Knockderry House Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

A 2 min drive from our holiday let and a great experience. Saturday early evening dinner with our dog. Friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable seating in a beautiful location. The food was served quickly and was freshly cooked. Pigeon and black pudding starter, steak, and fish mains plus a couple of fantastic puddings. Almost perfect (the medium rare steak was closer to medium well) meal and I would happily recommend to anyone in tgee area.

Set on the edge of the loch we chanced upon this amazing gem. The staff including Chef Huda were brilliant. The food superb, soups, risotto and salmon outstanding. Wines great esp the Claret. Beautiful views, lovely wood panelled dining room, light and bright and delicate. Furniture exquisite. Service perfect. It was perfect in every respect. Although we are from NZ we will return and stay here. Highly commended. Tom. Thank you sincerely.

The waiter and staff here couldn't have been more helpful. They even gave me venison when I asked which wasn't on the menu and tasted fantastic. They had a good selection of local whiskys and the waiter shared his extensive whisky knowledge with us. He was more like a maitre de from a top London restaurant. The dining room gave a sense of the history of the manor and our table gave us a great view over the loch. The food and service were 5 star !

My partner and I ate in the restaurant just the other day during our holiday to the Highlands. We were staying in the hotel and headed down in the evening for a meal - It was delicious. My partner is pescatarian and had plenty of choice, we needed up going for 3x courses each. I had a prawn risotto to start and lamb for my main, both great. My partner had Goat’s Cheese starter and a main I can’t remember. For dessert I had a giant drambuiemisu. Overall, all the food was lovely. Service was equally good, staff were attentive and the atmosphere was perfect for a quiet evening meal. Only minor complaint from me was the lack of a bit of beer variety, the Belhaven Bitter being on tap not cask, but that really is nitpicking.

Food was good, just not enough of it for price paid..particularly the starters. Not a huge option if don’t eat fish or cheese

Fantastic location and wonderful views of Loch Long. Staff were so friendly and could not do enough for us. Room and food was exceptional. We will definitely book again

Food was to a high standard. Possibly needed more staff as they seemed a bit stretched at times. we appreciate Covid 19 restrictions may not have helped matters.

Goodness beautiful and delicious, very well presented and of a very high quality. While perhaps a little on more expensive side, i feel that given the location and surroundings that's to be expected. Can't fault the quality and will be back.

Despite COVID restrictions preventing alcohol with meals, this is very good. The menu for dinner, without being over long had too many dishes that looked enticing. I had a potato and quinoa roulade to start with while my partner had ham hock terrine with a crispy egg. Mains were a cannon of lamb and red mullet. All carefully prepared and beautifully presented. I had a soufflé for desert which was clearly made to order. Absolutely excellent.

We love coming here. The building is full of charm and character. We’ve been twice during covid restrictions and feel safe and comfortable. The staff are all super efficient and friendly. The food is always outstanding and the wine list excellent as is the West beer on draft. A lovely place with amazing views.

Had the most amazing couple of hours sitting in the sun and enjoying the sumptuous food..staff were so professional and engaging and the prices were very reasonable for such a high standard of food and service..will definitely be back..

We were stopping over in the hotel and we found the restaurant food and service superb. We were able to have our dogs with us but understandably away from diners without dogs. This is a wonderful hotel.

We dined in the restaurant almost every night during our 5 night stay at the hotel and the food, wine and service was excellent every time.

I stayed overnight at this hotel and had the wonderful experience of breakfast. Piping hot - local ingredients - cooked to perfection. It was the most amazing way to start the day. The dining room is impeccably decorated in keeping with its history. An inviting log fire was lit which was the perfect accompaniment to dining. The bedroom was immaculately clean and tastefully decorated. I had had a long day's travel when I arrived and the airport had lost my luggage. The hotel kindly allowed me to have a late check out so I could rest and recuperate before hitting the road. I am very much looking forward to returning. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Just called in to see if we could have a room for two nights, a man ( no gentleman ) was on reception and was on a call so politely waited until he had finished!! Once he had hung up just left reception and walked off not an even “can I help you” so we left and now looking for another place to stay - should of read the recent reviews before entering!!

