Knockinaam Lodge in Dumfries & Galloway

This is the restaurant review (there is a separate page for the hotel review). We were delighted to pay a first visit to this rather special place, its secluded and beautiful location befitted the tranquil and refined luncheon we experienced. Impeccable and memorable food. We noted more casual bar food also available. Booking essential.

Found this lovely hotel as took an unplanned visit to Portpatrick and just found here on line. What a find! The setting is beautiful even on a day you couldn’t see much due to fog! But very welcoming and the bar area was so relaxing could have settled in for the afternoon! Food was first class we had the soup which was accompanied by delicious bread. Then I had quiche and again every component on the plate worked brilliantly together hubby had catch of the day which was cod and it was beautifully cooked and presented couldn’t resist desert and glad we did perfect! Tea and coffee all great service warm and friendly we will be back for the restaurant menu next time although the bar lunch may become a regular trip?

Stayed for a three night Christmas break with my husband and spaniels. What a special place! The house and setting are beautiful but as always it's the quality of the staff that makes the difference. From the moment we drew up outside and were met by Sean who came out to welcome us and help unload we knew it was going to be great. The chef is excellent and having been asked about dislikes before we came I was impressed that my main course one day was altered slightly to accommodate without me even realising until I started eating it. Great attention to detail. The wine list is stellar and a source of great temptation for the connoisseur but plenty of choice for everyone. The addition of The Cove provides a great spot when the weather is good. I only managed a coffee on sunny blustery Boxing Day but it was lovely to sit by the waves and one of the staff happily put their coat on to bring it out. The housekeeping team were organised to attend to your room in the morning and the evening whilst you were eating so they never disturbed you...again attention to detail that makes the difference. There are lots of much grander places that could learn a lot from the team at Knockinaam. It's easy to see why many of our fellow guests were regulars. There was no organised Christmas programme , thank goodness, but a few nice touches. Champagne before lunch, a gift of a book and home made chocolates were thoughtful and tasteful.It's just great.

My wife found this when looking for a place for us to spend our wedding anniversary. It sounded good on paper. It was a long and tedious drive for us though and I wasn’t sure it was worth it. I was totally wrong! This place is superb and well worth any drive! The setting is great-it has its own beach and there is a small patio where you can sit and there is a heater there too if you need it. There’s a nice lawn in front of the hotel too where those with dogs took them for a walk. The rooms are all different and all well appointed with their own en suite. The costs of the rooms reflects the size of the room and not the facilities. If you are tall like me (6ft 2) I wouldn’t go for one of the rooms in the roof as the coomb ceiling is a pain. However the thing you go there for is the food and that is sublime! It is a set menu in the evening which reduces waste and helps control costs. You get 7 courses, all quite small , but at the end of the meal you are adequately fed but not full. We were there for 3 nights and had a different meal every night. All the dishes were superb but we had mushroom soup one night and it was the best soup I have ever tasted! In fact it was one of the best foods I have ever tasted! The breakfast is very good indeed and you can order whatever you like from the menu which is very comprehensive. I found that set me up for the whole day and I didn’t need a lunch. I must also mention the wine. The wine list is very comprehensive with some difficult to come by wines in it too like Chateau Musar. On 2 nights we went with the wine pairing list which I thought was very good value, especially the cheaper of the 2 lists we had every night. The hotel is a good centre for seeing things in the local area and , despite going in November we found things to occupy ourselves for the 3 days we were there. They have various themed weekends too which sound brilliant. But the hotel is so good it is worth going to anytime. We will certainly be back.

A beautiful setting and very peaceful. The food is excellent and the dining room not too large. Sadly on the day we went the staff were trying to serve the Barbeque area and the dining room which meant that the service was not what it should have been. We will be back and hopefully the service will be as it used to be.

We were gifted a voucher as a wedding gift earlier in the year and enjoyed this a few days ago. The location of Knockinaam is stunning and we loved their small private beach. The food was outstanding, worthy of all its accolades!! Service from the staff was great and we thought Nicola was fabulous. Thank you all, we are already planning our return stay!

We had lunch to celebrated my son's 21st Birthday on June the 23rd at Knockinaam Lodge with his Grandparents, lovely welcome greeting at door. Our experience then began, food was delectable, service exceptional, ambience superb, beautiful grounds. We will be returning in August for dinner. Thank you!

