Stayed here for one night for a short break away from the city. It was a Saturday night so the bar…read morewas pretty full when we arrived, but they had a table reserved for us, and after checking into our room, we squeezed ourselves into a cosy corner beside the wood-burning stove. Toasty! The food menu was surprisingly accomplished for such a small country pub, and I was particularly impressed by their offer to make me a special fish pie without the dairy filling. Jolly tasty it was too. We got chatting to a couple of friendly locals who were eating at the next table, and ended up spending the rest of the evening with them at the bar. Everyone was so friendly, we felt like we'd been coming here for years despite it being our first visit! The bedroom was large and quite well-appointed, they had made good use of the space under the roof eaves to fit in a large king-sized bed. The en-suite was compact but had a good shower, and everything was spotlessly clean. There's no phone signal so you do feel cut off from the outside world a bit, but the wi-fi is good throughout. The River Ayr runs past the inn and has some lovely peaceful walks in either direction along the banks. Overall, a great find. We thoroughly enjoyed our wee break and would happily stay here again. A perfect getaway location.

Been here a few times on my travels for a quick pint,decided to stay and dine .A great traditional…read morecountry pub,quite isolated but it's attention to food,service and a high quality has kept it a place to make an effort to come to.Delightful setting with Good Cask ale,good quality accommodation and food . If in the area worth a visit for food ,relaxation and the accommodation is very good and a nice " country Pub" experience,well worth a visit ,long may it continue.

I used to find myself in Troon quite often there are so many good things about this place, great…read morebeach when the summer comes, lots of independently owned tearooms and a few nice little bars and this bar is one of them. Weekends There is always some form of entertainment on from quiz nights to karaoke and even for a quiz night love been here and there only being two in the bar but l recon this is more of a sports bar with all the unusual items plastered on the walls and ceilings mainly from golf. Drinks Aren't always the same here they change the selection quite often but I'm not sure if that's a good thing, they used to have west on tap but then discontinued soon after. This has to be one of the better bars in the area you can have a few drinks here and not have any hassle.

Popped in for a welcome drink after a long cycle ride . Nice welcoming bar with a great gantry and…read morecomfortable surroundings . Sport is available on TV and newspapers to peruse . Great selection of whisky to choose from as well as cask ales .

A five-star view, with caveats…read more First off the Drift Inn is without a doubt the best place to eat and drink in Lamlash. We've tried the competition and frankly the Drift has the best beer and Scotch selection, food, and atmosphere. Inside it's a restaurant, outside it's a country pub with lots of well-spaced outdoor seating. It has the basics food-wise down pat. Huge fish and chips and excellent mussels - in the latter case just the right size between tasty and chewy. A great wine and beer selection and excellent service. The one down side was an overly-promised starter. Spending 15 quid on a few tiny bits of food artfully arranged stuck in the craw somewhat. But what the hell, they're nice people and the rest of it was superb.

I loved this pub and the food was probably the best we had on Arran. I actually didn't know about…read morethis place until the day before we left to go to Arran when I had 4 different people recommend it to me - I knew we had to go from that fact alone! It's in the lovely town of Lamlash and really easy to find. We parked along the road and then walked down as we were there quite early and it didn't open til midday. There's a beautiful view over the water to Holy Isle and you can get a ferry over if you're so inclined - we decided to just appreciate it from afar. The pub itself is kind of nautical/rugby themed and really cosy inside - there's a fireplace and lots of seating as well as some couches and a kids area. I ordered a bowl of Cullen Skink (Scottish haddock soup) as well as the Angler's Platter for one (Creeler's hot and cold smoked salmon, seafood and soft cheese mousse, fishcake and homemade bread). The soup was just delicious - I don't eat Cullen Skink enough and when I have one as good as this, I wonder why - thick, jam packed with fish and really tasty. I loved the platter too - the fish cake was the highlight for sure, but everything on it was so tasty and I loved how local it all was. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and we enjoyed grazing here for a while. They have a great booze selection but as I was driving I didn't have any - next time we visit I would definitely see about getting the bus or a taxi here from Brodick so we could get stuck into the gin! Note: they have gluten free bread, breadcumb and batters are available upon request.

Typical old`style pub with public bar and lounge separated by the bar in the middle. Large plasma…read morescreens for live sporting events in both bars as well as a good jukebox in lounge. Was`the winner of best pint of Tennents lager in Scotland award a few years ago. well stocked with fine whiskies and good draughts. Staff polite and helpful. Usual locals with plenty of banter and laughs

From the owner: Traditional family run Scottish bar + lounge located in the town square, well stocked local malts -…read morevaried selection of ice cold draught beers and ciders, draught and bottled craft beer, and cocktails - past winner of Best Pint of Tennants Lager in Scotland.3 LCD screens show all Sky Sports matches + major sporting fixtures. Weekly Quiz-(Thursday 9pm). Free WI-FI. Open 7 days - 11am - 1am.

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.

Jollys is one of the best pubs in Kilmarnock. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Good prices, good pool…read moretable. Always a sport on the tv and a great jukebox and selection of live entertainment. Always a great night to be had in Jollys and you're always welcomed with a smile from staff and regulars

The clue is in the title! Tucked away on a small cobbled street near the historic Abbey, this pub…read moreis full of atmosphere and a fun place to take visitors. It is indeed wee (small) and by creepy, we mean dungeon decor with skeleton, chains and what not. Good range of drinks. Ideal for small groups and big chats.

Food was ok. The server must have been new because she didn't know what came with the main course…read more I asked her to bring the menu to show her that it came with salad and fries. The atmosphere was that of a regular restaurant.

Amazing 5 star food Very reasonable prices…read moreBeautiful environment Great quick friendly service Nothing discriminatory, friendly to foreigners Fun lively bar place too! Must visit

I love this place! It's quaint but perfect. Decor was definitely fit for a pub. The staff were so…read moreincredibly friendly and quickly helped clean a table so we could sit. The drinks were cheap and strong, just how I like them. The food came out piping hot and it was sooooo delicious. A huge portion too, I couldn't even finish it. Well worth the visit

Excellent place for a visit when you are in Troon. Near the beach, has great food and drink…read more Wings are delicious. i had the classic buffalo. Smaller than you get in the USA but packed a punch flavour wise. Blue cheese dip was also great. They also do daily flavours and have the classic flavours on the menu, ie garlic parm etc. They also have a wing Wednesday where you get a kilo of wings for £10. Next had the fish and chips which were great. Exactly how they should be. See photo. £11 and worth every penny. Service is also great with friendly staff. Worth a visit.

The Lonsdale bar is on the high street within walking distance from the beach and local train…read morestation. A locals bar by the look of the crowd that was in the night that i came by. This a real mans pub with no women in sight. I didn't see any fancy beers here just the usual suspects Strongbow, Tennants, Macewans 70/. The drinks where cold and wed and i'm happy with that.

Nice boozer with a good selection of locals and racing TV running in the corner…read more Prices are good value with a pint of beer and a 12-year old malt whiskey for £4.90.