Pancakes just off the motorway? Yes please! We arrived at the Filling Station on route back to Brum…read morefrom Ayr. It was recommended to the BF on Twitter for coffee but we're hungry! As, I suspected, it very much looks like an old school diner and so immediately I want pancakes rather than lunch! Pancakes I had, stacked up high with a sausage on the side for 'real food.' The boyfriends had a burger and all is very satisfying, including the lovely homely service. We never got around to coffee as milkshakes and orange juice seemed more appropriate! Worth a detour for this place! Note: check if they take cards - they didn't last month!

Blink and you'll miss it, so don't. This tiny little diner (only 4 tables) is worth the stop on the…read moreway to the Lake District. Beautifully decorated with biker memorabilia, it used to be a car dealership, then a service station before its present incarnation. A small but tasty menu from which I ordered the full Cumbrian breakfast - bacon, Cumberland sausage, blood sausage, mushrooms, baked beans, fried egg, hash browns and grilled tomatoes. Sounds like a lot but it was really tasty, not to mention great fuel for hiking up the mountains in the district. Do yourself a favor and tank up at this family run American-style diner. You'll thank yourself after.

We were recommended this restaurant to try by a friend. In the past it was named Mississipi a very…read moreaverage American themed diner . Now it has metamaphorsed into a lovely, elegant diner and bar . The food was great , I had a crab linguine and my companion had a veggie pasta dish . Both were very good , served with some garlic bread and salad on the side. There is a cocktail bar situated at the entrance which has a good selection of beer on draught and wines . We actually were tempted back the following night with a group of friends to see if the standard was the same . Thankfully it was and everyone in the party enjoyed a high standard of food and service .

Excellent food + service! Young waitress Jessica made sure we left happy, full + definately…read morereturning!!!

What a find! Excellent steak and ale pot pie with chips (fries) to die for. Done to perfection. And…read morethe sticky toffee pudding was absolutely stellar! Our server was wonderful and gave us lots of good tips for our visit. The food was truly prepared with love and care. Something for everyone!

From the owner: Family-friendly restaurant serving delicious British food with American and Asian influencesread more

We stopped into the Stage Door Cafe for breakfast. This is a popular restaurant where we sat…read moreamongst the locals. The restaurant has a large full service bar and a small room full of tables. It was dimly lit and quiet. Breakfast was cheap. The service was exceptional. This is where I sampled a full Irish breakfast. Bacon, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggs, black pudding and bread. I dreaded trying the black pudding because it is made with cooked and congealed blood from cattle or pigs. For me at least the thought of eating congealed blood was unappealing but I wanted to at least try it. It's been a breakfast staple for the Irish and the British for many years. It taste like a normal sausage to me. Our lattes were delicious. The pancakes were good but tough and the french toast was basic. Their bacon is very meaty and tasty. The eggs were cooked perfectly.

Very good cafe and good breakfast after traveling from the ferry of Cairnryan ! Good price and…read moredefinitely worth a visit ! Sausages excellent !

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!

What a find! Wonderful food, drinks and service. As a vegan I don't expect a lot from any menu but…read moreI have found repeatedly, especially in Scotland, that there are always great choices. I had a lovely sausage in garlic, cranberry and tarragon gravy and fresh vegetables. My husband had the fish special and raved. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this lovely little pub.

To this day their Steak & Ale Pie is the best I've ever had, wish it wasn't across an ocean or I'd…read morebe a regular for that alone! Delicious and tender beef, savory gravy and a light and flaky top all made this a meal I still dream about, definitely try it if you have the chance!

This was Robert Burns' "howff," or, his favorite local pub. In fact, he allegedly scratched verses…read morein the windows with a diamond and had an illegitimate child with the barmaid. Thus, for historical value, I had to check it out, but I only stayed for one drink because I did not find it particularly friendly. I have found that dichotomy across Britain (but not Ireland): pubs in large cities welcome everyone, perhaps because of the cosmopolitan nature of a city; in the small towns, where there are probably fewer tourists and more local regulars, I often get a very icy vibe from both patrons and staff. Too bad. I paid 2 for a Tennett's Velvet, a great price for a quality beer.

Sorry to hear about David R.'s experience at the Globe, I found the staff to be very friendly…read more However, my grandmother and aunts and uncles live in Dumfries so I did come in with locals (I'm American, so I stuck out!). My family and I came to the Globe Inn for some after supper drinks. I had never seen the Robbie Burns' paraphenalia in the other parts of the Inn and my uncle asked the bartender if she would show us around. The lady was more than happy to open it up for us and show us the other rooms. I got to take some cool pictures with my family in the backrooms of the Inn. After the unplanned tour we had about 3 more rounds and then headed to another pub. I'm not sure when the other parts of the Inn are open regularly with the Robbie Burns memorabilia, but it was pretty interesting if you're fan of his. Definitely made this place above average.

Never seems to be open no matter what time of day I am in the area! However it is seeped in history…read morethough so maybe a hidden gem. The village was created by Danish Vikings as a fishing and trading port and the area developed into a Emigrant port. John Paul Jones (founder of the American Navy) himself was a local lad and sailed from here. Prisoners were also sent to Australia from this port. There is little left of the pier which once graced the shores but if you listen carefully, you can still hear the smuggler moving their illegal wares! The Steamboat Inn offers B&B at 30GBP per night an have a self contained cottage available too.

set in some awesome surroundings, this place is great to stop off for a pint and some grub if…read moreyou're out and about, highly recommended

Heard from others about how good value the breakfast was at F&B so decided to check it out…read moreourselves. In addition we had received some emails about the unlimited breakfast on offer. We decided to head to our local which is situated at the whitlett roundabout. The place has a great vibe. Bright and spotless. The waiter never mentioned unlimited breakfast. I ordered the traditional fry and my other half ordered the veggie alternative. We both agreed that all the food items on the plate were lukewarm. His avocado was stone cold - who in their right mind would have avocado on their fry up- F&B think again. The egg white on top of the egg was uncooked. Small portion of beans and 3 mushrooms completed the breakfast. Tea was unlimited as was the filter coffee.

I would give this place 4 stars if only the service was better…read more I've been here twice first time was a breeze and second time was the Monday madness and madness it was! We could hardly find a seat and the chef's obviously couldn't cope with the demand as people we're left sitting for quite a while before then deciding to leave just as the meals finally arrived but me and my bf stuck it out as we had nothing planned that night and we got a perfect burger so we left with a smile on our faces but we did see a lot of angry customers that night. This place is corporate just as the other review states, the food isn't that impressive so don't expect it to be and if anything they have too much on the menu with some of it ridiculously priced. Go for the 2 meals for £9.99 as you can't really fault that and aren't paying over the odds.