Taking tea here provided a fascinating lead into the life of one of the great British submarine commanders of WW2. The memory of his patrols commanding HMS Upholder in the Mediterranean is honoured in some detail. Thanks to the lady of the house for making me welcome; I would certainly return to stay here.

We visited this hotel today for bar lunch .. we were shown into a front room that was freezing , there was a fire set but never got lit . After 50 minutes the lunch arrived .. the bread on sandwiches were stale , the tea was stewed , the waitress was surly .. all in all a poor effort .. a hotel that needs to work on customer service , On leaving the staff sniggered at us for accepting a poor quality offering

We visited Knockinaam on recommendation for our anniversary lunch. Despite dismal weather the location is stunning, if a little difficult to find due to lack of signs and overgrown vegetation in the way of existing signs. Ample parking but again poor signage at the main entrance door which was closed and looked like all the other doors on the property. Once inside, the service was excellent, with friendly helpful staff. We had a delicious lunch from a set menu, and a lovely bottle of wine from their extensive list. However, the toilet facilities, or lack of them, really let this place down. For a Michelin rated restaurant and hotel, there were only two toilets, one on the ground floor and one upstairs. Unfortunately, both are unisex. I went to use the ground floor toilet, walked in, saw the mess on the floor, the toilet seat which was up and the smell and turned around again. I did not go upstairs. I do not see any reason why a big hotel only has one toilet on the ground floor. If the staff also use this then there is no excuse for it to be left in such a state. It reflects badly on the place if no care is taken in keeping it clean and useable. This location is not a young and trendy club with a shortage of space, which might necessitate such requirements. Personally, I am reluctant to use unisex toilets, unless desperate. I am sure that I am not alone in my opinion. Unfortunately, this will prevent us from coming back.

This was a superb country house experience - Churchill and Roosevelt met to discuss the D-Day landings and the place is steeped in history. The grounds are stunning - with a large lawn running fish towards the sea. We sat in one of the lounges and had some lovely afternoon sustenance of sandwiches and soup after a long walk to the lodge.

This is such a great restaurant - more than a restaurant, it creates a magical experience. From the daily special cocktails created with love from local produce, to the wonderful set menu with gorgeous dishes such as chicken in Madeira sauce, beetroot risotto, and panna cotta all with a perfect wine flight, followed by coffee and petit fours by the dramatic Scottish coastline wrapped up in blankets on heated seats. The staff were so friendly and helpful and really outstanding service. Truly wonderful and a very special place! Well worth the money and highly recommended.

Location is beautiful even on a grumpy wet day. Lunch was fabulous, and at £42 a head was totally worth every penny. Delicious ingredients, could taste absolutely everything. Wine and service great too. Will definitely be back on another special occasion.

Fantastic attention to detail. Great waitress went out of her way to assist me and to make my evening special. Waiters both very good too. Food was incredible. Single menu. Honestly nothing I would have chosen at a restaurant ordinarily but all of it was superb. The cod dish was my favourite (I never order cod!), closely followed by a tomato dish and a sorbet. I'll definitely be recommending Knockinaam to friends.

Wow we have been many times, afternoon tea is the best we have had great value for money. They do everything right, food amazing, service too well worth every penny. We had 5 course lunch there too and that was just perfect as sat outside after and went on the private beach. Well worth the visit.

My wife and I were here for her birthday lunch on Friday 29th October. 4 courses, beautifully presented, absolutely superb. We left feeling satisfied without being too stuffed. For a special occasion, or any occasion, this is hard to beat.

Celebrated special birthday with friends in Portpatrick and were looking for a nice restaurant. This was recommended so we decided to go for lunch. Set menu but staff told us if there was anything that any of us couldn’t eat or didn’t like they’d happily offer something else. Every single course was superb and service was just as good as the food. Staff were very attentive and efficient and location was beautiful.

We have just returned from a break at the Knockinaam Lodge. From the moment you arrived until the moment you left, nothing was too much hassle. The staff were warm, professional, consistently attentive, without ever feeling like it was intrusive or someone was always watching you. We stayed in the Churchill room which was a stunning room and the room was beautiful with really lovely views too! Our meals, were a culinary delight. Each course complimenting the previous one, creating a fantastic symphony. At the end of the meal we were left full, but not that stuffed feeling that leaves you uncomfortable. The grounds were beautiful too! Even the cool September grey and drizzle couldn't diminish this country gem!

