The Jockey Club in South Ayrshire

Had a fantastic meal at the Jockey Club, everything ordered was delicious and service was excellent. Great value for money and great setting, will definitely be back and would 100% recommend!

The beef bourguignon was excellent. All other parties enjoyed their entrees that included fish and chips, pasta with shrimp and salmon. Service was attentive and friendly. Small but quaint restaurant.

We had an excellent meal at the Jockey Club while staying at the hotel. The food was very well cooked. We thoroughly enjoyed the scallops starter and confit duck main course which were reasonably priced. Decent wine list offering fair value. Service was very friendly and efficient. There was a wedding on while we were there and the music was over powering the ambiance in the restaurant. Otherwise would have been a 5 star review.

Ein wunderbares Restaurant mit sehr gut geschultem Personal und prima Küche. Ich hatte die Lachsforelle - saftig, mit Zitronenbutter, Samphire und neuen Kartoffeln, mein Mann die Seafood Linguine - ebenfalls perfekt gekocht! Zum Nachtisch gab es Sticky Toffee Pudding mit Vanilleeis - ein Must-have, wenn wir in UK sind! Dazu einen wunderbaren Sauvignon Blanc aus Neuseeland. Sehr zivile Preise für das wirklich hervorragende Essen inklusive Getränken! Großes Lob an das wirklich sehr aufmerksame und super freundliche Personal - eine absolute Empfehlung!

We ate with some friends and the food was amazing! Haggis starter and Duck for the main were some of the best we have had in Ayrshire. Service was prompt and efficient. Hotel reception and lounge areas are beautifully decorated and well kept. Highly recommend!

Jockey Club is a terrific eatery, lovely well presented food, in a beautiful setting, reasonably priced extensive menu.

Stopping at the hotel so decided to eat at the jockey club. Had the haggis to start with and burger. Would highly recommend both. Portion sizes are good.

Food excellent Service bit messy. I waited 10 minutes after everyone for my meal. Had to remind them. After it came someone else brought the same meal to me 30/40 minutes later. Only certain drinks in owner’s restaurant no offer of going next door bar so we had to keep getting up to go & get our drinks Apart from that everything was very good & the food delicious

The food was excellent well prepared and beautifully presented. Definitely worth a 5 star rating. The service was abysmal we were presented with differing menus, the wine waiter got lost, wrong order served for dessert ruining what would have been an excellent meal.

Amazing food Fresh, tasty and presented to a very high standard. Not a long wait either. Waiter service was on point, very friendly, clean quiet surroundings, staff all friendly and willing to help with your every need.

This is one of the best meals we ve had in a very long time. As part of the Westernhouse hotel at the racecourse it is well presented. The menu has a great choice of meals and the food is tremendous. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

great dinner and chef Paul cuthbert s menu has a really good flair and balance to it ,the food amazing and all staff good and well trained to a 4 star level ,the manager Nathan has a good knowledge of wine and was very helpful ,WILL BE BACK SOON

Went for lunch for St Valentines day. Weather wasparticularly bad -wet/windy so had to take the car. Reastaurant empty but staff welcoming. We were only diners which makes to atmosphere a bit lacking. Food was very good and nicely presented. No nonalcoholic beer or cider available though but staff very apologetic about this as they usually stock some.

The Scottish Cheddar & Ham sandwich was very good. Pair it with some sparkling water or beer from the tap for an excellent snack. Stayed at the Western House Hotel overnight for work. Thumbs up.

An excellent visit, very friendly staff with prompt, efficient service. Menu is not overly extensive but the food was delicious, from the amuse bouche to the steak it was all delicious, sadly I did not have room for desert which has to be a good excuse to go back!

Food excellent. service good and staff well trained and attentive. 3 course meal as part of our stay package first class.

I am the mother of the groom The venue was absolutely fabulous All the staff were so helpful and had a very friendly and pleasant manner The meal was amazing everyone had great feedback for the food including the vegan options Waiting service was top class plenty of attention given to refilling glasses at the table Rooms were first class and the breakfast was very well organised and stocks replenished right to end of service My son and his new wife were very impressed everything was set up as instructed All the guests had a fantastic time A lovely touch to give both mother’s afternoon tea vouchers very pleasant surprise We would definitely recommend this venue for any functions in the future Thanks again to all the staff for their contribution Maria Hughes

Loved our stay at the western house all staff were very friendly and helpful.Rooms are a good size and very clean, prefect position for a day at the races as it is on the racecourse.Would definitely book the hotel again.

