September 2023 by Alan & Patricia Green
It was closed so we didn't get the chance to experience it. There was no previous indication that it would be. Very disappointed.
August 2023 by Stuart Wilson
Excellent service, lovely food ?
July 2023 by Douglas Moore
The most disappointing visit ever, nearly an hour to get a coffee & cake. No idea what's gone wrong here as its never been like this before....
July 2023 by Robin Foulkes
We visited this bistro/Restaurant on 11th July. The place was particularly quiet. We all ordered Fish and Chips which were excellent. The gentleman behind the bar was polite and friendly.Would definitely recommend Ghillies.
July 2023 by Musicianwestlothian
We visited Ghillies on a day trip to Bute with friends. The Fish and Chips we ordered were excellent. The Gentleman behind the bar was polite and friendly. Would definitely recommend Ghillies.
July 2023 by eddie1888
Had Lunch today with family friendly service and excellent food 5 different dishes and everyone enjoyed their meals and excellent value?.will definitely be back
July 2023 by Lyndsey Callear
Understated restaurant, but the food was amazing. Had the lasagne and loved it. Was hungry and craving veg, so got a side salad and the garlic bread too, both delicious. The lady who served us was brilliant too. Definitely give this place a chance!
June 2023 by Jason Miller Miller
Oh dear oh dear oh dear.Only two tables being served including ours, a red flag on a Saturday night.Ordered starters, bland but edible.The mains were rushed out, the staff obviously not wanting to be there at 7:45!! My partner's baked potato was literally rotting, big black chunks everywhere. Her salad covered with cheese and coleslaw like a staff canteen would have served in the 70s, her chicken was rubber, she couldn't cut through it, my salmon dry but just about edible....it all seemed microwaved?The main was comped, the dessert menu reluctantly produced , my partner ordered £7 sticky toffee pudding, microwaved sponge and store bought topping! Her request for a coffee refused as the coffee machine had been turned off around 8pm!! A party of 6 had been refused in an entirely empty restaurant as they had a tiny dog. The staff didn't want to be there, the food was disgusting and this was by far my worst ever dining experience.I waited for Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back bus to arrive but it never did!!
December 2022 by Jafar
Lovely clean and modern bar restaurant. Home made dishes available on the menu and anything I have had in here has been delicious.Victoria's restaurant on the floor above does the best breakfast in Rothesay. Proper butchers sausages. Highly recommend both places.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.Parking: Free on street parking and a large car park 2 mins walk away in Guildford Square.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor, wide door and no steps. Easy access.
December 2022 by Tim Rothesay
Lovely clean and modern bar restaurant. Home made dishes available on the menu and anything I have had in here has been delicious.Victoria's restaurant on the floor above does the best breakfast in Rothesay. Proper butchers sausages. Highly recommend both places.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.Parking: Free on street parking and a large car park 2 mins walk away in Guildford Square.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor, wide door and no steps. Easy access.
October 2022 by Belmont_Wrights
There is not a huge choice of eateries in Rothesay as so many places are closed, even though we visited in the height of summer. Finding Ghillies open and right on the front we went in as it looked pleasant from the outside. There were several people eating there but only two staff, one of whom was being trained so service was slow but we didn?t think we were rushed for time. I ordered chicken and my husband ordered Mac and cheese. After about 30 minutes the member of staff in charge came and said they had no chicken (the problems of island living and the non arrival of a delivery)! I had to reorder which entailed waiting at least another 30 minutes for the food to arrive. By this time we need to order another drink which took some time to arrive. No apologies for the unbelievably slow service or offer of a drink to compensate waiting over an hour for the food . The food, when it arrived, was passable. Won?t be returning in a hurry.
August 2022 by Andrew Day
Popped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Homemade steak pies and hand cut chips was really delicious. Super friendly staff who were really helpful. Absolutely recommend this for lunch.
July 2022 by Tina MacDonald
The tall young man serving at Ghillies was very pleasant and professional. It's a shame that the Bistro is not attractive looking from the outside, as inside it is tidy and well equipped.
May 2022 by sandramD722RL
Visited Rothesay for first time today. Ghillies looked like a lovely wee bistro. Took family in for lunch. Don?t get me wrong, the food was lovely & couldn?t fault it. But having to wait over an hour for it, with no apology, was a bit much. When I asked how much longer we would have to wait, the girl said she would check & went into the kitchen, came out & went directly to the bar & carried on working, without coming back to advise me. When food eventually arrived we were missing a side order of fries, so had to wait further on them, again with no apology. Nice food, but poor service!
April 2022 by Olivia B
Had a family meal here today when visiting Bute for the day. Such a lovely spot, great menu and amazing service. I think the waitress was called Sally, she went out her way for everyone and provided 5 star service. Really happy with our visit today and we loved the food, thank you!