Had an excellent lunch today. Only a set menu availablebut staff happy to change anything if needed. Benefit of a set menu is the chef can focus on getting each dish cooked to perfection. Very well prepared food, excellent selection of wines. Lovely environment and location. Due to the quality, excellent value for money.

We found the lodge through a google search and had no idea how good it was until we arrived down a windy single track road heading for the sea. The lodge is gorgeous and welcoming and has an extensive bar and taster menu, we had...

This place is just sublime!!! The food is some of the best I’ve eaten and the setting is out of this world. Nothing is too much trouble with the staff making one feel so special. We’ve already been back for a bar lunch and again...

I had a lovely lunch here, a couple of days after my tea here (had to wait to post a separate view). As some of you will remember in my previous review, I was disappointed with the tea and was served by a guy dressed...

I've been coming here on and off, for 10 years and usually do the cliff top walk to the hotel and have a cream tea in the lovely garden. On all previous occasions the tea has been at a very high standard; always served by...

We did the coast walk from Portpatrick and were delighted to find that coffee and scones, amongst other things, were available. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely garden leading to the beach. Scones were fresh and warm and provided us with the energy to...

A delicious afternoon tea served in a lovely restaurant. Sandwiches and a very tasty cheese tart to start, the pastry was so light and the filling a treat. Scones and a variety of sweets to follow. The staff were attentive without being intrusive. A thoroughly...

Just been for lunch. 4 course tasting menu plus coffee and petit-fours. The soup - king oyster mushroom with white truffle oil was divine. Fish course was simple and tasty and the main chicken with carrot purée and a madeira sauce was so moist and...

Friendly , helpful staff and cosy rooms with good food. The views out to sea are tremendous and the beach is close by.

Food is excellent. Several small courses and different dishes. Great place to eat, views are fantastic. This is not cheap, but it is worth every penny. Met the owner as well, good guy. Yep I recommend you try this place if you are about, book...

Schönes Restaurant mit guter Weinkarte und flexibler, hervorragender Küche. Beispielsweise war die Umstellung auf lactosefreie Gerichte problemlos möglich. Absolut empfehlenswert,...

My partner and i have did quite a few voucher deals for premier establishments and normally i have left feeling that we got a real bargain. I did not feel this here regards the overall experience. The good points were the seclusion, gardens and the...

We booked by chance and were delighted by our discovery or the finding of a well kept secret. A small hotel that offers tailored care of their guests. There views from the hotel are unspoilt. It is really quiet. Can't wait to go back. Children...

Chef has held 1 Michelin star for 22 years. Its easy to see why. Food is amazing. Just book it and go.

Lovely sandwiches and cakes. Presentation was lovely. I left a 3 star rating as you are served the afternoon tea in the lounge. I personally don’t like eating whilst sitting on the sofa. If you don’t mind that then you will really enjoy it. I...

We waren hier alleen maar voor de lunch, maar de zon scheen en dit restaurant is geweldig gelegen, in een...

This was our first visit to this self catering lodge and we have arrived home full of enthusiasm and wonderful memories of a fabulous 4 night stay. The welcome we received on arrival was lovely and were taken over to be shown around and get some useful info. We had our 14 year old Springer Spaniel with us and boy did he just love his “private” garden and beach! only worry he would “retrieve” one of the hens but thankfully didn’t! There are shovels dotted around the grounds and this works well for flipping pooh into the rough .. much better than loads of bags! The views from every room spectacular and the little deer come right down to the edge of the lawn to feed. Sounds idyllic well it is and we will certainly return.

Great Sunday Lunch, excellent service,and great food. Beautiful surroundings with great views out to Ireland. A wonderful experience.

Four of us had dinner at the Lodge. Started with pre dinner drinks in the sitting room..great.

We visited this restaurant for a celebration meal and enjoyed a memorable Sunday Lunch. The booking was made by telephone and the receptionist took great care in asking if there was anything we especially wanted to eat or if we had particular dietary needs.

Got really lucky with the weather and found a spot outside in the grounds sheltered from the wind. Staff very polite and attentive. Afternoon tea was excellent and the summer cocktails were great too. Awesome setting for day out.

The hotel and restaurant is off the beaten track and set yards from the beach in a small secluded cove.

