Stags Pavilion in North Ayrshire

This little tucked-away restaurant is not to be missed if one visits Arran. Reservations are a must and should be made several days in advance, especially during the busy summer months. I ate here with my mother, my sister who has celiac disease and my 13-year-old niece. All of us ate well, even my niece who is a finicky eater. Kids menu was expansive and suited many palates and kids and regular menu had large portions at reasonable prices. The staff were well able to accommodate my sister's special dietary needs and she ate well here, more than in other fancier restaurants we visited on our tour of Europe. I ate Arran lamb, which was tasty, and my mother ordered several platters for the table, all of which were delicious. We were very stuffed when we left, too stuffed for dessert, which I regret missing out on. I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant, and although the interior is small, it didn't feel crowded or stuffy. . It was just wonderful to eat my delicious dinner while gazing out at the Scottish hills covered in mist and fog. Loved it, would go back for sure.

Stayed at Butts Lodge 150 yards away and this and only local pub are the only places that serve evening meals. This does not have a drinks licence but you can take your own and they supply the glasses without any charge. Great selection of food, decent prices and superb service.

Was lucky enough to eat here on a recent visit to Arran, luckily read the reviews and booked before we went on holiday and glad we did as evening we were there it was fully booked. Good choice of dishes, the venison in a whisky cream sauce was divine and managed to squeeze in quite the best fruit crumble and custard I think I've ever had, my husband had the stuffed pepper starter and said the amount of flavour he had got into it was amazing, he then had the lamb rack which again he said was superb. All in all I don't know how he does it as appeared to be in the kitchen on his own but it was one of the best meals of the holiday!! Service was very good and the bill extremely reasonable for the quality of food served, just remember to take your own wine/beer.

A fabulous experience from our welcome , to saying good bye after eating the most amazing, tasty , fresh food. My husband had the mackeral starter with fabulous couscous and salad. For main he had the rabbit and I had the wild mushroom risotto , both were delicious. We managed a Belgian chocolate cheesecake and cheeseboard which were delicious. If you visit Arran , you have to eat here but book first. It is small but perfectly formed. Thanks for a lovely evening.

This family owned and run restaurant serves fabulous food, fresh local produce and imaginative choices, there will be something to suit everyone's taste. The owners and staff are on top form and make sure you have everything you want. It's a very popular venue so booking is essential.

We dined at the Stags Pavilion on Tuesday the 20th of September 2016 this being our latest visit once again the menu and the food was Superb and excellent value for money, can recommend it to anyone.

Food was very nice and staff wee friendly. Was an advocate stop so hadn't booked and we're lucky to get an unreserved table for lunch. Food was lovely

It has been a pleasure to have dinner in Stags Pavilion. Valerie is very friendly and welcoming and her Italian husband is a great cook. You really should taste the deserts (Cake! Pavlova!). And notice: The Pavilion is not licenced. So one should bring alcoholic drinks. (There is no shop in Lochranza. Buy wine/beer in Brodick).

Seven ladies away for the weekend staying in nearby Lochranza YH. The menu was extensive with something for everyone with some dishes a wee bit out of the ordinary (goat). Portions were huge and food was delicious. Couldn't manage a pudding though. It was BYOB and no corkage charge. The place is wonderful. Portions were really quite amazing, so much so I couldn't actually finish my food (unusual for me) and I hate seeing waste.

BUT beware: we had to reserve one week in advance to secure our table!Which in itself speaks about the food and service quality. We had three starters we shared: soup, stuffed peppers and mushrooms (all excellent). All had a main lasagna, lamb, beef with Arran Gold gravy, salmon and baked cheese (all excellent) and three a dessert (all excellent)! Also many thanks for the excellent service, it was a gorgeous evening!!!

Managed to squeeze in coffee and cake before setting off on our distillery tour - lovely coffee cake!

Amazing as always, Val a superb host and Rino deserves a Michelin star for his cooking! This lovely wee place is so in demand that it's fully booked every night, get in there early to reserve your table! You won't be disappointed!

Family get together from 3 to 70 years of age.We were accommodated and very well looked after.Food and service very good indeed.Very small so book well ahead.

Have had meals here a number of times and never been disappointed. It is so popular you have to book in advance,What a marvellous choice on the menu. Reno is a wonderful chef and Val couldn't be more friendly and helpful.We thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

We managed to get a cancellation table and had a great meal. Excellent service, attentive staff who took account of the small children we had with us. Great food. BYOB - Book in advance!

