The Library at The Open Arms Hotel in East Lothian

Thoroughly enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Open Arms. We were seated in the library which was very nice. Varied choice on the menu of Scottish fair. Food was well presented and delicious. The staff were very polite and friendly. It is a very traditional and homely place and a bit different for a special occasion.

Nice location in Dirleton. Pleasant staff. Good varied menu. Not a dedicated sunday lunch menu but offer sufficient variety for a sunday lunch. 3 course menu resonably priced. Ate in Deveau's conservatory nice and light decor. Mussel stew starter delicious as was haggis wellington Slow cooked lamb with a berry sauce very tasty Breast of Chicken stuffed with haggis wrapped in bacon with a whiskey sauce very juicy And do not forget to try sticky toffee or for a lighter dessert caremalised fruit merringue Excelent food and friendly service

Stayed in the hotel with friends on golfing weekend The overall service and quality of all meals was superb. We will return next year. Chris and his team go the extra mile to ensure everyone is completely satisfied

Das Open Arms besitzt ein Restaurant , welches feine schottische Küche anbietet. Wir hatten mit der Familie an einem Sonntag im Open Arms zum Lunch reserviert und bekamen einen Tisch in der Library zugewiesen. Ob das Sirloin Steak oder das servierte Lamm, so waren alle Gerichte durchaus köstlich. Zum Nachtisch gab es einen hervorragenden Sticky Toffee Pudding. Der Service war wirklich gut und schnell und wir haben uns gefreut mit dem Restaurant die richtige Wahl getroffen zu haben. Wenn man vorher seinen Besuch planen kann, sollte man besonders am Wochenende durchaus vorher reservieren.

Decent Sunday roast - beef being the special today. Chef taken great care with all of it (roasties, mash, parsnips, carrots, Yorkshire, cabbage). Starters a bit more standard but staff super friendly.

Super traditional, old style, family owned restaurant in a beautiful castle green location outside trendy North Berwick. Food is fine, service is friendly and the ambience is welcoming. It can get very hot in the brasserie area because of the big picture windows, but without them there is no view.

very good restaurant friendly service and lovely delicious food very safe to eat because they made tables far away from each other also had hand sanitizer when u enter

Have been before and have never been disappointed. We hadn't booked but we were welcomed and given a table straight away. Within 15 minutes the place was pretty busy. The Early Menu had something for everyone and was great value. Waiting staff were attentive and welcoming.

We visited with a friend mid week with no booking and the restaurant was very busy. We were asked to sit in one of the beautiful lounges and offered a drink til they prepared our table. In no time at all we were taken through to the restaurant. It has a lovely lunch menu, reasonably priced and the food was terrific. I started with locally sourced smoked chicken salad which was enjoyable indeed. The main l went with was sole with a shrimp and cheese mousse, equally delicious . We all were pleased with what we had and the service was just right, pleasant ladies that were attentive and we had a bit of chat. One slight damper was the failure of their internet that resulted in my card being declined twice for no reason other than poor internet connection. We were with a good friend so we’re not embarrassed but I can imagine how it could have felt in a different situation. Would absolutely visit again happily. Thanks for a lovely visit.

food was quite good but the portion sizes seem to indicate that they had run out of some food. It was too expensive for the quantity served. Perhaps as it was high season with lots of guests (mainly golfers)

Visited the open arms restaurant on Sunday 14/07/2019 the service was very slow,the starters were of poor quality.the prawn and mellon cocktail was a disgrace and grossly overpriced.the two main courses were the stake pie with Stornoway black pudding, this was of a better standard.asked for the bill waited twenty minutes then just paid at the bar.this was my fifth visit here and it will be my last.the restaurant was not busy the service was well of the pace.

We had a lovely Pork roast dinner at the Open Arms Hotel. Good Service. Delicious ice cream. Prices seemed reasonable.

We ate in the library on this occasion as it was to celebrate my mums 90th Birthday. We all had a lovely time

Have been here a number of times for lunch now and the food is very good, ditto the welcome. There is an area where it could be improved, though in the grand scheme of things, it isn't enough to stop me visiting again. Before we had even taken our coats off or even sat down we were being asked what we would like to drink. Please give customers the chance to catch their breath and begin to relax before jumping straight in.It wasn't busy so there was no need for the rush, I actually felt quite hassled.

