Lamlash Bay in North Ayrshire

We love to pop into the Lamlash Bay hotel for dinner! The whole team is always so accommodating, it's never any issue booking a table for when we want and the new kids menu is a winner! The make your own pizza option always wins with our little one (and us adults too) and when we visited last week our lovely waitress who's name I've yet to catch (blonde) caught onto my little ones name and was calling her by name for the rest of the night. We love the chef's specials menu and it's always so evident that the menu really focuses on keeping dishes as local as possible. The Arran Gold and Raspberry Crème Brûlée is amazing!

Popped in on the off chance they had availability for 7 adults and 1 child at the end of their lunchtime, was pleasantly surprised to find they could accommodate us. Both menu and meal were executed to perfection and having been to the island multiple times a year for the last 20, can not believe I have never been here. Can’t wait to go here again, staff polite friendly and entertaining and food fantastic, was a bit skeptics when I saw the prices, but when I saw the food the prices if anything were cheaper for the quality and quantity you receive.

Had a pleasant family dinner here. The calzonie was quality. Nice views from the restaurant window.

Had family over for a visit to Arran . We all had a wonderful meal . Very impressed with food staff and wine. Could not find fault with anything x

Loved this place and the people, and the food was amazing. We're very hard-to-please with 2 GF people and 1 GF + DF person, and we still had amazing dishes including a great GF Fish & Chips and fantastic Cullen Skink (similar to clam chowder, but way better, with smoked haddock). Warm and comfortable atmosphere in the pub/bar area. Nice views of the water in the quiet and elegant dining room. The people in charge of the food here really give a damn and it shows and it's so appreciated. We would return to the area just to eat here. But the area is also lovely.

We had a great dinner experience in the Lamlash Bay Hotel Restaurant. The restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere and the dinners were delicious. The wide offering of beverages and delicious deserts complimented the meals, and the wait staff, Kyle and Fern, made the experience a delight. We highly recommend the restaurant and the hotel accomadations. Tom, Shirley, Tony

Absolutely amazing. We were here a year ago and loved it so much we returned this year. Clean, friendly, staff are lovely and welcoming, views from the restaurant overlook the bay and is stunning. The food is to die for, not the cheapest place to eat but I don’t mind as it’s a treat for us. Kids love it there too. I had the chicken supreme (not the chicken supreme you’d expect in England) which was a slight change up version of the balmoral chicken (which I had last year and was THE best I’ve ever had!!) kids had pizza and my friend had the sea bass. All went down a treat. I just love this place. Our waiting staff were Auld Isla, Ashley and Wee Young Isla and all three were so lovely.

I booked a table for me and my friends and we had an amazing experience. We got served by Melissa and Kyle who both did good jobs. Thank you very much x

We had a amazing evening at this lovely hotel while we were camping close by ! The food was amazing and the staff made us feel so welcome ! In particular Kyle who looked after us during our visit and went above and beyond to make our evening enjoyable ! He even m looked after our dogs and treated them like his own ! We will definitely be back thank u Gill, Iain , Les & lesley

Best pub ever , service facilities and atmosphere Love love love ❤️

Didn't stay overnight, just had food, the food was 10/10 The service was 12/10 place was fantastic. Very clean and cosy.

Stayed at this hotel and eaten in it many times, was my favourite place for dinner so decided to have dinner with friends again, how disappointing! I ordered the sea bass, been on the menu for a while now and it’s my favourite dish, it was over cooked and dry. My friend ordered the burger, had to send it back as it was hard and burned (begs the question as to why the chef would send it out in the first place). We were a party of 4, so the rest of us had finished our food when my friends newly cooked burger arrived, ruined the evening, shame as the food used to be fab, maybe it’s a different chef as I believe it’s new owners.

We had dinner on a Monday evening. The menu was interesting, with some choice for all diets. We chose mains - fish and chips and the vegetarian burger. Both were generous portions, freshly prepared and tasty. We would have had a dessert but despite being promised the menu, it never arrived. The restaurant was busy so maybe could have done with more staff.