We visited the Stags Pavilion in (May - apologies for late review). What a great restaurant! The menu was varied and tempting with someone for us all (2 adults & 2 kids). The foods itself was wonderful and Reno is to be congratulated. The service was that great mix of being efficient, yet friendly. This had been our second visit to the Stags Pavilion and the previous visit was just as good. It is more than a restaurant it's a experience - I just wished we lived closer! Best wishes to Reno & Val for their continued success.

Any time we visit our friend's cottage in Arran we eat at this wonderful homely restaurant. They serve a varied menu using locally sourced produce. The husband and wife team certainly go the extra mile to welcome you and feed you well. This time we 3 ate wonderfully light calamari, wild boar, local venison , a fish roast and local cheese. But it was difficult to decide what to have as there were so many delicious options! A range of lovely desserts are on offer too but because of the portion size of the mains we opted to share a cheese board accopanied by Arran oatcakes and a lovely chutney. It is worth noting that you have to bring you own drinks.

Ein schönes kleines Restaurant, das zum Golfclub gehört aber für jeden zugänglich ist. Eine Tischreservierung ist denke ich unbedingt erforderlich, das hat Jean von der Kincardine Lodge für uns übernommen. Das Restaurant ist nicht sehr groß aber sehr schön eingerichtet. Das Pächter-Ehepaar hat sich die Aufgaben geteilt, die Dame macht den Service, ihr Mann die Küche. Da er Italiener ist gibt es einige Mediterrane Speisen aber auch sehr leckere Pasta, was in Schottland nicht immer einfach zu finden ist. Ich hatte Lasagne mit Knoblauch-Baguette, meine Frau dreierlei Fisch von der Tageskarte.Die Gerichte waren sehr schön angerichtet und haben sehr lecker geschmeckt. Das Restaurant ist "non-licensed", wer also einen Wein oder ein Bier zum Essen möchte, gerne selbst mitbringen. Wir wurden gefragt, kamen während des Essens aber ohne Alkohol aus. Ansonsten gibt es natürlich Weingläser und ggf. Kühler an den Tisch.Preislich war alles absolut im Rahmen und fair, wir würden auf jeden Fall beim nächsten Besuch auf Arran wieder dort hingehen.

We visit Arran as often as we can and ALWAYS have a meal at the Stags Pavilion. Val & Reno make it the friendliest of places, with fabulous unpretentious food, and lots of it. Reno specialises in getting the best seasonal produce and often gives it an Italian twist so sometimes the venison is our top choice, sometimes lobster, and there are often exciting surprises like razor clams, accompanied by the very best seafood sauce we've ever tasted! BYOB is also a bonus, because the total bill is always less than we'd expect. Love it!

Family of 4 with another couple so 6 of us. My friends booked this and my 1st impression from the outside is that it was a restaurant that our! family normally wouldn't visit. A very traditional interior which focuses on the comfort on their guests as opposed to modern sharp decor.The quality of the food is amazing and very reasonably priced. They don't have a drinks licence so the fact that you bring your own wine and beer makes this place absolutely amazing value.If your looking for a family meal that you want to take a while over and enjoy then this is simply the best place to come in Arran.WARNING: you must book this place before coming on holiday.Anyway, we went on a Monday at 5.30pm, we'd booked but sure enough it was fully booked. It looks like they only book each table once for the night and concentrate on giving each group excellent service and food.The menu's for adults and kids are amazing. There was 5 or 6 choices for each course on the standard menu then another 5 or 6 choices for each course on the specials menu. It took us a while to order as there was so many of the choices that sounded amazing. Kids gave the kids meal 10\10 which is a definite 10\10.Adults also gave 10/10. We had a vegetarian and vegan in our party and this place us renowned for the quality and choice for them too.The only thing us when you order your mains they just automatically bring a range of sides to accompany them. Its no big deal as they were delicious but if you could make a choice of sides then that would be amazing.Anyway, we had starter, main course, desert each for adults with the kids having starter and main course on kids menu then they got an adult desert.We had loads of soft drinks and coffee's too. We just relaxed and enjoyed. The meal took us 3 hours as the chat and food was amazing.For 4 adults and 2 kids. 3 courses each and coffee it only came to £130, £150 inc tip.In short, book this place well in advance of your holiday. If its a big family meal your out for you MUST get a table here.

We decided to eat here rather than the hotel we stayed at up the road. It is quite small and you need to book ahead and take your own wine/beer. Run in a family style way with very wholesome and generous meals, a wide range of standard menu and special options. Our mains of chicken, roast beef and 3 fish were all very good and our deserts of rhubarb/raspberry crumble and sticky toffee pudding were excellent. Nice & family friendly service, well with a visit if you're the island.