Stayed here for 2 nights - delicious dinner, delicious breakfast - can't wait to go back - I loved it!

Ate here while visiting this area, and particularly enjoyed this restaurant. Very good choices which catered for the four in our party, in fact would need to return to sample all the food we would like to try. Only slight criticism was the side order of vegetables didn’t arrive until we were halfway through our main courses. That apart the service was very efficient and friendly. We all enjoyed our visit and will definitely return.

I booked lunch for 18 people in the Library for my husband's 40th Birthday. During the booking process, the staff were extremely quick at responding to e-mails and everything was organised very well, including place-cards. The Party Menu offers really good value (3 courses plus tea/coffee/mints) and I was able to request a welcome drink for the guests. The food was really excellent (the blade of beef was particularly remarked upon) and the food on the kid's menu was great. The service was good and the staff were friendly, pleasant and great with the kids. It was nice to have a private room so people could chat and move between tables and the decor/atmosphere was relaxing. We will definitely come here again for celebration meals.

We attended a private party here recently. The Library is a very nice room, kept for small groups. The food we had was nicely presented and tasted delicious. The service was friendly and efficient.

Although have been to the Heather room and Deveau's more recently not been to the library for some time. Another really good meal with attentive service. If you haven't been to the Open Arms you should try it as it's a really nice country house hotel whether to go for coffee or visit one of the four restaurant rooms.

We start to unwind the moment we step inside The Open Arms. We're on our 3rd visit and each room has been really charming. We had dinner in The Library, first tho canapès and drinks in front of a roaring log fire in the beautiful lounge then a lovely leisurely 4 courses meal in the Library where Chris and his staff were attentive informative and friendly. We ened the evening back in the lounge for coffee and drinks. May I also say that all allergies and intolerance were catered for very well. We will be back for more pampering in the not too distant future.

The Library is the best for an extra special meal !! We enjoyed a special birthday celebration there .

Comfy ,cosy delightful surroundings to enjoy a lunch with friends Menu interesting and proved just right Service very pleasant reliable and friendly The whole experience most enjoyable on a cold winter day

14 of us were touring in this part of Scotland in 7 Classic cars. On local recommendation I booked The Library at The Open Arms Hotel for lunch. Everything was superb.

How is this place not on the lists of great eateries

A small menu of very select items. The staff is attentive and friendly very well appointed rooms and top notch cavities in a serene atmosphere.

Paramos aquí para una comida de domingo por la noche y me pareció cómoda y relajante. Comimos en el restaurante frente, con vistas a la verde del pueblo. El personal era muy agradable y atento en todo momento. Cuando explicamos las alergias de mi mujer estaba siempre un menú de lácteos y trigo gratis con una buena selección de comidas. La comida estaba bien presentada y deliciosos, con buenos vinos para acompañar la comida.

Nuestro grupo de 12 golfistas tuvimos una gran comida en el hotel abre los brazos. Como había 12 de nosotros nos pusieron en 'La Biblioteca', que era un entorno fantástico, ideal para una función privada.

Paramos aquí para el almuerzo en un día a la zona de NORTH BERWICK. El bar/restaurante mira en el pueblo verde. Es muy tranquilo. Tuvimos un excelente almuerzo servido por camareras agradable y eficiente. De hecho estuvimos tentados a quedarse aquí por unos días más. Es una zona bien merece una visita

Grande y cómoda habitación con baño, perfecto para mí, mi marido y mi perro. Paseos interesantes cerca, así como el castillo de al otro lado de la carretera. Vegetariano sabroso desayuno y comidas por la noche.

Llamamos pasando por un almuerzo ligero. Encontramos el menú bastante limitado para luz para comer, la comida era excelente aunque un poco caro. La oferta de comida es un campo más que dos opciones más pequeñas o precios reducidos. Esto nos molestas, y no vimos un menú en la puerta si había uno.

This is has been the chosen venue for our church Christmas lunch for a number of years now, and it never disappoints. We always take a big group (around 40 people) and we eat in the marquee room. It is lovely and comfortable and because of the numbers, we get it to ourselves. Its essentially the same food that is served in the library, so I think I'm reviewing it in the right place! We are always well looked after and the food is always spot on. We usually have a a starter and a main, plus coffee and mince pies and the price for that is very reasonable. This year mulled wine was served on arrival - we had a choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic which was good thinking. This cost us extra, but was no more expensive than an ordinary glass of wine. The menu was varied (and virtually anything could be prepared gluten-free!), and it was all delicious. Many thanks to all the staff for being so good to us and we look forward to joining you again next year.

