Trysting Thorn Hotel in South Ayrshire

Great inn with a very friendly host and nice guests.

Lived in the village for about 8 years. Always say "I must pop in" life gets in the way and it never happened. Popped in today, what a lovely place, tidy, modern, clean and most of all welcoming. Lovely beer garden sun trap. 100% will be back and bring the family.

Great pub, welcoming atmosphere! Fab selection of draught and spirits and very sensible prices 😊 Great night out 👍🏼

A favourite watering hole with a good wee restaurant. Sadly being affected by the downturn due to covid-19. On the list to frequent when we can.

Great Owners, Great Beer, Great Food, Great Company, Well managed covid preparations, just a Great Place.

Very friendly, well worth a visit

First time I've been in here 25years

Food was delicious, service was quick and staff friendly. Went in winter but think it would be worthwhile going in summer to experience beer garden. Highly recommend for couples or families wanting a nice meal out in a village pub that’s welcoming.

First time i have eaten here. Had shredded smokey chicken to start. Was ok but didnt taste smokey and salad was limp. Had breaded haddock for main. The fish was fine but the dressing was lumpy and hard and again limp salad with no dressing. The plate was cold which meant my food got cold half way through.i was very disappointed and wont be back.

A village pub with a great sense of community, the restaurant is just fantastic! I’ve been here twice now and I can’t find anything to fault, the food is top class with large portion sizes and well priced. I’ve eaten the Steak Pie and the Gammon Steak (as well as starters and desserts) between my visits and both meals were well made, very tasty, great portion sizes and served quickly. The owners, Stuart and Alison, are very welcoming and nothing is a trouble for them, they take time to speak to you and make sure you have everything to make your visit enjoyable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very relaxing, you feel quite at home and can easily spend hours enjoying this little gem. We will be back here regularly!!

So welcoming brilliant atmosphere, friendly folk and great food

We visit this pub on a regular basis, with it being walking distance from our home. We always bring family when they are visiting and have always enjoyed our experience. Last night (a Saturday evening), I phoned at 4pm to book a table for 4 people at 6pm. The girl on the phone told us 6pm wasn’t available but 6:15pm was. This was fine and we accepted. However, at 4:30pm, I received a phonecall from the pub telling me that they were going to have to cancel my booking as a ‘very large walk in’ had appeared and the manager has said they could no longer accommodate my booking. Now, surely if you are taking walk ins, you check who/how many tables you have already booked before you decide whether you can take them? I was always under the impression bookings came first and this was why you booked in the first place. I could not believe that my booking was getting cancelled due to a table who had just turned up. I understand that the larger table would be bringing in more money, and we would’ve been ok had they asked to move our booking to slightly later, but to completely cancel this due to someone else walking in, we were completely shocked. I really don’t think we will be back after this, as clearly serving big tables and making money is their main objective, instead of happy customers. I am very disappointed, as I said above, we used to visit the pub regularly and always enjoyed our time when there. Unfortunately, this is something which has put us off completely. My 3 stars are simply based on the fact that all our precious visits have been alright and I wanted to be fair, but if I were just basing it on my experience last night, it would have been 1 star!

A prominent location in Joppa on the main road through to Colylton. A rather pubbish look from the outside. Inside it is comfortable and rustic with a dining area at the back and a lawn with outside eating available. Staff were very welcoming and conversational. A typical menu and the food was quick in arriving with good portions, well cooked and tasty. Would be happy to return.

Cosy and friendly village pub with lively atmosphere on saturday night. Stay here and skip the cab to Ayr.

Found this place through trip advisor with great reviews, did not disappoint. The food was lovely, my husband, I and two young kids had clear plates. Great service, nice cosy atmosphere, good old fashioned pub with the option to dine through the back. We sat in the bar and it was perfect. Highly recommend!

Another lovely meal at the trysting

Food amazing nice friendly staff

Such a lovely lunch/dinner. We went at 2pm and it was fairly quiet. We sat indoors as the weather was changeable. Great menu...fantatic food... Welcoming staff. Second time there il be back again

Very friendly and good service. Food excellent

One of the best dinner we have had in a long time food was excellent. Will definitely be back. Everything was fresh and we didn't wait long at all to be served. The staff are very friendly and polite.

