For stunning Forth views as you dine try the New look Horizons Restaurant
The Fife venue is keen to stress that you don’t have to be a holiday park resident to come in to discover a world of dining, leisure and entertainment choices
‘We value custom from day trippers and destination diners!’ That’s the message from Pettycur Bay Leisure Centre & The Bay Hotel, who have recently unveiled a new look at their Horizons Restaurant & Waterfront Bar, and are keen to really look after visitors from Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The family run business, which offers all day food, a range of entertainment shows, and has its own leisure centre with swimming pool, soft play, and arcade, has been welcoming a mix of day customers and holidaymakers for over thirty years.
“We are open to everyone – you certainly don’t need to be staying on the holiday park or in The Bay Hotel to use any of our fantastic facilities,” said Tommy Wallace, who runs the business with his father Thomas, and brother Alan. “You can come in for a meal – we have everything from a bar snack, to a High Tea, to a full evening dinner – try out some activities with the children, use the gym, swim, or play snooker. We welcome many party, wedding, and function bookings from local customers all over Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians.”
“The day trip market is a very important one,” continued Tommy, “We simply could not have grown this business so well over the last thirty years without the continuing support of customers coming to dine out, seeing a show, or going for a swim.”
“Having achieved the significant milestone of a VisitScotland 4 star rating last year, we are delighted that The Bay Hotel is now the only 4 star Hotel in the Kirkcaldy area.”
Tommy Wallace suggests that the newly refurbished Horizons is vying to be the restaurant of choice for family events like Mothers Day and Easter.
“We are very popular for High Tea bookings, family lunches, and so on. We have a wide menu choice at value for money prices, together with one of the best selections of gluten free choices around,” he said.
“For the family market we can now offer a dedicated Sports Bar & Family Area in the Waterfront Lounge. Situated up a short flight of steps leading from the lounge, this cosy area features TV screens, and food can be served. It can also be used for children’s parties, and private gatherings.”
Horizons and The Waterfront Lounge is the latest area of the business to benefit from a significant investment. At the centre of the restaurant is a stunning T-shaped bar with glass shelving to display signature drinks. A spectacular glass partition now separates the bar from the main restaurant, with a glass wall running along the entire restaurant area, etched with eye catching designs of the three Forth Bridges, visible in the distance.
The outside viewing terrace from Horizons can now be accessed through a new door, so that guests can pop outside on a nice summer’s evening to enjoy the expansive views across the Forth to Edinburgh.
Modern booth seating with solid oak resin tables has been fitted in the Waterfront Lounge area for a more rustic dining experience. This part of the room has brick tiled walls, and trendy hanging metal lighting.
“Horizons is now elegant and contemporary, in keeping with the standard of food served there every day, whilst The Waterfront Lounge perfectly meets the needs of family and casual dining,” said Tommy Wallace.
“Additionally, please check out our schedule of entertainment shows which are on a par with entertainment provided at many of the UK’s top parks from leading chains. We truly have something for everyone here at Pettycur!”
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