Salt Barrel - East Ayrshire

An awesome experience from start to finish. Excellent service, really lovely atmosphere and the food was exceptional. The restaurant is light and airy and spotlessly clean. I really couldn’t fault one thing!

The salt and barrel is a training restaurant located within the Ayrshire college, the decor is beautiful and has pictures of the old johnnie walker factory which was on this site originally. It was our first visit here and we were extremely impressed to say the least. It could give a Michelin star restaurant a run for its money. Everything ran like clockwork, everyone was polite, well organised and the food was amazing. I would have given It more points but we had ordered 3 chicken burger and only got 2 chicken and 1 beef so thats why I marked it down. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were fantastic especially for the price. The desserts were amazing, it has to be the best brownie I have ever eaten. They also do special events like afternoon tea and bingo, etc so check out there Facebook page. Everyone must try this place as its fantastic, we will be back!

We were a party of 4 and we ate vegetarian. I cannot imagine how any of the West of Scotland's Michelin rated eateries could have bettered our meal. As you can see from other reviews, this is Ayrshire College's training restaurant. Well, you need to know that because you wouldn't spot it from simply going and having a meal. The kitchen is superb; what emerges is professionally made, assembled, cooked and presented. The front of house is keen, calm and works to a professional standard. On of our party sought to disrupt matters by periodically throwing cutlery on the floor but young Ed wasn't at all phased. I'll add a special mention given the nature of the place to the supervising staff, those front of house and in the kitchen. Watching and listening to them at work revealed an object lesson in how tom administer support in a light handed manner. And if you go there and the 3 cheese lasagne (home made pasta) is on the menu GO FOR IT!

My sister and I came here for the first time today . We are not local to Kilmarnock so it 's a bit tricky to find the college . Once we found it , the restaurant is on the ground floor of the college .From our arrival we were met with very friendly staff and the students were friendly and keen to help. We were delighted with the decor and the choices on the menu. It is very reasonably priced with £3 for starter, £6 for main course and £3 for dessert. The students cook the food amd also serve and "wait "on the tables. Our food was lovely and portions a good size. We had Prawn Tempura, Beef Fiajita and Sticky toffee dessert. All were very good , though some could have been a bit warmer . You are asked to complete a feedback form when you leave . We will definitely return and would hope the college continues to operate this facility .

Great food and drink served by attentive staff in a courteous and efficient manner. This is one of the best places to eat, and well worth booking to try it.