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The Chestnuts Hotel Restaurant

52 Racecourse Rd, Ayr KA7 2UZ, Scotland
01292 264393
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Ranked #15 of 102 restaurants in Ayr
Cuisines: Seafood, Scottish, British, Ice cream
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Ayr, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

third visit here and its generally a good experience .The menu is extensive and portions are generous ,.well prepared and presented (liver overcooked though twice now but thats a personal taste) staff were pleasant and helpfull apart from one tall dark haired waiter who was efficient but unfriendly to everyone . we were a party of four and everyone enjoyed... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We returned to this restaurant after a number of years and were very impressed with our experience. You can eat in the bar area or restaurant and there is a lovely outside seating area when the weather is good. The staff are very friendly and attentive and they serve good quality food at a reasonable price. Its nice to see... More

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Ayr, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very frendly well apointed and always first class place to eat out on your own or with friends a great choice food and wine service first class always made to feel welcome good place for a celabration eg Golden Wedding Birthday ect

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

organised a lunch that originally started with 12 and ended with nearly 30. Fixed menu lunch was extensive and the portions really large. They arranged it so that each person could pay separately and this made things so easy. Food was great, as was the service. Also hugely flexible with the number changes.

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Manchester
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

My Mum and I have eaten here many times. We usually just eat in the bar, which is friendly and cosy (especially in the winter when the fire is on). We come with a wheelchair and every effort is made to help us in and out. The food is very nice and there is plenty to choose from on the... More

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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

My wife and I stopped for lunch at The Chestnut Hotel on Monday 15th - April this year while we were in Ayr. We were made most welcome by the staff who could not do enough for us, particularly for my wife who is disabled. A real log fire in the Bar/Restaurant was very welcoming. The staff were very friendly... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

On a recent holiday in Ayr 5 of us had a light lunch one day and followed it up with a Dinner for my birthday.The food,service and environment were beautiful and I was even presented with a little birthday cake.If we lived nearer we would frequent this lovely place frequently.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

This restaurant does good quality hotel food. I had family staying during December and this restaurant done something that everyone liked so much that we were back many times. I will be back and as it is walking distance for me I am sure we will spend many nights in the restaurant. We have tried a few of the hotel... More

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Stranraer
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Recently visited the Chestnuts for Sunday lunch, the restaurant was very busy but we had excellent service and a very good lunch with very little waiting time for our lunch. Will certainly go back again.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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191 reviews 191 reviews
123 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
377 helpful votes 377 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We usually dine in the informal fireside surroundings of the lovely oak-panelled chestnuts bar, but this time we were part of a very large group and ate in the dining room. It was beautifully decorated and the perfect venue for a celebration dinner! The friendly staff coped with the demands of a large table with some applomb - always there... More

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