Cumnock Food & Drink Guide
Situated within East Ayrshire, Cumnock has a strong industrial past, now largely departed. The town has a Victorian feel and is home to the Baird Institute - a museum containing a wide range of sources that relate to the history of Cumnock and the Doon Valley area. Today, Cumnock has a variety of well-established and modern eateries that put the area on the map. Take a look below at what’s on offer…
Cafes
Da Vinci’s Cafe
Da Vinci’s Cafe is a popular establishment for locals and visitors alike due to the delicious variety of food and drinks on offer. Open 7 days a week, you can enjoy coffee, homemade cakes, breakfast, light bites, pizza, pasta and daily specials. The team at Da Vinci’s pride themselves on their delicious breakfasts; enjoy a breakfast munchie box, morning rolls, french toast or eggs benedict. You are guaranteed to leave feeling full and content.
Discover what else is on offer on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/davincisknockroon/
The Coach House Cafe - Dumfries House
The Coach House Café lies at the heart of Dumfries House estate and is a favourite destination among visitors in all weather. Warming soup, paninis and hot drinks are served as a welcome relief when the temperature drops or the rain arrives while dining al fresco on the expansive patio area or opting for takeaway refreshments to be enjoyed throughout the estate proves a popular choice on warmer, sunny days.
The café, a beautiful converted coach house and stables is typically open seven days a week from 10am-4pm. Opening hours may vary during Winter or when restrictions are in place.
https://dumfries-house.org.uk/attractions/coach-house-cafe
Coach House Cafe, Eatery & Farm Shop - Boswell’s Estate
A warm welcome awaits you in the cosy Coffee House nestled within the unique setting of the original 18th-century Auchinleck Estate Coach House. Enjoy tasty home cooking – from the ever-popular Soup & Sandwich Combo, Pate & Pudding Special, to Baked Potatoes, Paninis, Salads, Quiches and Hot Dishes of the Day. Specialty teas and coffees, delicious scones, desserts and afternoon tea are also available. In addition, browse around the Farm Shop where there’s an extensive range of treats. They only use local people to supply eggs, milk, cheese, honey and of course their own grass-fed beef.
Find out more about Boswell’s Estate here https://boswellsestate.co.uk/
Restaurants
The Dumfries Arms Hotel
The Dumfries Arms Hotel is a contemporary, stylish boutique hotel that has a rich 300-year history behind it. Situated in the ancient burgh of Cumnock the hotel has played host to many colourful characters over the years. These include Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns who spent many a night at the old hotel bar, entertaining the locals. In addition, Sir Walter Scott, visited the hotel in times gone by. The old hotel has undergone a complete transformation and now boasts one of Ayrshire's largest and most stylish wedding venues along with 26 elegant bedrooms, their popular restaurant and a relaxed lounge bar with a private dining room for those special occasions.
Lochside House Hotel
Set on the banks of Loch of the Lowes, with the Afton Hills as a backdrop, Lochside is a truly magnificent hotel. The incredible views of the surrounding Ayrshire countryside provide the hotel with an individuality that changes with the seasons. A warm and welcoming atmosphere awaits you at Lochside House Hotel Spa & Lodges, which sports wraparound terraces, landscaped gardens, ESPA luxury spa and renowned Afton restaurant where you can enjoy relaxed dining, drinking and afternoon teas.
Book an escape to Lochside House Hotel here https://lochside-hotel.com/
1906 Lounge Bar - Royal Hotel
Built as an addition to The Royal Hotel in Cumnock, 1906 has become a modern alternative to the original Royal Sports Bar. Bringing with it a new sense of modern/industrial style and leading The Royal well and truly into the 21st century. Expect modern presentation of delicious food, from a perfectly cooked breakfast or morning coffee and cake to a light lunch sharing platter, ideal for a leisurely catch-up with friends. Or by night, sample the flavoursome dinner menu all served alongside your choice of innovative cocktails, premium wines, spirits and malts.
Explore the tantalising menu here https://royalhotelcumnock.com/1906-restaurant-bar/
Shop/Takeaway
The Way Forward 2045
The Way Forward 2045 offers sustainable-sourced and zero-waste food items and products, as well as a takeaway food & drink counter and a carbon literacy training room. Their vision is to make the world more sustainable, improve health and well-being and help in improving the community. They follow the United Nations Sustainable Goals in everything that they do. The name includes 2045 as this is the year that the Scottish Government has set its target date for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases, explained in the climate change legislation.
This fantastic shop sells refillery goods such as beans, pulses, pasta, a vegan sweet range, baking goods, herbs and spices. Hot and cold drinks and much more! Visit their Facebook page to learn more.
