Andrew Fairlie Gleneagles Village

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Two stars restaurant, 2026

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OAD

European Classical Restaurants 2026, 112

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La Liste

La Liste, #594

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Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #420, PRO #18.33, USER #18.75

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Chef

Stephen McLaughlin

Cuisine

Modern French, Contemporary Scottish

• 2026
• 2025
• 2014

Dinner at Andrew Fairlie 2 Michelin Star

on 04 Jul 2026

by Michael Uzmann

Although Chef Andrew Fairlie passed away in 2019, after a long battle with cancer, the flagship Michelin 2* Restaurant tucked away in Gleneagles Hotel still bears his name. Now toqued by Chef Stephen McLaughlin, who joined Fairlie's brigade at 17 years old followed by 26 years at his side, a pedigree including the Roux Brothers and Michel Guerard shows in food that looks simple but tastes fresh thanks to quality ingredients and skilled cookery. Staff matches the well-heeled clientele with fitting... More

Although Chef Andrew Fairlie passed away in 2019, after a long battle with cancer, the flagship Michelin 2* Restaurant tucked away in Gleneagles Hotel still bears his name. Now toqued by Chef Stephen McLaughlin, who joined Fairlie's brigade at 17 years old followed by 26 years at his side, a pedigree including the Roux Brothers and Michel Guerard shows in food that looks simple but tastes fresh thanks to quality ingredients and skilled cookery. Staff matches the well-heeled clientele with fitting refinement, and it is wonderful to see nouvelle cuisine still embraced these days, especially in such refined environs.

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Dinner at Andrew Fairlie 2 Michelin Star

on 03 Jan 2025

by Adam The Food Fetishist

This is supposed to be Scotland’s best restaurant. But does two-star @restaurant_andrew_fairlie really live up to the hype? Let’s find out.!

Welcome back to Chasing Stars, the series where I visit the world’s best restaurants.

Today, we’re at @thegleneagleshotel , Scotland’s best hotel, and its two-Michelin-star restaurant.
The vibe here is traditional—dim lighting, heavy decor, and an old-school fine dining ambiance. Elegant for some, stuffy and uninspired for... More

This is supposed to be Scotland’s best restaurant. But does two-star @restaurant_andrew_fairlie really live up to the hype? Let’s find out.!

Welcome back to Chasing Stars, the series where I visit the world’s best restaurants.

Today, we’re at @thegleneagleshotel , Scotland’s best hotel, and its two-Michelin-star restaurant.
The vibe here is traditional—dim lighting, heavy decor, and an old-school fine dining ambiance. Elegant for some, stuffy and uninspired for others.
But let’s dive into the food.
And here’s the thing: It was good. Nothing was poorly cooked. But when you’re at a two-Michelin-star spot, you expect something more. A spark. A dish that stops you in your tracks. Instead, everything felt safe, predictable, and most importantly, bland. The flavors? None of them had that wow factor—nothing that made me remember the dish 10 minutes later.

Service was polite and professional, but even great service can’t make up for food that lacks soul.

So, is Andrew Fairlie worth its two stars? For me, it falls short. It might be Scotland’s best, but on the global Michelin scale, it doesn’t quite measure up. Would I recommend it? Not if you’re after culinary fireworks but maybe If you like safe, well-executed cooking in a traditional setting.
Everything looked better than it tasted. It’s safe cooking, not boundary-pushing, and while that might work for some, it’s not why I go to Michelin restaurants.
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📍 Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Gleneagles Scotland
📈6.5/10
💶 Tasting Menu £195
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8 / 10

Meal at Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles

on 12 Oct 2014

by Richard Bagnold

My first time to Gleneagles hotel and it is difficult to not be impressed with the grandeur of the bar and hotel itself. The restaurant has a very modest entrance and inside is extremely calm and stylish. That is sadly one of its negatives in that you almost have to monitor the volume of your table which impacts on the genuine relaxed feel you can have. Above being asked to move from the bar to take our seat at the table as we were five minutes over the booking time (rare and not hugely accommodating... More

My first time to Gleneagles hotel and it is difficult to not be impressed with the grandeur of the bar and hotel itself. The restaurant has a very modest entrance and inside is extremely calm and stylish. That is sadly one of its negatives in that you almost have to monitor the volume of your table which impacts on the genuine relaxed feel you can have. Above being asked to move from the bar to take our seat at the table as we were five minutes over the booking time (rare and not hugely accommodating to have experienced), the food was extremely refined.

However, the only stand out dish was most probably the lobster cut in half with butter and herb sauce. And that is the problem – there was only one stand out dish and I had to access the photos to remember what I had. The food was undeniably sexy and it was a lovely occasion all round no question; it simply lacked on the absolute power punch of the flavours.

However, the only stand out dish was most probably the lobster cut in half with butter and herb sauce. And that is the problem – there was only one stand out dish and I had to access the photos to remember what I had. The food was undeniably sexy and it was a lovely occasion all round no question; it simply lacked on the absolute power punch of the flavours.

I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion for a couple or quiet celebration where you would like to be well and truly spoilt with style (as long as you are punctual) with a stay at the place if you like golf and a spa. The place would work for any discreet or larger group of all ages, but now that I have done it, I have no real burning urge to get back unless in the area and need to stay over for a spoilt occasion.

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