We have now eaten twice there in the last month and it is one of the most pleasant experiences imaginable. The extensive menu has plenty of veggie options, the atmosphere is warm and friendly and the staff are out of this world, all smiles and genuine warmth.

Wonderful ambience, magnificent food, excellent service. One of the best hotel restaurants I have visited.

Only had breakfast in the Jockey Club restaurant during our recent stay but the food was excellent with a wide selection on offer catering for vegetarians and vegans as well as the usual full breakfast. The staff were really friendly and efficient.

This Hotel is always our place of choice when in Ayr Whether it be for Lunch or an Overnight Stay.

Such pleasant service in comfortable surroundings .A nicely decorated room with a cosy warm atmosphere .

Fantastic day at son's wedding at Western Housee

We ate dinner here three times and were not disappointed with our three course dinners. The chef provides an amuse bouchée whilst you are ordering. Each was tasty. There is a good choice of starters and mains. The chicken trio was superb as was the warm oriental chicken my wife enjoyed. I don't like spicy foods and the small roast potatoes had Cajun spice but the chef provided a dish of unspiced potatoes for me. The small donuts for dessert were superb as was the sticky toffee pudding.

We had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant as part of our hotel deal. If staying at the hotel you can have anything from the menu without incurring any supplements which is excellent value.

the meal was excellent several of the group had steaks cooked to perfection - the breakfast is not a buffet but made to order from a menu - excellent

My husband and I had two fabulous breakfasts and dinners at the jockey club restaurant last week. The food was delicious. No queuing for breakfast. Everything is brought to your table. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

the restaurant needs work. In a separate review of the hotel, I noted that breakfast was terrific, even if the service was not efficient. One night, my 4some booked dinner in the small, dark room; the menu was way too complicated, the wine selection and the service mediocre. Having enjoyed the hotel, I expected better.

Our meal started with a surprise taster sent through by the chef, The soup was so tasty, both our main courses were delicious, I ad the sole,and my husband the rib eye, all cooked to perfection.

Wow, what a gem this place is. Never stayed in the area before but it looked lovely so gave the hotel a try. The restaurant was amazing, fairly small but I was eating alone anyway. King prawn tempura starter with a beautiful chilli sauce which was nice and spicy, a steak for main which was cooked to perfection and had delicious sides and peppercorn sauce. Massive gin list and amazing cocktails. Service was great throughout, What more could anyone want! Can't recommend enough.

It's a shame that my review is average as The Jockey Club has great potential.

Had the IMMENSE pleasure of eating here earlier in the week, small but perfectly formed with great attention to detail and the MOST friendly, engaging and professional staff.

The food in the restaurant was fabulous and so was the breakfast in the morning and brilliant service from warm and friendly staff

Bank holiday Monday (Easter). Stayed in the hotel, had a wonderful meal, the staff were very attentive but not hovering. The choice of food was varied and interesting. Before our food came the chef sent out a devilled egg as an extra, it was delicious. We had three courses which were absolutely delightful, beautifully cooked and presented. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Wonderful menu choice in a very atmospheric setting. Friendly knowledgeable staff who were very attentive. Excellent food. Had lovely fresh cooked breakfast the next morning.

Food wasn't bad but the service was poor and we were very definitely secondary to the massive wedding reception in the hotel.

Ate dinner and breakfast here and both were superb. Lovely friendly waiting staff . Offered an amouse bouche to start, then main meals of a trio of chicken which was gorgeous and my husband had a lovely salmon dish. Lovely wjne and a wonderful cheseboard of scottish cheeses, yum!

Great service and food nothing too much trouble

Llamar para un aperitivo y una bebida una noche con el moderador de la Asamblea General de la Iglesia de Escocia que era huésped del hotel, nos quedamos horrorizados cuando el joven barman explicó disculpándose que no había sacacorchos para abrir una botella de Malbec que habíamos pedido. Al principio pensamos que estaba bromeando, entonces nos dimos cuenta de que él estaba tan avergonzado. Pedir una botella de tinto, nuestra screwtop sándwiches de salmón ahumado y gambas finalmente llegamos y eran, para que, en vez floja y educadamente y el pan integral empapados era de un pan barato y desagradable cortada en rodajas. Muy decepcionante para una cuenta en exceso de 50 libras, y ciertamente no es el habitual de alta calidad de este establecimiento.

