Harden's says
A new dining experience set in the estate's Victorian glasshouse and bothy. Led by Executive Chef Peter Howarth, it is to focus on a "seed-to-service" approach, offering indoor and outdoor dining with locally sourced ingredients and a menu reflecting the seasonal produce. With its relaxed yet elegant approach featuring gardens, wildlife, and a stargazing experience, this immersive dining destination aims to showcase Scotland's finest produce in a sustainable and memorable manner, while complementing the Castle's existing fine dining offerings. Sample dishes: St. Bride’s Chicken with Wild Mushrooms and Tarragon Sauce, Rib Eye of Prime Scottish Beef ‘Au Poivre’ with Pomme Frites and Glenapp Garden Salad
Harden's survey result
Summary
Within one of the last remaining Moncur & McKenzie Glasshouses in the walled gardens of the estate – and featuring many of the kitchen garden’s own veg, herbs and fruit – this second restaurant at the castle opened in May 2025, too late for feedback in our annual diners’ poll. It’s a grand environment – Winston Churchill stayed here as he planned D-Day with General Eisenhower – but here in the glass-house it’s not nearly as expensive as in the main restaurant with mains from around £30.
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Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, KA26 0NZ
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £7.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, KA26 0NZ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑3 pm |
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