We ate here 2 nights while staying at nearby Butt Lodge. The couple who own it and their staff are a great team. They make you feel very welcome and the food....wow! We were very grateful that Valerie managed to squeeze us in for a second evening. We will definitely return on our next visit to Arran.

Terrific lunch for four of us today at Stags. Good selection on the menu and plenty of specials too. Lovely informal surroundings, attentive staff and altogether a very welcome experience. Would not hesitate to recommend Stags.

Friendly staff and a stones throw from the red deer on the golf course, which are worth a visit. Specials board was extensive and augmented the regular menu. Food was home-style in both cooking and presentation. The same sides were served with everything, including both potatoes and chips for some reason. Reasonable meal for the price. Not that we had the vegetarian options but there was a significant choice and other diners seemed very happy with their meals.

Wonderful food, friendly service and pretty surroundings. Spent the last evening of a week on Arran here. They were so busy we only just got a table even though rang them 5 days before. But boy, was it worth the wait. Next year I'll be ringing them before setting off to Arran. BYOB, which makes the evening even cheaper. 3 course meal for 3 adults for £65. I would have paid far more. No rush as the table was ours for the evening. The whole experience rounded off by watching a golden eagle flying overhead when we left.

The welcome always warm and the food amazing, I would recommend Stags to anyone who appreciates lovely food which is beautifully cooked and served, looking forward to going back next year. Thank you Rino and Val

It was a cozy and charming place. When we arrived we found a post on the door saying fully booked, but we decided to enter to ask for it! They accommodate us without any problem. But I recommend the people to phone and make sure that you’ll have a place! We ended up into their amazing garden, in an incredible but true, sunny and lovely weather. The food was absolutely great. The prices are totally fair for the quality and the service was awesome. Other good point is that they are “bring your own alcohol” which makes the bill much lower. Honestly it was the second time I visited the Island and I will recommend everybody that small and great restaurant! You won’t regret it! 5 minutes walk from the distillery!

This restaurant is one of the best I have ever been to. The building is cosy and charming, the co-owner Valerie is delightful and the food was absolutely delicious. It was a lovely evening.

The best!!Amazing dishes, delightful staff. Small and modest building but don't be put off. Food is divine!

Fabulous food! Wonderful service! Delicious desserts! Pleasant surroundings. You need to book! Toilet is round the back but spotless and gives you a look at the pretty side garden on the way.

Lovely setting and a warm welcome with good service throughout for our evening meal. I have to be honest though and say we were not as taken with the food as other reviewers. My wife enjoyed her razor clam starter and I had a lovely whisky truffle cheesecake for dessert, but other dishes did not excite. The accompaniments to our mains seemed a bit odd (chips and potatoes) and some boiled mixed veg which tasted like it was possibly out the freezer? Portion sizes are generous. Despite some of the food not hitting the mark for us, we felt at home here as there is a lovely atmosphere. I think we'll return when next on the island to give it another try.

Really don't want to tell anyone about this place as it may be more difficult to get a seat in future. It's our 'must go' place for Sunday lunch (or any other day of the week!). So much choice but it's difficult to ignore the standard roast beef & Yorkshire pudding. Small & friendly & very reasonably priced in lovely setting. But remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

We were lucky to get squeezed in for dinner at 8pm . You must book well in advance . Staff and owners very friendly and has a great atmosphere. Food petiole are very good and all delicious . We had a starter and main each and shared the dessert . You take your own bottle or 2 or 3 lol . This is handy if you stay at butt lodge as a few minutes walk over the golf course and by the small campsite .

The delightful owners of this place have got the formula dead right. Quality food with an excellent menu, a comfortable and homely atmosphere, a great welcome along with attentive service. My wife and I enjoyed local smoked mackerel, a shoulder of lamb and the mixed fish medley and I still had room for the Italian bread and butter pudding served with local ice cream. It was quite the best meal we have enjoyed for a long time.A traveller tip. Booking essential. Bring your own wine/beer. Approach via the mountain road from Sannox and watch the deer, leave via the castle and the western coast road at sunset. Deer roam freely through this village and are an extraordinary sight. This trip and the fine dining food experience will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of an Arran holiday.

Very busy place, but no wonder, food is great, staff efficient and friendly.Great to be able to bring your own bottle - ice buckets were provided

Been here a couple of times recently, and have yet to be disappointed. On the most recent visit, it was the best yet.Goats cheese and caramelised onion starter had a nice mixture of flavours. This was followed by chicken stuffed with haggis. Perfect!But, the best was still to come. I had the most awesome whisky cheesecake with a chocolate and ginger base. It was the last piece, and was the best I have ever tasted. Hope it's back on the menu on my next visit.Good food, and very reasonableOh, and don't pass the homemade shortbread. Will definitely be back, as long as the ferry gets me there on time :-)

Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend. Great selection and we liked that it was bring your own bottle. Always busy so recommend you book in advance.