Had a meal here while staying in hotel good food at a good price Only small complaint was the potato in the cullen skink was hard which is a basic error for a restaurant of this standard, however it will not stop us going back

Ver mi crítica de "occidental". Este es el lugar para ir si wan altos estándares y un excelente servicio.

Cena de Navidad en familia. pagamos £500 00 para 7 adultos y 1 niños. La comida no sólo platos congelados desastres fría, fría, sin menú de niños que nos sirve Mac/desastres queso más que vino restaurante cantina gratis para inconven 250

Qué puedo decir limpias hermoso. Perfecto para un vacaciones de Navidad. Incluso puedes hacer. Debe traer a su mascota,

We were able to book an early dinner to allow us to attend the theatre. There was a good choice of dishes on the menu and there were well priced house wines. The staff in the restaurant were friendly and helpful. Our table over looked la escaped gardens and had a pleasant atmosphere.

we had breakfasts and dinner at this restaurant. the food is delicious and well-presented, the staff are very friendly, professional, and competent. the ambience in the restaurant is very pleasant. toilets are impeccable. all-in-all superb.

We had dinner here and then breakfast the next morning. The food at dinner was good, everyone in the group was very impressed. We each had three courses (plus an unexpected free amouse bouche of battered black pudding!) covering a wide range of the menu and all of us enjoyed our dinner. I had potato and leek soup, which was very tasty, and then chicken. The chicken was nice but the chips were the best- melt in the mouth! For dessert I had sticky toffee pudding - and I found this a wee bit less good since it seemed a bit cool. I'd have preferred it hotter. Prices are not cheap but they are good value for the quality of the dinner and the pleasant atmosphere. In the morning, at breakfast, there was a wide range of options, and I took the traditional full breakfast. The ingredients were of a high quality and it was a very pleasant start to the day!

Food really good - staff the friendliest and most helpful I have ever met, staff throughout the hotel were the same.

We stayed here over the festive period and were not disappointed. The food was amazing with generous portions. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who catered for one very awkward Vegan who doesn't like salad or mushrooms! We enjoyed it so much we are going back again for next Christmas. Thanks.

The food here is excellent along the service. I have eaten here on three occasions, each time it has been of a very high standard and very competitively priced.The service is swift and very friendly, the surroundings are very comfortable and all within a budget.

I have been away for the past eight months and was dying for a Fish and chipper from the local chippy. However when i walked in and found it in the menu i was very pleased indeed. The dish did not let me down, Fish was cooked perfectly in a golden batter and the chips and mushy peas were a great accompaniment. My wife had the free range chicken escalope dish with peppercorn sauce and it was equally enjoyable. Great place for a romantic evening or meeting friends. Would highly recommend.

Ate in this restaurant as part of an overnight stay in the hotel, although it was part of a deal we could pick anything from the menu with no surcharges which was a bit of a surprise.The staff were very welcoming and friendly and each dish served was described to us.The fillet steak melted in the mouth as did the monk fish which was served with a sauce which was exceptional, the starters and desserts were also excellent.Without doubt it is one of the best meals I have ever had the pleasure to eat and we will definitely be back.From the staff in both the hotel and restaurant and the ambiance in both it would be very difficult to find fault and therefore I would not hesitate in recommending this hotel and restaurant.

A wide selection and everything I had was beautifully presented, served with a smile & tasted delicious. Portions are generous so go hungry - with lovely extras to make it a real dining experience, even if you not staying over - would recommend

Ifound the time from ordering our meal till the time it took to serve us was over an hour most dissapointed

The menu was nicely balanced giving a good balance of tastes and flavours. Excellent service. Would happily eat there again

The service from the waiting staff we could not fault. However the food is a disappointment. The starters were full of flavour and we were very impressed & were looking forward to our main courses. My husband had the rib eye steak & said it was one of the best he had eaten. However I ordered the Trio of fish and it as overcooked, tasteless & one of the worst fish dishes I had ever eaten. In the morning we arrived for breakfast at 9.35 & our order was taken straight away. We were not served breakfast until 10.18 & only after my husband brought it to the waitress attention we were still waiting.

