Drift Inn

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  Andrew Wilson

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Called in twice whilst holidaying in Lamlash. Great menu selection as well as a specials board. They also catered well for some serious dietary issues. Friendly and helpful staff, wouldn't hesitate in recommending The Drift Inn. Thank you.....”

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  Lena W.

  ·1 month ago

  “The food was okay overall, but there's room for improvement. The soup of the day tasted really good, but the "sourdough bread roll" turned out to be two slices of (what seemed to be) store bought bread. The side salad that came with the macaroni also came off like a salad mix from the supermarket. The mussels were really good though.”

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  Andrew Bowden

  ·2 months ago

  “Cracking restaurant on the front at Lamlash. Lovely views over the bay looking at Holy Isle. The food is fantastic and it can get busy so worth booking if you want to make sure of a table. My wife had the langoustines and I had the venison burger, both were fabulous.”

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  K-TONE

  ·2 months ago

  “Great food, great staff, and a lovely atmosphere! The food took a while to come out, but that's how we knew it was being cooked properly and not flung in a microwave. We didn't catch our waiter's name but he was an absolute pleasure and had us feeling welcome all evening! I had the steak from the specials board, and it was cooked exactly how I requested. I do wish there were more sauces available to choose from on the menu since I asked for no pepper sauce, but it wasn't a make or break so I didn't mind. We'll certainly be back!”

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  Karen Finnieston

  ·3 months ago

  “They have an extensive seating area with indoor tables, tables in the conservatory as well as outdoor. It is popular so you would be advised to book in advance for dinner. Dogs are welcome. The menu is great alo g with daily specials. The view across to the holy isle is worth it. Have been a few times and never fails to deliver. The staff are welcoming and there is a fully stocked bar.”

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  Maire Fisher

  ·3 months ago

  “Had a lovely lunch experience on a nice day. The conservatory was perfect spot. Not so busy at lunch time and I got a seat straight away. Highly recommend the fish and chips, and the braised beef dishes.”

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  Kevin Borland

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely restaurant. Great staff. Food really nice. Waiting staff were really friendly and attentive. It's a bit more expensive than you would pay on the mainland but that's to be expected due to the costs incurred of getting things to the island. It's not a lot extra and worth it. The quality of the food was great and really tasty. The chips are terrific. Recommend the beer battered haddock or macaroni made with Arran smoked cheese. Toilets were spotless and had lovely Arran Aromatics products.”

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  Jen

  ·5 months ago

  “Don't believe the hype. It feels like every travel blog I've read of Arran mentions The Drift Inn. However I was extremely disappointed in my experience. I ordered the burger, and the meat was extremely poor quality, the chips were tasteless, and the crispy onion topping was burnt. Also got a side of the onion rings, and the amount of oil left in the bottom of the bowl was actually disgusting - as you can see from the photo. I was also extremely unhappy with the portion sizes - for £19 I was hoping to be full at the end of it. I was least impressed with the service. On the one hand, there were waiters standing around chatting, and on the other it seemed impossible to flag anyone down. For a place that was turning people away at the door, you would have thought they would have been keen to get you all settled up. Instead, it took 25 minutes for someone to remember we'd asked for menus to look at desert. On the positive side - the drink were delicious, and the vibes are great. The view overlooking Holy Isle are hard to beat. But seriously - eat somewhere else.”

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  Kevin

  ·8 months ago

  “Came here while visiting the Isle of Arran. The food was absolutely unbelievable. Definitely up with some of the best restaurants I’ve been to. View was beautiful too, the restaurant looks and feels cosy. Will be back if I’m ever over again. They also have 0.0% alcohol on draught. Which I’ve never came across. So that was definitely a bonus”

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  LJ

  ·11 months ago

  “We received a lovely warm welcome here on Friday night for a meal with our friends. The restaurant was busy but calm and good vibes. Fab staff, were totally 'on it'. The food was delicious: special sea bass, special chinese beef, chicken caeser salad, house burger. YUM. Totally chilled night. It's great this local bar and restaurant is consistently good. Can't wait to go back.”

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