The Hollybush Inn in East Ayrshire

Local pub restaurant specialising in bar meals. Extensive menu good size portions fresh quality food.

I can’t praise this place highly enough, New Year’s Day we have been out for a drive and stop on the off chance that they have a table for 4. They agreed that we could be seated despite being very busy with people who had made bookings. The staff were excellent, very efficient and friendly. There was a fixed menu for the meals with plenty of choice. The food was plated nicely and cooked really well, we all cleared our plates of the 3 courses. Considering it was New Year’s Day the cost of the meals were very good and we will be going again, but will book. Thank you to all who worked today at the Hollybush inn to make Everyone’s New Year Day outstanding.

Beautiful decor, cosy, friendly atmosphere and food is delicious. Sticky toffee pudding is that good I forgot to take a photo. definetly better now it’s changed hands. Cocktails are amazing. Can make pretty much anything I ask for. Our local. A+++

Delicious starters followed by pink roast beef. Speedy staff. I think an open log fire would add to the ambiance, especially with cold weather coming up. Every country pub should have one!

We had Sunday lunch here. The food was delicious. Really good friendly service. The desserts were also very nice. Would highly recommend.

Good food, good company as always.

Great place. Fantastic gluten free food. Staff are outstanding.

Had a excellent large family meal, food was delicious, service was very good, considering the restaurant was busy, leave space for your dessert,

We've eaten here a few times now and thought it's about time I left a review and my review is if you want stunning food cooked exactly how you want it and you want flavour then this is the place. My god I have never eaten food this good in my life and the prices are perfect. If you are anywhere near this place stop and eat. Thank you hollybush you have the best food I've ever eaten

We both had fish &chips fish was mostly batter very little fish, frozen chips and peas, we had two lager shandy £12 40 overpriced staff were very friendly, environment is lovely, we maybe picked wrong choice

Visited here during air show weekend, and wow it did not disappoint. We regularly visit the Hollybush, Foods amazing, service from Hugh is unbeatable And that view from the Dinner table......... wow

Very nice interior good food, worth a visit.

We picked the Hollybush Inn as we were looking for a dog friendly place to have lunch while visiting South Ayrshire. Another big plus was the good sized car park. We were not disappointed. We were welcomed by the staff when we entered the spacious, comfortable Inn. Right away our waitress brought a water bowl for my dog which was much appreciated. The service was first class. Friendly, efficient and we were given the time we needed to select our meals from their extensive menu. Our food was superb. All served together, piping hot and huge portions. After our main course I was served the largest portion of sticky toffee pudding ever….and it was delicious. This may seem odd but I love coffee and I was served the best cup of coffee I have had in years. I’m told the latte was great too. We spent two hours at the Hollybush Inn and will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful visit.

Nice place, dog friendly, food and service great. Large portions, even the sides.

Feel like ordering every dish on the menu but we didn't even have room for dessert after the lovely mains. We ordered the smoked haddock and prawn gratin, and lamb rump- both cooked to perfection, savoury sauce to go with. And reasonable prices for the quality and portion.

Our meal was fantastic. It is really lovely and nice setting. It is great that so much consideration for gluten free people. Most restaurants in ayrshire are limited and you have to pick from a few options but not here it was 90% accommodating to coeliac as it is fairly simple to accommodate to, people need to adapt to change in dietary requirements and educate yourself. Hollybush has and it was a great meal, great taste, portion, and welcoming/friendly staff. There was so many options we struggled to decide what to have and the GF sticky toffee pudding 😍 special receipe it was so tasty. We will definitely be back!

Great food as always, thanks to Hugh who always takes care of us

Beautiful place and really nice staff as well. With great views of countryside. Lots of sheep and lambs

Wonderful food and service, we had lunch here yesterday, it was a pretty quiet midweek lunchtime but very pleasant, the waitress made us and our dog so welcome. The food was incredible and the service was so personable and kind . We all agreed it was one of the best meals we'd had in some time....pork tomahawk to die for. Thank you!

We went on a Sunday 9 of us we got served quick and it was fab

Warm welcome, Dog friendly, plenty of room between tables. 5* Pub Grub. We nipped in on way back from Loch Doon. Friendly staff, good selection on menu at reasonable prices. Portion size was generous, big fat Onion rings with a delicious mushroom on a bed of creamy Mash and great chips too. The steaks were juicy, tender and perfectly cooked. Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely restaurant. We will return.

