For any visitor to Irvine, a visit to the wonderful Gailes Restaurant is a must. Where possible they source ingredients from Ayrshire and Arran’s rich natural larder, working closely with local producers to identify the finest Scottish fare available. To give you an idea of the quality, think prime Scots beef from Tarelgin farm, delicious local cheeses from the Isle of Arran or Stornoway black pudding. They have a variety of imaginative menus to suit any taste or budget, from the traditional and well loved Gaile favourites to the speciality dishes which include freshly landed fish and crustaceans from the local harbour. How does seared king scallops on Thai salad with sweet chilli dressing sound? Or even Scottish ravioli (haggis encased in pasta parcels with whisky cream sauce)? For a great introduction, try the three course Sunday Roast lunch, available from 12pm to 5pm.