The Sorn Inn Restaurant in East Ayrshire

First booked the Sorn Inn for an anniversary meal for 17 people and everyone (including children) loved the food. Have been twice more and will be back for the new set menu on Wednesday. Fantastic food and our host David was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Chef's menus are fine dining but at reasonable prices. Certainly our new place to eat out. Thanks David.

Dog friendly and great food. Proprietor welcoming and friendly, made us feel comfortable and the chef dished up smashing food. Definitely recommend.

Booked as a surprise for my husband, while staying locally for a couple of days. The place looks very much like a 'normal' village pub from the outside, but the menu is definitely fine dining. We were the last table of the day, but the service was friendly and unhurried, and the (newly launched) tasting menu was excellent, very well thought out with varied ingredients, and also generous portions for this style of presentation. Waitress and barman were attentive and keen to explain the menu and drinks, and the chef was even kind enough to come out and chat for a little while afterwards, despite it being the end of service on a Sunday.

Chilled evening of fine dining in the expert hands of our host and his wonderful chef . Great menu and good selection of wine. If this was in our neighbourhood , would be our favourite place to eat . Hope we return some day . Tony, Oonagh & Amélie

Delicious food; out of the ordinary and yet completely authentic. A really friendly atmosphere to boot. I’d recommend the Stovies. Stop looking at reviews and get this booked now!

First of all let me say the reviews on here don’t do the place justice! Along with my friends I have been doing the Ayrshire walk and stumbled upon this gem of a pub. We had our 3 dogs in with absolutely no problem, Infact both treats and water were offered! The food and service was fantistic and you’re doing a great job at providing a fantastic atmosphere, which is rare to the local area. Will definitely recommend and be back!

The Sorn Inn has gone drastically downhill under its new owners. It was an amazing pub and steakhouse prior to being taken over but do not waste your time or money going now. I notice it’s currently for sale which would be the best thing to happen to it. We had a table booked for mother day - my husband booked the table and stated we would be there between 4 - 4:30. We were told that was fine and it was confirmed by email. However when we arrived at 4:20 we were told the head chef had left 10 minutes ago. No one had contacted us to tell us not to come and they clearly had no other bookings that day. I think the owners have given up on this venture and I hope it is taken over and improved sometime soon.

Christmas lunch 18 Dec 4 of us. Arrived to place all locked up with a notice on the door ‘closed until 8 March’ Booked in October and confirmed by more than one email. Not even an email to say they were closed! Have since heard we were not the only ones this happened to. Disgusted.

Visited using an Itison voucher for steak surf & turf. Decided to have soup for starters which was advertised as being served with freshly baked bread. The soup was served in a very small bowl and was tasteless. The bread was anything but fresh and felt and tasted like it had been lying in the back of a cupboard for a fortnight. Now for the steak. We asked for sirloin but was told there was none left and we would have to take ribeye. The steak arrived and one look put us off. This was certainly not ribeye and was more like some sort of reconstituted beef. I would have to say that it is the worst steak we’ve ever been served. The surf part was 3 sad looking small prawns that had been placed on top of the steak. The owner asked us how it was and we told him how dissatisfied and disappointed we were. To this comment he then became quite aggressive and told us to leave. He obviously doesn’t like criticism. We had our meal on a Saturday night and we’re the only people in the restaurant. Surely this must tell you something. We had booked the dining room but was told it was closed due to lack of clientele and that we would have to sit in the bar. We had been regular visitors and know that they recently lost their head chef who was very good. The food is now very substandard and nothing like the delicious food that was served by the previous chef. Come on Sorn…you need to do much better!!

My mum visited last weekend with family as a gift for her birthday. She said the apartment was absolutely lovely, clean and comfortable. Evening meal was delicious and the staff were friendly, accommodating and efficient. Would definitely recommend.

Wow what a great Sunday dinner, we recently visited and everything was cooked to perfection, the atmosphere was great and the staff even better. We was pleasantly surprised, perfect for a cosy winters Sunday.