We have had a few meals here, lovely food staff always pleasant and friendly. We ate this time in the bar, but you can also sit in the dining area through from the bar. Very pleasant. I had scampi and my partner had the steak pie. Will be back again soon.

Amazing the food was to die for 😀 definitely recommend it the staff are so friendly and nothing is a bother to them lovely setting especially with the beer garden which is a wee sun trap 10 out 10 we will definitely be back

Absolutely fabulous meal loved the whole experience, food was spot on lots of choice and a specials board Thankyou x

Always a lovely welcome genuinely happy to have your custom 👍

Great staff great food in a word brilliant 👌

Love this place great staff, food and drink

Nice atmosphere pleasant staff good choice of drinks

First class meals very good portions and great prices staff very friendly to highly recommend bar great to

Have been there for food on a few occasions. Food is great and staff are also very friendly.

Stayed one night. Received a warm welcome from Alison, Stuart and all staff. Great breakfast in morning. Would recommend to friends.

Lovely meal! Very nice friendly owners. Only small issue....don't like passing through a narrow bar to reach the dining room.

Nice place for drink an food an to stay

Very friendly staff, serving delicious food and great village bar

My wife and I stayed for one night at The Trysting Thorn Hotel in the summer of 2018. Booking was easy and we received a warm welcome on arrival. The bed in our en suite room was comfortable and we enjoyed a lovely breakfast the following morning. We will stay again and would recommend to others.

More than 20 of us booked the whole dining room for a Friday night, the set meal was booked in advance and all of the dinners loved the food, service and venue. All of the food arrived at once all hot and well presented, Alison and the team took great care to make sure all of us were looked after, a great night and I'd suspect not our last one at the TT.

My friend and I had lunch here and couldn’t fault a thing. We were met with a very friendly host, felt very welcome.

We were here for a few nights to Have dinner, food was delicious 😋 reasonable prices and great kids menu too. Would recommend booking if there are a few of you as it's a busy place. Will be back :)

We had never been to the trusting thorn before so decided to try it, easily the best place we have eaten in this year by a mile, the food was excellent service was great and couldn't fault it, can't wait for the next occasion to 're visit definetly worth every penny and more.

Great service, great food and very friendly atmosphere.

Great food friendly people nice beer garden when its a good day

Had meal & drinks here on Saturday. Staff very welcoming & good value for money.

We booked a table for a Saturday evening latish based on Trip Advisor reviews and were very happy. It wasn't busy but the bar had a friendly atmosphere and the restaurant area benefitted from that. We were "passing through" so not planning a big meal. The food was good, well presented and the staff friendly and professional. Just what we needed. I would recommend to friends and certainly to anyone looking for similar. Thank you.

Good food staff very helpful we will be back

Friendly pub and restaurant with a beer garden.

Just had a fantastic Sunday lunch with family in the Trysting Thorn Hotel,sizzling king prawns,two Sunday lunches,steak pie,macaroni and kids meals,all produce locally sourced. Desserts lovely,service friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back.

bar staff were very friendly and helpful good menu service was fast good atmosphere locals were very chatty everything was very clean the meal was good with a decent menu for choice will be going back.

Had a lovely night here! The staff were really friendly and happy to help. The food is tasty pub grub a good price. I had the garlic mushrooms and the macaroni - both were great! Other half had the burger and he said it clearly freshly homemade!