Thankfully, we had arrived early for lunch and managed to get two tables of four. This place gets busy quickly so either turn up early or book in advance. Our initial welcome was a wee bit perfunctory but afterwards the staff were very friendly and also patient with the kids throughout our lunch. The menu was a revelation - a great selection of interesting and varied dishes. Truly impressive for this location on Arran. The food which arrived was tasty and very hearty, perfect after a long walk. I also think there was only one cook in the back - which makes our meal that much more impressive. I would recommend this to Arran visitors - it's just a short drive past the distillery. The views from the restaurant are super as well.

Delicious food, lovely ambience. Have enjoyed afternoon teas as well as full meals here, Popular, with not many tables, so booking advisable.

Stayed in a cottage next door to this place and was pleasantly surprised. Doesn't look like much from outside but inside it is cosy and welcoming. Great food!!

Really hidden so if you don't know about it its quite tricky to find in the winter time, luckily a friend took me and I am so glad I discovered it I think I will be driving all the way from Brodick just to have lunch/ dinner there from now on! amazing food, great customer service, the environment is so cosy and sweet, you feel like you are a guest in someone's house and very clean as well. The menu is huge and everything looks so delicious! The best of all of course are the desserts! go for the lemon marengue or any other pudding I guarantee you will love it! So many options even for vegans and vegeterians, if you are a vegan dont be afraid, they also have custard and even cream vegan! THANK you for the great lunch! I will be visiting again and again and talk about you guys :)

Went here for a sandwich and coffee and had a lovely time! Sandwiches were great, coffee was excellent! The restaurant itself is small but cosy and welcoming and the staff and very friendly. Will go again to try the dinner soon! :)

Right from entering one feels at home - no pretence - staff and owners make you feel as part of a family. Meal from start to finish was a delight to eat. The ambiance right with good acoustics [ only minor draw back, due to the limited size of the premises, is being aware of cutlery being replaced in their trays after washing] If intending to visit best to book in advance, but not before me! as I intend being back often.

Always guaranteed a superb meal delighted to recommend .hosts are wonderfull. A bonus to thé village.,.

We had a superb family lunch in Stags, it was a wild December afternoon and we braves the conditions on a drive round the island especially to call in for lunch at Stags, after on the reviews from here and some local recommendations. The food was superb, the service was friendly and comfortable.It amazes me given how difficult it must be to have such a diverse menu with everything freshly prepared but in such a rural location (in winter anyway). The owners do a spectacular job.Have to laugh at the comments left by some clown shoes on a bike further down the page, I had to look as I find it impossible to believe how anyone could dislike this place. They complained about being unable to get food despite arriving after a time they stop serving food, if people like this can't understand how difficult it must be to run a high quality restaurant in a fairly remote location then perhaps they should jump on their bike and keep cycling, right off the pier at Brodick perhaps!!Reviews are accurate this place is amazing, thank you for a superb lunch and we can't wait to come back someday soon!!

We were a party of 6 on Friday night for dinner.The restaurant was so cosy and the staff so welcoming on a wet and windy night.The meal was delicious.

Stopped here for lunch while driving around the island. The staff were very friendly and the food was lovely. Beautiful setting in Lochranza. Hopefully we will be back soon.

the best place must be really something!We had Lunch here today. There is a snack and and a full menu as well as a specials board,all of which have a good and varied selection. We had stuffed peppers and stuffed Mushrooms as starters followed by fillet of Sea bass and salmon and haddock pie. Generous side dishes of potatoes,chips,peas and mixed veg completed the mealI can honestly say that they were the best fish dishes we have ever tasted. Really good and imaginative cooking,pleasant service in quirky surroundings. Our only complaint was that we had no room left for dessert.Those on display looked fabulous. Looking forward to returning.

