Ayrshire's 'coolest' new restaurant is set to open its doors this week.
The Potting Shed will be unveiled to the public on Friday as part of a giant revamp of the Si! venue in Irvine.
The makeover is part of a wider £250,000 transformation of the SimpsInns venue which also includes The Terrace bar and restaurant which will seat diners, both inside and on the newly refurbished heated outdoor balcony upstairs.
The Potting Shed is on the ground-floor and will seat up to 80 people in the completely reimagined new space, that includes a dedicated dog-friendly area.
Relaxed and informal seating areas that are billed as 'ideal' for meeting friends, family and colleagues for coffee or brunch throughout the day are also part of the setup.
With a focus on artisan food, the Potting Shed menu will feature brunch items, pancakes, sandwiches, pizzas, tapas, traybakes and coffee.
Jack Simpson, who has played a key role in delivering the new vision at the Kilwinning Road venue, said: "There’s a whole new vibe going on. The place to be is The Potting Shed at Si! – a stunning new offering at one of Irvine’s most recognised venues. We’ve shaken things up and are delighted to introduce one of Ayrshire’s coolest meeting places where flavours and ideas from our global travels have come together at The Potting Shed.
"The Potting Shed is a casual thing. Did someone just say, ‘you had me at brunch’? Tuck into The Potting Shed Benedict, sample a Full Scottish of your choice, or maybe The Green Machine is your thing? The griddle will also be piping so those homemade pancakes are packed, stacked and just the way you want them. And let’s not forget the tasty traybakes and treats with your coffee of choice.
"Sure, brunch is our thing, but the fun doesn’t stop there. We serve through the day with exquisite buns, mouth-watering sandwich selections, not to mention Italian style pizza and tapas to take you into the evening.
"The Potting Shed is your new hangout, your own dedicated space to relax with friends or family. With the very best of artisan food served through the day, our baristas are also on hand for the perfect pour, while the mixologists will be shaking it up with your cocktail of choice.
"We’ve poured our soul into it, and now we look forward to welcoming you to The Potting Shed at Si!"
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