Excellent service and delicious food. Couldn't fault anything on Saturday evening. Great for gluten free and dairy free options too - just had to ask for a separate menu. Delicious honey glazed hot roll served prior to starters and gluten free roll offered too.Early diner menu up to 6.30pm excellent value for money. Halloween decorations a lovely touch too. We will be returning!

we came here for a nice meal, the food was good a bit scarce in portion sizes and the steak albeit very good for 23 pound i expect more, the haggis starter was very good and the ice-cream also good, the staff did lose you a 5 star review as i was sitting near the doorway to the bar area and the 4 staff seemed to congregate there and were quite noisy, review you steak size 10-12 ºz and a bit bigger on the garnish and i will be back,

Me and my partner really enjoyed our entire night. From the staff, to the food, to the staff.Everything was excellent

Beside The Library, the Open Arms offers the same menu in a more casual setting. The food here was creative and of a very high quality. Sorry we could not visit for a second dinner.

I did not really know what to expect but this meal was a delight from start to finish with an efficient unobtrusive service.I would have preferred a few more wines to choose from but all in all a really good eating experience .The evening ended with coffee & teas in the lounge very pleasantThe only complaint was to finding someone to ask for the very reasonable billAll in all an excellent 4 course gourmet dinner

A fantastic setting. The meal was outstanding. All 4 in our party agreed it was a great choice for a summer Saturday evening . Very welcoming and helpful. All of our meals were outstanding. We finished with coffee and home made shortbread in the lounge. Our friends dog was even invited in at that point!

We were staying in the hotel for our Ruby Wedding anniversary, and pushed the boat out on the special night. A very classy meal and worth the £10 per head supplement over the bistro. Highly recommended for a special occasion.

The Open Arms prides itself on providing locally sourced food at modest prices. With several options for dining, besides the conservatory brasserie restaurant - The Library, for family or group parties, an intimate private dining room as well as a larger 'conference' / wedding room, you should find something to suit your particular needs. Booking is recommended as the brasserie is very popular; serving an extremely good value Early Bird dinner menu, available from 5:30pm for orders placed by 6:30. My (Wiltshire based) family has eaten regularly at The Open Arms for over 40 years. The most recent occasion was for an Early Bird dinner with my elderly father who now lives in a nursing home in Edinburgh. We return here time and again because we have never been disappointed by our choice of food, there is a good range of reasonably priced wines, the whole team are friendly and courteous AND the accessible toilet is just that! Thank you Open Arms. We are already looking forward to our next visit; hopefully next month!

Dirleton is such a delightful village with an imposing castle, village green, local pub, historic church, beautiful cottages and walks along the beach. PLUS, this lovely hotel and restaurant. Staff were very friendly and efficient, lunchtime deal of £14.95 for 2 courses was great value, hotel is very nice with comfortable lounges and dining areas. Only slight drawback might be that the food could have been a little more flavoursome. It was very nice but it was as if the chef was holding back the seasoning in the soup and sauces. Probably just our palates being used to a variety of Italian and eastern foods. Would certainly return. (Haggis Wellington starter was very good!)

On a recent golfing trip my fellow golfers and I ate at the Open Arms on two evenings. The first night a large group of us are in a private room with attentive staff and wonderful food. The following evening those still staying in Gullane convened once again at the Open Arms for another fantastic meal that didn't disappoint. This establishment has wonderful food, great service and is reasonably priced. I am sure we will return next year.

We dined here for four evenings and every time were able to chose from a wide range of food, all produced locally and cooked to perfection.Attentive, pleasant staff with time to spare for a conversation about the food and where to go.

The Open Arms always had a good name and we visited on a Monday and it was busy then. The restaurant is very good a bit more brasserie then restaurant. The food was fine. We didn't drink because of driving commitments. Beautifully decorated interior with a very comfortable lounge. Nice loos. A good place to stop in what is somewhat described as the most beautiful village in Scotland.

Recommended by our local B&B host. It was a Thursday evening and luckily y we booked as it was busy.Unususl menu,excellent service and wonderful food.

