previous location, this cafe was poor but they have upped their game. Food and choice are both better, as is the environment in the former stables. Queuing system is still a bit cumbersome as no priority is given to customers wanting a coffee only to finish off their meal and same staff are handling food and cash - hardly hygienic.

Visit quite often, enjoy the gardens and just love to finish with a scone or cake and a cup of coffee

The food here was good however, fairly disorganised during order taking it was fairly clear I had a family of four and the person behind taking the order took my food order and started making my hot drink instead of taking the full family food and drink order. Then another person came round to finish taking the whole food order but then the first person finished the order.Was very weird. But good thing is by the time we had walked outside the food arrived pretty quickly. It was all good. One thing I would say I should that all the sandwiches seemed to be on white bread no brown bread choice. But the jacket potatoes and paninis were good and filling. Also not very clear with what you get with your JP on the side. Still good food.

Coach house cafe is a very good place for tea coffee and something to eat, can be a bit pricey but with the estate being free entry and great walks around it then paying that little bit extra in the cafe is worth it.

Just visited this lovely cafe that forms part of the Dumfries House estate.From the moment we entered the staff made us feel welcome and were very attentive.We had delicious coffee and cakes for prices that put other tourist stops to shame.The quality of the restoration of the building was stunning, we sat in the stalls and spent the whole time discussed how lovely it looked.We will definitely make a point to go back and try the other food options, from what we saw coming from the kitchen so much is baked/cooked fresh onsite.

The Coach House cafe on the Dumfries House estate has seen a revamp and more seating, much of it in the horse stalls of the stables. There is still the coach house space with tall wide windows giving the impression one is in an orangery or conservatory, all decked out with Lloyd Loom chairs. Both areas are comfortable and, on a winter's day, warm.

Smart seating choice, the old horse boxes, or the big end room that would open to outside in the summer.

Had Sunday lunch here with my mother in law everything was delightful the staff the food was amazing and at a really good price can't. Believe that the commercial staff aren't trainesse one of the best old school.meals I've ever had the chefs are brilliant the waiting staff are brilliant how can you not love this place

A better place you cannt find. decor lovely seating comfortable. Food delicious, good menu. friendly service

This cafe has outdoor seating and indoor which is located in the old stable stalls which was really nice and unique. There was plenty of staff but the queue to be served was still quite long. A popular place! Friendly service. The Gypsy Cream biscuit was delicious! We will be back for more on our next visit.

After visiting Dumfies house this is an obvious refreshment stop.Its self sevice with seating to both left and right of the servery yet the left side is poorly signed,The right side is a pleasant garden room yet the provision of basket chairs around round table makes it feel cluttered however the food is ok.Toilets are at the rear of the ticket office

As the Woodlands was closed for lunch we ate brunch in the bistro.

We stayed at the Lodge at Dumfries House and had lunch and a few "fly cups" at the Bistro. One can sit outside and enjoy watching the blue tits landing on the ground the peck at the crumbs. Inside one can sit in the stalls that were once used to house the horses. Rather quaint.

A good choice of home made food, sandwiches, paninis, hot dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Childrens play area close by.

It was a damp, dank, cold day outside, so we were grateful for the hot food available after our tour of the house. There were five of us and we settled for baked potatoes with different fillings - tuna and cajun chicken. Very enjoyable.

Good lunchtime food with plenty of choice. Serve hot or cold food, soups and cakes and snacks. Staff are helpful and attentive.

I took my family into the Bistro for a cuppa just before we took a tour of Dumfries House. We were all really impressed by the layout and furnishing of the place and the scones and tea were delicious.

Stopped here for a quick lunch en route. Lovely courtyard style patio in nice surroundings. Good choice of food and drinks, friendly staff and fair prices.

But whoever designed the queuing system has miscalculated. It’s bonkers. There’s no table service, you q and for food they give you a number and bring it out to you. Massive congestion between the rooms with the doorway between them far too narrow, so lots of squishing. And they don’t tell you anywhere that there’s no table service, so you can sit and wait for 20 minutes thinking you are being ignored when you’re not....

Just coffee for us, but really good selection of food all day. Plenty of room to sit in or outside. Very clean.

Came here for lunch and it was fairly decent. We sat outside with the sun beating down. You can’t go wrong with panini. Popped back in here for ice cream after the long walk. Gotta visit

After a truly wonderful 2 days on the Stewartry coast, we headed into Dumfries town to see the historic sites. What a contrast; what an absolute DUMP! The historic places we’re in the most impoverished of settings, and the whole town is awash with tattoo parlours, takeaways, betting shops and ugly modern tenement housing. Avoid!!!