Meal for two on a Saturday evening. Restaurant was quietist but couple of staff on hand.Food was lovely, the haggis for starter and beef + gnocchi for mains with a bottle of Malbec. The wine wasn’t great tasting for the price but the food was rich and just as expected for its reputation.I asked the staff to explain the different cuts of beef to me, which wasn’t done as initially promised (had to go away and ask “chef”) but apart from that the experience was lovely as we were allowed to sit and relax after our meal.

Fantastic menu with delicious food. Great service - ensure you book. Quite pricey but overall would highly reccomend.

I ate several species of game I’d not been exposed to before, and every course was exquisite. The service is excellent, as is their wine list, and was treated very well.

We visited recently for Sunday lunch. The staff were all welcoming and very helpful - accommodating our two year old with no hassle whatsoever. Food was delicious - my husband particularly enjoyed his game casserole. I loved the ice-cream at the end, really tasted homemade (not sure if it was, but it tasted that way!).Beautiful grounds and a very well-kept property inside. Big bonus was the beautiful and gentle Border Collie, Rosie, whom we all enjoyed making a fuss of - if you're not a dog person, don't worry, she is very well behaved and wouldn't approach you I don't think.

Terrible service. Made a reservation enquiry online for Sunday lunch- heard nothing. Called them, no answer so left a voicemail- heard nothing. Called again, someone answered so we booked a table for two, Sunday lunch as a birthday treat. Just returned home. The Sunday lunch menu advertised online wasn't available, the menu was totally different and limited. Planned on a three course dinner ended up having just the mains and left still hungry.Made the staff aware we visited for the Sunday lunch and asked if the Sunday lunch menu was available but unfortunately all they could say was sorry but what is on the website is wrong.... very disappointed from start to finish it was a poor show- not what you expect from a country house charging these prices. We will now be going to the cafe in kilcreggan to get a desert!

We cannot fault this restaurant, the food was excellent and the service superb. We requested a window table which they arranged. The staff made a fuss of us and on arrival gave us a a glass of champagne. We had a very enjoyable time, the food was good quality and tasted wonderful.

Salle de restaurant magnifique, cheminée, boiseries, beaux tableaux. Cuisine délicieuse : wood pigeon ou salmon en entrée, lamb rump and belly en plat, pumpkin pie ou glazed pear, honey and rosemary au dessert le premier soir, saumon fumé en entrée, aged ribeye steak en plat, tarte-crumble aux figues en dessert. Tout est fin, succulent. Les petits-déjeuners aussi sont de très grande qualité. Que ce soit le "traditional" : black pudding, saucisse, champignjon, scrambled eggs, tomatoe, bacon, white and brown bread. Et même un petit-déjeuner "gluten-free" délicieux.

Having spent nearly a day travelling from Canada via Germany to this gem of a place turned out to be pure bliss. May I say the staff relized we were very tired, and did not hasel in any away. The food was excellent , could not have wished for better, would eat there again in a heart beat.

Ate in the restaurant of the hotel and was very pleased with the quality of food and attentiveness of the staff. Recommended!

Dropped in after a walk and were warmly welcomed - we had scones with clotted cream and home made strawberry jam. Delicious! Would highly recommend it and return for more! Great setting for watching the submarines go by! Lovely setting.

Wonderful meal. Good staff, quaint surrounds and fantastic food. The deserts were superb and the starters very, very good. However, the star of the show was the lambmain course with smoked potato puree which was utterly gorgeous. The quality of food was superb.

We thought that the restaurant would not be able to outshine the quality of the hotel, but it did. The menu was local and extensive; so much so thta it was difficult to make a choice. The food was perfectly seasoned and a lot of care had been taken on the presentation. the accompanying wines were very well matched, and the service was informal, yet friendly and attentive. Delicious and very enjoyable.