I had the most comfortable 3 night stay. The staff were welcoming. Great hospitality. The room had all the usual suspects and the tea/coffee tray had more extras. (I won't say, it will spoil the surprise). The shower and wash facilities had 'Arran Sense of Scotland' toiletries which were a touch of luxury. Reminded me to buy some before leaving the island. Breakfast was pre-ordered to avoid food waste and the cooked food was delicious. I didn't have the chance to eat at night this trip but the meals are always good. I had a back room on the top floor. As I knew its location, I had taken ear plugs because the noise from the cooling fans from the small Co-op supermarket would annoy most guests. Note to hotel: maybe supply earplugs in the bedside cabinets.

Stayed in April great hotel and views were amazing. Comfy bed, lovely breakfast the ginger and rhubarb jam was delicious!! Isle of Arran is beautiful and Lamlash is lovely. Thank you and we will be back!

We had an incredible stay here. The staff was so kind, the room was comfy and clean. Breakfast was included and was a great addition. Yummy food, and they always had our table ready and waiting for us in the morning. They really made went the extra mile to make us feel like special guests. Truly one of the best hotel experiences I’ve had.

Just had a delicious dinner at the Lamlash Bay Hotel. We were a little early and our table wasn't ready but we were warmly welcomed and made comfortable in the bar while we waited, bar staff were friendly and we were soon shown through to the restaurant. We couldn't fault the food, everything we ordered was delicious and the staff were attentive and friendly throughout. Would definitely recommend and we will be returning.

Went for dinner here. The girl who took our booking noticed that my daughter wanted her wee toy chicken to come and when we turned up she had set up a little place setting at the table for him with his name on and tiny little plastic cutlery set out. Such a small gesture that felt really fun and special for our daughter, it’s important for kids to feel seen and heard. All staff were so relaxed and friendly and the food was delicious. Beautiful views over to the Holy Isle. Just a lovely warm welcoming place with great food and atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Thank you to the person who booked us in and looked after us, I didn’t take your name but you’ll know who you are, thank you for being such a lovely human being :)

We selected the early bird menu upon arrival. Upon arrival despite giving our name twice the penny didn’t seem to drop that we had a reservation and we were referred to as the incorrect name twice. No biggie just if you are charging more than the Auchrannie for dinner with half the service capability you might want to get that right. The American gentleman who served us was lovely - I want to be clear on that, I am not referring to him when I mention bad attitude. When receiving the bill (after 15 minutes of waiting on the table being cleared or anything else being offered) I went and asked for this myself. I questioned nicely why we were being charged for the Early Bird menu at 20 pounds when we didn’t have a dessert. The waitress took it off but then charged us for the naans which made the bill more. I felt if the bill structure had been explained to us we wouldn’t have questioned it and she was unnecessarily being a little bit smart about it. If she had explained that obviously we wouldn’t have asked for it to be removed. A simple explanation would have saved that. We weren’t trying to be smart - like every family we are on a budget and just wondered. It also cost a tip (I put a tenner down then took it back, because it isn’t just her that can be smart) and this review so I hope it made her feel good. Also incredibly short sighted as we won’t be back and we are in Arran a lot with extended family and friend. Again, if you are charging more than the Auchrannie for dinner you might need to look at the professionalism of some of your staff. If you are paying 90 quid for 3 people at 1 course and a couple of glasses of wine then they shouldn’t need to wait 15 minutes for their table to be cleared and go up and ask for their own bill.

We received a friendly welcome on arrival at this lovely bistro, situated right on the sea front. There was a nice choice of drinks, specials on starter, main and dessert as well as the main menu. We ordered the chicken Indian curry that had loads of meat in it, served with rice and naan bread. I ordered the signature dish of seabass and prawns, served on crushed potatoes, broccoli and a leek sauce. Absolutely delicious!

Ate dinner here, tonight. Nice food but unremarkable. Veg ratatouille was tasty but not sure it was worth £18. Staff - lovely Location - perfect. Good atmosphere.

Booked this hotel for a last minute getaway, we were more than impressed! The staff were amazing, so accommodating & made you feel at home. Rooms were extremely clean, modern & we had a nice little gift waiting for us as we brought our dog to stay. Great breakfast in the morning. Overall 10/10, would recommend to anyone to stay here.

Lovely and welcoming environment with friendly, helpful staff. We’ll make sure to return next time we’re in Arran. Thank you very much!