Walk into the interior of the Bistro and discover the decor. Really good taste ,Scottish tartan wallpaper which I loved. Could be a scene from Agatha Christie’s ‘Miss Marple’ (in a good sense of course). Lovely coffee . I would imagine travellers loving this.

Local ingredients prepared and served by enthusiastic local young folk ....morning coffee, lunches, afternoon tea...all in an amazing setting, well worth a detour

What a lovely couple of hours. The tour of the house was very good and the guides very knowledgeable. Lovely lunch afterwards in the bistro.

So, I'm biased towards Dumfries house, it's a really nice place to visit and the bistro is lovely.

We visited the Bistro at Dumfries House recently for brunch. We enjoyed the freshly prepared food along with the beautiful setting. Brunch was followed by a pleasant, long walk in the grounds which are expertly landscaped. Well worth a visit.

So lovely here. We come often and are always made to feel welcome. Such friendly staff and excellent food.

Quick visit to the gardens, beautiful as they are, decided to have a bite to eat as well as we had travelled from North Ayrshire and felt a bit hungry. The service counter is a decent size but there is not real room to queue as there is a walkway through it on which both sides have seating areas to dine. Becomes very crowded during busy times and no-one seems to know where to stand if there is a few people waiting. The food is nice but not a great choice and I suggest a little on the dear side. It does have sandwiches to order which means if that is what a lot of folk want then there will be quite a wait. There are nice clean and tidy toilets in the place and the cafe and facilities are easy accessible for wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties. Nice spacious outdoor area to eat/drink with little bins which are generally full and the tables invariably have used crockery and trays on them, not exactly quick to clear the tables, twice we have been and cleared a table ourselves. It is nice enough but I think we will take a picnic next time.

The most exemplary service from a busy canteen with the potential to have queues miles long that I have ever...

Just had a coffee while visiting the estate and it was pretty good. The selection of pastries looks quite varied...

Great coffee and lovely cakes! Haven't sat inside as always with my dogs but outside terrace is lovely to sit...

My friend Anna and I had a lovely day out to Dumfries House,  Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. It was my first...

No nos quedamos en el Dumfries pero nos recomendó el hotel para la cena. Está ubicado en Mysonar Cumnock y es de unos 300 años. Ha sido recientemente renovado a un alto nivel. El personal era muy amable y atento, desde el momento que entramos en el hotel hasta el momento de la partida. La comida era muy buena y los precios muy razonables.

Estuvimos aquí en la mañana del sábado para tomar un café con un bollo, mermelada y nata y quedé muy impresionado. A principios para el almuerzo, pero sin duda volveremos para café y tarta.

Visitamos La Casa Finca Dumfries Mysonar Cumnock esta tarde (Jueves 2 de marzo) en 1405 horas.

Food for all tastes in former stable block which has been sympathetically renovated.Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Went for food while on a visit to see santa. Soup wasn't good didn't eat it sandwich was ok. But it's a really nice place

This place was amazing it is not the cheapest but well worth the money.We arrived early and were met by a young waitress whos professionalism was shining through as was the other staff we were shown the menu and the girl explained the whole thing to us and we got our drinks and were ready to order.We both ordered the roast beef mines medium rare and lynn my wife had well done.We also had two starters which were lovely and two Puds,but I want to stick to the beef it was fantastic served on a round board and garnished with various vegetables and potatoes and a sumptuous gravy it was out of this world.The restaurant is beautiful and the kitchen is opened planned so you can see the chefs at work and they also deserve credit for their work being a chef myself for 33 years I know the skills these chefs have at the woodlands.Overall we will be back many times as it is local but as a treat or a special occasion well worth the money and a visit well done to all.

i go a walk to the eastate at the weekend and enjoy the bistro for a meal and a good drink great for meeting the family and friends

Was out for afternoon tea and service was attrocious.dirty dishes still on table when we left.practically no room to put our drink on.tea was lovely but dont think we will be back.wasnt even that busy and staff didnt really care about customer service.

I'll make this simple - if you like cake, you MUST try this place! OK it's a nice location with friendly staff and reasonable prices but honestly, who cares? THE CAKES ARE AMAZING - JUST GET YOURSELF THERE!!

I drive over 500 miles each way, in May and October, from Sunny Suffolk. Not only is this TOUR worth a stop off .The Bistro is serves excellent coffee.Gavin

Fantastic place to visit. Ever changing as every time I visit there is something new to see. Walk down the path from Barony Road to the walled garden on to the Chinese bridge to the maze to the coffee shop and play area then onto Dumfries House ask for directions for the secret garden

We at at the Coach House Café which part of was converted stables. They were each set up with different names and were decorated nicely. The food was cafeteria/café style but the surroundings were neat.

