The Douglas Bistro

In the stylish surrounds of the Douglas Hotel, the only real boutique hotel in the Scottish isles, the pressure is on the Douglas Bistro to deliver. And deliver it does with the highlight the superb grills cooked on their Vapo Grill, which produces espetada – a Portuguese influenced treat with chunks of suucclent beef swinging theatrically on a skewer in front of diners. Decently priced Sauvignon Blanc goes well with the seared king scallop starters, while an equally well-priced Malbec is on hand to match the meats. Book a window table for epic views out across Brodick Bay towards the towering figure of Goatfell. Afterwards, the best bar on the Isle of Arran awaits, with a fine range of beers and ales and a great choice of whiskies.