After reading that The Sorn Inn had hired a new chef - we decided to visit again. The food is absolutely exceptional - I’d go as far as to say it’s some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. Everything was cooked to perfection and it made for a great dining experience. The staff were all lovely & the ambience was also great - it’s got such a friendly family feel to it. This is a true hidden gem that everyone needs to visit, I’ll be dreaming of the food until I can return again.

My husband and I bought an itison voucher for brunch for £29 for The Sorn Inn. When we arrived at 12 we were the only ones in the restaurant. I ordered the eggs benedict with the sauce on the side and my husband ordered the full scottish breakfast. We had to wait a while, I'm unsure how long exactly but we weren't too bothered as we thought our food was all being made fresh. When it arrived, my husband's food look really nice. No complaints there. My eggs benedict consisted of 2 cold toasted slices of bloomer bread. One with 1 slice of fried bacon on it and the other with 1 poached egg. The hollandaise sauce was in fact mayonnaise. I called the waitress over and told her this wasn't what I ordered. I ordered eggs benedict which was stated on the menu as a toasted muffin, ham and poached eggs with a hollandaise sauce. She was lovely. She apologised and said she would take it back to the kitchen. After she done this she returned and said that there was no muffins left and would I like to order something else. By this point my husband was halfway through his breakfast. Why was eggs benedict even on the menu if there were no muffins?? I told the waitress I would have the full scottish breakfast then. By this time there was 2 other tables filled and the eggs benedictwas still being sold. Our waitress brought me over another coffee while I waited on my breakfast. It wasn't quick. It was alright when it arrived. But not great. The toast was still cold and there wasn't any butter. Zoe our waitress was wonderful. Whatever the owners are paying her, just isn't enough. She was apologetic, attentive and calm under pressure. Why didn't the chef tell Zoe to take the eggs benedict off the menu as it was still being sold when we were leaving. What kind of chef thinks cold toast, bacon and mayo is eggs benedict? We have been to the Sorn Inn on numerous times before and the food has been outstanding. Such a shame as we do like to eat out and support local and smaller restaurants but we won't be hurrying back.

While this place is advertised as a specialised steak house, the food was a far cry from special. The steaks were so salty, I just couldn’t eat the other half. The potato mash was bland with undercooked pieces of potato in it. The salad was quite good and my family seemed to enjoy the onion rings. They were short staffed, so the food came out quite late. Of course, these things happen; and they didn’t charge full price for the food which was courteous of them. However, it would have been a tad more professional if they had made me aware of the staffing issue over the phone, especially as we were coming with a smaller child. Overall, I would not be inclined to visit again.

Stayed here while visiting Ayr for the Ayr Races. Absolutely fabulous apartment, luxurious & very clean. Food in the restaurant was beautiful and the service was outstanding. Family run business, very friendly and welcoming. Could not fault a thing about this place. We had a wonderful stay, thanks to Stephanie and Billy who couldn't have been more helpful. We'll definitely be back again if you'll have us. Highly recommend!

A great visit to the Sorn Inn food was fab well done to head chef BIlly. Owners David and Karen , Julie and her team very friendly and attentive and we enjoyed our coffee outside in the lovely Ayrshire sunshine , will be back soon thank you

Having just moved to area in December, the Sorn Inn was our first restaurant, we loved it so we were eager to get back after lockout. Once again food was excellent. I had the salmon with risotto which was so tasty. Husband had the steak and ale pie, think he’d been dreaming of it since last time and he wasn’t disappointed. Staff and owners were very attentive. It was good to see it busy. We will be back very soon.

Sorn Inn provided an outstanding takeaway meal for a very special occasion. The owners went out their way to help us celebrate even during lockdown. Couldn't have asked for more. Lovely touches. Highly recommended. Thank you to David , Karen and all the staff, it was all very much appreciated.

Throughout lockdown we have been treated to some outstanding take away specials, such as Grill Nights / Mexican Nights / American Nights / Mother's Day Afternoon Teas and my favourite of all - the Lobster Special! The new menu looks amazing and I cannot wait until we can visit for a sit down meal next month. Really great food!