We celebrated Mother's Day with a meal. The service was excellent and the food superb. We had two young boys with us and they were made very welcome. The staff were all very friendly

A wonderful venue in a beautiful village. The hotel has real style with beautifully furnished lounges and dining rooms to suit every situation.Lunches are served in the sun room along the front, overlooking the village green and castle. The menu is both interesting and comprehensive, whilst the presentation of the food is of the highest standard. Although individual courses are not cheap, but do reflect the fine quality of the food, we were pleasantly surprised on receiving the bill, that two course lunches were priced at £14.95. There had been no mention of this, although we had not read the fine print, but what a pleasant surprise! In summary, we had a most excellent lunch of surprisingly great value, served by most attentive staff.

The Open Arms, Dirleton never fails to impress. We have stayed there many times and the welcome, surroundings and food are of the highest standard. Such a lovely place to stay and enjoy the area. The staff are so friendly and efficient and the guests are often on their multiple visit to the Open Arms, which says it all!

We visited with my daughter and two grandchildren and asked if they had some olives for the kids as a starter. The waitress politely replied that she was sorry buy didn't have olives because everything on the menu was local produce and sorry but East Lothian doesn't produce olives! I was most impressed! The food is fresh and well presented and always seasonal and therefore very tasty. I think it has a reputation as being a bit old fashioned and in need of a makeover but it really is worth looking past that and enjoying the excellent fare and location opposite Dirleton Castle which is also well worth a visit.

Popped in for Sunday lunch - couldn't have been made more welcome and the food was delicious. Very seasonal, fresh menu. Will be back.

Absolutely fantastic food from start to finish,great choice on menu and good selections of wine to accompany your meal,

Nibbles by the log fire in the lounge before dinner. A good selection of dishes on the set menu. Finish your meal back by the fire with coff and tablet.

In an out of the way place, this restaurant seems to think it's more than it is. It has a set menu for £25 per person, that in itself isn't too bad. The food however is extremely bland and uninteresting. You're not allowed to spend too much time perusing the menu before the waiting staff pounce. Then one course follows quickly after another, never giving enough time to digest the food.

After being shown to a lovely lounge to await our table being made ready, we looked at menus. Order was taken, explaining that the chicken selection would take a bit longer, as all meals cooked from fresh. After 15-20 minutes, we were seated at our table, and also supplied with fresh water, glasses etc.

Another excellent meal at The Library. We all had different meals and couldn't fault any of them. Service is excellent and the staff are all very friendly and welcoming. We have been on a number of time before and will being going back again.

We had dinner at the Brasserie at the Open Arms not the Library, but I believe the menu is the same. Nevertheless, the chef is the same and our meal was average at best. The steak which was ordered rare came out grey with "hollandaise" that was thin and bland. The panna cotta was made with gelatin so you might be able to bounce it off the floor. If you are a good chef, panna cotta should be a firm custard not jello. Sorry to say we will not be back - unless they hire a new chef.

This was our first visit to the Open Arms Hotel and it certainly won't be our last. We had booked a table in the Library at the window which overlooked the entrance to historic Direlton Castle.. The restaurant is well-appointed ,with a pleasant ,friendly atmosphere. The service is first class! All waiting staff were helpful,unobtrusive and knowledgeable about the menu.The food was excellent with a varied choice. We can't speak highly enough about the entire experience.

We were not in the library but in a private room booked by some friends.We hadn't eaten at the Open Arms for quite some time so were looking forward to the evening. We were not disappointed. The meal started with an amuse bouche of french onion soup which was delicious.There were eight of us at the table and we had a varied selection from the menu. Everyone was delighted with their food and the service was outstanding.We will definitely be returning soon.

A 'one-off' visit with old friends. Being busy with large family parties we were offered space in the Brasserie at the front of the building. The selection offered was large,the quality of food first class and the service excellent.

All I can say is what food, what wine, what service all 1st class. Make sure you try their NB gin cocktail, best I've ever had.

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We were a large family party celebrating a big birthday and had a lovely meal - the food was excellent and although the service was only average I would return

We have been going to the Open Arms for many years, we usually dine in the Brasserie which has a varied menu, the quality of the food is very good and the staff always very Helpful . There are comfortable lounges where you can have pre drinks or coffee after dinner. They usually have early bird dining offers, worth taking advantage of.You won't be disappointed with a visit to the Open Arms.

I highly recommend Open Arms Hotel for their food. Great quality, well cooked and presented and great value. The staff are great - really helpful and attentive. I'd come again.