Visited for our anniversary lunch. I had my own vegetarian menu printed and staff were careful to ensure that everything was to my taste before service. The meal was superb and service excellent. We'll be back next year (if not sooner)

First of all I need to write here that my review is for a visit to this lodge in summer 1994. It has been such an outstanding experience, that I could not forget this evening. The food was fantastic, but even better was the location and the venue. Going from room to room for appetizer, dinner and desert/coffee was such a splendid experience. I need to go back and make this priority.

This is our third visit to Shingle Lodge at Knockinaam Lodge. It’s perfect for us as we have a teenage son and sometimes hotel rooms can be a bit cramped. Shingle Lodge stands at the opposite end of a private beach to the hotel and looks straight out into the sea. You can see Ireland on a clear day and you are far enough away from the Hotel to feel like you’re away from it all yet close enough to use the fabulous restaurant for all your culinary needs if you don’t want to be totally ‘self catering’.

Our favourite place to celebrate notable family events, and just to

Lovely afternoon tea here at this lovely hotel. It was served by a delightful woman in the lounge which looked out to sea. Great to sit by the coal fire and relax.

We had an amazing meal here with friends who recommended it and rightly so. Every course was delicious there was no rush and staff very attentive. From our reception to after dinner drink could not fault this plac. The decor and cosines of the small lounges made you feel special, the setting and grounds are beautiful.

My wife booked a 2 night stay and we traveled down on Sunday,

Pasé cinco días aquí explorar el campo virgen de Dumfries y Galloway. Nos lo pasamos de maravilla. La comida era magnífica y menús específicos fueron creados cuando un huésped tenía una alergia o un requisito dietético. Las habitaciones eran adecuadas y las vistas de la isla de Man era encantador. Si puedes, visitar y quedarse unos días. No te arrepentirás.

La cena es un juego, pero el campo de asunto 5 camareros ir en el menú con usted para asegurarse de no hay nada que no te convenga y una alternativa puede ser ofrecida. El chef le añaden canapés, amuse bouche y quizás un sorbete y sobre el menú solo dar unas cuantas sorpresas. El estándar de la comida, preparación y presentación son excelentes y el servicio de los camareros coincida con el output de la cocina.

Salimos para un regalo de cumpleaños, y fue todo un lujo! Un menú fijo (el almuerzo de domingo), una sopa de coliflor con curry aceite de cheddar (delicioso), bacalao salados con albahaca y aceite de salsa holandesa, seguido de cordero con verduras riquísimo, Galloway caliente...

El restaurante aquí es increíble. Creativa, deliciosa. Productos locales. Fresco. Que mantengan su gran reputación por su compromiso de alto nivel en la junta.

Noche fantástica. Sofisticado y relajado. Comida excelente. Gracias a todo el personal para conseguir todo absolutamente en el clavo.

Food is always brilliant...set menu but happy to adjust given notice. Dining room is quite lovely....window table if you can!

The food is stunning. Michelin level all the way. Excellent quality produce cooked to perfection.The location of the hotel is just beautiful.

I had the pleasure of eating here for my fathers day lunch with family and it was superb. I then came for my anniversary evening meal and the whole experience was excellent from pre-dinner welcome, fantastic dinner with 'surprises' and relaxing after dinner drinks.

I don't normally review Michelin starred restaurants. If you've got a star, do you really need my endorsement? This is in reaction to discovering that they have lost their star (OK, so I'm not altogether up to date). We live in Bucks, in an area dripping in Michelin stars. In 2015 and 2016 we had been to several starred restaurants and come away thinking so what.Last September we stayed at Knockinaam Lodge. Five dinners later our faith in Michelin was restored. Not one course we didn't enjoy, with those little variations and combinations that add the fun element and yet managing to prevent it being too much for those staying several nights. Add good, friendly service and the scenery and you've got a winner - one of the better one star restaurants we've been to. Except, apparently not.So, this is just to say don't be put off by the loss of the star. This is excellent food delivered with panache and imagination. The informal, welcoming family atmosphere is thrown in for free.

We just happen to pass a sign for Knockinaam Lodge, and wow are we glad we drove down the little road. A beautiful house in a stunning setting, we visited on a warm summer day (Yes, we do have them in Scotland!), went down to the beach for a small walk and dipping our feet in the fresh Irish Sea. Then went for tea and shortbread at the Lodge afterwards. We really felt welcome, although the staff knew we were only there for tea and a bite. Nice atmosphere, and a place we will be back to for a meal when we (or guests we have) want to treat ourselves. Lots on the menu we want to try!