Had very nice coffee and cake in beautiful tearoom at Dumfries House (near visitor centre) Staff delightful and very helpful.Great place to visit , especially with kids. Lovely waterpark area and maze.Beautful gardens, greenhouse packed with begonias, fuchsias, etc.Lovely walks.Something for everyone.Tip; wear stout walking shoes in wet weather as parts of the park can be muddy.

Had coffee and lunch here both were excellent and good value. One piece of advice look at what's in the cabinets don't just read the signs as with most of the estate the signs don't cover everything.

This place is situated in the very nice Dumfries estate, the scenery is beautiful and the facilities are very good, the food is nice and the service is quick and pleasant.

After going on the grand tour of Dumfries House and with the rain coming down outside, a warm bowl of lovely mushroom soup was exactly what we needed. The coffess weren't bada either. The service was great, the staff friendly and helpful and the atmosphere inviting.

Came yesterday with my kids and in laws. We went for something to eat first. The food was delicious homemade soup sandwiches freshly made if there wasn't one suitable for you. The kids had the kids box and hubby had a baked potato with cheese, the cheese is like a powdered cheese quiet strong and dry. The staff are friendly although there was too members of staff I found a but rude whilst going up the wee ramp with my newborn in the buggy was forced to reverse as they continued to walk towards us talking back and forth there was no apology or thank you for letting past the people behind me had to move in order to let me back and them through I was already half way up the ramp therefore they should have waited until we had passed, this is what I was taught as a waitress and thought it was the etiquette. The landmarks within the grounds aren't well sign posted but kids had a blast on the adventure playgrounds and the walled garden. Will be back to explore more. Before we left we got ice cream from the kiosk. I heard someone asking if the ice cream had eggs in it to which the response was we don't make it we get from Ferris I think staff should have a he knowledge especially if someone has an allergy even if it's kept close to or on the freezer door

Excellent service, plenty of staff on duty, quick service and plenty of choice.We just had soup and a roll, but they had a decent selection of hot foods as well as ready made sandwiches.Couldn't fault

Excellent place for all,and the adventure playground for kids ,is free!!!!cooffee& cake is a must!!,

WOW nearly sums this up... Clean facility ,Friendly Staff, Welcoming Ethos,Great choice of food , Lovely surroundings, very reasonably priced and one can eat inside or outsidevery easy to sit here and absorb the atmosphere in very fine surroundings

We were disappointed with the service which was slow and totally undirected and the environment characterless. We would not recommend this restaurant to other travellers. The food was served in large portions and the steak pie was good.

first class service safe food service and gluten free if you ask clean well laid out bright in door and out door service good value for the money

Visited here after a trip to the main house & then again after a wander round the gardens to walk off lunch. Good selection of hot food, snacks & cakes. Staff polite & attentive a credit to their trainers, employers & the trust despite some rude elderly visitors, staff handled everything with dignity & courtesy.

Went a visit to Dumfries House on Easter Monday. After walking to the walled gardens we went into the Coachhouse cafe for our lunch. As it was a beautiful day the cafe was busy but the staff were really quick taking our orders. All staff were extremely helpful and so polite. We managed to get a good table next to the window. One of the young waiters brought our coffees through and chatted away. He was so polite. Our soup combo was lovely and so tasty. We really enjoyed our day and will definitely be back soon. A hidden gem.

Was recommended this cafe by a friend and it certainly didn't disappoint! I visited the cafe with friends a few weeks ago on a busy Saturday afternoon. The decor is beautiful, the cakes were to die for and the staff were very nice and chatty. Think I will stick to here now instead of Auchinleck House!!

My then boyfriend and I went to the DA for our Valentine's night out. They were offering a three course meal plus a glass of bubbly for £25. On arrival, one member of staff showed us to our table, another took our drinks order and another took our food order. I ordered a cocktail. 45 minutes later, my cocktail had still not arrived. I mentioned this to our waitress and my cocktail arrived shortly afterwards. The food was excellent that evening, but when we received our bill, we had been charged for two cocktails. I pointed this error out to the staff and this error was swiftly rectified. The bill came to £61 and some pence. My boyfriend gave the waiter £70 in cash. The waiter then asked "IF WE WANTED OUR CHANGE BACK?" My boyfriend informed him that we did indeed want our change back. Having worked in the hospitality industry myself, I was shocked that a member of waiting staff felt it was appropriate to ask such a question. I pretty much always tip the waiting staff when I dine out or have some drinks, but I have never been asked this question in my life! I thought it was incredibly cheeky!The next evening I telephoned the hotel and asked to speak to the duty manager. I was told that there was no manager on duty at that time, and the young lady I spoke with on the phone asked if she could be of any assistance. I explained the events of the previous evening to her and she seemed similarly shocked by the audacity of the waiter. She assured me that a manager would call me within the next few days to discuss the matter. A week later and no one from the hotel had contacted me. I called for a second time and again no manager was available but one would contact me within the next few days. Again, no one contacted me. I called a third time about a month later. No manager available and was promised a follow up call which never happened.In hind sight I would have asked to speak to the duty manager there and then and addressed my issues that evening but I did not want to put a dampener on my romantic night out.VERY disappointed with the way this establishment 'manages' complaints. It was a DISGRACE!!!!