We dined in the bar/ restaurant January 2024. After a long hike up Goatfell mountain we were in desperate need of a hearty meal and some local hospitality and Lamlash Bay Hotel was the perfect choice. The bar where we decided to eat as opposed to in the restaurant was extremely welcoming, both in terms of the locals and staff as well as the cosy ambience. There was an array of regional drinks and the menu offered home cooking from local produce. We both had the seabass main which was one of the best seafood dishes we have ever eaten, and throughly enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding for desert. The staff were extremely attentive, friendly and warm. Due to the quality of the food as well as the service we feel the restaurant is excellent value for money. We highly recommend the Lamlash Bay Hotel for a relaxing drink or meal. We haven’t reviewed the hotel itself as we did not stay there.

Genuinely can't fault anything here. Stayed here for work and can't believe how lucky we got. Spotless and decent rooms, amazing food (easily one of, if not the best pizza I've had), beyond friendly and helpful staff, they make every part of the stay so much more enjoyable (locals too actually, everyone is insanely friendly). We also had to unexpectedly extend our stay and everyone has been so welcoming, feels like both a home from home, and a holiday.

Cannot speak highly enough of both the hotel , the food and of the course the staff.

Very friendly bar , very well decorated and styled with confy chairs great pl9ace would definitely recommend

Such a lovely hotel, with excellent food and really helpful and friendly staff. The hotel maintains its historic charm, but has all the mod cons and is incredibly clean. We had a great room with a view of the sea and, considering it was bonfire night right outside, the room was really quiet! Would definitely come and stay again :)

We absolutely loved this place, chosen on a whim. Small cosy room I'm the attic part but with an amazing view of Holy Isle. Bed was a tad small for us as we usually share a king size, and this was a double, but being married nearly 30 years, it didn't matter. Staff were ultra friendly in the bar and restaurant, and Isla, the lady who greeted us, was very nice. The bar area was really well appointed with pictured cushions and tasteful artwork and sculptures, including a Cockerell that I nearly took out with a careless swipe of my hand on our last night. The food was superb, I had pork and seaweed sausages one night and pulled barbecue pork pizza the next. My wife had Seabass and prawns on the first night, and Blade of Beef the next both great. All in all, a nice establishment, and we will be back.

Can't comment on the rooms. We came here for dinner and had a very enjoyable evening. The food is good with a good variety of, mostly, pub grub with a slight twist and pizzas. Our food was excellent and the pizzas, which we didn't have, looked good and substantial. If you're in Lamlash it's definitely worth a visit.

The food was amazing, prawns were the best as was the pizza, everyone really enjoyed their meals. Bar has a great selection and the staff were friendly and very helpful. Rooms were very clean. BIG breakfast sets you up for the day. Squeaky floorboards!

Didn't stay in the hotel so can't comment on the rooms, but we ate in the bar last night and it was great. Very friendly, very dog friendly, great service and the food was amazing. My haggis neeps and tatties starter was huge and delicious. Just what I needed after a day walking.

Booked in for an evening meal. Nice cosy bar for a pre dinner drink with a mixture of locals and visitors. Menu has a good selection of dishes to suit most tastes. Had a starter of Haggis, neeps and tatties, followed by fish and chips ( sounds a bit traditional I know but more adventurous options are available). Portion size was impressive and of good quality, couldn't face a sweet! Service was prompt and friendly. Nice place to visit

Excellent meal. Very tasty. Superb service. Dog friendly

Very clean comfortable hotel with very friendly staff , wonderful views and first class food, can't wait to come back

Super friendly, super cosy, really welcoming. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you very much.

As this place is on the market I hold insider's ĥand book,why. Perhaps the increased load of marking all rooms en suite if you look at the building from the coop lane. Itß looks like the cover pic of an earthquake movie building Ayr railway Station.all Sturgeon CONGRESS ALL AYRSHIRE every strand ofhèrweaveall hav BOARD SIENCE CENTRE MAGNUM THESE ARE THEREAL CRIMINALS Not correct platform but the buck stops somewhere. Which is where we get the nominal 1pound 🪙 sale from no bitter feelings as I grew up on the property. Good luck to the next victim whom takes out his game of architectuàl ker!plunk

Great wee hotel, bar and restaurant would stay again

Had our Anniversary meal here. Service and food was excellent and they catered for gluten free

A thoroughly enjoyable stay in a spotlessly clean hotel delivering food, drink and comfortable surroundings to a high standard (not the cheapest though you do definitely get what you pay for). Very highly competent and friendly staff who give the appearance of enjoying their job (not always easy in hospitality) and taking pride in what they do.