Family meal 3 adults and 1 child Heard so many fab reviews about this place so decided to try it out. We must say the food was superb and filling, the staff were professional and friendly and the atmosphere relaxing. Worth every penny spent.

Heard great reviews about Sorn Inn, so we visited this weekend. Menu was average, food was nice if a little too rich. Big chips, lots of smooth things and cabbage too perfumed for pork dish. Felt it was needing redecorated esp the bathrooms which were tired. It is for sale however. Also very expensive £70 for 2 adults and 1 child with no alcohol.

We went for a meal Wednesday 2nd September. The food was absolutely delicious, they obviously use really good quality ingredients and it is beautifully cooked. I had fish and I have to say it was the nicest I have ever had, the batter was light And crispy and the fish was cooked to perfection. Julie served us and was welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely go again. I was also very comfortable with the Covid measures in operation. The Sorn was recommended to us and I have no hesitation in recommending it - definitely a notch above.

Have visited sorn in many times . Excellent steak . However at Xmas time the service was very poor . I asked for water and wine 4 times and never received it. Also the bill took 45 mins after asking for it. Very disappointed!!

Great to see the Sorn inn open again after their new year break, the new tapas menu is a great option. Lots of usual favourites and some new ideas, all with a bit of a twist, two of our party had the Black Forrest gateau, the best desert we’ve had at the sorn inn , all the best for another successful year

We popped in for lunch and were able to select off the restaurant menu in the bar which is the dog friendly area. The dog got biscuits and water and we got top notch food served by really friendly staff. We will definitely be back.

Sorn Inn has just been listed as one of Scotland's top dog friendly pubs. What a pity it isn't people friendly. Front of house has one of the rudest wee men I have ever encountered. My wife and I dropped in before 6 on Sunday evening. A young girl asked how she could help and I asked if it was possible to accommodate two people for dinner. I explained that we did not have a reservation. She asked me to wait for a moment whist she went to ask. A wee man suddenly appeared and barked “whaddaya want” I was quite taken aback by his manner but asked if he could accommodate two for dinner and explained we had no reservation. “Chef is cooking for nine people already” he practically shouted at us “you’ll need to wait”. At that I turned and walked away. He then trotted after me asking me to stay saying “you can have a drink while you wait” but it was already too late. This man’s rude manner had already tainted the evening and there was no way I could have enjoyed dining there after that unpleasant experience.My wife and I went on to The Fairburn in Mauchline where the young girl in charge welcomed us with a big friendly smile and served us a lovely meal. She was attentive but not overbearing throughout service.Sorn Inn has a good reputation for food but has a major problem front of house.

We went to have a meal with friends who live locally and were not disappointed with the choices. Not cheap but some interesting meals - I had pheasant stuffed with haggis in a rich lentil based sauce, very enjoyable. A couple had fish and chips plenty of it and steak pie (ok but basic). Worth a visit but like most things in life depends upon what you choose as to satisfaction levels. Attentive staff but not quick on service!

Myself and friends visited after a very muddy trail run but were given a friendly welcome by Al despite this. We had coffee and a cream scone and pastries, all warm. Looking forward to a further visit.

Good value and a pleasant place to dine in an attractive village close to Rabbie Burns country A little distance from Dumfries house but not too far.

I visited the Sorn Inn one weekday evening, while it was not busy it wasn't quiet, but there was a choice of tables and the two wait staff were able to get a good balance of being attentive and allowing us privacy to enjoy our meals. The inn is a good, old-fashioned country inn, and while the decor may be a little faded it was clean and nicely presented. We got a warm welcome, and were quickly shown our tables and given menus and wine lists.The selection of drinks was good, and the menu was extensive enough to give us problems deciding but was not overwhelming. Our waiter was attentive enough that we didn't need to wait to long for service, and was friendly and helpful, offering advice on the dishes when asked.The kitchen was visible from our table, and we could see it was clean, organised and well kept and when the food arrived it was extremely good, certainly better than the average. Not only was the food well presented, but the ingredients had been chosen with some care to balance well and they were of good quality; the lamb I had was tasty, but not fatty complimented with rich flavours that did not overpower. The bream fillet was also extremely well cooked, a dish that is easy to undercook and overcook was served to perfection, and again well complemented.The price was a nice surprise; two starters, two main courses and a bottle of wine costing £65 was a very good price considering the quality and service provided.

