The Fenwick Hotel

15/10/2026

Leanne & Michael’s beautiful wedding day at The Fenwick Hotel

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Leanne & Michael as they celebrated one of the most special days of their lives with their family and friends.

These photographs capture it perfectly, the smiles, the laughter, the emotion and those little moments that make a wedding day so unforgettable.

A huge thank you to FIT Photography for sharing these stunning images with us. They really do tell the story of such a wonderful day.

At The Fenwick Hotel, a wedding is never just another day to us. We know how much planning, excitement and emotion goes into it, and when the day finally arrives, we want our couples to simply enjoy every second. Our team is there to take care of the details, calm the nerves and take as much of the stress away as possible, leaving you to make memories with the people you love most.

Leanne & Michael, thank you for trusting us with your special day. It was a privilege to be a small part of your story, and from everyone here at The Fenwick Hotel, we wish you both a lifetime filled with love, laughter and happiness. ❤️

Here’s to the new Mr & Mrs!

14/10/2026

A very proud moment for our Fenwick family… we’re finalists!

We’re absolutely delighted to share that The Fenwick Hotel has been shortlisted for Rural Family Business of the Year at The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2026, in association with Business Gateway! 🏆

As a family business, we pour our hearts into what we do. Every welcome, every meal and every celebration matters to us, because behind it all are the people who make The Fenwick so special.

To our wonderful team, this recognition belongs to you too. Your hard work, care and pride in looking after our guests bring the hotel to life every day. We are so grateful for everything you do, both behind the scenes and front of house. 👏

And to our lovely guests, loyal regulars, neighbours and friends, thank you for being part of our story. Every visit, recommendation, kind review and celebration you choose to share with us helps our family business grow. Your support means more than you know.

We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside other Scottish family businesses at the awards on Thursday 19th November. 🥂

From our family and the whole Fenwick team, thank you for giving us so much to be proud of. ❤️

13/10/2026

🎃👻 SOMETHING SPOOKILY DELICIOUS IS BREWING AT THE FENWICK HOTEL! 👻🎃

Calling all little witches, cheeky ghosts and hungry monsters… we’ve conjured up a Halloween menu that’s frightfully tasty! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

Sink your fangs into Dracula’s Sausage & Mash, get your claws on Frankenstein’s Fish Fingers or tuck into our bubbling Cauldron Tomato Soup! 🧛‍♂️🥣

And for a wickedly sweet finish? Spooky Cookies, Spiderweb Doughnuts and Monster’s Ice Cream Sundaes await… if you dare! 🍪🍨🕷️

🎃 1 course – £8.95
🎃 2 courses – £10.95
🎃 3 courses – £14.75

Gather your little ghouls and join us for delicious treats and big family smiles. We can’t wait to welcome your hungry little monsters!

Tag a mum, dad or grandparent who’d love to bring their little pumpkins along!

11/10/2026

A Sunday full of smiles, friendship and lovely company at The Fenwick Hotel

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming the lovely Young Farmers ladies to 1870 for their twice-yearly get-together. It was wonderful to see so many happy faces around the table, enjoying each other’s company and making time for those special friendships. Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us, we’re delighted you had such a lovely time!

A heartfelt thank you, too, to all our wonderful guests who joined us today. Every visit, kind word and familiar face means so much to our family and our team. You bring the warmth and life to our hotel, and we never take your support for granted.

And to every member of our fantastic team, thank you. From the kitchen to the warm welcomes, attentive service and everything that happens behind the scenes, your care and hard work make days like today possible. We’re so proud of you all. ❤️

From our family to yours, thank you for being part of The Fenwick Hotel. We can’t wait to welcome you back.

09/10/2026

Slow-Cooked Beef Braised Shin

The dish Darren spoke about in his recent chef interview is now ready to be enjoyed at 1870 at The Fenwick Hotel.

Our beef shin is slow-cooked until beautifully tender, rich in flavour and meltingly soft, then served with silky potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a delicious sauce.