Stunning tasting menu for lunch, each course was delicious, tasty and not too much. Very quiet the day we went, wasn't a problem as stunning restaurant in a beautiful location. Highly recommend, only wished we had stayed in the hotel.

We were seeking serenity by the sea and found it at this very special hotel.Everything was superb from our welcome to the wonderful food. The quite solitude of the location was enhanced by its sea top feel with ever changing sea views. The service was discrete, personal and warm and the presence of good contemporary paintings enhanced the ambience of comfortable , well chosen furnishings. Our summer time midweek break was a delightful experience. Great!!!

We were strongly advised to stay overnight at Knockinaam Lodge when travelling back from Northern Ireland to Scotland. It's a gem of a place if you are looking for peace and quiet, a delightful setting down a long private drive, delicious Michelin starred food and exemplary service. It's also utterly dog friendly, allowing our labradoodle into our room - the Churchill Suite, as used by the man himself when meeting Eisenhower for secret war-time discussions. The dining room was half empty and the atmosphere a little hushed and subdued as a result but the meal we enjoyed was faultless.

We stayed for 3 nights in a party of six. Each meal was a delight - small portions, but exquisite and we were never left hungry!! Cooked breakfasts were excellent, although the quality of croissants, muffins and bread at breakfast did not match up to quite the same standard.Rooms were very comfortable, with beautiful sea views. I like the very slightly faded grandeur. The staff at first seemed slightly dour, but soon became much more friendly. They were very forthcoming with advice on what to do in the locality. We were blessed with unusually good weather. The location may be rather bleak in the Scottish Rain!

Food, service, views and comfort. What more could you need? Really helpful staff. Couldn't do more. Each meal was a joy.

Whenever we are in the neighbourhood we stop here for lunch. Historical gem with its own beach. SERENE.

Not sure if this was just a bad night having read all the reviews for this place. The soup was Cauliflower & Aged Cheddar with Curry Oil which was average at best fish course was better but the real disappointment was the Lamb with Hot-Pot Potatoes I was on the verge of sending mine back because it was cold but my wife, who doesn't like hot food, was finding hers OK.They have an excellent wine list, red wines are decanted not sen very often nowadays. Staff were excellent knew everything & helped you with your wine selection.We booked this hotel to eat in its restaurant because it had a Michelin Star & had excellent reviews but the star was not awarded in 2016 & on this experience I can see why.

3 night stay here with a completely different menu each night. Six delicious courses and wonderful choice for breakfasts. Food was the best I have ever had.

The food is prepared from fresh local produce and is delicately tasty and a delight to the palate with small but adequate portions.The chef responds with aplomb to any food intolerance providing wonderful alternatives without any fuss whatsoever.

It was a very wet and grey day. We found our way down the long drive. There was three of us to find the place empty apart from the staff. The lady on reception quickly light the wood fire in the lounge and brought us a hot air heater. The place was soon very toasty. we ordered our lunch and drinks and relaxed in the lounge. The food arrived along wth our drinks, which if only simpler food was very enjoyable. After our lunch we had a walk down to the beach in the rain and winds, just to say we had been. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely re visit butt next time would have to be better weather.

A lovely welcome and the whole dining experience was super. We plan to come back and stay for a couple of nights. Oh.....and the location is beautiful.

This place was not on TA when we first visited. It is very well worth the cost, which is up there. The setting is spectacular, quiet, but close to Portpatrick (we chose to walk along the coast for some breathtaking views- your fitbit will be happy and you will be too since you will need to walk off those temptations you succumbed to). Ask to be seated in the window (they take turns). We enjoyed everything on the menu. It was fresh, tasty and creative. We had breakfast and dinner there (stayed 3 nights). It is historic (we stayed in the Churchill Room- there are others named after the luminaries who stayed there during WW2 talks). The date I chose is two years from accurate because I was unable to post in a timely way.

Although it was a set 5 course menu each evening the range of dishes was excellent and nothing failed to please.

Beautiful location, very pleasant meal with excellent service. Tony the chef, was spot on with his seasonings and the food quality was great. A bit pricey but for a Michelin starred meal you can't beat it in Dumfries and Galloway!

My friends took me out to lunch for my 70th birthday. The food was excellent and the staff were wonderful. The chef even sent me a mini birthday cake with candle. I won't forget a very special day.