Great meal tonight, first time here for years but will be back soon. Fantastic starters and main courses and the service was also very good. Recommended.

The meal in Sorn Inn Restaurant was excellent The food is cooked to perfection Staff are friendly and attentive but not over-powering. Menu while not very large selection will suit most tastes. Good value for money , and a nice selection of wines.

We had dinner here tonight and it was fantastic. I had the chef's menu (set menu) - 2 courses for £15.95. I had panko breaded chicken with chorizo mac n cheese and green beans in gravy- it was delicious. Good quality ingredients and amazing flavours.

Dined at The Sorn Inn during a short break at the hotel. The food was exceptional, the best beef we have enjoyed anywhere, cooked to perfection by Chef Craig. A friendly hostelry with very attentive staff.

We stopped here on Fathers’ Day tempted by their menu on line. On the day they had a set 3 course traditional menu with no vegetarian option and as we had 2 veggies in our party, we just had a drink. Very dog friendly, and lovely surroundings.

We came for lunch on a week day and chose the ‘chef’s menu’ (set menu). Lamb. The lamb was flabby, the chorizo bland, the gravy ill-balanced. The cous cous still very damp but the spring onions a good touch. The puddings were better and my companion really enjoyed the alcohol-soaked strawberries in her trifle. Having happy memories of eating here before, we were disappointed. There was no vegetarian option on the set menu though there was on the a la carte.

My wife and I have been using this restaurant for 15 years and never had a slightest reason to complain. The owner/chef is first class and the staff are attentive and friendly. I would recommend to anyone.

We enjoyed our meal and chats with the staff who were extremely pleasant. Good cooking and very reasonably priced.

My wife and I like going for walks in the countryside and and really enjoy the Catrine to Sorn and back again walk. The Sorn Inn is a superb halfway house. It is a little gem and I cannot speak highly enough of it. The food is tasty, the beer cold and the staff are a credit to it. I had driven passed the Inn a number of times but for anyone doing the same, it really is worth a visit. I look forward to doing the walk again.

Travelling from Ayr to home In Northumberland we used trip advisor to hunt down somewhere for dinner. This restaurant came rightly well reviewed, a quick phone call reserved a table.

My first time here with the family who have been before and I was really impressed.

Was here just before Christmas for dinner on a Saturday night. As usual the steaks are cooked to perfection for us. Great little pub for dinner.

We were so lucky to find The Sorn Inn on Sunday as we were looking to have a nice meal where we could take our pup. The owners were so welcoming we had a lovely meal. Thank you for your hospitality. Will come again when we are back in Ayrshire next year.

We went out for a Christmas meal with our friends 10 of us in total.The meal was excellent and the service was to high standard.The price was reasonable even though the food was high quality.No need to explain what everyone had just take a trip to the restaurant and try for yourself.

Lovely quaint inn. We had the 3 course festive lunch. No choices but food was delicious. Better than two other supposedly top restaurants I have eaten at recently. Only downside is the opening hours are short during the week but understandable as it’s a bit out of the way. It would have been nice to just sit and chat a while. Highly recommended

Fantastic Sunday lunch. We had the shared steak platter which has to be one of the best we have ever tasted. So flavoursome and cooked to perfection. Dessert was off the scale – the most delicious Affogato - my husband wanted another immediately after finishing the first! Staff were so warm, friendly and had just the right balance of great service whilst leaving us to enjoy this beautiful meal and lovely surroundings. The chef discussed the menu with us personally before we went into the restaurant , such a personal touch. Special mention to Corry behind the bar who made us feel so welcome as soon as we arrived.

My husband had found this gem in Scotland the best and we came for a gorgeous steak pie on the way to Ayr races. Treacle tart excellent too. Well worth seeking out.