Had the 'Valentine's' meal here and it was a major disappointment. It was a total non-event and not as advertised. There was no bubbly on arrival, no balloons, no hearts on show and no special menu. The only think was a sad, drooping rose on the table and then a single red rose as you left the restaurant. It was the normal a-la-carte menu that would have been the same on any evening of the week.The food itself:My wife started with the Pate which wasn't particularly freshly made with congealed fat on the outside and a very heavy consistency. I started with the Mushrooms on Brioche Toast which turned out to be the highlight of the meal (they were good). For main my wife had a second starter of Crispy Chicken Tempura (misnamed because the batter was soggy). I had the Rib-eye Steak which was no better than average. My wife was so disappointed she refused a dessert but I decided to have the Individual Baked Alaska. What appeared was like a large helping of 'Arctic Roll' smothered in meringue that had been coloured with a blowtorch. The meringue was very 'gloopy' and not very nice.All-in-all not a great experience and we wouldn't go back.

Talk about a welcome. The staff remembered our name. They were very polite and courteous and the service was outstanding. The staff in here can not do enough to help. The food was outstanding and the portions were huge.

We stayed at the hotel for three nights and we both thoroughly enjoyed both breakfast and dinner. The staff were very professional but also friendly.

Excellent food delivered by friendly, knowledgeable staff. We were given plenty of time between courses which enabled us to enjoy each individual course.

I have dined there twice before my daughters wedding in feb 2016... SUPERB! Thankyou, we are all looking forward to a superb wedding breakfast next year!

Very nice restaurant, food was of a good quality, good portions and reasonably priced. nice touch to receive an amuse bush.

The Restraunt is lovely and very peaceful with a lovely outlook up to the racecourse. Staff are attentive and friendly. Afternoon tea was the purpose of visit and the selection, quality and home baking was lovely.

I rarely in in hotels when I stay away but this is one of the exceptions. The service is very good and there is a big enough menu to keep everyone happy. The chicken tempura was very good, crispy batter , a good sweet chilli sauce and plenty of that green stuff , which I think is called salad. They also gave an amuse Boucher which was tasty and some lovely homemade rosemary and garlic bread.The homemade burger with hand cut chips was also very tasty, though it's a shame that chefs are not allowed to undercook burgers, surely it's my decision how I want my meat cooked not the governments or the local council. I will happily eat here whenever I stay at the hotel

First class lunch while attending a friend,s son's wedding. Good choice and very reasonably priced fot meal and wine.

Service très attentionné, à l'écossaisePetit déjeuner très completMenu avec large choix de platsDans l'option demi-pension, pas de plats imposés, vous faites votre choix dans le menu ce qui est très appréciableUne bouteille de vin est également prévue mais à vérifier dans le package proposé

Liked- the service and quality of food. Ambience was nice and you don't feel like Billy no mates eating alone. Artisan bread was scrummy.Disliked- nothing.

Stayed at Western House recently and the main building in particular is very well maintained, clean , immaculate gardens and attentive staff.This continues into the dining room where the breakfasts are best we have had in years and the evening meal we had was well cooked and presented by local staff.

Really nice surroundings and friendly, efficient staff.Around 100 on a visit to Ayrshire, we were well catered for here.On a set menu the food was excellent only repeated comment was that the portions were a bit on the small side.

had a 4 course meal chosen from a set menu, was a bit unsure at first as didn't see anything i would normally choose. i really enjoyed each course, the pea and pear soup was delightful. steak was fantastic and dessert was super!

Service, if you're by yourself, is horrible. Three other tables with couples and I couldn't get a glass of wine or some bread. When I finally did get my dinner, the chips tasted like the oil in the fryer had gone bad and the "ribeye" was anemic and not cooked to the proper temperature. Disappointing...will not be returning.

Lovely dinner at western house jockey club on a visit to ayr races .Nice choice on menu and attentive staff .would visit again

Beautiful food, great service and elegant, yet relaxing, surroundings. Visited in a group of 8 with a broad age group and taste - no complaints at all. Very reasonably priced given the quality of food and location.