A comforting, carefully crafted dish that showcases Darren’s passion for fresh ingredients, patient cooking and proper homemade flavour.

Come and experience the dish for yourself, one of Chef Darren’s favourites.

📍 1870 at The Fenwick Hotel
📅 Available from our à la carte menu
🔗 Book your table today

09/10/2026

Make your weekend a little more delicious at 1870 at The Fenwick Hotel!

Chef Darren and our kitchen team have put together a tempting selection of weekend specials, full of rich flavours, comforting favourites and indulgent touches, all available alongside our full à la carte menu.

Start with baked button mushrooms with pulled beef shin, garlic and truffle cream and Strathdon Blue cheese, or enjoy crispy Thai-marinated squid with a zesty ginger and chilli dipping sauce.
For your main, choose pan-roasted hake with lemon beurre blanc, Gressingham duck breast with dauphinoise potatoes and rosemary jus, or pan-seared lamb’s liver with Ayrshire bacon and red w**e jus.

And for a sweet finish… our dark chocolate tart with Chantilly cream, fresh strawberries and salted caramel sauce is calling your name!

Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a family meal or a cosy dinner for two, settle into our beautiful restaurant and let us look after you.

Book your table and join us this weekend, we can’t wait to welcome you!

09/10/2026

Calling all little pancake lovers… we’re throwing a party just for YOU!

Mums, dads and grandparents… gather your little ones and their best pals for yummy pancakes, happy giggles and bouncing fun at The Fenwick Hotel!

They’ll get creative building their own delicious pancakes, bounce away on the bouncy castle and join in our children’s entertainment. Think excited faces, sticky fingers and laughter with their favourite friends! 😋

We love bringing families together, and we can’t wait to welcome yours for a lovely day of fun and happy memories. You bring the little smiles, we’ll bring the pancake party! 🥰

WHEN - Sunday 7th February
12pm - 2pm or 3pm - 5pm
£12.95 per child - Adults - Free

💛 Tickets are on sale NOW! Book your little ones a treat and give them something exciting to look forward to!

Call 01560 600478 now. It will be a sell out.

Tag your parent pals, get the little gang together and let’s make it a flippin’ fun day! 🥞

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08/10/2026

Meet the man behind the menu… 👨‍🍳

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes at 1870 at The Fenwick Hotel to get to know our Head Chef, Darren Brown.

We sat down with Darren to talk about himself, his passion for food and life here at The Fenwick, giving you a little glimpse of the person behind the dishes you’ve been enjoying.

Our beautiful surroundings are only part of the experience. It’s the people, the care and the pride that goes into looking after you that make it special. We’re incredibly proud of Darren and our whole kitchen team, who put so much into making your time with us memorable.

So settle in, press play and spend a few minutes getting to know our chef. 🎥

And if this leaves you thinking about your next visit, we’d love to welcome you!

📞 01560 600478 to book your table.

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06/10/2026

A little sparkle, a lot of celebration, and a very special Christmas at The Fenwick Hotel

There’s something wonderful about bringing everyone together at Christmas, the laughter around the table, a toast with friends, and those moments that become lovely memories.

This year, we have even more to celebrate, and our whole team can’t wait to share it with you.

Our Christmas Party Nights are bigger than ever!

Get your friends, family or colleagues together, dress up and join us for delicious food, festive drinks and a night of dancing. Let’s make this year’s Christmas night out one to remember!

5th, 11th, 12th & 19th December

Christmas Day is now FULLY BOOKED!

Thank you to everyone who has chosen to spend such a special day with us. We cannot wait to welcome you all into our beautiful new 1870 restaurant and our function hall for our famous carvery, “best in Ayrshire,” as some of our lovely guests have put it!

Whether it’s your first Christmas with us or a much-loved family tradition, it means so much to have you at our tables. Our chefs and the whole team will be putting their hearts into making it a day to remember.

Christmas starts with something to look forward to… and we’d love your party night to be with us.

Call 01560 600478 to book your Christmas Party Night.

With love from all the team at The Fenwick Hotel

04/10/2026