The sorn inn is a hideaway restaurant that is worth finding for its excellent food and first class service. It has a great gin menu so what could be better for a Sunday afternoon!!!

A friendly pub with rooms, great ale and gin selection, incredible service from a team who really care, and the best meal we'd had for ages. Immaculately presented classics with a modern take, but no bs in sight, food served on proper plates and everything!

Looked at Google to fine somewhere in Ayrshire we hadn't tried for Sunday lunch. Found an artical in the Scotsman listing top 5 places to eat in Ayrshire. So we tried the Sorn Inn. Phoned and booked a table for 2. We drove from Hamilton so took about 1 hour. Found the Inn no problem. Parking area was full so park down the road. On entering the Inn it was a topical country Inn. Did nt seem very busy and was taken to our table right away. The table had no cover on it and there was a number of chips on the surface of the table. The restaurant was quiet however there was plenty of staff on hand to assist. We were served by a Portuguese waiter who had an unusual attitude. Couldn't quite put my finger on it but he was not helping my experience.

had a great meal here for my gran-daughters birthday we were seated and drinks brought to table and attended with first class care they catered to what alergies we had and ensured we were pleased with the way it was cooked

Sunday lunchtime with a 2 course roast on offer but we went for a small portion of battered cod and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce. Delicious and a very good portion and good value.

good food but should be for the price! very talkative waiter who really should leave guests to enjoy their meal rather than engaging in political conversation and degrading the British tourists, which we were, pleased to leave at the end of our meal.

Just had a meal at the sorn inn food was superb excellent friendly staff I will definitely be back special thanks to craig and Billy

Little gem of s find.... Amazing menu and stunning food!! Also dog friendly which is great ! Can highly recommend steak pie !!

⭐️Amazing Service ⭐️First Class Food ⭐️Steak Package (Amazing) ⭐️Sweets (OMG) ⭐️Staff 5💫 ⭐️Hard To Beat

Looking for somewhere on our journey to East Ayrshire and stopped off at the Sorn Inn. Good selection on the menu and several specials on order. Very enjoyable. Friendly staff and good level of service. Restaurant not overly busy, surprisingly, but quite a few people appeared to be staying. Hope this place gets a good level of support, would definitely return if passing again. Ladies toilet could do with a wee update.

Visited today by our walking group after a lovely walk around Sorn . Catered well for 17 of us . Lunch menu very varied , lots of fresh ideas . Service was good , not rushed and the staff coped very well with our numbers . Comments on the food very positive and good value - chips amazing !

My wife and I booked a room here on a Tuesday evening and dined in the restaurant. Our room was lovely and clean and, even though it was a quiet evening, the service was very good and friendly.

It has been a long time since I visited the Sorn Inn and probably most people would be surprised that it’s serves Steak which is amazing and the sharing steak platter with a choice of Sirloin or Ribeye and homemade onion rings and what looked like 3 fried chunky chips was as good as the last visit which was sometime ago,not what you would expect in this lovely wee Inn but well worth a visit.

A lunch for my Wife's special birthday in a quiet fine dining restaurant in East Ayrshire turned into a mini gastronomic delight. This is ostensibly a remote village pub, however from the time of booking to the warm practical greeting on arrival the idea of something special begins to blossom.

Very disappointing meal unlike previous years. The choice was quite limited. The prawn cocktail was very small had a few rather watery prawns and sauce that must have come from a jar. The portion of sea bass was tiny and the Baileys trifle was just a chocolate mousse with a heap of cream.

Visited on Hogmanay for dinner. Wait staff were friendly, polite and enthusiastic. The menu was on the slightly smaller side, however I prefer this as to me it indicates that the food is all being freshly prepared.

I've had steaks in Boston & Seattle (USA), Glasgow, Amsterdam, Crete, Milan, Edinburgh, London, Barcelona - this is hands down the best. It's preparation and quality are world-class!

