Blues – at the park

Name: Blues – at the park
Address: Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, United Kingdom, KA1 1UR
Telephone: 01563 545999
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

673 Reviews

£25 and under

Modern European

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Scotland is renowned for having the finest larder of fresh food in the world and Ayrshire leads the way in enhancing this reputation. The cuisine at The Park Hotel is second to none. Using the very best local produce, our award winning chefs are on hand to prepare an exceptional range of meals in Blues -at the park- Located on the ground floor, the restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Blues -at the park- offers a unique atmosphere in spacious contemporary surroundings, with added option of exclusive private dining on the Bowie Balcony.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jun 2022

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19:00

Booked 1 time today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Modern European, Scottish, British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–14:15 Mon–Fri 17:30–20:45 Sat, Sun 12:00–20:45
Phone number
01563 545999
Website
https://theparkhotelayrshire.co.uk/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Logan McGuire

Location
Rugby Park Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA1 1UR
Area
Kilmarnock
Parking Details
300 free parking spaces available
Public Transit
Kilmarnock Train Station - 10 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Blues' Soup of the Day*£4.95
warm bread
Smooth Chicken Liver Pate*£7.25
spiced apple & pear chutney - charred sour dough
Baked Goats' Cheese & Pimento Bruschetta£7.50
verde dressing - zesty tomato concasse
Hot Smoked Salmon*£7.95
sour dough - gem lettuce - warm beetroot relish - dijon mustard & tarragon mayo
Salt and Chilli King Prawns£7.95
Asian salad – gochujang & sesame dressing
- Make it a Main? Add Skinny Fries & More Prawns£15.50
Haggis Bon Bons£7.50
creamed potatoes - peppercorn sauce
Duo of Sweet Melon£7.25
beetroot crisps - passionfruit sorbet - peach gel
Sliced Chicken*£7.25
gem lettuce - crispy bacon - croutons - parmesan - garlic mayo
Breaded Chicken Fillet£6.95
chilli & parmesan - buffalo mayo
- Make it a Main? Add Skinny Fries, Salad & More Fillets£12.50

Blues Classics

Cajun Dusted Breast of British Chicken£13.50
steamed basmati rice or skinny fries – crisp side salad - curried coconut emulsion
Slow Cooked Steak and Ale Pie*£13.95
sea salt and cracked pepper golden butter puff pastry - seasonal vegetables - creamed potatoes or fat chips
Peppered Breast of British Chicken*£13.50
seasonal vegetables - haggis bon bons - creamed potatoes or fat chips - peppercorn sauce
Battered Haddock & Triple Cooked Hand-Cut Chips£13.75
minted mushy peas or salad - homemade tartare sauce - lemon
Creamy Penne Carbonara*£12.50
smoked Ayrshire bacon - button mushrooms - garlic & white wine sauce - parmesan - toasted garlic ciabatta
Three Cheese Macaroni£10.95
brioche & herb crumb - toasted garlic ciabatta
Spicy Ayrshire Lamb Casserole£13.95
steamed rice or chips - Asian flatbread

Burgers

All blues' burgers are served with a side of home-made coleslaw, gourmet burger bun, iceberg lettuce, pickled red onions, beef tomato, blues classic BBQ mayo dip and your choice of skinny fries or fat chips. Add Monterey jack cheese £1 / Add blue cheese £1.50 / Add bacon £1.25 / Add sweet red onion chutney £1

Blues Beef Burger£12.50
Breaded Spicy Bean Burger£12.25
Cajun Chicken£11.95

Tempura

Crispy tempura served with sweet chilli and soy dipping sauces (starters and main sizes)

Vegetable£6.50
Chicken£7.50
King Prawn£7.95
Mixed£8.25

Steaks

All our steaks are served with grilled tomato, chestnut mushrooms and your choice of blues' triple cooked hand-cut chips or sweet potato fries

8oz Rib Eye£23.50
8oz Sirloin£24.50
8oz Fillet£26.50

Mains

Seared Breast of British Chicken£14.75
smoked bacon & garlic creamed cabbage - crispy potatoes - rich red wine jus
Baked Cod Wrapped in Pancetta£16.95
roast new potatoes, fennel & sun blushed tomatoes - verde dressing
Slow Braised Daube of Beef£14.50
peppercorn sauce - pomme puree - seasonal vegetables
Pan Roasted Fillet of Salmon£15.95
pak choy & carrots - noodles - gochujang & sesame dressing
Seared Fillet of Seabass£15.75
creamed potatoes - steamed greens - walnut butter
Chick Pea & Roast Cherry Tomato Dahl£12.25
steamed rice - Asian flatbread
Penne Peperonata*£12.25
mixed olives - foccacia crisps
Vegan Beetroot£13.25
red onion & sunblushed tomato wellington - flaked almonds - crisp salad

