March 2024 by Tracey Mccarry
Love the steak pie x ?
March 2024 by Jaakko Miettinen
Lovely atmosphere and great food, top!
February 2024 by Luke Wilson
Amazing service. I had the Victoria Sponge and it was superb. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend this amazing bistro. Will call again.Luke from Belfast
February 2024 by Martin Benton
Lovely Cafe and a very warm welcome, we both had Chicken and Leek pie ? with chips and peas.The lady that served us was Hungarian and told us of lots of places to visit.We needed food as we hadn't eaten all day and this did the trick.Great food, in a very hospitable place.We will return imminently.By the way, the cakes and desserts are worth trying as they were delicious.I had apple pie and custard and my wife had a Victoria sponge.Please visit as its cosy & comforting.
February 2024 by Erica Hendry
Didn?t make it out of the starting gate with this one. No plant based/vegan options and had to explain what that meant! Not great in 2024 ?
February 2024 by Alasdair & Debbie
What a wonderful place wonderful food and wonderful people we dropped into Rothsay for the weekend having driven up from England and the owner was just a lovely person food was brilliant atmosphere fantastic service awesome if you go to Rothsay you need to eat here best food best people best of everything. Take your own wine and have a fantastic experience
December 2023 by sallyhoneypot
We had an hour to spare in Rothesay so looked for a decent looking cafe for lunch. We hit the jackpot with The Kettledrum. On arrival many of the tables were reserved (always a good sign). We were greeted warmly and shown to a table. Our order was taken and then served quickly. I had ordered the vegan ciabatta, I am not a vegan but it offered something different, containing cashew nuts and chickpeas. It was delicious. My husband had a pulled chicken ciabatta, again delicious as was the bucket of chips. Coffee and a tea were both very good. Thought the pricing was very reasonable and if we ever come back to Bute we will definitely return here.
December 2023 by Mhairi Walton
Parking: There is plenty off street parking straight across the road at the old Albert Pier .Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchair ??... please phone Kettledrum directly to guarantee suitable seating arrangements.
December 2023 by Allan McPhail
Great little place on the Isle of Bute. Friendly service, reasonable prices and seemed popular with locals. Food delicious especially the cakes!!
November 2023 by Roam21216326898
Visited for lunch and managed to ?score? the last table available (at the time). Efficient and friendly staff directed us to the table and gave us the menu. Chose the Home Made Lentil soup for a starter which was served quickly along with 4 slices of fresh Sourdough bread with butter. Easily the tastiest lentil soup I have had in a very long time! Main course was the chefs own Steak Pie with chips and mushy peas. The top crust/pastry by far the lightest I have ever had the pleasure of attempting to ?fork? (without success ?) perfectly cooked steak ?melt in the mouth?. Again a very tasty dish. The peas, served in a ramekin, perfect as was the basket of chips ( more in quantity than first looks ). 10/10 overall for service, speed of service, quality and quantity of portions. The Kettledrum has been the ?kettledrum? for as long as I can remember with a brief stint of a name change in the 90?s. Has always been a quality stop off for food but the latest owners have ?upped the game?. A pleasant quiet (noise wise) cafe, a lot busier than I first expected - one taste of the food will tell you why it is busy. Clean and well maintained premises, Will certainly be paying further visits on future trips to the Isle of Bute. Only 1 tiny thing - the gravy could be just a little bit thicker in the pie ? (personal tastes and all that)
November 2023 by Matt Wolstenholme
The greatest apple pie and custard ever!!! ?????
October 2023 by Seamus K
Stopped in for a lite lunch while on Bute. Excellent food, wonderful friendly service. A good choice menu, excellent home made dishes. Wonderful view over the harbour. Highly recommend.
October 2023 by Kristine Watt
Lovely cappuccino and cake. Food is always excellent. The premises is bright and friendly. Spotless.
September 2023 by TracyTBK
We came across this place by chance. I had a beautiful omelet and salad and my husband had homemade soup and bread followed by a very large slice of Victoria sponge cake. By far the best cafe in the location. The staff are very lovely and friendly
September 2023 by alanj524
Had a light dinner here after a day of exploring the town. Wow. Decor in the Kettledrum is very tasteful and the background music was well chosen and relaxing. Staff are soo friendly and helpful. Service is good. The food was just what we needed. A decent light meal. This was a good recommendation from our host Gus at the Highlander House