My wife and I went for a birthday meal on a Sat.night.Food was first class. Well prepared and well presented. We stayed over and the room was immense with a gigantic king size bed and a two seater settee in front of the TV. It also had a bath as well as the shower. Luxury!! A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would recommend

Having visited this area a few times now we were surprised to discover this Inn that is tucked away somewhat but serves the most excellent food. The bar area was cozy and the restaurant had a fairly ordinary interior, but the tables had been nicely laid up with white table cloths and silver service. We had been told that the food was first rate but weren't at all sure on arrival. Glad we stayed! It was better than expected and better than many restaurants I have been to in London! Good value for money, both our steaks were exquisite - cooked perfectly and I like my meat rare, the flavour was as good as any top restaurant anywhere served with delicious chips and sides. I had onion rings and my partner had salad. The puddings looked to die for but we were full.

I love eating in places that have great food, but aren't snooty and fake. This place is brilliant, certainly the...

My husband booked dinner for us for our anniversary as I had been wanting to try it for ages and...

We were staying with friends in Ayrshire and they brought us here for dinner. It's a very welcoming restaurant -...

Been to the Sorn Inn on several occasions with my boyfriend and we have never been disappointed. Food always delicious...

Just had a wonderful Sunday Lunch here, staff and food excellent will be back soon. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and then a desert to die for......

Booked a table for here last week 29/07/17.We where the first to arrive in the restaurant which was pretty kool as we knew orders would be quick & no problem.The starters was lovely I had the scallops.The mains were very good too. I had the lamb & it was delicious. My partner had the the chicken with the truffle pasta & that was lovely too. I wasn't able to fault the place as we didn't wait long for our food & it was lovely into the bargain. Standing outside you wouldn't think the food would be as nice as it was but it definitely was & more. The staff where polite & friendly & not too in your face which was great too.I would go back here for another meal as I enjoyed it.

Sorn is a small village so expectations of a good restaurant close by are not high but this is in the centre of the village and really very good.I think it's possible to stay here as well although we only had dinner. The chef is innovative and there were several unusual dishes on the menu - there were 4 of us and we all chose different things as starters and main courses and everyone enjoyed what they had . The couple of us who had dessert also enjoyed it . Realistic pricing for the high quality of food and pleasant staff

Been here on numerous occasions as they do the best Steak in Ayrshire. Decided to try the Sunday lunch and certainly didn't disappoint. I had the Prawn Cocktail to start and my wife had the Chicken Parfait. Both excellent !!We both had Roast Sirloin of Beef and it was outstanding. All cooked to perfection,but the Cauliflower Cheese needs a special mention.I couldn't manage a dessert but my wife managed a cracking Strawberry Creme Brulee.Will definitely be back on a Sunday real soon.

We came across this fantastic pub on the River Ayr walk whilst staying in Auchinleck. The service was fantastic, the young waitress fussed over our dog bringing her treats and water.Made to feel very welcome by everyone. The steak was the best i have ever tasted.Highly recommended

Returned to the Sorn Inn for dinner with family. The food was as good as I remember it. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. Steak was sublime and reasonably priced. The ham hock terrine starter was very tasty. We ordered wine, the quality of the wines is excellent for the price. I have paid lots more for wine that wasn't anywhere near as good in other places.

On returning from work, my husband told me to get changed we were going out for a drive, en route through Sorn we stopped in at the Sorn Inn for dinner. The service was lovely and friendly, food was tasty and fresh, highly recommend if your through this way to pop in. Very nice

Accueil de qualité dans cet hôtel restaurant situé dans la petite commune de SornUne cuisine inventive avec le saumon dans tous ses états Un délice

I've visited here maybe 7 times despite the fact its an hour drive from my home.It's always worth the trip, the steak is the best i've had. Starters, sides and desserts are always perfect too. The rest of the menu looks excellent but I don't think I could go there and pass up the steak. The wine and whisky selection is also very good, there's something for everyone.

We go to Sorn inn regularly as a family for a meal and the food is amazing. Nearly every single time I go I get a seasoned steak as I cannot go by it. I don't take a steak anywhere else because nowhere compares to Sorn inn! The sweets are a delight too and they always have a selection of homemade ice cream. The service is always with a smile and they could not do enough for you. A high class meal in a small village in the heart of Ayrshire, beautiful scenery.