I went to this little place on a Friday night , the sun was glorious and couldn't understand why it wasn't busier, granted Parking is in the street outside it , which isn't ideal! It's on looks is a typical unassuming village pub! The menu of length is tailored to suit the market and business , but it has something for everyone! The staff were very helpful , and polite , I had the steak pie which was lovely indeed , frankly it's a little goldmine and it should be supported , pay a visit soon

Had to book a family meal for between 7 and 10 at very short notice. Phoned here and they were happy to accommodate and table was booked for two hours time. Were taken through a very pleasant bar area to the newly decorated dining room at the back of the property. Made to feel very welcome. We were all amazed at the variety of dishes on the menu. We all opted for starters and main meal and when the food arrived it was beautifully presented, piping hot and delicious. Portions were so large none of us had room for a dessert and two could not finish their mains but were determined not to leave any so asked for doggy bags which were happily supplied. As most of us were driving we all had soft drinks but had a couple each and then had coffee. The staff were very pleasant and attentive and there was no rush for us to vacate the table which was very nice. The bill was extremely reasonable. If I had to criticise anything it would be that the coffee cups could have been a bit bigger but that is just me. All in all a good time was had by all and I would happily return here for a meal if in the area. I case this helps - this is very convenient for Masonhill Crematorium as is only a couple of miles away but parking could be an issue if a lot of cars.

Delicious food in a family friendly atmosphere

First time hear it was a lovely wee pub food great.

After a member of our party spoke to the manager the day after our meal i have decided to retracted my bad review. Thank you for listening to the points that we raised and being genuinly sorry and we understand that there are some teething problems to iron out. We were just a little bit upset because of the money that we had spent. Thank kind regards David

Always good service an good food

Great friendly local and food good

Was there for a funeral lunch so very hard to judge. That said, the staff were very kind and made the time there very comfortable.

Great village Pub with a decent menu.

Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Great wee pub always attentive bar staff .

Lovely and friendly village pub

On behalf of our table ov 13 on christmas day, we had the worst meal possible. The bill was almost £700 for what we can only describe as an absolute disgrace. Ther was no brussels, some plates had no veg, the ones unfortunate enough to get roast potatoes were burnt black, the main was lukewarm, not once did alison come to ask us if the meal was ok, when normally she comes out + chats, the trifle was bitter, when all the trifle plates went back untouched we shouldv been asked what was wrong. We did hear rumours the meals were terrible now, but being loyal as last year it was 1st class, when they couldn't do enough for us + spoke to us, we gave them the benefit of the doubt. We would've complained on xmas day, but the meal was already ruined, we will never ever set foot in there again + all the business we sent your way will be told about your absolute disgrace of a meal. The only reason we left a tip was because we felt sorry for the young boy + girl who had to serve us.

Good food, good drink, great service.

Staff excellent, food fantastic.

Local pub/hotel fantastic food & great service.

Very friendly. Great atmosphere great food

Stopped off for evening meal whilst staying in area. Was ok pub and ok food. Was good quality limited choices but was told it was a temporary menu! Staff ok could be friendlier. Worth a try probably be better with full menu.

Comfortable little Inn, great food and friendly service.

Took the father in law for his birthday. Slight mix up with the seating arrangement wen we arrived but sorted fairly quickly.. initial service was ok but nearly missed out some1 from our table while taking the order.. got our food which was lovely.. we all loved our food and plates had plenty on them.. can't fault the food at all.. on the service side of it.. the waiting staff simply need to pay more attention.. I found my self having to shout across the restaurant for more drinks n stuff. Rather than the usual hañd gesture to get there attention as they stood with there bak to us talking in the corner.. other than that the girls serving wer all lovely . Would still return. X

Great inn. Lovely staff and really friendly locals. Good food and drinks. Well worth a visit

Been few times owners and staff very friendly very clean pub great for wee drink and had few meals here too pub grub very good certainly recommend anytime

Lovely friendly pub,,restaurant food great beer cold what more can you ask

Great pub in coylton just outside Ayr , great staff , lovely food and welcome atmosphere . Nice inside and beer garden , well worth a visit

Very friendly hosts and customers. A good selection of foods with a home made taste which were tasty and plentiful. A good place to eat at any time.

The outside of the Hotel is not very nice but as soon as you go through the doors it is lovely. The beer garden is very nice as well. The staff are very friendly and the food is brilliant will definitely be back.

Great food friendly hosts definitely recommend this place

Stayed over for 2 nights while on a visit to elderly parents with my two daughters. Do NOT be put off by the outside appearance.

We visited this restaurant, following god reports on TripAdvisor.

pleasant atmosphere friendly staff Food was delicious and piping hot. Hubby first visit and he was most impressed.