A very nice restaurant located in a beautiful old hotel. Very friendly service, though courses took quite a bit of time to arrive. Good bar. Quality of food was very good. A bit expensive but there’s not too many choices in the area.

We had dinner at the restaurant - all was perfect ! Fresh , tasty and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you all - staff , chef and the lovely owner. Hope to come again

We had dinner here one night when we were staying in the hotel. The food was well cooked and there was a lovely selection on the menu- but the portions were quite small. We'd had a long day of walking, but even so it's unusual for me (Nearly 5ft tall) to be hungry after a meal!! The dining room is clean and well maintained but something feels a bit dated about it. Can't quite put my finger on what- as the lounge next door is a cosy haven. The waitresses were friendly and attentive, and the wine selection was good and reasonably priced. We had an enjoyable evening.

The accommodation was superb, the meals were outstanding and the service was first class.

Das Essen im Hotelrestaurant ist von sehr hoher Qualität. Wir haben auf unserer Reise nirgendwo so gut gegessen, wie in diesem Restaurant. Sowohl die Qualität als auch die Präsentation des Essens war außergewöhnlich gut. Das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis ist mehr als stimmig.

Great food, wide selection of local specialities and spirits. Good prices and outstanding service! Liked it a lot

Väldigt godmat och smakliga tallrikar. En njutning för både ögat och gommen. Vi var nöjda med attl vi fick.

What a lovely venue and the staff here offer really first class service, too. And then the food arrives, and you're bowled over--it's not only beautifully presented but also absolutely delicious. Our meal was prepared by Sous Chef Scott, and it was fantastic! (Note: we...

Excellent food and excellent prices table service was second to none what more can i say other than my stay at knockderry was very pleasant I would definitely recommend anyone to stay.

Voici un restaurant qui veut se positionner haut de gamme. Au niveau tarifaire c'est reussi. On a payé 220 livres...

We had breakfast during our stay and it was amazing. I love the food and the experience as well as atmosphere.

We went on the 20th of May to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. We were overcome with the place....beautiful.....The staff were delightful and made us feel very welcome. The room was lovely and my other half loved our experience. They have raised the bar as...

Pricey. No extrAs but very good quality food served by friendly staff. Interesting mix of ingredients such as scallops and ruhbarb. Wine list good.

What a beautiful place in a stunning location! We sat outside as the sun was shining although the grandeur inside was enticing. The staff were lovely and friendly and kept a professional distance. The food was excellent as the pictures show. Sandwich selection was fresh and delicious. Scones were just out the oven and served with jam and proper clotted cream. And then the top tier of hand made exquisite cakes! By far the best afternoon tea we have had so far... excellent!

Lovely staff and the food and service was excellent. I would definitely recommend the restaurant for either lunch or dinner

What a fab hotel. My friend and I had booked afternoon tea today. We were met at the door and we were escorted to the dining room. We chose to sit in the bay window providing lovely views over loch long. When the afternoon tea came there was enough to feed a family. The sandwiches had mixed fillings and were delicious. The scone was presented with clotted cream and home made jam , mouthwatering. And then the cakes, well what can i say , there was great variety and each one looked lovelier than the last. Needless to say we could not eat everything because there was so much. The manager gave us a wee tour of the public rooms which were beautiful . She was so friendly, as was the waitress. Who informed us that a whale had been spotted in the loch. At the end of our tea the items we could not eat were wrapped up for us to take home. The whole experience was excellent. I would encourage anyone to experience it for themselves. One word of advise , it's advisable to book at least 24 hrs in advance.

Food was fantastic. Wine selection was good and prices where agreeable for the quality of food and service.

Visited on a weekday evening for dinner. From the moment we arrived the service was brilliant. The location is stunning and the interior of Knockderry House is very Art Deco. The menu isn't huge but everything we chose was amazing. Presentation was brilliant and taste wise it doesn't get any better. With drinks we paid just over £100 for the two of us for a three course meal which on the exceptionally high standard of food we received I'd say was very reasonable. I'd definitely visit again next time I'm in the area.