This is a popular local restaurant and although popular, doesn't always require advanced booking.The food is excellent with adequate choice for most. It's a cosy place with a nice atmosphere and suits couples or larger groups.

My husband and I had lunch here today and really enjoyed it. My husband had the burger with black pudding and fried egg, and I had the steak pie. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the quality of the ingredients was evident. The service was also very good. Why not a 5? Because the pastry on my steak pie hadn't been cooked with the meat, meaning it was very flaky and disintegrated when I tried to eat it. So, more like a stew, albeit a delicious one, with a pastry hat! Having said that, we'll definitely return.

Visited here as guests of pals who had been previously. Since this was a celebration treat, they had set out to select well & it showed. From starters through mains to desserts the quality & distinctive choices of the food shone through. Food obviously prepared from scratch with none of the usual "Brake" meal signs.Will go back again

Great meal, celebrating my wedding anniversary, couldn't fault it, terrific meal, well done to the chef, waiting staff lovely. recommend to anyone for a great meal.

Superb meal, double new yorker ribeye cooked to perfection. Dessert of affogato fantastic with freshly made donuts.Cherry delice was 'to die for' Kids meal was homemade chicken goujons, not your usual kids frozen fast food that many restaurants now serve.Malbec was reasonably priced and very tasty. I regularly eat out and this has been my favourite place to date of anywhere in the UK. If this was in the city, food would be three times the price for award winning bib gourmand quality food, as recommended in Michelin guide. A hidden treasure. Roy

We had some excellent food here. Great service with very friendly staff. Here for my mother's 80th birthday. Will definately be back.

Good service on a busy evening and a friendly atmosphere. A delicious starter of cauliflower croquette with puree and piccalilli was followed by a substantial portion of carbonara with a wonderful sauce and Ayrshire bacon. Great combination of high quality local produce and international cuisine.

We visited the restaurant today, for Sunday lunch. We ordered from the lunch menu and a la Carte. All courses uniformly excellent, roast beef cooked precisely to order which is unusual in other Restaurants serving Sunday roasts. Great service, excellent maitre'd. The ladies had dessert, both dishes being clever, delicious and well presented.Daughter particularly enjoyed Guinea fowl main course. Everything cooked by people who very obviously know what they are doing.Never disappointed at Sorn Inn, from popping in for a burger and a pint to having family dinners. Highly recommended.

We visited last Saturday and enjoyed a lovely meal. Local rabbit terrine to start and tender lamb for main. Had no room for pudding. Reasonably priced and good quality food which I believe is sourced quite locally. The staff are very friendly. There is a cosy little bar for a pre-dinner drink. For us the restaurant was a bit overlit and dimming the lights would create a better ambience. The local people are friendly too. We stayed overnight in our motor home. The Inn car park was too small to accommodate us but the bowling club next door kindly allowed us to park overnight. I got the impression that cars frequently use this car park assuming it belongs to the Inn. If you're going to park there please ask

Food is awesome!!! So fresh and the flavours are tremendous!!! Staff are excellent and very friendly. Worth the drive to get their. Highly recommended!!

While visiting in Ayrshire, we took a local friend's recommendation and drove into lovely Sorn to the Sorn Inn, on July 29, 2016. The casual friendly bar was comfortably crowded, mostly locals. Service in the well lighted welcoming restaurant was appropriately unhurried, friendly and well paced. Our dinners were very good with moments of brilliance, especially in the sauces and vegetable purees. Three evening later (Aug. 2), along with another couple, we came back for seconds.

It was my partners sons 18th birthday and we took him here as a treat. Food was fabulous. The waiting staff were exceptional and very attentive. They bought out his birthday cake and even sang to him. I can't recommend the Sorn Inn enough.