After being told how good this restaurant was I couldn't wait to try it,but upon arrival at the campsite next door it was closed and we were told there would be no chance of getting in that night,my significant other rang anyway and was told that they had just had a cancellation for a table of 3 so did we want that??? There were 3 of us so it seemed like fate.Well what can I say,I've eaten in slot of places all around the world and this ranks right up there,the choice of courses caused me some concern but I settled for the stuffed peppers for a starter,superb is all I can say!!!!For main course I picked the Aberdeen Angus in a sauce( it wasn't called that on the menu but I forget it's proper name) again superb,the meat melted in your mouth and the sauce and veg were fantastic.I didn't really want pudding as I was stuffed but I thought if try the bread and butter pudding with cream,Omg it was fantastic,at this point I had to be rolled out of the door!!!!Reasonably priced and great staff,god knows what the bad reviewers are on about I think they must of just escaped from somewhere,I would go back to Arran just to eat there!!!!! thank you for great food and a cracking night

Booked restaurant based on reviews and luckily got last table. Starters, mains & dessert were all fresh tasting, good portion size and overall exceptional food. Staff very friendly & good with children and bringing your own wine made the meal cost good value. We will return for sure.

A brilliant Birthday Night hosted by Laurino Valerie -Anne and the girls, good food brilliant hospitality and expert help in the preparation of my night.

Can't rate the food, staff, location, atmosphere highly enough. Just superb. My meal was absolutely delicious, and served at the same time thereabouts as everyone else's . Because there were so many of us eating all at once, we had a choice of 5 starters, main courses, ordered in advance. Yum, yum, yum. Everything fresh cooked, none just kept warm, or reheated in a microwave. Nothing not cooked from scratch. Too, too much food. Roasted pots, boiled pots, and chips fresh cooked ( for 30 people - how did they do that?). I live in manchester, and am lucky enough to have access to many great restaraunts, but hey this was good, good, good. So proud of the new Mr & Mrs Sumner for finding this place. Ps the setting and gardens were lovely..........and for the truly greedy,deserts ranged from pavlova to bread and butter pudding.Staff excellent, and a lovely ambience . Thanks

I loved this part of Arran, such a delight to visit. This little restaurant seems to be almost in the middle of nowhere. It's spectacularly tasty, lots of local ingredients. You can bring your own alcohol because they don't serve.The woman there was super friendly. We had a great romantic dinner.

Brilliant restaurant considering there is only one chef the food was excellent. The service was excellent I would highly recommend a visit

Stopped here for a spot of lunch on day 2 of our trip, very welcoming staff, got seated right away, superb selection of toasties, sandwiches and specials, would recommend to anyone who me visiting Lochranza.

Very warm welcome and great relaxed atmosphere. The pavilion was surrounded by deer and wild birds...almost like a scene from a Disney movie.The restaurant was fully booked the night we went and that seemed to be a regular occurrence. The menu has a great choice with more specials on the blackboard than dishes on the menu. The choice included hare, venison and fresh crab along with some great sweets. The food tasted out of this world from the soup first course to the best tasting custard ever. All in all this place is worth a long journey and overnight stay to experience.

We were lucky to get the last available table for two. Lovely ambiance with relaxed and friendly service. Superb local crab starter followed by slow roast Arran lamb. Gorgeous - and great value too.

First visit to Stags Pavilion. Lovely warm welcome and good service. Wide selection of well cooked dishes to choose from, including many local ingredients. This restaurant is a real asset for this end of Arran. Don't forget to bring a bottle as Stags is unlicensed. With the distillery next door there's no excuse!to choose from

Brilliant food, extensive menu with lots of local produce, friendly and welcoming staff. have been here for both lunch and dinner, as a couple, small group and large party and no matter the circumstances, the food is always wonderful and the ambience excellent. Prices are very affordable, and the 'bring your own bottle' policy highly appreciated. Highly recommended - my favourite Arran restaurant by far.

This is a restaurant in a remote setting but gets very busy, you are advised to book well in advance! Food great, service reasonably prompt. Not advisable to go if you are on public transport though as buses to the north of the island are few and far between, you may face a very long walk home!

Beautiful meal for the 6 of us. Right next to our campsite. Wasn't expecting much to be honest, but everything was just perfect. Starters, mains and desserts all great. Decent value too. Bring your own booze saves a lot of money too! Highly recommended.

Lovely coffee and cakes and a great welcome for everybody the restaurant is situated in a lovely spot beside Lochranza Distillery, Campsite and Golf Course

My family had dinner twice at the Stags Pavilion this summer, eight of us each time. The restaurant itself is charming - very prettily decorated inside - and the food was just fabulous. Service was great both times - incredibly friendly. A very special restaurant indeed. We did have to book ahead but it was certainly worth it.