We called in at this out of the way place, having had it recommended. What an excellent meal we had in the lounge area. We had Haddock in prawn pie and chicken with haggis Both excellent. The young lady waiting on was very attentive and gave the dogs a tickle. The gent also gave them some treats and a tickle.

Wonderful food, especially impressed with the gluten free menu. Wished I lived closer so I could visit more often. Atmosphere was lovely and staff very friendly. Will definitely come back if we are ever passing through again.

Absolutely terrible! Place was freezing had to ask for the heating to be turned on. Starter arrived had to wait for cutlery for 5 minutes before we could eat. Main meal.. daughters burger arrived no cheese or bacon as ordered asked for these when ordered came back with cheese no bacon had to send it back again.. meanwhile I’m sitting with my lunch & no cutlery to eat whilst my husbands meal came & it wasn’t what he ordered! So I’m sitting with my meal and can’t eat it as no cutlery & my husband & daughter have nothing! Bread roll was also not fresh that was served with soup!! Very disappointing won’t be back!

Very disappointed. Although advertised as wheelchair accessible, the toilet is not accessible. We had driven from Glasgow. Wasted journey

Best food we have had in Scotland.The attention to detail in the food is outstanding. Talented Chef,very welcoming front of house, amazing views, spotless inside and out. A true gem. So pleased we found it. Again amazing food 😋 Another vist a year later, food still the best, top quality ingredients cooked to perfection 👌

It has been sometime since we last ate here and I can say we were not disappointed. The food and service was excellent. Can recommend the Thai Chicken Curry, the Scampi and Chips as well as the Battered Onion Rings which were enormous. Well worth a visit.

Roast dinner was to die for, and biscoff waffles are a must try..only one small gripe and that was restaurant was cold

Amazing find!! Food was delicious, the best we have had whilst on our trip here and we were well looked after. They were fantastic with our (slightly reactive) dog. When they say they are dog friendly, they really are!! Thankyou for a great experience.

Stopped off on route from Ayr to Glenluce.. what a find!! Fabulous service... great food... very dog friendly which was a bonus .. they even brought a bowl of water for my dog without being asked!! Very welcoming.. great place!!

Excellent views along with the food

Wow, what an amazing find. Lovely place with a warm and friendly welcome, gorgeous views. We had read the reviews and tried the Haggis fritters to share as a starter, these were devine, so glad we tried them. I had haddock, streaky bacon macaroni and hubby had the steak and ale pie. These were freshly cooked and absolutely beautiful. WARNING bring your appetite as the portions are not for the faint hearted!! We had to apologise as we couldn’t finish our meals as we were so stuffed but wow, what a delight to our tastebuds!!! Highly recommend this place and we will definitely revisit when we are in the area again

1st visit and well worth it. The food was lovely and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to visit again

Friendly and accommodating staff.Food was 1st class!! Comfortable seating and spacious throughout as well as very tranquil

First time we had been,friendly and accommodating staff with a tranquil setting.The food was just amazing!! Thank you.

Food is lovely. Service is great.. There was only a couple of tables occupied so its kinda hard to judge on atmosphere.

I’ve been finding it hard to eat out lately due to needing gluten free, come across this lovely place where they will adapt almost anything on their menu to GF. I would like to thank them for this as it is a very much unmet need and makes socialising out of home easier, so it’s nice to have another option available to those with medical dietary requirements.

First time here I've passed it many times. Not really busy when I went Food was good as was the service slightly more expensive. I will return in the future

First class meal First class service. Value for money

10 out of 10. Fantastic beef roast. Popped in whilst on a bike ride up from Yorkshire. Hot and tasty. Great service too. I’ll be back.

Delicious food, excellent service, peaceful view.

Had a really delicious turkey dinner here - highly recommend!

My wife and I travel to Scotland once or twice a year to visit family, and every time we do, we visit the Hollybush. inn. It is by far one of my favourite restaurants. I'm particularly in love with the Haggis and Black Pudding fritters (please don't stop serving them, I'll be back next year.) The service is always top-notch, the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. If you're ever in that direction, I'd highly recommend visiting the Hollybush, you won't be disappointed.

Excellent food and service will recommend to friends will come again thankyou

Decent choice for vegetarian and vegans, not too pricey

Excellent food served by great staff

Found this place after just moving to area and needing food! The food was excellent, just fantastic , best crispy pork belly ever Service was excellent, staff lovely and helpful We will be back!!

Food good, portions not too big, just right really. Staff were very nice, and it was dog friendly. Didn't have to book. A great Saturday evening dinner, as we're her for a few days .