Delicious food and lovely hosts and hopefully we will be able to visit again soon. Thankyou Knockinaam for a very memorable stay.

I cannot eat fish /seafood and made this known at time of booking. Everything from that point was taken care of! Taster menu came with my own personal menu varying in those elements I could not eat - with beautiful alternatives served. Each member of staff had clearly noted the requirement and were exceptionally discreet but highly efficient. The food served started in the bar over pre dinner drinks with canapes. Wine decanted and topped up appropriately during the course of the meal. Chefs surprise preceding starters were delicate but so full of flavour! The 4 courses which followed were beautiful to look at, tasty to eat and light enough that you did not leave a single morcel! Dessert - you can choose or go for cheese. Recommend take one if each so you experience everything on offer. We've done a number of Michelin restaurants and for a 1 star - exceptional service, quality and value. Would recommend to all foodies!

This place is hard to reach, and you really need to stay locally, preferably there - B&B including evening meal is reasonable given the high standard of food an accommodation. Delicious food, changing every day, and attentive service. If you like large portions then probably not the place for you, but I find the 5 course dinner, with numerous amuse-vouches more than sufficient and beautifully cooked. A wonderful tranquil place to wind down for a few days.

This Lodge is just south of Portpatrick somewhat off the beaten track. It was apparently used by Churchill to meet with the chiefs of staff due to its isolated location. It is in a wonderful position between two rocky outcroppings with a lawn going down to its own little isolated beach. Unfortunately it poured rain when we were there. It is a large old house with several stairways and rooms off in different directions. I had the impression most of those at the restaurant were also staying overnight given the location. Dinner is a set menu which means that everyone is served the same thing, which we found surprising for such a distinguished premises. The main entree that night was salmon which was well prepared but quite ordinary and similar to what one might do at home or in any run of the mill restaurant. The other aspects of the meal showed the kitchen off a little more but we still left with a sense of the experience being not very special. For the cost of the meal we had hoped for a main course that was more interesting to but such is the risk when the restaurant chooses to limit choice in this fashion which was known to us before booking.

Great food. Tasting menu just the right quantity of food. Highlights: slow roasted beef, yummy. Asparagus soup with truffle oil. Grape juice to cleanse palate, freshly squeezed. They used 2 kilos of grapes for the 18 diners. Very attentive staff. See also my hotel review.

Per dare un'idea di quanto sia raffinato il ristorante dell'hotel Knochinaam Lodge, va segnalato che è quasi d'obbligo un abbigliamento elegante La cucina è ottima e il servizio altrettanto..Sempre con il cameriere pronto a soddisfare ogni richiesta..Va segnalato che per chi soggiorna presso questa struttura è quasi impossibile cenare da altre parti .in quanto non esistono strutture di ristorazione vicine all'hotel. A nostro parere nessuna nota stonata. I prezzi .sono abbastanza elevati ma in linea con il servizio.

every thing to like absolutely hated leaving! don't just take my word for it. early booking is essential ,of course, and be prepared to gain perhaps, just a few pounds!!

We went expecting a michelin star experience. Does this restaurant still have a Michelin star? Surely not. Started well in the lounge with crisps and olives. Nice, if unremarkable, tiny portion of salmon mousse and then through to the restaurant. Began with a little ball of something with goats cheese in it, with a kind of sweet marmaladey relish. It was nice enough, I'm not a huge fan of goat's cheese, so I thought it was just a matter of taste. Next was a portion of Turbot in a fruity emulsion. This was rather good, and got our hopes up. Next was an ordinary kind of thin soup, tasting vaguely of leeks, and described as having 'wet' garlic in it. I heard a fellow diner ask about this and was told it meant the garlic wasn't dried! Okay, it's a taster menu, and the soup's all right and not too filling so it's all fine. Then they bring us a liqueur we didn't ask for, that wasn't on the menu. We don't drink alcohol, and had already refused the champagne and were drinking water with our meal, so one would think they might ask.... So they take away the liqueur and bring us some nice grape juice. Then spoil it by trying to take it way before I've finished drinking it. This is where I start to see the funny side and give up in the idea of a gourmet experience. The main course arrives. Duck with red cabbage and haggis. The duck is fine, a bit rare for my taste, but fine. The cabbage is ordinary. A ball of haggis in batter gives me the giggles. It tastes like something from the local chippy, flaccid and greasy and utterly absurd served with the duck. This course is followed by a rhubarb tart which would be unremarkable if bought by the slice in a local supermarket. The vanilla ice cream was ordinary and half melted. The cheese board was unremarkable. The staff were pleasant enough, but seemed a little afraid, and carrying out a parody of fine dining. When I asked for our coats I was pointed to the coat hooks near the doorway. A beautiful location, but knockinaam could not be described as fine dining.

