Pubs in Ayr

Smoking Goat

2A Academy Street, Ayr KA7 1HS

A basement bar at the entrance to a lane opposite Ayr Town Hall, identified only by a small sign on the wall next to the door. There are two handpumps, which dispense changing beers from Ayr Brewing Co and Fyne Ales. It hosts a quiz night on Tuesdays and DJ nights Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The outside drinking area has been upgraded.

19th Golf Team Bar

102 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EF

Abbotsford Hotel

14 Corsehill Road, Ayr KA7 2ST

A fine Scottish baronial style building, in the same ownership since 1966. Located just under a mile south of Ayr town centre and a 20 minute walk from the railway station. The seafront is five minutes away, with golf courses, parks and Burns attractions nearby. The delightful and aptly named Copper Bar has the real ale. There are also several pleasant areas including a Dining Room and Games Room with TV showing sports events. Real flame fires add to the warm inviting atmosphere. Meals are available although it is advisable to book.

Anchor Bar

1 South Harbour Street, Ayr KA7 1HZ

Ayrshire & Galloway

1 Killoch Place, Ayr KA7 2EA

Comfortable hotel and bar close to the Railway Station. One long room with a bar and various back rooms with booths offer a variety of areas. Three handpumps, but sometimes only one in operation at a time. Only one real ale sold now (summer 2019). Stopped selling real ale early 2020.

Balgarth Pines

9 Dunure Road, Ayr KA7 4HR

Terrace Bar & Kitchen

22 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EG

Billy Bridges Bar

8 Sandgate, Ayr KA7 1BH

Black Bull Inn

22 River Street, Ayr KA8 0AX

Boswells

7 Boswell Park, Ayr KA7 1NP

Bracken Bar

Dunure Road, Ayr KA7 4LD

Brig

1 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8BU

Single real ale handpump added December 2018, but stopped selling real ale again in June2019. Busy working man’s pub with regular clientele.