Perfect dinner for two and exceptionally well priced at around £80 for three courses given the high quality. I had a custom prepared Vegan 3 course menu, which was truly exceptional. My partner had the Rib eye steak special with polenta and wild mushroom jus.So many delicious things it's hard to pick what was our favourite but the pecan pie with marmalade ice cream with orange compote was fantastic.Would highly recommend.

My partner and I stayed at the wonderful Knockderry House for 3 nights on a full board basis and we were more than delighted with our experience. The food was simply incredible. A fantastic menu choice, not over complicated yet fine in presentation and served in a timely manner. All our dishes were first class from Lamb, Pheasant and Lobster to traditional Turkey Ballotine dinner and all washed down with fabulous Sauvignon Blanc - after a G&T and a pint of real ale in the cosy Drawing Room of course. One of our favourites was the Haddock Gratin starter which packs a punch and an ideal warmer for the time of year. Full Scottish Breakfast was a real treat - succulent sausages, lean bacon, home made tattie cake, black pudding and a poached egg with the most incredibly sunshine yellow thick yolk. We couldn't fault the food and drink at all. We have dined in many places and I have to say, Knockderry is absolutely up there with the very best that we have experienced. Well done Chef, kitchen and all the waiting staff. Thanks to all at Knockderry for this first class fine dining experience. Stuart & Susan x ps. Please read my separate review of the Hotel....

My wife and I stayed last night and had dinner, bed and breakfast. The quality of the food was simply outstanding and by far the best hotel food we've ever experienced locally and internationally. We'll definitely be back!

Words don't describe how good the food was. Great efforts go into the sourcing of the food. We ate here for two nights. The imagination and creative presentation allied to the the Chef's ability made it a memorable two evenings.I cannot understand previous negative comments. As mentioned by others this is fine dining on par and even more superior to many other establishments we have eaten at across the globe

We had dinner here with a loch view table. I can't fault the staff or the taste and presentation of the food...there was just not enough of it. Having to eat bread as the portion sizes are small is not acceptable. More of the same food would be lovely!

We had three evening meals during our stay and must say that the restaurant is excellent and while the choice may be limited I couldn't fault any of the meals we had. Just proves that (in my opinion) it's better to concentrate on fewer dishes and get them right rather than providing a large selection of mediocre ones.On two nights we had the fine dining menu and the other was the early evening menu. All the dishes I tried from both menus were superb. I particularly enjoyed the seared pigeon (starter), slow braised beef cheek (main), rib-eye steak rare cut (main) and white chocolate roulade (dessert), all were excellent.The staff were friendly, polite and professional.

A wonderful lunch on a cold day. Roaring fire in the dining room while I ate ham hock salad stater followed by roast pork absolutely scrumptious. I didn't have room for a dessert, next time....

Went here in response to their advert offering a fine dining menu. The welcome was poor as we were chided for being 15 mins late (their misunderstanding in fact). The menu looked fine but the dining was not. A very average meal which could not be described a fine dining. The service was very very slow. We had to leave after 2 hours having to forego desert. When we mentioned this we were informed that "this is fine dining and the dishes take time to prepare". We had steaks - how long does that take to prepare?

Enjoyed 1st class cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Wines suited to the food. Views across Loch Long from the dining room.

We had an excellent lunch here. We are fairly local and had decided to bring our guests here. The menu has 3 choices per course, and we felt it was good value for money. The trout starter was exceptionally well executed, and the chicken main was perfectly cooked. Staff members were very friendly and patient - we had our 3mo baby in tow, and (perhaps because it was a quiet day) they were happy to wait for us to take our seats whilst he was fed, meaning that we could spend quality time with our friends. We'll certainly be back!