Despite living only a short distance from the house, this was my first visit. Can never expect good weather in December, but it was pleasantly warm when we visited. The Coach House Café was quiet when we arrived, but at least that meant we didn't have to wait long for our food to be ready. I had a jacket potato with coronation chicken and a side salad. Generous helpings and good size chunks of chicken. There was a definite 'kick' to the chicken. Excellent value for money. My friend had the breakfast plate, again a generous serving. The Coach House itself is tastefully decorated to reflect the age of the house. There were tables and chairs outside on the patio - no-one was using them today, despite the mild weather. Would imagine they will be popular in the summer. Staff were pleasant and helpful and played their part in making the visit an experience to be repeated.

Had lunch today and must say it was well worth the visit.We just happened to be passing and already had been told not to drive past.It worked out at less than £10 pp got 2 courses and was really filling,don't miss it.

Decided to give cafe another chance as children wanted to visit park.This was actually worse than our last visit.Gave up after queue had not moved in 30 minutes. To be honest not that busy but it was clearly obvious staff could not cope.Queuing through a narrow door where people were trying to pass with trays. (Not good combination ) Really not sure how you can get it so wrong .Food on our previous visit was not great and over priced.Very limited Gluten free options.We then decided enough was enough and made our way to Boswell House.Very sad as it is a great place but needs a well run coffee shop with value for money.

We needed a quick bite of lunch after our drive from Loch Lomond and before our house tour began. Could not have been more pleased with this great cafe. Very nice dining area with large windows looking to the outdoor area. I'd expected just a menu of quick pickup items like cold sandwiches, but in addition to those there were hot selections. We shared a very tasty chicken pot pie under a perfectly done puff pastry. It was served with small white potatoes and carrots. Topped of with a piece of cake, we were ready for the tour. It was also a very reasonably priced menu.

Visited the café with my parents and my partner. It was 3pm on a Sunday and the place was very busy. The queue to order food was long and we waited a while to get served. When our food arrived (soup combo each) it was really delicious. Lovely homemade cream of cauliflower soup with a selection of 3 sandwiches, side salad and bread roll all for only £6.50. I thoughy for the quality of food and the amount it was very reasonable compared to Culzean for example. Beautiful surroundings also.The only downside was the slow service at the tills. We fancied a small tub of ice cream after our soup which was located in the freezer right next to the tills. I felt there should have been a separate till for ice cream sales as by the time you waited in the queue to pay for the ice cream it was about melted! Would definitely go back. Nice relaxing Sunday day out.

We were looking forward to a nice meal in lovely surroundings but unfortunately the meal , service and value for money was very disappointing. The staff were pleasant but the whole experience was a bit of a let down in comparison to the quality of food service that can had in other local Ayrshire Restaurants.

It is very disappointing when you have an Itison or Groupon voucher and you are given a different menu to other diners. Lunch was okay, but service was appalling slow - considering it wasn't actually that busy. Presumably if businesses are offering a voucher deal they are looking for business and subsequent repeat business. By treating voucher customers as inferior, they are not promoting themselves in any shape or form.

Pleasant enough cafe/restaurant with nice staff.Provided just what we needed after our exertions nearby.

great food and well served lovely staff a great place to visit.training was on going and the chef paid a visit to our table a nice gesture

We stayed when attending a family wedding close by. Rooms wereecspotless, staff were helpful and breakfast was lovely.Really nice hotel. They host a lot of theme nights too.

On Easter Sunday it was wiped out.The space and staff not coping well and the customers uncomfortable.My scone was solid, the clotted cream frozen in the pot!!The stables area was not being used, the grass outside turning to mud.PLEASE get the big restaurant open for weekend lunches.

Enjoyed afternon lunch/tea here and ate in the stables which was fun. Most enjoyable coconut and cherry scone which I had never tasted before - delicious an different. Loved this place and will return.