Sides & Sauces

Fat Chips£3.00
Skinny Fries£3.00
Sweet Potato Fries£4.00
Triple Cooked Hand-Cut Chips£3.50
Garlic Bread£3.50
Onion Rings
- 3pc£3.25
- 6pc£4.50
Mashed Potatoes£3.00
Seasonal Vegetables£3.00
Crisp Side Salad£3.00
Coleslaw£3.00
Mac 'N' Cheese£4.00
Peppercorn Sauce£1.95
Red Wine Jus£1.95
Garlic Butter£1.75
Curried Coconut Emulsion£2.25
Sweet Chilli£1.50
Spicy Mayo£1.50
BBQ Mayo£1.50

Desserts

Vanilla Panna Cotta£6.75
caramelised white chocolate - poached strawberries - lotus crumb
Mango Mess£7.25
meringues - chantilly cream - mango compote - citrus gel - coconut ice cream
Chocolate & Clementine Torte£6.95
pistachio crumb - blood orange sorbet
Sticky Toffee Pudding£6.75
caramel sauce - brandy snap basket - vanilla ice cream
Warm Nutella Brownie£6.50
banana chips - toffee fudge ice cream
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble*£6.75
creme anglaise - vanilla ice cream
Mixture of Arran Cheddar Cheeses£7.50
crackers - sweet red onion chutney - grapes

Woody's Ice Cream

Woody's award winning ice cream is made in Galston from dairy produced by Ayrshire cattle

Woody's Ice Cream
Mint choc chip / toffee fudge / coconut / vanilla / strawberry / chocolate fudge brownie
- Choose 2 Scoops£3.50

Blues Sundaes

Blues Sundaes£6.75
Millionaire sundae / Strawberry meringue / Mint choc chip / Chocolate fudge

What 673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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DorothyM
Ayrshire
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy the blues
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our meal. Good service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Ayrshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday meal for my wife, service was excellent the staff were friendly and attentive the food was fantastic will definitely be returning.
LG
LauraG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience2
Upon arrival service was fined very attentive as the day went on, team either finished or went on break, no additional drinks offered and had to go find someone to pay. No check back done on food, if it had been I would have mentioned my chicken was only lukewarm at best. Overall it was a little disappointing.
DH
DifH
Ayrshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had a lovely meal to celebrate our son's graduation. Food was great. Service good but a wee bit slower than usual as it was a very busy night.
KM
KatieM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great and quick service, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere
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jomH
Ayrshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall2food5service2ambience3
Although the food was outstanding the service was poor, particularly at the bar . I felt sorry for the restaurant staff as they were rushed off their feet and trying their best. Definitely needed more help. The bar staff seemed more interested in chatting than serving.
MM
MayM
Perthshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect much better than the blues restaurant upstairs laid out well was slightly busy due to wedding lots of wedding guest blocking entrance but other than than most pleasurable
RM
RobynM
Ayrshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best family meal we have had. Great value for money. Excellent service. The staff were so friendly and helpful.
CR
ClaireR
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good was delicious and portions were good, will definitely return.
HG
HelenG
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was just great, service as usual excellent, good choice of food, would recommend without hesitation, first time my husband has been since all the changes and he was very impressed, we have booked a special meal for our family to celebrate the life of my late Mum, in August, and I am sure it will be first class.
IF
IslaF
Ayrshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was lovely & service was excellent...pleasant & helpful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday lunch
AW
AlistairW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice setting if you like football. Food was great, nice portions. Service was good and the food came quickly
JS
JohnS
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I’ve been to the Blues for dinner several times and been well pleased but yesterday was the first time for lunch with friends. Food was well received by all so we will probably be back at some point.
MM
MargaretM
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was totally delicious. Waiting staff very pleasant and attentive. We have been before and will definitely come again. I would come every week if the drink was slightly cheaper 😉
SG
SteveG
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and service was fantastic would definitely return if I’m ever in Kilmarnock
KM
KateM
Ayrshire
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
FOOD AMAZING AS ALWAYS SERVICE WITH A SMILE DEFO WORTH A VISIT
OT
OpenTable Diner
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and staff very attentive, nothing was a bother
a
audreyl
Ayrshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always professional service and first class presentation of any item on the menu.
A
Anne
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal, value for money, good ambience and great service.
DH
DavidH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Well that’s the dearest chicken tempura and chips - £17.75 - not worth it. When I raised this with the staff - a shrug of the shoulders - that’s the service you get at the hotel!
LB
LesleyB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Burger was very small and tasteless, we thought very poor portion sizes. Staff did not seem very happy in their work.
BG
BrianG
Ayrshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent, service was excellent only “minor issue” that lets blues down is the lighting, toned down lighting would make a huge difference to the atmosphere!!
WG
WilliamG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely superb evening meal. Staff were so friendly. Looking forward to returning soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Ayrshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class food and service al always.
NW
NicolaW
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an absolutely fantastic time for my 40th. There were 12 of us. Food and staff were excellent.
T
Trev
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service, great menu choices and good value
IK
IanK
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First class Food was superb Clearly best in Kilmarnock at the moment Service perfect
M
Mollie14
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here, food is lovely, great choices on the menu, will return.
DM
DeeM
Ayrshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Absolutely excellent food and service was amazing
RO
RaymondO
Ayrshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
3 different main courses chosen between 4 of us. Salmon, Bream and 2 Chicken Tempura. All excellent. Staff were very attentive and pleasant. After a meeting we then had coffee and cake with the same efficient service.
KS
KarynS
Ayrshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure coming here as you know you're in for a treat. It's now our "go to" place. It was our wedding anniversary and they even put happy anniversary in chocolate on our dessert.
KM
KMC28
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great service and great food. But noisy but still a decent atmosphere. Great cocktails.
c
cakeyfairy
Ayrshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
as always food excellent . The cajun chicken is lush, the staff are ever pleasant and always there to help with any queries . my favourite restaurant 😋
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Delta
Ayrshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second visit in a couple of months, the reason I returned was due to the delicious food at a reasonable price. It was also beautifully presented. Well spaced tables so we weren't overhearing conversation from neighbouring ones. The staff members were very friendly but professional. There's a nice atmosphere as well. Enjoyed my evening very much.
CC
CaitlinC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our go to restaurant for special family occasions, another beautiful meal in the Blues last night. Food was spectacular as always. Service was fast and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Such great variety on the menu to choose from. It was my dad’s birthday and the waiter surprised us at the end of the meal with a mini ‘happy birthday’ desert platter which truly was a lovely touch from the staff. 10/10
NF
NigelF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good menu selection, good service, would go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good meal everyone enjoyed the food
SL
ShonaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Gorgeous meal for the 6 of us! Delicious food and great service! Very noisy when we arrived at 7 o’clock but got better when people going into Caprington Suite moved. Thanks for a great night!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Blues – at the park is rated 4.6 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jun 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Rugby Park Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA1 1UR

