Kilmarnock Food & Drink Guide
Kilmarnock has much to offer with its unique mix of culture, leisure and retail. It’s home to the largest Burns monument in Scotland as well as a variety of independent shops, a large country park and various exceptional food and drink establishments. Discover what’s on offer below…
Restaurants
The Laird’s Table, Craufurdland Estate
A panoramic view across the water awaits at The Laird’s table, where you can dine on the finest and freshest food that is locally sourced and exquisitely cooked. The team is passionate about using seasonal produce, therefore the menu changes regularly to reflect this. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, light bights, coffee and cake and take-away food daily, plus meals are served on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Visit Craufurdland Estate’s website
The Glasshouse Restaurant, Rowallan Castle
Set within the grounds of the majestic Rowallan Castle, The Glasshouse Restaurant combines the best of modern and traditional contemporary dining. Locally sourced, family-run, and always freshly-made, The Glasshouse’s delicious selection of food, drink and snacks are designed to change with the seasons - providing you with the freshest and tastiest selection of dishes; from pub classics to fine dining specialties.
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The Urbanist
A pint with the dog or dinner with family. Drinks with friends or Sunday Brunch. The Team at The Urbanist have got you covered. Fresh local produce from local suppliers is on offer, straight from their kitchen to your table. It also hosts two large gardens providing stunning outdoor dining and drinking, as well as a whole floor dedicated to functions and events — so whether you’re looking to host a meeting, a private dinner or a wedding, the team at The Urbanist are here for you.
The Urbanist is on Facebook
Cafes
Bello Luca Coffee & Gift Shop
The perfect blend of good food, good people and good times awaits at Bello Luca. The decoration inside is also noteworthy, providing a comfortable setting for you whilst enjoying a bite to eat. Additionally, there’s a gift shop that also stocks Frenchic Paint - award-winning eco-friendly chalk paint.
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The Coffee Press
Situated in central Kilmarnock, The Coffee Press offers organic coffee with local organic milk alongside flavoursome brunch and lunches. The baking on offer is also exceptional! The owners also run ‘Cottage Catering’, offering fresh meals delivered straight to your door.
Discover more here
Halo #RockMe Cafe
Based within the Halo digital, cyber and innovation park, The Halo #RockMe cafe, powered by The Coffee Press is the place to be seen and heard to enjoy all things food and drink from incredible coffee to rocking sandwiches, pastries and much more; and all with sustainability and the environment at the core.
Find out more about HALO Kilmarnock here
Ayrshire Food Hub
Ayrshire Food Hub is home to a café, farm shop, events space, meeting room, growing garden and development kitchen. Located in Irvine Valley, they are a community-led group celebrating the very best of local produce and local talent.
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Cook School Cafe and Shop
The Cook School Cafe is situated at Braehead Foods - one of Scotland’s largest independent food wholesalers - at North Industrial Park in Kilmarnock. There’s a great selection of food on offer, available to sit in or take away. Additionally, there’s a Mossgiel Farm milk vending machine. The cafe is open Monday-Saturday from 7 am-3 pm, therefore you can also get your breakfast here if you’re on the go!
View the menu here
Takeaway
Reggaelicious Food Truck
Specialising in Caribbean cuisine, Derrick & Sharon are the dream team couple who run this amazing food truck. Try the traditional foods of Jamaica, steeped in deep, earthy spices to make your mouth water. The menu includes sunshine chicken, jerk pork, curry lamb, Jamaican dumplings plus much more. Follow them on social media to see where the van is this week.
Learn more about Reggaelicious here
The Coffee Bar by Espresso Kart