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Ayrshire 2021/22
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL
Scottish
Email:
52 Racecourse Road,
Ayr, KA7 2UZ
Tel: 01292 264393
HOTEL RESTAURANT
CHESTNUTS HOTEL
RESTAURANT
A five-minute walk from Ayr’s
beachfront lies Chestnuts
Hotel, a charming retreat that
combines traditional decor with
contemporary chic. Open to
guests and residents, the sleek
dining room can accommodate
up to 60 in style and comfort.
Dark wood, rich upholstery,
cream fireplaces and thick
carpets impart an air of
grandeur. Despite the distinct
air of sophistication, however,
the vibe is more laidback
than rigidly formal; dressing
up for dinner is optional, not
mandatory. As for the food
itself, it’s beautifully plated
and cooked to perfection to
preserve the bold flavours
that Scotland’s natural larder
supplies in droves. From the
seafood to the produce, many
of the ingredients are sourced
locally before being infused
with a little internationally-
inspired nous. Homemade
Thai fishcakes are a highlight,
but in truth there’s a lot to love
here, from haggis pie to tiger
prawn fajitas and a salad of
roasted goats’ cheese with
beef tomato and balsamic
vinegar. Chestnuts Hotel
Restaurant does the little
things well and the big things –
namely the food and the decor
– with aplomb.