We found this lovely restaurant during our stay on the camping side in Lochanza and we were lucky to get a table for two on the first evening, as we had not booked before (and had also not checked the tripadvisor comments). The restaurant was busy but at the same time cosy, even before ordering we loved the atmosphere. After ordering the starter, it took not long and we had it on our table (mackerel salad). Delicious! As mains we had the roasted lamp and the roast-beef, absolutely wonderful. Everything fresh and tasty and with a choice of side dishes, as potatoes, chips, peas and vegetables. And even if we both are usually no dessert-freaks and were already absolutely full, we had to try the rhubarb crumble, which was the perfect end of a perfect dinner. To bring out own bottle was unusual for us, but of course we found it handy. Prices are in best relation to the quality, service if very friendly and quick.Result was, that we booked directly the table for the next evening, which was exactly as good as the first night. Highly recommendable!!!

Saw review on Trip Advisor and booked 2 weeks before but could only get in for lunch not dinner. Not big place but fills up quick and doesn't look much from outside. Opposite distillery. Italian chef who obviously loves cooking and his wife. Melt-in-the-mouth lamb and pavlova for dessert. BYOB too.

Ate here with a large family group and were blown away by the food quality and choice. The setting stunning and we hope to be back. Don't forget to bring your own beer or wine and BOOK your table. Great value too

This restaurant must be pre-booked or you could be disappointed. It has a very extensive menu with many specials available so there is a great variety. There is no licence but they encourage BYOB which of course helps to reduce the cost. A great place for families as you eat in a very relaxed location. We will return.

Definitely go if you get a chance, great atmosphere and brilliant service. But book in advance, its very popular with the locals so tables go very quickly! I had the Haggis stuffed chicken, with Arran Gold cream liquor sauce (from the independent distillery just over the road). Absolutely stunning. Shall be back soon!

Best Restaurant on Arran, hosts are lovely people and the waitress too. Food is out of this world nowhere beats it. Always a very good night out. Very friendly and go the extra mile to make the night special. Will return next year.

Outstanding. We ordered the Fish Platter and it was absolutely delicious - lobster with an extremely generous selection of sea food. Both of us had a pudding - one wonderful bread and butter pudding and one crumble - unbelievably good! Very inexpensive for such good value.

Just back from short break in Arran. We (3 couples)have been to Arran for past 3 years and have always visited Stags Pavilion following several recommendations from friends. We have never been disappointed we have eaten many starters main courses and sweets from their excellent menu and not once have we had anything other than outstanding food. The presentation and service is excellent and you are made to feel very welcome. It is advisable to book as on every occasion we have been there they are having to turn people away such is the popularity of the place . Already looking forward to our visit next year (if not sooner) when we most certainly will be back .

Was travelling with seafood-loving family, while I am a vegetarian, and we were delighted to find this place. Menu is stacked full of creative seafood dishes plus at least eight veggie options. It is BYOB and I don't think we were charged corkage. Place has a lovely atmosphere, and at dusk you can watch the red deer munching on the lush grass of the golf course next door. It's a delight and I can't recommend it highly enough.

My husband and I went here with family to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The food was amazing and the selection of veg huge, my daughter arranged with the owner to make us a special cake for the evening which was very special to us as we never had a wedding cake when we got married, so I would like to thank the chef for baking the cake and the staff for all their hard work and kindness.

We booked in to campsite earlier and asked if there was a nice place to eat & they recommended this lovely wee place but they said we would be better booking it first , so we went over but it was closed , my partner spotted someone in the kitchen so he knocked on the window bearing in mind we had just been for a long walk in the rain & mud & we looked a bit worse for wear, I dread to think what the owner though. We booked the table and we were so glad we did this place is so lovely the atsmosphe was great friendly , relaxed & we were not rushed one little bit , we were watching the red squirrels in the garden from our table, where else does that happen, very good value for money highly recommend this place x

A delightful meal, that was both inventive and well prepared. My highlanders chicken was delicious. It was a lovely relaxed location and felt almost a bit Australian in the evening sun. Operates as a BYO

We had an amazing dinner. We went on Saturday without preious booking and we were lucky to have the last table available. Hence, book in advance!The food was delicious, specially the mussels starter and the lamb.We were very well attended and definitely we will return and repeat the experience!Don't forget to bring with you a good bottle of wine, as the food worth it.No need to say that the price was more than acceptable.

The outside of this small restaurant somewhat belies the experience inside. The food was excellent and there's definitely something for everyone on the menu. It's BYOB, but we don't really drink so this wasn't an issue for us, but for those who like a glass of wine with their meal it's worth remembering. They also have an excellent selection of cakes and other home baking which you can purchase even if not eating in the restaurant.Also, book in advance! Clearly word travels fast about this place, the restaurant is quite small and even out of peak season and in the middle of a week they were fully booked when we arrived, but they managed to squeeze us in (then put up a sign saying "Fully Booked" about two minutes later!The setting is stunning, and it lives up to it's name - if you're near a window you should get to see at least one of the beautiful stags or deer of Lochranza strolling by.Been going to Arran for years and always missed eating here (either because it was closed or fully booked for one reason or another) glad we finally made it, and we'll definitely be back each year.