Lovely cosy place with a very pleasant barmaid who I passed the time of day with ! Highly recommended 👌

Lovley views from hotel bacon I've never tasted so nice breakfast is all very tasty recommended

Very attentive staff. Room was beautiful. Food excellent.Very very well looked after..missing it already..We will be back

We spent two nights at the Lamlash bay hotel after seeing it on tv we were not disappointed the bar and restaurant were spotless we met Meg the owner who was always busy but always made time to ask were we enjoying our self food was great, we would also like to thank the staff who could not have made us more welcome, would we go back answer in a heartbeat

Had a really good time here . Food good . Room is clean and of good decoration. The bathroom is of a high standard , brilliant shower . And of cause dog friendly. Would definitely stop here again

Really enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend the food and bar for drinks! Friendly helpful staff! Fantastic Seaview room!

Visited the bar recently, had 2 pints of Guinness and 1 small tube of Pringle crisps, we were charged £14.50!!! Elswhere on the Island Guinness was £4.00 per pint. Won't be back at these prices😤😤😤😤

Lovely little local hotel with a cozy bar. We didn't stay and only have a couple of drinks but really enjoyed the atmosphere

Wonderful room, lovely food and friendly staff! Well worth a visit 😊

Good friendly service. Decent food n drink.

Very friendly atmosphere. Quiet nice clean rooms, breakfast could have had more choices

I come to Arran every week to visit my girlfriend and we often drop into the hotel for a còuple of drinks the staff are really friendly it's a nice relaxing place to chill out

Lavishly lovely hotel. Helpful & friendly staff. Great food. Ace rooms.

Stunning hotel, view and people

At the very last minute and because of circumstances beyond our control we were unable to take up our booking at the Lamlash Bay Hotel. This proved to be at a time when the Arran ferry had been cancelled and the hotel was obviously under extreme pressure. We were met with the utmost courtesy and received a call from the hotel to say our booked room had been taken by someone else and they would refund us the cost. These sort of honest business practices are commendable and as regular visitors to Arran we look forward to a visit to the Lamlash Bay Hotel next year.

Had an evening meal for 4 , food was absolutely delicious starters a mains were si tasty, good prices too , thoroughly recommend this restaurant 👍👍👍

A comfortable hotel ,very friendly and helpful staff , lovely location

Super comfortable stay and very clean hotel with COVID safety measure in place. There is ca card to listed out what has been cleaned. Walked in to the room with beautiful sea view with comfy bed, fresh linen and hot shower. Breakfast is lovely (with beautiful view from window) Staff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed in room 10 (unfortunately, it was last room available to book) and the hotel noticed we had a toddler after we have booked. They have emailed us to check if we require a cot. Although it said it is a small attic room , there are still plenty of room for 3 of us. Will definitely return ! Excellent location too!

Very comfortable great food brilliant views

The owners of the place were very welcoming and friendly the staff were exactly the same 🤩😍🤩 The Food was a 12 out of 10 The veu was spectacular A must if ur ever in Lamlash and lucky to get a table Book in advance is my suggestion

Pleasant enough, but very noisy rooms, and I thought overpriced for what it was.

Try the signature dish you'll not be disappointed 😉😋

Good hotel spotless food nice but expensive 36 for 2 takeaway pizzas and 2 portions of frozen chips don't book room at the back hear fans so spoilt it a bit

Love to walk on the path with views of Holy Island

Good bar good food good bar staff great scennery

I stayed here in September with my husband and our dog. We were in the Family Suite with two bedrooms and a small kitchen area. The accommodation was perfect for our needs as it has it's own entrance meaning we didn't need to take our wet dog through the hotel. The hotel sits right opposite the beach and has fabulous views. There was no housekeeping during our stay due to Covid restrictions but on arrival the accommodation was spotlessly clean and had all the towels we needed with a fantastic shower and lovely Arran Aromatics products. The staff are friendly and helpful but like all of the island at the moment they're suffering staff shortages. The food was well cooked and the service excellent but the menu is rather unexciting.