We stayed as hotel guests and booked a table in the restaurant on our second night for the early evening menu which better suited our taste, plus we wanted a more relaxed meal - dinner itself seems to be a more formal affair. Luckily we were able to reserve the table in the bay window making our evening all the more special as we watched the sun set behind the hills as we dined.Varied menu. Excellent value for money (£20 for 3 courses). Service excellent. Food tasty. Starter portions bit on the small size. All delicious. Hubby very nearly ordered a second helping of sticky toffee pudding it was that good!!Extensive wine menu. Draft beer a reasonable £4.50 a pint. Drinks in front of the fire in the lounge after dinner is the perfect way to end a very pleasant evening.Hope to return in the near future.

We booked in for breakfast on our departure day.It is priced at £15 per head which we thought a little steep. However we were not disappointed with the service or food.My partner ordered a full Scottish breakfast and I ordered eggs bennedict. The food was delicious and with brilliant views onto the Loch.We were served by Jennifer who was very friendly and efficient.

Delicious dinner, quite a limited menu, but of great quality. We enjoyed ever choice. Good wine list & wines available by the glass. Staff very friendly & ensured our dining experience was perfect.

Absolutely excellent lunch today. Wonderful views from our table at the window, served by friendly and helpful staff. Fresh, perfectly-cooked food. Exceptional quality - can't wait to return.

Stayed in the hotel for two nights on a work trip and the food here was excellent. The restaurant itself has a lovely feel to it with the original fireplace giving off a nice cozy vibe. The service does the food justice as it was friendly and attentive without being overbearing.Compliments to the chef indeed and the food that comes out is world class. I had the liver which was literally cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth. Served with crispy bacon and fried polenta it was accompanied by a rich and delicious sauce. I'd never usually go for liver but I had a feeling this would be good!Great all round experience.

I ate here with my partner while we were staying in the House Hotel. Our meal was lovely, the menu was very seasonal and food was cooked deliciously. Even if you aren't staying here, I would recommend trying out the restaurant.

Myself and my family, have just spent the most magical weekend at Knockderry Country house.From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel extremely welcome. The food was delicious, the service was exemplary, and nothing was too much trouble. I have to say a huge thank you to Kerry the manager, for her wonderful organisation of my party, and a huge thank you to the lovely Scott, who made us laugh throughout the whole weekend. I highly recommend Knockderry, it was a beautiful getaway. All nine of the bedrooms that myself and my guests were staying in were extremely comfortable and cosy. We will be back!

This is lovely Victorian building sympathetically restored. The dinning room reflects this with arts& crafts interior and open fireplace. The dishes a nouveau style, not huge portions, but highly flavourful and beautifully presented. Staff attention excellent. Main courses either side of £20.

My hubby and I were staying down the road in Cove so decided to book dinner here. The meal was amazing and the staff simply lovely. Highly recommend this lovely place.

We called in to the restaurant for s late lunch . What a treat. The food was terrific ,the toffee pudding with salted caramel Icecream was the best I have tasted. The service was five star. Looking out over the water, sitting in a grand house was a dining experience. We were also given a tour of the rooms in the adjoining hotel. What a place to stay with a reasonable tariff.

We came for a late lunch and ended up trying to make a dinner reservation with friends. The food was first rate, the decor in a well-maintained 19thC manor exceptional and the service was friendly and attentive.

Had dinner with good friends who live in Helensburgh. After a busy day touring Bute we were looking forward to a treat for dinner - and we weren't disappointed! Lovely setting, friendly and attentive staff, and a very good meal. What seem quite small portions are actually beautifully proportioned (although the Scallops starter proved to be a Scallop starter, but nevertheless delicious). We enjoyed the lamb, Hake and Fillet Beef mains and they were spot on. Lovely vibrant and imaginative desserts too. I had the cheese - nice home made oat cakes, only criticism was the cheese was a bit chilled - not really good enough.A little delay for coffee, but we'd eaten early and things were by now busy. It was nice that we weren't rushed from our table, though as we'd been warned they would need it back by 8.30. All in all a top dining experience - thanks to James and the rest of the team (note - not Harry.., James will understand!!).We'll be back!

