Not much to say about this wee pub as when we walked in, they were just closing up for the night…read more There were only three people sitting at the bar, but luckily, we were able to get a drink quick before they threw everyone out. They were out of ice at closing time, but I was ok, as I just ordered a cider. Apparently, again, this wee pub is always packed, and this is where our friends local woman's rugby team hangs out here for nights out. Loads of Guinness signs and memorabilia on the walls, made for a cozy wee place.

A taste of Ireland in Ayr....good atmosphere. Great promotions. Friendly staff. Good meeting place…read more Small and busy.

It was not really welcoming and the beer garden was either closed or non existent. The food- hmm…read more.... Watery skink Mayo heavy shrimp salad Asked for a side of Mac n cheese- was served the full entree The service staff clearly wasn't feeling it and treated all customers with the same disdain. It was uncomfortable

The food was amazing, our server very helpful and the restaurant had a very calm and soothing…read moreatmosphere

This restaurant is permanently closed. I walked there, but it was boarded up and demolished inside.read more

A trendy and popular restaurant in Ayr, it's located along the Harbour with killer views of the…read morebeach, especially if you snag a window table. Although we showed up at 9pm, the kitchen was still open for a late dinner. We decided to try the duck confit as a starter, along with Ox cheek. Although the duck confit was not my cup of tea, the Ox cheek was amazing! We also decided to order the fish and chips, which came with a side of mashed peas and was delicious! It is a bit pricey if you don't order on the lunch menu, but nonetheless, worth it. The restaurant has a vey comfortable ambiance. It feels very classy, yet has a rustic charm. This is definitely a nice restaurant and bar, with prime location along the harbour. It's worth a visit if your in Ayr!

Terrific new neighbourhood pub tucked away in an historic stone walled candlelit basement. The…read morenewly opened Smoking Goat bar has been totally remodelled and the result is impressive. If you remember the much missed Fouters Bistro you won't recognise the place now! The Smoking Goat is primarily a traditional pub with cosy nooks and crannies, real ales on tap and in bottles, and a great wee bar menu. The lunchtime options feature rare breed beef burger, venison sausage sandwich, pulled pork slider, smoked haddock fishcake, black pudding scotch egg with whisky mustard and more - all pretty imaginative stuff for this part of the world! Vegetarians are valued customers and it was a rare treat to find myself swithering over the menu. I narrowed things down to the red pepper falafel or the jerk spiced portobello mushroom burger with pineapple salsa. I went with the latter and it didn't disappoint, though I could have done with a few more of their lovely crisp fries on the side. Yay for free wifi without a password. I found it impossible to get a data signal down there so it came in handy. Customer-wise this is a good spot for socialising as well as dining. There are events going on throughout the week including pub quizzes and they have a pull down screen which I think they are showing the 6 nations rugby on, though this is not a 'sports bar' and there are no TVs. This is just a personal opinion, but I'd love to see the music turned down a wee notch to make conversation easier, and the lighting turned up a wee notch so the menu can be more easily read. Despite all the hard stone surfaces the acoustics were excellent. I can see this being a good venue for the occasional intimate music gig. Recommended!

The closest thing Ayr seems to have to a hipster pub. Not in itself a recommendation but mentioned…read moreto give an idea of the general decor and atmosphere. Stocks a good range of newer beers in cans & bottles as well as having a couple of ales on handpull. Probably does cocktails to an extent. Quite a few nooks & crannies to sit in, giving it a nice amount of privacy if that's what you're looking for. I can see how the low lighting would be an issue when reading the menu but, in terms of just being in for a drink it was okay.

A cosy bar with short walk from the train station, with all the bars in the area you wonder how…read morethey all compete. This wee bar has the usual jukebox and fruit machine. There Is an acoustic band or bands that play every Thursday, you could easily see this bar pretty busy over the weekends with the regular live entertainment on offer does not look like a chain pub. The bar has a lot of character with plenty of old items on display such as the old water jugs from days gone. I do see my self coming back with plenty change from £5

Stopped in here with my guy and our friends during a night out in Ayr. Our friends mentioned how…read moreempty this place was compared to how it usually is. We were able to grab some drinks at the bar and find a seat no bother. The music was great, and just loud enough to make the background noise disappear, but not so loud that we felt the need to scream over each other to have a conversation. Plenty of seating in the front of the pub and loads in the back should the front get busy. We only stayed for a few drinks and headed on up the road to the next pub.

Great Wee pub. The owner operator is super friendly. He has a good choice of whiskeys and spirits…read more There are a 5 beers on tap so you can get a pint or four. I came in during maintenance, so I got a free pint. He gave us all a free bag of crisps. Great pub Great owner good atmosphere. Definitely will return for a couple pints, cheers Jim!

Just a great wee pub! We try and visit it for a meal when we…read moreare in Ayr. Just great down to earth atmosphere.

I like it in here. It has the feel of a friendly local and the beer garden is generous. Smiths…read morealways seems to be busy even during the week which must be a good sign. I haven't eaten here so can't comment on the food but the diners looked happy. Plenty of tv screens dotted about for the sport and lots of football posters and flags brighten up the place. Free WiFi. Parking adjacent. Five minutes from the Wellington Square end of the beach.

Nice inside, great beer garden - a bit expensive but it's worth it to pay a bit extra. Nice staff,…read moregood place to go in the summer as you can sit outside all day.

Really good place, with nice staff and good entertainment, a decent jukebox and a karaoke machine…read moreis all you need!

Spit and sawdust. Very old fashioned, this is a mans pub. Not family friendly. Good for cheap…read morealcohol and measures are large. Can have good atmosphere, but then again.

Rabbies is a strange one. Good priced drink, friendly staff - can be a bit rough but it is good…read moreduring the week. I filmed a short film in here a few years ago.

This pub is wrongly listed as dog-friendly, when it's clearly not. So, unfortunately, I can't tell…read moreyou what it's actually like, as I was refused entry with my dog. Not cool!

My guy and I were visiting some friends in Ayr and popped in here for a post dinner drink. This…read morewas a usual haunt for our friends, but it being my first time in Ayr, it was my first time here. It was just after the holidays, so I think everyone was still recovering from all the over indulgence, as this place was pretty empty. We were able to get in and get a drink no bother and grabbed a table with ease. There were a handful of people in, and a dog as well, which was great. Great place for a quick drink before heading to the next pub (which is what we did).

Stopped in here as the first port of call on a crawl over the Easter weekend. Not overly busy at…read morethe back of six on a Friday but doing a good trade. Nabbed a table easily enough. No ales on handpull but Williams' Joker on keg along with Guinness etc. and a decent selection of spirits. Has a couple of TVs so you can see the sport if that's what you're after.