Recently visited here with my husband after hearing people talk about it. When we arrived the bar area was packed and staff were too busy standing about talking to even say hello or give us a table. Was 10 more minutes before we got menus. When the food came it was of a good standard for the prices and the chefs are obviously of a high standard, however had to order drinks twice as our waitress forgot about us and we could hear the chefs shouting from our table near the wall.

Good bar for a pint or a good quality food.

Came here yesterday, 4 adults and a 3 year old, and had such a lovely lunch. 2 haddock, 1 scampi and 1 macaroni cheese and the wee one ate all her chicken nuggets and thoroughly enjoyed it! Everyone enjoyed their lunch so much and it was so reasonably priced yet really good portion sizes. The waitress who looked after us was just so lovely and is a real asset to the business! We will definitely be back....

Have recently moved into the area and tried here for early evening meal. It was good quality pub food. It was enjoyable and well priced.

Stopped using this place about 2 years ago when it had a different owner.

First visit to Trystone Hotel ..mother frequents this place with one of my sisters and her husband so decided to pop in through the week for lunch with mother and 3 sisters ..we all chose different dishes from the menu and we were all very satisfied with our meals..will definitely be back for more scrumptious food from here

marvelous food and nice clean rooms. Owners just taken over and told us they were building the business back up to a new level. If you ask me they're going the right way about it. They do a starter of "Gateau of haggis,neeps and tatties" which is worth the visit alone. over night stay with dinner and breakfast.

Went there with friends for a few drinks, very welcoming atmosphere. Loved the log burner in the corner

5 of us went to the Trysting Thorn for a small family celebration, we enjoyed every part of the meal and not one of us had a complaint. The menu has a varied choice and tries to accommodate for everyone and the prices are very reasonable. All I can say is keep up the good work and we will definitely be back.

Went to the trysting thorn last night with 4 family members. The bar is at the front and restaurant at the back. We were shown to our table (which we booked) by a very pleasant and polite young lady. Bar prices were reasonable. Orders were taken and between us we had the garlic mushrooms and lentil soup both very tasty.The main meals between us were lamb shank, macaroni cheese, mexican burger an BLT burger with cheesy garlic bread. Everyone enjoyed their meal and all agreed it was well cooked, well presented and just right! Nobody tried the desserts as,unfortunately, we were all to full! For 5 people to all agree is (in my opinion) quite rare so full marks to the trysting thorn for a very nice evening.

Lovely family run pub with rear beer garden and good, varied food menu. Friendly service and good food portions. Really enjoyed. Well worth a visit

Just back from another great meal at Trysting Thorn. Food lovely as usual. Staff first class, friendly and guests we brought along most impressed .

The new owners have made a huge difference to this pub/restaurant. A great menu, reasonably priced, welcoming staff and a lovely dining area. We come regularly and have never been disappointed.

visited yesterday 1st time. Food was excellent and well presented. Well worth a visit.

Stopping at sundrum castle holiday park and decided to go for a short walk to coylton ended up having a really nice lunch here and would recommend a visit if you are ever in the area. Service great, meal really nice and speedy!!!

The Trysting Thorn has recently changed hands and the new owner has really made a difference. It's a nice,bright wee place. We went there for something to eat and the restaurant at the back of the pub is really nice. The food was really good and at a very reasonable price. The menu is remarkably extensive and everything is freshly prepared. The pub itself was quite busy and had a good atmosphere. We will definitely go back.

Just had a lovely meal at the Trysting Thorn , i would recommend to anyone . Will definately be going back .

We recently stayed at the Trysting Thorn for an overnight stay on our way home from a festive break.

new owners here.much improved atmosphere.could maybe try and make more space by changing position of bar. food is very good and reasonably priced.

Trysting Thorn was recommended by a local while we were visiting Coylton. It had just recently changed hands from Kyle to a young-ish couple. Our great experience there had much to do with their warmth and humor. And our food was awesome. I had lentil soup with crusty bread, and my husband got the macaroni and cheese. This is also a hotel, and the restaurant is off the pub area. Cozy and casual.