Review on Souter's Inn

Built on the site of the old schoolhouse where Robert Burns went to school, and named after one of the poet's most colourful characters, Souter's Inn is part of a local regeneration project involving retail units, a coffee house and a whisky shop.

The whole building (formerly the Shanter Hotel) has been completely refurbished inside and out - including a smart new thatched roof - and it is very much a local success story with a family-friendly attitude and one eye on the tourists and golfers using nearby Turnberry.

Hungry visitors have an extensive menu to choose from, with lots of Scottish favourites (Cullen skink, haggis with neeps 'n tatties, grilled liver and bacon with fruitie pudding) as well as platters of Italian cured meats, macaroni cheese, lamb curry and spiced salmon with Asian coleslaw. Burgers, steaks and salads complete the savoury picture, and there are lots of puds to round it off.

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Cuisine

Gastro pub

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.00pm

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

Online Booking Availability for Souter's Inn

Facilities at Souter's Inn

  • Childrens menu
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 160 covers
  • Family Friendly

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Souter's Inn
47 Main Road
Kirkoswald
Ayrshire
KA19 8HY

Customer Ratings on Souter's Inn

4  / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Guest reviews are written by our customers.

Food
9   
Service
9   
Ambience
7   
Location
7   
Value for money
7   

Customer reviews

  • avatar
    Junie
    November 2016

    18 people found this review helpful
    Excellent

    A wee gem of a place no faults.

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    Linda Richardson
    August 2016

    13 people found this review helpful
    An excellent first visit

    We were staying in the area and passed through the village. We were particularly taken by the looks of this thatched restaurant/pub. We returned that night and had a lovely family meal. The food was fantastic and the staff friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed every course. The party included 3 year old to well seasoned and all were impressed. The only small negative was a group of young staff standing at the till not following up the chef's call for service which meant a slight delay with our side dishes.

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    August 2014

    21 people found this review helpful
    60th birthay

    I was looking forward to a family meal for 60th birthday.
    Arrived on time as per booking to find table not ready and very unwelcoming Man with unpleasant look on his face. No welcome smile and very poor manner, we all were taken aback by this unfortunate manner.
    Would come again but just hope your assistant has taken some happy pills!

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Souter's Inn Sample Menu

SAMPLE SUPPER MENU

STARTERS OR LIGHT MAIN COURSES
Costley Inns Soup of the Day 3.75
Pressed Smoked Ham & Chicken terrine with Piccalilli and Salad Leaves 4.95
Selection Of Italian Meats & Salads 5.25 / 8.95
Baked Fresh Local Langoustines with Avocado, White Wine & Cheese 8.50
Grilled Brie on Garlic Toast with Salad 4.95
Fresh Mussels cooked in Wine with Shallots, Garlic & Cream 6.25
Fried Calamari with Chilli Dip & Sour Cream 5.50
Cullen Skink with Crayfish Tails 5.50
Crispy Bacon & Houmous on Toast with Olives 4.75
Country Chicken Liver Pate with Fruit Chutney 4.95
Sliced Melon with Fruits & Sorbet 4.75
Continental Cheese Salad with Pear & Cashew Nuts 4.95

MAIN COURSES
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties 9.95 / wi' a dram 11.95
Escalope of Pork in Breadcrumbs with Farmhouse Fried Egg 10.95
Breast of Chicken with Leeks, Wine & Swiss Cheese 9.95
Fried Sole in Breadcrumbs with Mushy Peas 11.95
Beefsteak Pie with Carrots & Mash 8.95
Macaroni Cheese with Leeks 7.95
Cajun Chicken with Spicy Sauce and Rice Pilaff 9.95
Spiced Salmon with Asian Coleslaw & Cashew Nuts 9.95
Cashew Nut & Vegetable Stroganoff with Rice Pilaff 8.50
Poached Salmon with Tomatoes, Cheese Glaze & Pastry Fleuron 9.95
Grilled T-bone Steak with Onion Rings, Tomatoes & Mushrooms 18.95
Peppered Chicken with Rice & Whisky Sauce 9.95
Kirkton Jean's Lamb Chops 10.50
Grilled Liver & Bacon with Fruit Pudding 9.95
Rib Eye Steak with Parsley Butter, Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Onion Rings 15.50
Spicy Lamb Curry with Peppers, Onions & Mango served with Rice Pilaff 9.95
Classic Steak Burger with Tomatoes, Red Onion, Lettuce, Dill Pickle & Black Pepper Mayonnaise
served with Fries & Coleslaw 9.95
Brie Steak Burger with Bacon, Fries & Coleslaw 9.95
Penne Arabbiata with Italian Sausage, Garlic, Chilli & Tomato Sauce 9.50
Chicken & Pepperoni Sandwich with Spicy Mayonnaise, Toasted Bun, Lettuce, Tomato & Fries 9.50

SALADS
Ploughman's salad withy Pate, Pork Pie, Cheddar, Ham & Pickle 8.95
Cold Poached Salmon with Crayfish Tails, Tomato & Chilli Apple Coleslaw 9.95
Pan-fried Chicken Fillets with Potato Salad, Smoked Applewood Cheese & Toasted Almonds 9.95
Glazed Goats Cheese on Toast with Pickled Beetroot, Red Onion & Balsamic Vinegar 8.50

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Souter's Inn Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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