We celebrated my 70 th birthday here last week. The food was delicious and very well presented, the staff are excellent and it is great there is plenty of room inside between tables. We will be back!

The Hollybush Inn’s food and service are excellent.

My partner, two year old child and I went there for a Sunday roast and I can honestly say the roast beef was the best I've ever had. Beautifully pink and accompanied by all the trimmings; I couldn't believe how delicious it was. The child's portion was incredibly generous and the goat's cheese was lovely too. Thoroughly recommend to anybody who is contemplating going or not.

Fantastic! What a great place. We visit here when coming to see the family. The food is fabulous, with delicious vegetarian choices too. Staff are lovely and very accommodating. Dog friendly, even with our reactive dog. We were found a quiet table in the corner which was perfect for us. Wish we lived closer so that we could visit more often!

Delicious food,well presented ,hot and decent portions. Dogs are allowed in the bar area,plenty of room for our large greyhound and bowl of water brought out for him on arrival. Special thanks to Hugh for excellent service. Was here earlier in the year for funeral tea and it was faultless.

Great choice on the menu. Service and atmosphere great.

Beautiful views and delicious food to eat with great service. It was easy to park the car and it was so friendly.

Very helpful staff... Nice coffee

Brilliant location Friendly staff Excellent food 😋

Birthday dinner food fresh and good

My friend and I had a delicious lunch of game pie today. Lots of tender meat in rich sauce and lovely fresh vegetables. Excellent service in a lovely setting, good prices too. Well worth a visit.

Excellent food and service with the loveliest view of the countryside from the conservatory weather depending it is Ayrshire after all

had Sunday roast pork it was stunning,

We have had meals there on several occasions in the past and enjoyed them all. I was shocked to see it had closed. Has it reopened ?

2nd time having the pleasure to eat at this restaurant. Delicious meals!! Presentation was beautiful and the food was so fresh full of flavour. The meat just melts in your mouth the veg is cooked to perfection creamy fluffy mash. The sweet potato purée is a lovely pop of flavour. I would highly recommend going here for any occasion!! Staff are so friendly and welcoming, kid friendly and dog friendly. They instantly brought a dog bowl with fresh water for our dog. James the chef is a lovely person and an exceptional chef. Happy to chat with us about his menu and fresh ingredients I also appreciated the G.F without it tasting like G.F. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals so much that my mum wasn’t aware they were G.F. The best meals we’ve had out in years. We will Definitely be back. The restaurant is modern and fresh all the staff are friendly and welcoming. The dining areas are well spaced making it much more relaxing, we weren’t concerned about bumping someone’s chair, or our dog being too close to someone else’s table. Very spacious and comfortable.

Pleasant dining experience, splendid views from conservatory area

We only booked last minute, but we’re very pleased with our meal and the service we received

Food was lovely service was excellent

Great service, prompt arrival of food. Enjoyed the 'Ultimate spicy beef burger', nice and pleasant service from Harman

Family favourite A little out of town (Ayr) Worth the trip Good service and a bit of chat with servers Food very good Have good gluten free options Similar menu to sister joint ASK in Ayr but it's a different vibe here Good for family groups Excellent bar options

Reasonably priced, good service and good food

Had prawns cocktail very nice, friendly staff, love the conservatory & views, recommended will come back Inshallah

fantastic traditional Scottish cookery and a lovely modern look to the restaurant. Friendly staff and we will definitely be coming back.

Very friendly and welcoming. Attentive but not overbearing. Food was delicious!! Cooked to perfection and tasted fantastic. Great portions and good menu to choose from. fresh vegetables and meat was tender and delicious. I had Sunday lunch and my mum had steak & ale pie. Highly recommend going. The puddings are also delicious. We will definitely be returning customers.

Up from England, staying with friends. From the outside it doesn't look much but there are beautiful views out the back, friendly staff, good service and delicious food. Very good.

Had the absolute pleasure of sampling some very fine dining today for my birthday with family. Food was amazing enjoyed every bite, staff are so professional very warm and welcoming a credit to this restaurant. Will certainly go back thank you all very much made my birthday so special.

First visit to Hollybush Inn and will certainly return Seated in nice bright conservatory the service and food were excellent Fish scampi and veg curry were order of day from main courses on offer from a 3 course menu Plenty of choice even for the discerning diner Each dish was plentiful and well prepared Staff attentive and chatty No concerns from this contributor

Father's day special for me, spoiled, 🍺

Super meal with great service. Shame the Inn is not open more often.

