Cosy Ambience: Experience our traditional exterior mixed with a contemporary interior Just Desserts: Our pastry chefs create the tastiest sweet treats that top off a perfect meal Light and Airy: Enjoy a drink from our modern spacious and well equipped bar Warm Atmosphere: Experience our cosy and inviting refurbished dining area
 

Souters Inn

Luxury Bar & Restaurant just outside Kilmarnock

*Please note, we are temporarily closed until further notice.*

 A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Cochrane Inn. Located in the village of Gatehead, on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, this traditional country inn and family restaurant, has a distinctly contemporary, yet cosy ambience. Our cuisine has modern twist reflected in it’s menu and features fresh local produce supplied daily. The perfect place to stop off when travelling through Ayrshire.

The perfect place to stop off when traveling through Ayrshire, whether you're dining in our restaurant for a meal, or relaxing at our bar for a drink.

Souters Inn

Dining

Dining

The Cochrane’s menus are designed to ensure that there is something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds.

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Costley Gift Vouchers

The ideal gift for family and friends available to purchase and spend in any of our eight venues!

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The Bar

Relax and unwind in our stylish bar area where you will find a wide selection of wines, ales and smooth warming whiskies on offer. Or why not ask our bartender to serve you up your favourite cocktail.

Cochrane Bar


Cochrane Bar

Opening hours


*Temporarily closed*

Monday to Friday

Lunches & Dinners
12 noon - 2.30pm
& 5pm till late.

Saturday & Sunday
Food served all day!

 Lunches & Dinners
12 noon - 9.30pm

Breakfast

Served every Saturday & Sunday.

10am - 12 noon




We would like to thank the following photographers for their contribution to our websites:
Paul Walker Images, Mark Timm Photography, Dream Day Photography, Ramsden Photography, KSG Photography, Robert Campbell Photography