I made a reservation via email a few weeks in advance to secure a table for lunch while my partner went on a distillery tour. It was fortunate that I did, as the restaurant was quite busy and the kitchen closed early. A note indicated that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so it is advisable to call or email ahead if planning a trip to Arran. The staff were extremely friendly and promptly seated us even though we arrived early. The service was efficient, and they even brought out an ice cream for my toddler to keep them entertained. The burger was tasty, and the haggis with cheese was delicious, especially alongside the chutney. Crisps were served instead of chips with our me...
We arrived around 2:00 PM and found the cafe filled to capacity. Had to wait about half an hour for a seat for two to open up for us. I was all excited to try the soup of the day, but the chalkboard featuring the daily features was erased prior to us ordering, as the specials of the day had been depleted. The menu is limited, and I have a paprika/pepper allergy, so my options are usually few to begin with nowadays. So, I decided to try the Arran Cheese sampler, and the special Golden Latte, that has a shot of the creme liquer that Lochranza makes. I certainly enjoyed both. My suggestion is that if you are planning on a meal at the cafe, be sure to arrive early!
Been visiting Arran for decades and never been here before. We were visiting Lochranza for a walk and fancied a drink and snack. I highly recommend Casks Cafe within the distillery. Staff very friendly and attentive. Drinks were great and the food was of a high quality. Beautiful views of the hills. A wide range of food and drink. It’s licensed so take your pick! The toilets have Arran Aromatics handwash so that’s a huge plus for me. I left satisfied having had a lovely glass of wine and a cheese toastie with the most wonderful salad but also left smelling great!
The cafe is situated upstairs within the visitors centre and offers a good selection of hot and cold food at a great price. We had courgette and blue cheese soup, with a haggis ciabatta which was £9. The soup was homemade and lovely and thick and very tasty, and the haggis ciabatta, well what’s not to love?! Staff were all lovely, really polite, friendly and helpful. They also have a good range of cakes, tray bakes for those who just want a coffee and a snack (we took some home)
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We went to this café on two occasions. Each time, the food was freshly prepared and delicious. The scones were large and packed with flavor. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. The shop had a variety of unique Christmas gifts available, and we ended up purchasing multiple bottles of the Arran gold liquor.
We visited the cafe prior to our whiskey tasking experience. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The whole experience at the distillery was first class. The reception staff were very helpful and obliging. Well worth a visit.
Had lunch in the delightful cafe, and it was a treat. Food was very good, service was even better. Very pleasant upstairs room, with layout adapted to increase spacing between tables. Very clean and well-maintained.
The lay out is modern, efficient and attractive. This is a newly constructed setup with smartly attired and engaging staff. You must stop and partake of the fare even if you've just visited the shop!
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After a tour and tasting, we decided to dine at The Cafe. Despite a small confusion with our order, it was quickly resolved and we all had a delightful lunch.
Had a lovely meal here with friends after the chocolate and whisky tasting (really good). Relaxed atmosphere.