We were married at the the hotel last year and they were kind enough to invite us back for dinner. The food was as good as I remember, we will definitely be back.

Food is amazing. The chef sends out an amuse bouche before your starter and as well as it being delish - it's a really lovely wee touch.

There was not one problem with our 3 course meal and the service was excellent as well.All the food looked and tasted great,as a Mother's Day special the chef made excellent home made chocolates.

great food, excellent choice and very good service. Something for every taste including top notch steaks and fish dishes. The lamb was superb.

The choice is excellent something for everyone. Cannot say I had any dislikes. Always plenty food on the plate maybe to much but that is not always a bad thing maybe for the waist line yes.

Had our meal in the lounge as we didn't book a table the service was great and food delicious also had lovely red wine and my mum said the brandy was great

Outstanding restaurant every need catered for! Highly recommended! We dined as part of a dinner bed and breakfast deal at the Western House Hotel, both dinner and breakfast were fantastic.

14 of us visited Western House on the 27th of December.The hotel and restaurant were quiet.The food and service were excellent all round.I had a good look at what everyone was having and it all looked very tasty.A lot worse places you can go.

Dined in this restaurant and had a great meal. Delicious tasty food, good wine list and friendly, well trained staff. We stayed in the Hotel and everyone was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was well cooked with good quality ingredients.

The burger here is really , really good. Nice restaurant with good staff and excellent surroundings. If staying on DBB basis at the hotel - NO SUPPLEMENTS !!

My husband and I ate here for dinner and the Jockey Club offers an extensive menu at reasonable prices. The chicken tempura and medallions of fillet steak with a braised beef tian was gorgeous and although my sirloin was a little charred, the meal was still delicious.

A fantastic array of food to choose from. Extremely good value for money, especially as all of the food is prepared freshly. Breakfast in the club is beautiful, there is a large selection to be had and all of the cooked options are prepared to order. Everything was outstanding!

Great food freshly prepared. Extremely good value for money. Stayed at the hotel and had dinner and breakfast and both meals were were superb.

Ate here whilst staying in the Western House Hotel for one night. Dinner was excellent, good choice and both our meals could not be faulted. Service impeccable too. Breakfast excellent as well. Staff are swift, courteous and very friendly.

Dinner and Breakfast. Fantastic Stayed overnight in the hotel Had lunch weeks before our stay. Fantastic Price wise fantastic too

Nothing,the perfect dinning experience.Been on 7 occasions and this restaurant is consistently excellent.All produced is locally sourced and all cooked to order.

Had dinner here whilst staying at the hotel over new year and cant think of anything bad to say about it at all.We didnt book a table and when we went to the restaurant, they were fully booked but were able to move a few tables and bookings around to accomodate us, which was grealy appreciated.The atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely, as were the staff, who were all very friendly and helpful throughout.Our meal started with an amuse bouche of strawberries in a balsamic vinegar and chilli dressing, which was an interesting combination! Thought being offered this was a nice touch however.The food we ordered was lovely and to a high standard, with the portion sizes being more than adequate and very filling.I would definently reccomend having a meal in here if staying in the hotel, as it was overall a very enjoyable experience.

We dined here as we were attending an evening wedding reception in the same hotel. I expected the meal might not be great because they were at the very same time putting out 180 meals next door, however this worry was was misplaced. A complimentary pre starter was offered, nice touch. The starters and mains were excellent and neither my wife or I had a sweet which says a lot for the food. Great service too.