Excellent menu, food well prepared and served by competent staff. Good wine choice. Big choice of single malt whiskies

We had a most enjoyable lunch at The Open Arms today. It's an East Lothian institution and, arguably, has been getting stronger and stronger over the years. The quality of cooking was good and the service friendly and professional. There was a good choice and two courses (at lunch) were a very reasonable £13.95. After lunch in the Brasserie one can retire to the lounge for coffee and it would be easy to while away the afternoon there.

Wide and varied menu offered pre Christmas. Excellent value. First class crackers. Great ambience. Good service.

I visited this lovely Country Hotel and Restaurant on a Saturday evening with an elderly friend who is quite conservative in her tastes. We were welcomed by a very pleasant Waitress and made to feel special immediately. The menu was extensive for a small establishment. My friend chose the lamb, which she described as the best she had enjoyed for a very long time and I chose the steak and ale pie which I found well cooked and especially tasty. We both were particularly impressed with the home made tomato soup and rounded off our experience with a mouth watering sweet and finally coffee and mints. A really pleasant evening and we will go back, perhaps for the Christmas menu!

The four of us each had a positively outstanding meal. And three of the four of us are major travelers and fussbudgets in the food department. The lamb chops were amazingly tender, the sauce with my duck was sweet and delicious....all four meals were perfectly prepared. I highly recommend this restaurant. (By the way, the next night, we ate at Chez Roux and it did not compare. We were all sorry we did not eat again at The Library at Open Arms Hotel.)

Went to the restaurant for an 84 birthday, they gave us a private dining room, the service was spot on and could not fault it. The menu is very good not a vast array of dishes as some places have...each dish comes with an explanation of where the ingredients are sourced from...all in all very good food at reasonable price, however the wine was a bit pricey..£6+ for a small glass!!

Friends took us for dinner on my birthday. We had a room to ourselves and it was wonderful. The service was great and the food divine. I had crayfish cocktail followed by chicken stuffed with haggis. Birthday cake for dessert!

We have just had a very enjoyable 2 day break at this Hotel, all beautifullydecorated for Christmas.Our bedroom had a huge bay window looking over to the castle.First night we had Dinner in the Deveau Restaurant and the Library thesecond night.Excellent choice of food on both Menu's, all meals nicely presented onpiping hot plates.If you are looking for a cosy hotel for a relaxing Winter break, I wouldrecommend Open Arms.Sit and toast your toes at the open fire with a good glass of wine and belooked after by friendly staff.

Myself and my fiancée visit this place while we can. We decided to have lunch as we were heading to nearby north berwick. We were greeting by a lovely young man named Craig who sat us down at a table by the window. The menu was presented to us and I must say what an excellent choice of food and drink on offer. I am quite a fussy eater and Craig suggested a few things that I might enjoy. I opted for fish and chips and terrine to start. Both beautiful. The wine recommendation was a good choice also !! I like a good white wine with my meal. The wine lost is bit extensive but has great choice.The service was top class and it's nice to meet someone who takes great pride in providing excellent service. We will return and I want to thank Craig personally for all his hard work as he was running about seeing to other diners also. The whole feel of the place is just lovely. The warm real fire place gives the open arms it's charm. It's the best place to dine for miles around.

We were staying at the hotel fro 3 nights and had dinner here once. Our table was at 8pm but we were the only diners as all other guests had eaten earlier...usually indicating that the clientele are elderly.The service was good but it was a bit strange eating on our own. We had the usual little extra's like amuse bouche, sorbet etc and the staff accommodated me being a veggie.Only 1 veggie choice which leaves little room if you don't like the offering on the menu.Wine list was minimal and inexpensive. We had a pleasant evening and would return if in the area again.

Service was good at this rather plush restaurant but that was about as good as it got, I thought It would be a treat after reading the menu, when our order was taken ( no enquiry on how my wife's lamb should be cooked ) the meal arrived, and it seemed to me that their elaborate steak pie was Microwaved ( soggy pastry ), the lamb was overcooked, chips were good thank goodness.How the drinks came £43 when wine was £21 plus 2 beers and a port.I thought a bit pretentious.

Have been going to the Open Arms Restaurant for many years the food and service has always been consistently good.

Good food in the small library style resturant with a decent choice on the set price a la carte menu. There are a number of seating areas in the hotel you can use before and after the meal. Service is good with friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit for a special occasion.

