Stay at The Kinloch, a 4.1★ hotel in Carnoustie offering free Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, bar, and dining near Carnoustie Golf Links and Old Course.
Visitors appreciate the welcoming environment, tasty meals, and attentive staff, making it a popular spot for families and locals alike. Some delays due to staffing are noted but generally managed well.
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Located on Carnoustie’s High Street, The Kinloch offers a combination of hotel accommodation and dining options including a bar, fish and chips takeaway, hamburger restaurant, and meal delivery services. With a 4.1 rating from 275 reviews, the property has earned a reputation for providing fresh, reasonably priced meals and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular choice among both locals and visitors.
The establishment provides practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, and is both pet- and kid-friendly. While it does not feature a pool or fitness center, guests can enjoy onsite dining in the restaurant and bar areas, with positive mentions of attentive service and a friendly setting in guest feedback. The smoke-free environment adds to its appeal for those looking for a comfortable place to relax.
The Kinloch’s location is well-suited for visitors interested in sightseeing and recreation, scoring well for accessibility to nearby attractions. Highlights include the renowned Carnoustie Golf Links and the historically significant Old Course, both highly rated by travelers. The V&A Dundee museum is also within reasonable travel distance, providing diverse options for leisure activities.
Travel convenience is supported by nearby airports including Dundee Airport just 28 minutes away by car, as well as Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports within approximately an hour and a half drive. Several other hotels are located nearby, offering choices for visitors seeking alternative accommodations in the area.
Overall, The Kinloch caters to guests looking for a straightforward, friendly stay with good food options and easy access to Carnoustie’s main attractions. Visitor reviews consistently praise the quality of the meals and service, though occasional notes about busy periods and wait times suggest booking ahead can be beneficial.
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My family and I had tea here last night, it was amazing. Waitress couldn’t do enough for us, food was fresh and really tasty without a long wait. The prices are amazing, £2.95 for a kids meal, £1.95 for a kids ice cream. This is cheaper than McDonald’s and far beyond that. This is easily the best place to eat in Angus. Dog friendly too. Please use this place because i want to go back!
Started to come back for food other day and it was absolutely delicious heading back today for lunch. Staff are amazing. The kinloch is a great pub and enjoy every visit.
My husband and I were visiting friends for the weekend in Carnoustie. We popped in here on Sunday 14th September. We bought a drink and asked about food. We were told that you're better booking. We were told that they were short staffed but if we waited 45 minutes we would get a table. True to their word we did get a table. We both ordered steak pie, my husband ordered the smaller portion, which was still a good size. The steak just melted in your mouth, it was absolutely perfect. When we were getting ready to leave it had started pouring down. We asked the young girl on the bar for a taxi number, she called and said it would be around 40 minutes as they were busy. We got another drink until taxi arrived. Lovely staff, nothing too much bother and the prices are great. Would definitely recommend a visit here.
Just been there for a meal with my daughter and grandson. Very friendly atmosphere and the food was lovely! Service great too. Very reasonably priced . We had a starter and small meal (which was adequate) each for £10 per person. I would highly recommend!
Was in last night for a meal, food was lovely, good prices and staff were very attentive. Stewart was lovely and very helpful and surroundings was very nice. We will be back soon.
Fantastic service from two restaurant staff whose names we didn't get. We both had the sirloin steak...cooked to perfection There was a band on,also great, so we moved through to the bar which was busy with a good mix of ages. Will definitely be back.
In for a few drinks, spent my Sunday in there, hours should be posted on google as I would’ve finished my night there on the Wednesday. Brilliant place, brilliant staff, brilliant atmosphere
Lovely, friendly, cosy pub with a great atmosphere..a great menu with so much choice. Staff extremely friendly and helpful especially the manager Stewart , he was amazing, very attentive, very welcoming, and very efficient. Highly recommend
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