Excellent meal in nice setting. Service was very good. Well worth a visit.

A great find. Friendly staff and the best roast I've had in a long time. Decent price and dog friendly Highly recommended

First class our group of over 50 people had a great meal and friendly staff well done .

Very good food at reasonable prices. It's well worth a visit if you haven't been yet.

Good food and service, decor and building could do with a refresh, particularly the conservatory.

Had heard a few different things about Hollybush Inn and thought we would give the place a go. So glad we did as food was amazing, the Tempura Chicken starter was great with plenty chicken and amazing sauce. My wife had the mushroom soup and was full of flavour. We then had the Sunday roast that again had plenty of beef and beautiful fresh veg and Yorkshire Pudding. I had the Gammon Steak and again full of flavour and fantastic home made chips. Really great food and fantastic staff, will certainly be back.

Fantastic food, great staff lovely location. Well worth a visit.

Brilliant menu, food was 1st class, we all had 3 course, great selection with each course, excellent service. X

Absolutely fantastic food and service today at the Hollybush Inn. All 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the staff were so friendly👌 10/10 from us all 👏 ps. our Yorkshire family look forward to their next visit (and for the very tasty steak pie!) 🙂

Done a bit of research and it was close to where had stopped. When we got there is was really quiet. We had the dog so we went in the bar. We both ordered the steak and Ale pie. I have to say it is the best Pie I have ever eaten, the taste and quantity of meat were outstanding. couldn’t fit in a dessert. Highly recommend

Lovely restaurant with good menu and dog freindly the staff are great even though they were very busy they made sure all was OK we had starters mains and deserts and we were all very impressed everything we ate was lovely and good sized portions best sticky toffee pudding ever

Annoying doorbell sound ringing every 2 minutes, presume to tell the waiters to get food from kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff, good portions for money, dog friendly and brought some water. Decent prices for Easter holiday. Would come again!

We were here for Mothers day carvery. We were disappointed with the food sadly, cool, lack of choice and just a bit chaotic. To get to the carvery you had to weave your way through tables and customers coming in, and getting back to your table, you were held up by customers being seated. We were offered to go up to the carvery as many times as you wished, but quite frankly it was too much hassle. Mixed veg was only veg options, mash was cold. Meat choice was fine, and it tasted nice. But carvery is not a winner. Hollybusg has always been 1st class, but not for a carvery service.

Lovely place, lovely atmosphere, buffet was lovely too😊

Awesome food, very tasty and well presented.

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Steak pie and crème brûlée were especially delicious. I came with my family and we brought our little dog, and the staff were so kind and had dog bowls on hand for Hazel. The whole family (Hazel the dog included) had a wonderful evening. Fantastic food, kind staff and great evening. Would really highly recommend.

our family visited the Hollybush carvery tot mothers day this year! It was unreal!! The chef carving let us have as many slices of 3 different meats as we wanted!! We could have as many roast tatties or yorkies as we wanted and we could even come up again!! It was like all you can eat 😂😂😂 If you didn't like roast they also had a curry, macaroni, and dressed fish 🐠 Dessert station was amazing!! 6/7 different dessert options all amazing! Service was bang on could not fault! The manger said there will be a Father's Day one, COUNT ME IN!!!!

Went for Mother’s Day to carvery. Food was cold and standard was very poor. Only thing that was warm was the gravy.

First time visiting The Hollybush Inn on Mother's Day. 5 of us plus a dog... D Food was absolutely fantastic, service was too. The staff were so hard working, obliging and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Hi We are just back home after a fantastic mother's day lunch, wonderful service and the best food in the area. We would like to thank all the staff for making it a meal to be remembered. Keep up the great work.

We have found another hidden gem. Hollybush Inn is a lovely restaurant which deserves five stars all round. We had a wonderful experience here. Their beautiful views was an extra surprise. We'll definitely go back.

Had a lovely meal with family once again. Always enjoy coming here. Staff and surroundings lovely. Thank you once again.

Every day, I pass this little unassuming place on my way to/from work, not really thinking much of it. Little did I know how absolutely delightful it was inside! We had a three course meal using a voucher gifted to us, and every course was absolutely amazing! The portions were generous and tasted delicious. The staff were brilliant, very pleasant and attentive without bothering you, which is exactly how I like it. The backdrop is also amazing, sitting in the conservatory area enjoying the view of the countryside. Very nice way to spend the evening. And will 100% be coming back!