Being only around forty five minutes from our home we decided to have Christmas Lunch at this beautiful Hotel.We have been before and were always satisfied and certainly were this time.I used to go with my family when I was a young girl and nothing has changed.We had booked the conservatory and were taken to a lovely table at the window after going to the lounge and sat at the roaring log fire perusing the menu having a glass of wine.We both opted for soup of the day - leek and potato, I took the turkey and what a lot on the plate loaded with turkey, stuffing, chipolatas, roast and mashed potatoes and a side plate with three veg.My husband opted for the fish dish and there again his plate was brimming.I must say the service was excellent and food fresh.The decorations every where were well placed out and beautiful real Christmas trees in the lounges etc.We were so full that we both opted for the vanilla ice cream which we thought would be light but there again the glass dish was full to brimming.We then adjourned to the larger lounge and were lucky enough to have a seat again at another roaring fire where coffee and mints were served and I had two grand marnier.Thank you to all the staff.We then took the dog down the track to the beach to work off the meal - he got a good doggy bag out of it as well!!!We then went on to visit many friends and family and had an excellent Christmas Day!!

Booked the Library for my parents' Golden Wedding Anniversary and was not dissappointed. Drinks and canapes is the lounge before the meal and they took our orders at the same time. Once in the library, we had the same waitress, who remembered what we all ordered. Coundn't fault the quality of the food - I had the beef fillet which was a lovely piece of meat. Overall great ambience for a family celebration. Ask for a loyalty card if you are local and go regularly.

Just special. Food is good and not unreasonable. The ambience is just spot on and the wine and service is exceptional. Mke sure you book in time.

Good food choice and lovely wine. The decoration is nice, giving an intimate and luxurious feel. The service was excellent (as always) and it's nice to be able to choose to go up market from their excellent Brasserie for a nice occasion.

Dined in The Library, whilst staying at The Open Arms. Food and service were both fantastic. Really enjoyed the fizz and canapes in the lounge before dinner.

We tried this restaurant on a Friday night without booking, and were lucky to get the last table for 2. The menu was varied, and the starters of smoked venison and smoked salmon were both excellent, and served with good bread. We both had cod in a pesto crust with a coriander risotto to follow, and it was also delicious. Our waitress was very cheery and helpful, and although we were the last people to leave, there was no pressure to vacate the table. I would certainly visit this restaurant again.

excellent service and good food wine list compatable with menu and decor of room matches a library or study within a house .

Could not fault our experience in The Library, the service was charming, the food we had was of a very high standard and the chef presented the food as well as i have could have hoped for, go on try it for yourself.

The food quality was excellent. I believe all (most?) of the produce is sourced locally. Staff friendly and attentive, without being overbearing

Classic British style and atmosphere, very friendly people and mainly great food. Salmon with mashed potatoes was excellent, as well as strawberry desert after. We spent there very nice time, I can totally recommend.

We chose the bistro because the Library has no windows and we had found it overwhelmingly hot and oppressive in the past. The Bistro is situated at the front of the hotel with views over the village green. We were receivede very pleasantly be a waiter and throughout the service was polite. The menu had a good range of choice. Two of us had crabcakes for a starter and I found them stodgy. The crayfisn cocktail went down well with the others. Service was quick, too quick for a comfortable meal out and two of the main courses arrived well ahead of the other two. My tuna steak was rare as I asked but almost cold on the outside; not good. The glasses from our pre-dinner drink remained empty on the table until we asked for them to be removed when the pudding menu came quickly after we had finished our main courses; all too hurried. The staff had no idea who had ordered what so they arrived at the table auctioning the food but I suppose it is only a bistro. All in all, not likely to go back soon.

25 years since I last visited, and not disappointed. The sun shone so we ate outdoors, al fresco from the Brasserie Menu. Excellent, well presented, local produce, faultlessly cooked and superb value. Only praise from all 4 diners for both starters and main courses. Would recommend the Castillo Del Moro 2010 Tempranillo Syrah, which punched well above its weight for the price.

we had a meal in the library restaurant, 3 course tdh with wine and the food and service were both perfect, fresh local produce and staff that were attentive, knowledgable and happy to be there

Had lunch here before visiting castle. Food really poor & overpriced. Service slow. Seems to attract large numbers of undiscerning octogenarians. Should have taken a picnic.