Among us we had: 2 overseas visitors who wanted to try something British/Scottish, a vegetarian, 2 young children and a seafood lover. Amazingly everyone was very happy with his/her meal, and it cost a lot less than we had thought. The service was great and the view wonderful. Thank you for giving my visitors a dinner to remember when they leave this country.

What a wonderful experienceCosy only 32 coversFirst course was a crab mixture served in a crab shellMain course was a shoulder of Arran lamb with veg probably the best lamb ever tastedI drove 25 miles for this and would recommend very highly

Friendly welcome, second to none! Wonderful ambience, very relaxing. Owners Val and Rino have worked hard to create this superb venue, well worth visiting for lunch or evening meal. The menu is extensive and varied, all home cooked and using local produce where possible. It simply was not possible to fault anything! It was my first visit but will certainly not be my last. My friend, whose birthday we were celebrating, is one of many locals who visit regularly, such is the well deserved good reputation of Stags.

We were staying at the Old Manse cottage practically next door to this place for a week. We had a couple of visits for dinner and all i can say is that the food and service were both superb and very reasonable price as well. Would def. recommend a visit but would also recommend booking as it got pretty full when we were thereAlso BYOB.. superb !

After checking reviews, we decided to have a ride upto this placeWe were staying at the other end of the island.It was certainly worth the trip.We are both vegetarian, and were spoiled for choiceThe food was excellentThe couple that run it are really friendly, the service was greatIf I had to have a grumble?? It is that you get too much food.Make sure you are hungry when you go

Went here for lunch whilst driving around the island. Do not forget to BYO. I would also go here after a visit to the distillerytour.

This is a "family" restaurant that I booked for a group of 15 for lunch after a visit to the local distillery. The entire menu was arranged in advance with the owners, Valerie and Chef Rino, and it included cream of asparagus soup, a taste of Angus beef and Arran lamb with a mix of grilled vegetables and roasted/boiled potatoes, and a mixture of fresh berries with cream or ice cream for dessert. The food was delicious, the price was reasonable and the service was excellent. Even though this is an off-license restaurant, we were able to bring along our wine and beer. Thank you Valerie and Rino for your gracious hospitality.

Well worth a visit when on Arran, great food friendly staff and a great location, remember to take your own bottle as it is not licences and book ahead for weekends as it is very busy.

Tucked away beside Loch Ranza Campsite, it looks unassuming from the outside. But step through the door and it's immediately apparent that you're in for a treat. Combine an Italian chef and a Scottish front of house who clearly love what they do and are not prepared to compromise on quality and the scene is set for a brilliant evening.. Interesting, food, beautifully cooked and presented, warm and friendly efficient service. Opening times and tables are not extensive, so best to book.

Wonderful hospitality with amazing food. You are looked after as if you were one of the family. Excellent menu and quality of the food is excellent. Wonderful view over the golf course, which usually have Red Deer grazing on it.Great place to eat, but book ahead to make sure of a table.

Had lunch for 2 on a Saturday. Looked and tasted like everything was freshly cooked, the chef obviously takes pride in what he sends out. The portion sizes can accurately be described as massive, so big that I had no room for dessert despite the dessert menu looking fantastic. There is also a large specials board with various options, another nod to fresh produce. The restaurant is not licensed so you can take your own alcohol, there doesn't seem to be a corkage charge. I doubt any other restaurant in Arran can challenge this place when it's comes to quantity, quality and price. I'd highly recommend the stags pavilion to anyone looking to eat out in Arran.

We were a group of eleven who booked Lunch at Stag's Pavilion last Saturday to celebrate Mum's 90th Birthday........and we certainly chose well!Balloons and Banners behind Mum's chair........an absolutely delicious meal......and a chocolate fudge cake,decorated with sugar flowers and candles,all added to the "specialness " of the occasion!Thank you Val for all you did to make it memorable,not only for Mum,but for all her family.

Had such a wonderful evening with a group of around 10 people. All three courses I had were amazing, fresh and locally sourced. Considering how busy the Pavillion gets, the service and quality of food is outstanding. All the food to all 10 of us came out at the same time, hats off to the chef and staff. Look forward to visiting again.

We are regular visitors to Arran but had not visited the Stags Pavillion.What a treat. If you are looking for luxury, look elsewhere and leave it to those of us who love friendly informality, a lovely location and good quality local produce prepared with imagination and care.Brilliant.

