The Longhouse

I love the Longhouse! Excellent food — good variety and all delicious.
The décor is very modern and cosy.
Good service and nothing is too much trouble for wait staff.
Enjoyed it so much have booked the private room for our wedding meal.

Kilmarnock is somewhere that isn’t recognised for its food, ocean views or culture — in fact, a recent TV programme portrayed the Ayrshire town as… miserable (and that’s sparing you some pretty brutal detail!). Away from the TV drama, Kilmarnock is actually a nice place. And even nicer now that they have a gastro pub/​restaurant to boast about. Inside, you are greeted by a mixture of hard wood, stone, copper and then a few disco balls for good measure. The modern yet warm and cosy feel to the restaurant ticks my first box. The staff (one I recognised from Scotts) treat you like royalty — nothing is too much hassle and they go above and beyond to ensure you’re comfortable and eating your food in the EXACT way you want! I decided to try a cocktail, as we arrived early and opted for the fruity Lost Geisha. It was beautiful! A mixture of fruity liqueurs and purees served over ice in a tall glass — it was really refreshing and sweet! The food is very similar to Scotts in Troon/​Largs — fresh, local and absolutely gorgeous with generous portions. A home run for The Longhouse! I absolutely loved it. A cosy, less formal version of Scotts. See my blog
for the full review with photographs!