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.

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

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.

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.

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.

It's a church turned into a Tavern. How cool is that? Had the steak club steak potato peas and…read moretomato. With a Tennants. 9 pound 10. Dirt cheap. The decor is great. Would eat here every week...I only I could move to Ayr.

The West Kirk JD Wetherspoons is a fun place to grab a quick meal or meet up to have a drink. They…read moreoffer a wide selection of drinks and have a full menu. The food was good and the service was better. The atmosphere is spacious, fun and upbeat. The staff and patrons all seem very friendly and eager to have a good time. I love the history and beauty of the building that this pub/restaurant is located in. The building was built in 1845 as a Free Church. (They closed their doors as a church in 1981) It was part of the Great Disruption of the Church of Scotland. That was a time when over 400 clergy separated from the Church of Scotland to form The Free Church of Scotland. This place is rich in history and is still very beautiful.

Great place for eating and drinking brilliant atmosphere. Days are quiet nights are for fun…read more Great meeting place.

For a pub in the centre of town, this should be better than it is. The kitchen has been closed down…read moreand re-opened more times than most people have had hot breakfasts. It has long been the only place in Ayr that would play what most people would call alternative music. Unfortunately, the playlist is almost identical every day/night of the week. The regulars tend to be a bit cliquey so it isn't necessarily the friendliest place to be. Granted, it is not a bad place to go when you're young and don't know any better and the drinks are usually dirt cheap - but the general consensus is that you need the drink to fool yourself into thinking you are having a good time there.

took my wife and daughter for lunch, can't recommend enough. Food was amazing ( probably best fish…read moreand chips I've had) , service was tremendous with the team making us feel very welcome and the atmosphere very relaxed.

Main issue was that the listing on Yelp was as a pub but actually location is a modern restaurant…read morewith a bar trying to have a fusion type menu in rural Scotland. The only pub food was fish and chips. Food was average at best. Service was friendly but slow.

Wonderful!! They have a whole gluten free menu!!! Really helpful for those who need it. The snack…read moremenu was also great. I got a cheeseburger for £4.65 which wasn't bad. Good coffee too. Would certainly recommend for lunch, or late afternoon.

The tudor is great, it looks tiny from the outside but it is huge. They do take away sandwiches and…read morestuff which are good and they are very quick, its nice for lunch and they usually have a fairly reasonable selection of vegetarian options too. The staff are lovely and its pretty cheap.