We dined here on three occasions during our stay at Lonchranza campsite and each time was a treat. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed by a warm and friendly atmosphere. Every meal was a delight. Tasty, wholesome and with a cheeky Italian twist! Just the ticket after a day in the mountains. Indeed, the menu was a regular topic of conversation that saw us to the summits when energy was low! (As did the scrumptious cakes available to take away!) Rino, Val and Monica provided efficient and thoughtful service. We were beginning to feel like locals and were touched by how kind they were. On leaving Arran we both agreed that our evenings spent at the Stag's Pavilion went a long way to making our trip one to remember.

We had a long drive up from Whiting Bay to reach the Stags Pavilion but it was worth it. Our family experienced a warm welcome and brilliant service at this beautiful little restaurant. There was a wide menu of starters, mains and sweets and we enjoyed the selection on offer; the number of gluten-free options was most impressive. We basked in the island hospitality and our grand-daughter was treated like royalty. High quality food at reasonable prices and it's BYOB! Thank you.

My first visit to Stags in Lochranza was in February 2014. My Grandma Hallyburton lives in the village and had recommended we go there. My husband and i both had incredible food, we were very impressed. The owners were very welcoming especially to our lively little boys. My husband and I had planned another visit to Lochranza for April 2015 and we said that we must visit Stags for a meal again! Knowing how popular it is there, we were delighted to get a booking. Tonight, I had stuffed crab followed by penne carbonara and finished nicely with caramel apple pie. All 3 courses were divine. The crab especially was absolutely wonderful, I hope I am lucky enough to have that dish again one day. My husband had mussels followed by venison. I personally am not a big fan of venison but it looked so good I had a taste and it was lovely! So tender and fantastic flavour. My husband thoroughly enjoyed both courses. My children also had great meals and they cleared their plates. My youngest is 4 and gets restless easily. Val, the owner kindly brought over pencils and a colouring book for him. Little gestures like that are so greatly appreciated. I cannot recommend Stags highly enough. The food, the atmosphere and staff are all truly wonderful. I am jealous that my Grandma has this place on her doorstep and we live in Aberdeen. I can promise we will be back again. :-)

Couldn't fault anything! Always come in on our visits to Arran! Great food and prices - fantastic service and a real asset to the village

Great service from staff very friendly and welcoming, food was really tasty and was obviously very popular as tables were all full !! right next to the campsite lovely views.lovely tasty cakes/baking too..feel very lucky to live on such a beautiful island and should go there more often

Had a late lunch at Stags after a morning in the hills, and their menu really hit the spot in terms of satisfying a couple of hungry walkers! Despite it being low season, a varied menu was on offer and everything we ate seemed fresh and nicely prepared.Portions were substantial, and the lentil and bacon homemade soup was warming and very satisfying.Stags is a small building, but the interior surroundings are very pleasant, clean and nicely decorated and there are good views of various species of local wildlife going about their business while you eat. Staff are very friendly and efficient, and prices were reasonable reflecting good value for the quality on offer.We only had lunch, but there is a dinner menu available which we hope to try on a future visit.All in all, a lovely place to eat and a credit to the owners management. Well done guys!

If your on Arran you must visit stags pavilion the food is fantastic. The owners Val and rino are so friendly. Recommend you book well in advance

This place was recommended by friends who live in the area. A must book for evenings but ok for lunchtime. It was full the whole time we were in & not being a big place you take your chance. You can have the full menu at lunchtime or there is a snack menu available during the day. We decided on the snack menu & weren't disappointed. I have a steak & onions ciapini a cross between ciabatta & a panini. The steak was lovely & thin & very tender with soft fried onions & my husband had an italian chicken toastie [special recipe of the stags] & reported back it being nice too. Both served with some tortilla chips, dressed side salad & homemade coleslaw. Food was lovely. Some diners seemed to order from main menu which looked nice, some chicken dishes served with veg & potatoes, lasagna & garlic bread. Didn't have a look at main menu so not sure of range of food but should be on website. A large array of cakes & traybakes all looking homemade. I have chocolate, toffee, hazelnut shortbread. A bit like a posh caramel shortcake & very lovely. W both had soft drinks but the place is licensed & some diners were having wine. The place is small & cosy seating about 26-28. Homely feel about the place not overly trendy or contemporary if that's what you are looking for. Can buy a small arrange of local produce food & otherwise, Friendly staff & would definitely go back & try dinner but be warned you would need to book at weekends. Only open Fri, Sat & Sun out of season.

I have been here on a number of occasions and found the quality of food and service to be consistently good. Friendly staff and lovely location make for a good visitors experience. Highly recommend.