We cannot sing the praises of this wonderful establishment enough. What was planned as a 212 mile trip from Leeds to enjoy the menu and stay overnight resulted in an amazing weekend break. Craig is without doubt one of the best chefs we have had the privilege to be served by. The quality of the meat and fish are first-class but Craig takes things to another level! The 10oz Ribeye is so good with proper, triple cooked chunky chips and the lightest of onion rings. Check out the website for the comprehensive menu. Breakfast is a master piece. Porridge like no other with Drambuie. The finest ingredients in the full cooked breakfast and outstanding smoked haddock served with poached egg. The presentation of dishes means a feast to the eyes. Every detail is considered. Would have loved to have stayed longer and enjoyed more of the menu. Reserving a room and booking a table in the restaurant is advisable as this little gem is obviously not such a secret! The warmth of the hospitality, comfort and cleanliness of the rooms and efficiency of all the waiting staff, especially Amy, really make having to leave difficult! A welcoming atmosphere in the well stocked bar and some delicious Malbec. You would never dine here and leave feeling hungry. We will definitely be returning but next time for longer! Thank you Craig, George and Amy for looking after us so well and making us feel so welcome. A faultless experience.

Impromptu last minute booking for a birthday lunch. The staff are excellent. Food was special from my 2 1/2 year old grandsons fish and chips (proper food) to our excellent three courses will be back soon.

We arrived, forgetting it was Father's Day, at about 2:15. It was pretty busy and many tables had been reserved. We were, however, quickly shown to a table and given menus and drinks list. Very pleasant young local waitress who was happy to discuss menu options( and art work on walls. )We chose two courses each from the Father's Day menu which was very reasonably priced at £19:95. (£23:95 for three)My smoked haddock croquettes on mushy peas was delicious. Robin's chicken parfait with a superb onion chutney was also scrumptious. It was meant to be served with brioche bread but Robin finds that too sweet so asked for an alternative. No problem! Homemade cheese biscuits were a welcome substitute. To the mains! My crispy pork belly with black pudding mash, cauliflower piccalilli and green beans was melt in the mouth unctuousness.Robin's sea bass accompanied by crushed baby potatoes and red pepper and fennel veg was mouthwatering. A bottle of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc priced at £15 rounded it all off perfectly. Delicious espresso and a chocolatey bon-bon were just enough to complete our unexpectedly lovely experience. We had heard of The Sorn Inn before but this was our first visit. It will not be our last! The accommodation looks lovely too and seems to be reasonably priced.

Visited on Saturday and had the most enjoyable meal yet again. Sat in the Chop House section but had the al a carte menu.Started off with Rabbit Terrine with a carrot chutney and this was a real surprise. Did not think something as simple as carrots could be interesting but the chef really knew how to add real depth of flavour with the addition of the spices.Terrine flavoursome and a change from my usual scallop starter. Hubby had the beef tartare which he thoroughly enjoyed and was light enough for him to enjoy his mains.Special fish dish was monkfish which I had and he had the guinea fowl. Both dishes excellent and none of your tiny wee portions.In fact I could not finish the pasta with my monkfish but I made a damn good try! Although we were full we asked for a short break to make room for desserts(can’t make the journey down here and then pass on the desserts). I choose the strawberry parfait and meringue and he had the apricot tart. As we both had a little of each other’s the apricot tart won the day. I love the Sorn Inn because you get high end cooking without the stuffiness of some other establishments. Looking forward to my next visit.

We chose the sharing steak, seasoned which arrive with home made chips and a small side salad. Delicious, excellent, fabulous.We started with scallops - on a bed of black pudding with a sweet sauce, again fabulous.

We went to this pub quite last minute and we're accommodated well. The food was very tasty though I felt the veg and potatoe was a little overly buttered. They were welcoming towards our two dogs and put out a bowl of water for them when we arrived. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the whole experience.

Love Sorn Inn. We have been a few times now for food and the staff and service is amazing....food amazing quality and great value for money. Looking forward to a long over due revisit in June.Susan & JamesIrvine

Stopped off on a motorbike tour. Stayed in the B & B and ate in the restaurant. The food and rooms were a very pleasant surprise. The food in particular is sophisticated and very well executed. Good wine list and friendly atmosphere.