Lovely hotel - very comfortable room with beautiful views. Very accommodating staff. Great breakfast with a good variety.

A warm welcome from Meg greets you at the Bay Hotel. Clean comfortable accommodation, friendly efficient staff and tasty food from a decent menu made our stay most enjoyable.

Excellent food and superb room. We had room 1, which is massive. Sea view out of the three large windows and a small roof terrace too. The room was spotless when we arrived, and was ready for us at 14:00hrs as promised. The Housekeeping girl was really friendly, cheerful and helpful too. Bar and restaurant staff couldn't have been more helpful, cheerful or professional. Every member of staff was Scottish, which really made a difference as they clearly enjoyed looking after us. Food, well. We are at three different locations in Lamlash and Lamlash Bay was easily the best experience. Food was excellent, we really made pigs of ourselves 😁 We'll use it again, next time we're on the Isle.

Food was awesome, soup was tomato and red pepper it was so tasty! We could have definitely had some more! Service was fab. For mains I had one of the recommended menu specials. Prawn and salmon risotto and it did not disappoint! It was cooked to perfection. My husband had the cod wrapped in pancetta which he enjoyed but in his opinion was just a little overdone but he still enjoyed it. Pudding my husband had the rhubarb and ginger crumble with custard and I had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream both were fab. Would absolutely recommend! Fantastic restaurant. We will definitely be back when we return to visit Lamlash.

Loved this gorgeous boutique Hotel. We stayed in room 1, which had its own balcony offering stunning views over the Holy Isle. Room spacious and immaculate. Food outstanding had the Sea Bass with King Prawns and Garlic mash, delicious. Staff were very attentive, and nothing too much trouble. Special mention to Meg and Serge, for your fabulous hospitality and also Robbie and all the staff for making our stay so special. Definitely be back.

Fantastic hotel. Will come again

Good food and excellent service. Well worth a visit.

We ordered a takeaway, a fairly simple order of 3 Burgers, Chips and Salad. We were told there would be a 35 minute wait and then they would call / WhatsApp us when ready. We went to the local pub to kill a bit of time, no call after 40 minutes, no call after 50 minutes, so we waited until an hour was up and took a walk back. Funnily enough the order was there waiting for us and by the time we got it back (5 min walk), it was cold.. On getting back we realised there was no chips or salad. So I went back to the restaurant and mentioned this, not long after they came back out with a bag of the forgotten items. On getting back again, I looked and there was no salad.! So I went back…again and asked if they had also forgot the salad. The lady said with a bit of an attitude “salads on the burger”. Apparently the singular spinach leaf and thin slice of tomato on the burger is the ‘salad’! Even though the menu listing was, ‘Chicken burger, chips + salad’. The onion rings were anemic and extremely greasy, the chips looked like oven chips. The burger itself was actually ok but doesn’t make up for the rest of the ordeal! No apologies or refund offered.

We can't praise this gem of a hotel highly enough. The staff, particularly Mag, are brilliant in what they do. New staff were taken on whilst we stayed, and it's clear that their training is going well. All staff were pleasantly happy and efficient. We stayed in the room with sea views and balcony. Worth every penny! Comfortable and spacious, Mag greeted us on arrival, to show us the best features, and provided advice on local attractions. We were reassured about Covid safety, a room cleaning checklist was present. The hotel menu is good, reasonably priced, and the food was amongst the best in Arran. We're planning a return trip.

Excellent customer service. Lovely food. Good menu choices.

Great hotel. Our balcony overlooked the Holy Isle. What a view! Superb food and friendly staff. Will be back soon.

Nice mealstaff very nice and good service

Visited twice during our trip to Lamlash. Enjoyed a lovely pint of guiness with a nice bar atmosphere. Nice seating and decoration. Helpful staff.

I had the sea bass and it was delicious. Pizzas are huge, thin and crispy, so yummy. Fish and chips also great.