Having been one of the first to be married here I have always been a fan of this once great venue. Having returned year after year for my anniversary and other special occasions I even advised others to go. After yesterday I don't think I'll ever be back. No staff gave eye contact or acknowledged us as we entered, the restaurant was empty but they seated us behind two staff members who were eating in the restaurant. Why? Once our orders were taken we waited easily 30-35 minutes for our starters. Which werent worth the wait. I didnt receive what I ordered and what I got wasnt as described, it was over cooked and the salad was wilted and tasteless. My fathers egg looked like it had been laid by the worlds smallest chicken. Poor start. The mains were worse. 4 dishes and 1 side. How hard could it be? Fish and chips, no real complaints other than chips were more like roast potatoes and were woefully over cooked. Dark brown. The sole fillets my dad ordered were the same color. Dark burnt brown and tasteless. My wife's chicken was dry and over cooked and came with what can only be described as a split creamy sauce. My beef medallion was cooked well done????? Why would you? Dry and tasteless again. The tian was dry, lacking in salt and was luke warm. The sauce was like a puddle in the Sahara desert. Non existing. Really poor considering the price. Now for the clincher. I ordered a side of fries. Yes fries. None arrived. I asked 10 minutes later ( once a staff member appeared ). The blonde staff member just stared at me as if I'd asked for her purse. She then returned with a plate of the same roast potatoes burnt and brown as my mum had been given. To which she said " will these do or do you want fries". Seriously. In a 4 star restaurant. I was annoyed by this time and told her to leave them. No apology, no offer of them being free. Nothing. Low and behold 5 minutes later the fries arrived from the main waitress who apologised and sat them down. I'm more gutted it has went downhill. I'm annoyed I spent £107 on lunch which wouldn't be acceptable in a Little Chef and I feel sorry for the main waitress who was faultless. The blonde girl was hopeless and couldnt care less. The kitchen staff should be retrained or fired. The standard of the food they sent out was unacceptable and not becoming of a 4 star restaurant. Fair to say we won't be returning. Shame.

I had the pleasure of dining with my family here recently and the food and wine we savoured was exquisite.

Went for a family lunch for mothers day. Special 3 course lunch for £15 a head but our 2 children (2&4) got to eat for free. Food was lovely, although the starters were a little small, but the self service main course and yummy deserts made up for that! It was 1st time we had eaten there since our wedding at the same venue 7 years previously and they have certainly maintained the same high standard we experience then too!

Had a meal in the restaurant recently and waited an hour for the starter and another half hour for the main course. The food when it came was lovely but the staff totally stone walled us staff and manager appalling. Sadly hotel is lovely and as I said the food was good when it came but just not good enough for a hotel of this quality

one of the best restaurants around. Food and service impecable, full marks from a party of ten (aged from 18 to 65) something for everyone !Courgette soup Superb!

A day at the races involves more than watching the horses, and food and drink are an important part of the experience. A previous family wedding meal had been a big success, so a day at Ayr Racecourse offered another opportunity to dine in the Jockey Club. Both food and service were of a high standard and the buzz of the racing crowd contributed to the atmosphere.

We dined here twice last week and on both occasions were impressed by the food and the the service. Five of us ate the first time, three locals and two of us from the Midlands - if only we had such a lovely restaurant down there. The first time was for a special birthday and the staff went out of their way to make it special - thanks.The menu has plenty of choice including local sourced steaks, fish and vegetarian options. We were all impressed with the food and also the generous portions. To us from down South the prices were also very reasonable.It is a very nice dining room, very clean lines with plenty of light wood and racing pictures appropriate to its' name and location.The chefs must be good; the waiting staff are excellent and the food superb - what else is needed!

We ate here last week as a family for my daughter's birthday. We had never eaten here before but had been to a wedding and enjoyed the food so decided to give it a try. Thank goodness we did! From the moment you walk in you know you are in for a quality experience. The staff are well trained, beautifully groomed and very professional. The menu while not large has a good variety of food. We had a fabulous three course meal with stunningly good food - you must have the rack of lamb! Every request we made was accomidated and all meat was cooked to order the way we had asked for. The service throughout was excellent and the wine list impressive. We eat out regularly and will now definately add this to our list. The only place we feel comes close to these standards is Lochgreen in Troon that we keep for a treat. The price was on par with several of the Troon restaurants we eat in regularly but the quality much better. The ambiance of the room is just perfect too. If you want a wonderful eating experience come here!!!

A group of us visited for afternoon tea to celebrate a special occasion. A number if us had been before and were very impressed in the past. Sadly not this time. We were offered no choice of sandwiches or tea or coffee as in the past. There were 9 of us and they brought out 4 stands between us (in the past we had one each) so only 2 small sandwiches each. The scones were stale and all fruit scones which some of us don't like and the cakes were like the leftovers from the back of the cupboard, including some weird sweet crisp bread that looked like an oatcake! They did bring out some fresh cakes and gave us a discount on the bill but the damage was already done and I doubt any of us will ever be back!