It has been 22 years since I have been here - what an amazing surprise in terms of decor, atmosphere and ambiance. Well done to the 'new owners'. My sister, aunt and I took my Dad here for his 80th birthday. It takes some doing for my 83 year old aunt and 80 year old father, both locals to give thumbs up, but they did in a big way! Roaring fire, pre-meal drinks and food were all truly amazing. Quality presentation and service spot on - staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome- thank you. Price was reasonable to £40 per head with drinks and 2 courses each.This is a great advert for Scottish hospitality and cooking at its best. Will be recommending this to many friends and will be back here when I can.

Enjoyed a lunch here but the meal was overpriced with a poor selection. Had it been a fixed price lunch of around £20 per head it would have been fine but it was nearer £70 for soup & burgers & one glass of wine. The location is stunning as is the hotel itself. A bit chilly to be honest & we never really heated up. Not much choice only one starter of tomato soup - can use sides though as starters of sorts. My sweet was cool inside and burnt on top - nice touch using a blow torch but the desert needs to be heated through 1st. Been for dinner before which was excellent so just an off day perhaps.

We ate here for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed with the food, the surroundings or the service. The ambience created was from a different era but with contemporary service and facilities. We returned later in the week for afternoon tea( you need to give 24 hours notice) everything was home made and so freshly cooked that the savouries were still slightly warm! Will be back when we return to the area and have recommended it to friends.

5 of us went for Sunday lunch for our daughters 21s birthday. Setting is a baronial house. Lovely carved wood and stained glass windows look out over Loch Long. Table is covered in a thick cotton tablecloth, thick cotton serviettes and lovely glassware. Great food: starters of pea panacotta, duck breast and smoked salmon; mains of fish pie and greens, loin of pork and trimmings and roast chicken and trimmings; and sweets of sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownie. Great understated service. A lovely lovely meal.

Loved the ambience of the place....what I would expect of a country manor. The food was very well presented and very tasty. Service was just so so though.

One of the best meals I have had ever. Lovely friendly staff who well being professional we're not stuffy. Food was amazing, not cheap but you get what you pay for. If I am ever back in the area I will be there.

This place is like a straight razor; it may look old fashioned and scary but it exudes quality and the end result far exceeds all the newer fancier places. The staff are all warm and friendly and the service is excellent. As for the food, if you like fresh local produce beautifully prepared then you are in for a treat.

Knockderry has great staff who are very friendly and down to earth. The food is excellent and worth a visit on its own, there is a decent wine list and my husband enjoyed the two real ales on offer. On our two visits we have stayed in the library suite which is possibly the best room in the hotel split into entrance hallway, bathroom and living room with fantastic views out across the loch. All in all we have really enjoyed both visits to knockderry and would highly recommend.

Great location, terrible staff and manager, I would love to go back if it were nore fore the staff and the food which was overpriced for food cooked by untrained staff who were following a recipe from a book.

We enjoyed a lovely brunch on New Years day.The food once again is excellent,all home cooked,well presented with a good choice.Although out of the way well worth a visit,lovely setting,beautiful views and accommodation very inviting.Staff very friendly and you're made to feel very welcome.Always on our list when we are in this part of Scotland.

We stayed in the Knockderry House before Beth and Murdo took it over. Then we loved the location, but not the hotel so we bought a home just down the road. Now the hotel is transformed and I wish I had the excuse to stay overnight, however we do enjoy going for meals. The food has always been wonderful and they cater for extreme dietary requirements. When I was put on a very weird diet by my surgeon, I asked if they would be able to cope with it. Not only was the answer yes (this was one of those diets where the "banned" list included many of the ingreients of a "healthy" meal - they just were not good for me at the time). Not only was teh answer 'yes", Beth investigated the diet and offered me a selection of wonderful dishes I could eat.Now that I have to be gluten free, this is a restaurant I know will be able to provide me with GF sandwiches and treats. Thank you.