Hotel: We stayed in the ‘South’ room at the Knockinaam Lodge which was spacious as was the bathroom and had views out onto the private beach. I chuckled when we later in the evening retired to our room to find that electric blankets had been switched on to warm our bed. Since it had been very windy and chilly all day it was a very welcome move and it was lovely getting into a toastie bed. Restaurant: Before dinner we had pre dinner drinks in one of the lounges and shown the wine list and set menu. The canapés of lamb kofte and smoked salmon mouse were served in the lounge. I attach the menu with photos for those who eat with their eyes as well. The food was tasty and the staff was attentive without being obstrusive. If we lived close by it would be a perfect local resto and at £58 for the tasting/set menu it is good value.In the morning we had the full scottish breakfast which was well cooked and set us up for the rest of the day.

Old fashioned, miniscule undercooked portions that we thought (hopefully) had gone out of fashion. No choice of menu. Very expensive drink.The taste of the food was sometimes excellent but things like frothy soup (my wife says it looks like someone had spat in the soup as in the last Black Adder series) were difficult to pallet and frankly serving a main course with a very small piece of meat accompanied by a pea pod, a green bean and (no kidding) two brussel sprout LEAFS must be taking the ****.The serving staff were excellent, attentive without being obtrusive but the food was most certainly not to our taste and expensive.

Stayed here earlier this month and enjoyed everything. Food was wonderful, looked and tasted lovely. Wonderful surroundings, room was great, would stay here again. Very relaxing stay.

We ate here on the 31st of August for our 2nd anniversary. Although we had originally booked for the evening, there was unfortunately a mix up meaning we were booked for the Friday evening. Because we were celebrating our anniversary we really wanted to eat on the Saturday. The staff were very apologetic and suggested if we had lunch they would offer us a great table.We arrived for lunch and were not disappointed. The setting is stunning and as we were the only diners they essentially gave us a private dining experience. The experience was fantastic; stunning food, wine and views. One of the best Michelin starred tasting menus we've ever had and the service was impeccable! We decided to walk back to Portpatrick from the lodge with the dog and walk back in the morning to fetch to collect our car. So glad we did as the walk is absolutely stunning! We found ourselves thanking our luck for the mistake which lead us to having a very special lunch, fantastic!Also, the young waitress that was being trained was brilliant. She expertly handled the private dining and made us feel very comfortable.

Just back home after a three day stay in the hotel, only booked for two but enjoyed it so much decided to stay an extra night. The food was of an excellent standard from the breakfast, afternoon tea and evening meal. The countryside and views are not to be missed. The staff were all very helpful and courteous always there for you without being overbearing. Hope to visit again very soon, thanks to you all

I have eaten here many times and have only ever had one poor meal, the last time we were here at Easter. I am delighted to say it was back up to its usual high standard. The set menu sounded a little dull, - cream of tomato and basil soup, cod, roast chicken and chocolate tart, but this belies how delicious and modern everything was. The soup had the perfect complexity of acidity and sweetness along with a touch of cream. Cod isn't sustainable so I asked for a substitute and was served crispy skinned moist salmon instead. The roast chicken was beautifully presented. Although everything was excellent up until this point, the best was yet to come. To describe the pudding as chocolate tart does it no favours. Instead of pastry the cup was crisp biscuit and the dark chocolate filling was soft, warm and totally luscious served with a ball of ice cream. My companions choose cheese, all of which were unusual and superb.Instead of the usual white wine, we opted to have the house rose which complemented the meal perfectly. The service was also excellent - right from pre lunch drinks to paying the bill, it was friendly yet fast and efficient. We were the only people in for lunch but far from feeling awkward we were made to feel we could pretend to live in this lovely house.I am so glad we decided to risk lunch here again as it was truly excellent and look forward to returning.

Superb Fixed menu of carrot and tomato soup, grilled salmon, roast beef, sweet or cheese and biscuits. All finished off with tea or coffee. Where else can you get this qualty for £30? Will ee be bsck? You bet.