Fantastic View , Place , Food , Staff best of all dog friendly. Would recommend for sure 👌👍💯

The family run Lamlash Bay hotel is apply named as it is located in the heart of lamlash overlooking the bay of lamlash towards holy isle. The lamlash bay offers an excellent menu that isn't over complicated and focuses on quality and freshness every dish a delight. A great selection of dishes are available catering to all food requirements and choices and they have introduced a delightful vegan burger which I haven't tried my self but I am told is absolutely a must-try. A stay at the lamlash bay is equily a must. Most rooms offer a delightful view of the bay, are very spacious and are decorated in a contemporary and modern style with we'll thought out soft furnishings making a very warm and comfortable stay. A stay wouldn't be the same without a hearty breakfast and the lamlash bay offers just that. With a selection of fresh fruits and cereals and also includes a hot breakfast to your liking. Not to mention your never out of coffee or tea. If you happen to be missing to catch an early breakfast a packed lunch can be prepared and supplied. The hotel has a delightful bar and newly added outdoor area to the front of the hotel which has over headcover. All covid guidelines are followed by all of the staff and plenty of hand sanitizer is available. If your looking for a central location to set off from and stay in style with a view then a stay at the Lamlash Bay Hotel is for you. You get a hell of a lot for your money at this hotel as well as first-class service.

Popped in for a takeaway pizza and have to say they were amazing and quick to prepare even though the hotel and bar restaurant was very busy. Excellent food and not badly priced at all! Proper stone baked pizzas on a thin crust. Perfect.10/10

Nice we night me and the other half great staff always cheerie.

Staff are different CLASS!! Great place for beers inside or out. Fab food too!! Very chilled bar. You must pop round!!

We are still wary about eating indoors in a restaurant but this restaurant is taking Covid rules seriously. We received a warm welcome and shown to a table. The tables are well spaced out with screens between tables.Food was well presented and tasty.We will certainly return for another meal during our stay on Arran.

Good food. Punctual, friendly staff.

We have just stayed for the second time at the Lamlash Bay Hotel and we would highly recommend. The decor is very tasteful throughout, it is very clean and the owners and staff are delightful and very helpful. We certainly return.

Nice restaurant, good menu, best fish and chips, staff very attentive

May 2021. Had a very comfortable couple of nights at the Lamlash Bay Hotel, room at the front with a balcony with views to die for over the green to Holy Isle. Staff were amazing and extremely helpful and friendly. Hotel is mainly dog friendly (huge bonus for me). Left a 4 star review and would've been 5 but felt it was a bit overpriced for what it was and compared to other island hotels. Great location with its own restaurant and bar, co-op next door and a selection of bars/restaurants within easy walking distance. Overall a very enjoyable stay and a huge thanks to the staff.

Nice hotel in excellent location, food superb, staff attentive, shower room could do with being redesigned to give a bigger shower but all in all a nice place to stay.

They serve the most delicious Calzone pizza, which is a fairly large meal, however I did manage to polish it off.

Stayed here for work during the zombie apocalypse we're all living through, excellent food and friendly attentive staff, I would definitely visit again if it wasn't for the ferry, 32 years since I'd been on a ferry, and hopefully I'll never have to endure a ferry again. If your constitution is stouter than mine, by all means stay here, great wee hotel.

Superb take away and super friendly staff. We didn’t get the opportunity to have a meal in the restaurant due to COVID restrictions, but we ordered take away twice. Both times superb. Fish and chips were lovely. The pizza was one of the best. And so friendly with it.

Felt really safe with the efforts by staff for covid. Staff friendly and informative and delicious food. Had to go twice just to try more of the menu!!

A small but excellent choice of dishes, probably because of the Covid situation. Everything brought hot to the table. Dining room can be a little noisy at times, but generally the atmosphere was very pleasant. Nice wine,too! Staff friendly and very helpful. A nice experience overall.

The Hotel has gone to great lengths to provide a wonderful service in the midst of Co-vid. It enjoys a fantastic location with a stunning view over the bay. The staff could not have been more accommodating and were really friendly, generous and helpful. I had the sea bass and Belgian waffle for pudding both of which were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Given the quality, it was very reasonably priced. A lovely, memorable evening. Many thanks to all the team at the Hotel. I will definitely be back.

Lovely little hotel. Really friendly, helpful staff and great food in the hotel restaurant.

A warm welcome and dog friendly bar area. Good fish n chips, but the belgium dark chocolate clementine tart was absolutely devine.

Exceptionally well run hotel immaculate modern rooms and facilities, excellent menu , wine and a great pint poured by friendly polite staff, my first choice for accommodation on Arran