Additional information

Area
Kilmarnock
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–14:15 Mon–Fri 17:30–20:45 Sat, Sun 12:00–20:45
Cuisines
Modern European, Scottish, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
300 free parking spaces available
Public Transit
Kilmarnock Train Station - 10 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Logan McGuire
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theparkhotelayrshire.co.uk/dining
Phone number
01563 545999

Blues – at the park

Make a booking

Additional information

Cajun Chicken

Woody's Ice Cream

Mashed Potatoes

Starters

Blues' Soup of the Day*£4.95

Smooth Chicken Liver Pate*£7.25

Baked Goats' Cheese & Pimento Bruschetta£7.50

Hot Smoked Salmon*£7.95

Salt and Chilli King Prawns£7.95

Haggis Bon Bons£7.50

Duo of Sweet Melon£7.25

Sliced Chicken*£7.25

Breaded Chicken Fillet£6.95

Blues Classics

Cajun Dusted Breast of British Chicken£13.50

Slow Cooked Steak and Ale Pie*£13.95

Peppered Breast of British Chicken*£13.50

Battered Haddock & Triple Cooked Hand-Cut Chips£13.75

Creamy Penne Carbonara*£12.50

Three Cheese Macaroni£10.95

Spicy Ayrshire Lamb Casserole£13.95

Burgers

Blues Beef Burger£12.50

Breaded Spicy Bean Burger£12.25

Cajun Chicken£11.95

Tempura

Vegetable£6.50

Chicken£7.50

King Prawn£7.95

Mixed£8.25

Steaks

8oz Rib Eye£23.50

8oz Sirloin£24.50

8oz Fillet£26.50

Mains

Seared Breast of British Chicken£14.75

Baked Cod Wrapped in Pancetta£16.95

Slow Braised Daube of Beef£14.50

Pan Roasted Fillet of Salmon£15.95

Seared Fillet of Seabass£15.75

Chick Pea & Roast Cherry Tomato Dahl£12.25

Penne Peperonata*£12.25

Vegan Beetroot£13.25

Sides & Sauces

Fat Chips£3.00

Skinny Fries£3.00

Sweet Potato Fries£4.00

Triple Cooked Hand-Cut Chips£3.50

Garlic Bread£3.50

Onion Rings

Mashed Potatoes£3.00

Seasonal Vegetables£3.00

Crisp Side Salad£3.00

Coleslaw£3.00

Mac 'N' Cheese£4.00

Peppercorn Sauce£1.95

Red Wine Jus£1.95

Garlic Butter£1.75

Curried Coconut Emulsion£2.25

Sweet Chilli£1.50

Spicy Mayo£1.50

BBQ Mayo£1.50

Desserts

Vanilla Panna Cotta£6.75

Mango Mess£7.25

Chocolate & Clementine Torte£6.95

Sticky Toffee Pudding£6.75

Warm Nutella Brownie£6.50

Apple & Cinnamon Crumble*£6.75

Mixture of Arran Cheddar Cheeses£7.50

Woody's Ice Cream

Woody's Ice Cream

Blues Sundaes

Blues Sundaes£6.75

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