We arrived at 6pm to an empty (though warm) dining room. We were advised that the main menu did not start until 7pm. Only an early bird limited choice menu was available. This was not on their website so we were unaware of it. Not a good start! After some time the waitress re-appeared saying that the chef had decided that he could cook items on the main menu but that our party had all to choose from the one menu. Otherwise it would confuse matters. (We were the only diners in the restaurant at that point). A complimentary glass of wine was gratefully received.The food was fine but we had to ask for bread (as well as a steak knife) and for some reason our table was the only one with paper napkins. Very odd that we should be singled out as we had done nothing wrong!Would we rush back? No. The prices were not commensurate with the whole experience. No childrens menu was available but chicken nuggets and chips were offered! I can cook that myself at home..

We had a very pleasant lunch here in the cafe. The food was fresh and tasty and was good value for money. The walnut and coffee cake was delicious and so light. The pricing was not excessive, e.g. £3.95 for a sandwich. Our lunch consisting of a panini, sandwich, 2 pots of tea and a cake was £15. Overall, it would have been nice to have encountered a more welcoming atmosphere but otherwise a nice lunch out. I would return again.

We were staying for 3 nights at the lodge of Dumfries house where ir was suggested as a dinner venue for 2 to drive 5 minutes away to the named bistro. We were not disappointed. The Hotel has been completely refurbished in the last few years into a modern and welcoming place. Similarly the Bistro is modernly furnished. The serving staff over the two nights we have been were very attentive and courteous and we were very well looked after. The food was particularly good and the Rib eye Steak was one of the best we had in a long time: cooked to perfection and very tender. the bill was average with any pub south of the border but with far superior standards. I would gladly return if I am in the area again.

Took my nephew for a walk round the gardens and a play in the park, stopped in for some lunch afterwards and was really disappointed. Too many staff behind the counter, was completely ignored by two members who were doing nothing, eventually ordered a sandwich for my nephew, young girl disappeared into the kitchen and didn't return until it was ready, so couldn't order anything else. Specials were mince and onion pie or quiche and there was only one soup. My partner had a sandwich and cheesecake, cheesecake had no taste. I ordered mince and onion pie which tasted just like a Greggs pie. Also ordered two lattes which came in tea cups, three mouthfuls and they were gone! All in all £17 not well spent, won't be retuning!

Friend and I went for afternoon tea. ! Freshly made sandwiches. ! Plenty of cakes and scone and cream. ! Well worth. £9.50 ! And 3 lattes included. ! Friendly efficient staff ! Well worth a visit. ! Only negative point school holiday lots of children ! X

Great wee cafe for lunch etc, very busy (possibly more staff required during summer months), reasonably priced - no complaints.

A delightful cafeteria and shop. Adequate light meals. Pleasant atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor sitting.

My wife and I had a one night stay to celebrate our 45th. Wedding Anniversary. From the minute we arrived until we left we really enjoyed the welcome,the accommodation and the surroundings of the gardens in the estate. Our Evening dinner was exceptional and served by friendly attentive staff.We hope to pay a return visit soon.

Having taken my sister to this restaurant for her 70th birthday celebrations & tasted the fayre served on Sunday, I did not hesitate when my husband offered to take me out to dinner here for my recent birthday treat. I was not disappointed.............in fact this visit only served to confirm my belief that this is the best kept secret in Ayrshire for fine dining. I love the concept of it,its decor , the staff are exemplary & the food is astonishingly good. Never have I tasted venison like it before- highly recommend it! Keep on doing whatever it is you are doing guys- well done!!

We received a very warm welcome by Liz the Manager. Beautiful decor. Seated with a drink and menu before being taken to our table. We had side plates set at table but not offered any bread or tasters before our starters were brought out? Menu was nice. Food was a bit average, however for the price. Also felt very quick. This could be because the restaurant was quiet. Nice but not all that original to justify prices. We had a lovely night and will be back but for the famous lunch and not dinner next time. Think it's too pricey for this area and really has to raise the level of food to justify the prices.

Perfect guided tour by head guide Eric who made this a most enjoyable visit. What has been done to restore this place so far is excellent & great facilities too. Had a lovely lunch, very fresh in the courtyard. Thank goodness HRH Prince if Wales saved this place for us all to enjoy.

We have just enjoyed one of the best Sunday lunches ever. We were warmly welcomed by Liz the restaurant manager who explained the concept of the restaurant and her enthusiasm for Dumfries House was catching.A good variety of starters was followed by a sumptous feast of Scottish roastbeef . This was served on a large platter with a great selection of vegetables and roast potatoes to die for. The beef was wonderfully succulent and there was plenty of it. We thought it was excellent value for money.We needed a good walk in the grounds afterwards as we had probablly overindulged.We will certainly return