Schöne typische Bar. Speiseraum: Tisch am Fenster bevorzugen, täglich wechselnde Karte, gute Weine, viele Whiskeysorten, guter Service .

We stopped by the Lodge on a coastal walk from Portpatrick. The sun was shining and were were looking forward to a 'scone on the lawn'. We weren't disappointed... we ordered a high tea and it was beautifully presented in a silver tea set. The jam was delicious with real clotted cream on the side. We ate whilst looking out to sea from the seating area next to the private beach... sublime!The lady serving was very nice also.

This was our first visit to Knockinham Lodge and we were not disappointed. We were served an excellent lunch by very good and attentive staff.The Lodge is a bit of the beaten track but is well worth a visit.

When an 89 year old describes a meal as 'pretty ordinary' you know there is something wrong. We have eaten here very well on so many occasions that we felt confident in inviting family. I can understand that Easter Sunday may be seen as a time where families gather and want traditional food but surely they didn't need to steep so low as offering a set menu of carrot and coriander soup, salmon, roast lamb with broccoli & carrots followed by apple and rhubarb crumble, none of which had any discernible modern twist or grain of innovation or creativity? Perhaps the usual chef was on holiday but no chef should ever produce such tasteless and uninspiring food and certainly not at this price. We regularly produce better at home. We were left feeling very embarrassed and won't be doing it again.

Booked this with my girlfriend as a late xmas treat, stayed in the South which was large, comfortable and had a an almost errie(in a good way) feel to it. Also had a lovely view over the private beach and sea. We were one of only 2 couple staying that night and the service we received was first class. The restaurant is small and cosy and the food being of michelin star standard was extremely tasty, diverse and filling. Only qualm is the drive into the lodge, the road is very bumpy and pot holed but i suppose that adds to the knockinaam's secluded and romantic element. Its quite pricey but in this case you definitely get what you pay for.

We have now visited Knockinaam Lodge 10 times across the last few years and have never had a single reason to complain. The staff manage to achieve the trick of being attentive and invisible all at the same time. The food, location, staff and rooms are all perfect. We will be back again and again. Wifi in the bedrooms would be my only request. Brilliant!

We come here for their set Sunday lunch a couple of times a year and have always found it excellent. The lunch on a Sunday is a set menu but somehow manages to produce a menu that appeals to everyone without being boring or bland. The service is always friendly yet discreet, serving swiftly but not rushed. The setting is beautiful and the sitting rooms peaceful and relaxing. It is good value considering the quality of ingredients, the level of skill of the cooking and portion size.

We called in at Knockinaam Lodge during a walk in the area and (after taking off our walking boots just inside the doorway) we went through into the beautifully panelled bar area where we thoroughly enjoyed a large pot of tea and an amazingly big round shortbread biscuit each. These biscuits had a hint of lemon flavour and just melted in the mouth! The service was friendly and attentive (even though we had only called for a pot of tea) and we enjoyed every minute of our Knockinaam Lodge experience. Marvellous!

A wonderfull 5 course meal for an astonishingly reasonable price. We ate overlooking the lawn whilst wagtails hopped aroud and eagles soured over the nearby crag. Magical

have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed .The food is best iv ever had go and treat yourself you wont be disappointed.

Not cheap. Not cheap at all! The food was good, the service excellent, the location lovely.

Only 7 or 8 rooms in this hotel. Churchill met Eisenhower here during the war. Great food and a super whisky bar. The setting looking out to the private beach over the front lawn was amazing. We saw deer on the hillside in the hotel grounds as we were eating breakfast.

Wir waren nur eben zum Mittagessen in der Lodge nach ausgiebiger Wanderung auf den Klippen um Portpatrick. Das Restaurant war um halb zwei schon zu, so kriegten wir einen Club Lunch in der schönen Bar. Die Klubsandwichs mit frischestem Lachs schmeckten ausgezeichnet, zum Hinuterwaschen eine faszinierende hisky-Karte mit hunderten tollen Tropfen. Da sollen sich übrigens Churchill und eisenhower im 2. Weltkrieg getroffen haben. Die Lodge mcht einen sehr edlen Eindruck, alles mit grosser Sorgfalt ausgelsen und dekoriert. Der Garten ist riesig und man könnte bestimmt toll draussen essen, wenn denn das Wetter mitmacht.