This restaurant is quite close to where I live and so usually fades into the background for me when thinking of going out for dinner. But no longer. We went on a spur of the moment type thing as it was a nice evening and we needed to get out for a bit. The location is great and the service excellent as usual. What did surprise us was the quality & presentation of the food. It was superb! Apparently there is a new chef and he really knows how to make the "first bite with the eye" count. Remember to leave room for the sweet, even if you know you shouldn't.

We were staying at Hotel and for convenience booked the first night. It was so good, from the fish to the Eton Mess that we immediately booked for a second night. A lot of care and attention has gone into the quality of the restaurant, and even though it may be considered out of the way it is definitely worth driving to.

We took family here after Christmas. The staff were great with the kids and the food was beautiful and well priced considering the skilled cooking and the fresh ingredients. I'm looking forward to the next special occasion so we can try some more of the menu.

I visited here with a large group of friends, 10 of us in total. We visited for a meal and were not disappointed. The building is wonderful and very welcoming.. We were seated in a secluded room on a large table with views across the loch. The service was fantastic and I would recommend going for romantic breaks or popping n for a drink. Very welcoming and atmospheric!

Lovely, well thought out food. Good veggy option and lovely setting on the shoreline and good views from the table.

We stopped in at the Knockderry on a trip to Kilcreggan. The weather was great and the 40 minute drive from Glasgow was amazing even in February. The restaurant has wonderful views across the loch and is in a peaceful setting. The staff are friendly and helpful and the bar has a lovely welcoming log fire. The lunch menu is quite traditional and the food high quality beautifully cooked. My only slightly negative comment is that the portions are not huge so if you are the type who likes to see a plate piled high be warned. I would definitely come back here maybe for dinner with an overnight stay.

We have eaten at Knockderry on numerous occasions over the last 10 years since we moved up to Scotland. It's always our first port of call for any special occasion or celebration as we love it! The beautiful country house has been lovingly and painstakingly restored with great attention to detail and the owners Murdo and Beth work constantly to keep standards high. The country house hotel has its own unique style and it has a wonderful setting on the banks of Long Long with stunning views across the water. Laura, the hotel manager is always extremely welcoming and professional as are the rest of the staff.Occasionally we stay overnight at the hotel and enjoy Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and the rooms are all tastefully and individually decorated with a lovely period feel. On this occasion my husband and I were there for Valentine's night and the food was delicious as always. We had a glass of bubbly to start and the Valentine's menu was superb. All in all another fabulous evening at Knockderry.

I had reviewed the Knockderry some time back and thought it was one of the best places to go to eat and stay within the area. Unfortunately something seems to have gone very wrong with the place. Since i was last there about a year ago they seem to have either replaced the chef or he has gone seriously off the boil. I was in Scotland last week and was really looking forward to going to this place for lunch to have some great food and enjoy the lovely bar and restaurant. When we got the menu for lunch the description of the food was, as it had been in the past, very understated. This is fine with me with what sounds like quite simple food being really beautifully prepared and served. However, the understated menu wasn’t that it was actually just boring descriptions of equally boring food. Two people in my party had the hake tempura which turned up as tiny anaemic fillets of fish and some chips in soggy batter. Another two had the rump steak which was so thin i think it might need to have been cut by a laser, considering it was so thin it was a bit of a joke to be asked how i wanted it cooked considering it could realistically only come out well done. All of this would have been slightly bearable if it was a cheap place to go and eat but at £21.95 for three courses it was a lot of money for really poor food and service.The restaurant only had one other table occupied when we were there but the service was still really slow and rather haphazard which culminated in me having to go and find the waitress to ask for the bill, she was sitting in the reception behind the desk and looked like i was interrupting her to ask for this. When we were leaving we again had to go past the reception with the ever helpful waitress behind it, i don’t expect an effusive explosion of gratitude for my patronage but i do expect some sort of acknowledgement of my presence. When the five of us where standing next to the waitress i said goodbye and thanks, in return i got a nice nothing. In the end when we were leaving we were the only people in the place, the way things are going i can see that carrying on for here

Having just returned from a 2 night stay at Knockderry House I am moved to say that this was one of the best short breaks I have ever had. The accommodation was excellent and the staff and owners even better. We were made to feel so welcome from start to finish and our every need catered for. Murdo and Beth, the owners, had time for all of their guests and Fraser was service personified. The breakfast was excellent and catered so well for vegetarians. Thanks to all for making our weekend in Scotland so enjoyable.Paul & Catherine Henderson/Miller

Smaak van het eten was wel aardig maar het geheel was erg weinig om voor een volwaardige maaltijd door te gaan. Via de bediening was hier ook niet iets aan te doen. De ambiance was prima. De bediening wat "overdone" stijlvol.

Everything is amazing. Setting, staff, food! Perfect place to go for a special occasion or to take someone to impress.

I had the pleasure of eating here several times during my stay at the hotel - and noticed that all of the restaurant reviews are on the hotel's page and not this one! So I feel I must add a comment here.Breakfasts were just stunning - I opted for the full Scottish every day. I ordinarily hate black pudding but they obviously source theirs from somewhere outstanding - I could have eaten a whole plate of it! And the potato scone/pancake that came with the breakfast was fantastic. Nice coffee and lovely miniature pastries too. An impressive spread to start the day.As for lunch, I had outstanding mussels - the biggest and juiciest I have ever encountered! The bread was amazing (something I can be very fussy about) and the service was incredibly warm and courteous. Dinner was out of this world. The place is so wonderful in the evening, with candles, lovely music and roaring fires - so snug and intimate. I opted for steak as I often do and it was cooked to perfection. We asked for wine recommendations (the wine list was very impressive) and those suggested were spot on. Totally impressed by this place. The building itself is in outstanding condition and has been furnished by a real pro - traditional but very comfortable and welcoming. I indulge in a lot of fine dining at home in London, and have travelled far and wide to sample highly rated cuisine, and so I suppose I have become quite difficult to please, but this place had the whole package. Stunning.

We stopped by this historic hotel because the tourism brochure we had been given contained an ad for this establishment specifically advertising its homemade baking and afternoon teas. First of all, when we arrived, we felt like we were intruding. The staff were rude at best, and looked at us like we were crazy to be inquiring about afternoon tea at 3 pm. He said, "No, we don't do that, but we could probably do a scone or something if that's what you want." That should have been our clue to leave, but we stayed, and were served a freezer-burned, definitely NOT homemade scone...the worst I think we've ever had, in Canada, the UK or Australia. The final straw was when we received our bill...for this horrible scone and one cup of tea, we were charged over 6 pounds per person! When we questioned this, thinking there must be an error, we were told it's their price and that it's a fair price because they do their own baking! I've had any number of scones that far exceeded their quality for a third or less of the price, and served by far more friendly waitstaff. Please ignore the tourism brochures and DO NOT attend this overrated hotel.

Excellent food - go for the tasting menu! Superb standards and beautifully presented!

I went with my family for lunch. It was divine. A great selection of daily specials alongside a lovely lunch menu which reflected foods in season.The service was warm and welcoming.I'd highly recommend to anyone who likes 'good food', this is a must!Enjoy

My wife and I took my son to this Hotel for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. What a let down! Beautiful surroundings and the hotel is or was having some building work done. We ordered two steaks well done and a burger meal for our child.When they brought out the meal our son's burger arrived and only one steak. The waitress had forgotten to add the two steaks to the order! So they left one meal and said the other would be with us soon! I suggested they keep mine warm and bring it with the other steak. Within 5 mins we got served with the steaks. This is the quickest well done steak ive ever seen! I got the new one, my wife got the original. Mine was RAW! yes raw inside, not rare, RAW! My sons burger was made from beef mince and that was even pink inside also.I sent my meal back and didnt take up the offer of another one. The bill! well, all they took off was the rib eye that was sent back! Total bill for one rib eye steak with frozen fires that were so sharp they'd cut the inside of your mouth and an overdone salad, kids burger with wedges, 3 lemonades and a glass of wine, £32 ( $64 ) !!! Dick Turpin wore a mask when he ripped folk off!