Live Music — Pubs in Ayr

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.

Wolf

13 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EU

One real ale from Ayr Brewing Company. Real ale now removed due to "lack of demand".

Market Inn

2 Castlehill Road, Ayr KA7 2HT

Historic pub which used to serve the livestock market now occupied by a superstore.

Drouthy Neebors

56 Smith Street, Ayr KA7 1TF

Smiths

13 Dalblair Road, Ayr KA7 1UF

Tam O' Shanter

230 High Street, Ayr KA7 1RQ

Reputedly the oldest in the town, this small thatched pub with strong Burns’ connections is now the only one left on Ayr’s High Street. An inglenook (with gas fire) dominates the main seating area. One handpump serves a beer from Ayr Brewing Co. Food is served in the restaurant until 5pm (7pm in summer), where children are welcome, or can be brought through to the bar area. Open Mic Night on Friday and occasional live music. A new beer garden, with its own bar has opened in the adjacent lane.

Twa Dugs

4 Killoch Place, Ayr KA7 2EA

This very lively pub sits on the edge of Burns Statue Square in the centre of town. Real ales are sourced from a wholesaler who supplies beers which are not usually found in other pubs in the area. The wall at the back of the stage is dominated by a very large flat-screen TV and live sport is shown. Twa Dugs quiz on a Monday, round table acoustic session on a Tuesday afternoon. Thursday night streamed live on the internet acoustic session. Friday night band, Saturday night band, Sunday evening the fabulous Duffy and his blues and jazz

Wellingtons Bar

17 Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1EZ

A large Wellington boot advertises the location of this basement bar. Close to the seafront, bus station and local government offices, it attracts tourists and office workers alike. The Wednesday evening quiz is popular and at the weekend there may be live music, or a DJ on Saturday and an acoustic session on Sunday. Three changing ales vary constantly between brewers. Bar food is served, with daily specials on the menu. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019.

Crumbs & Cocktails

18 Smith Street, Ayr KA7 1TF

The pub on this prominent corner site has seen numerous changes over the years, the latest being a large, one-roomed café bar. However, pillars and archways are evidence of its former multi-roomed character. Seating is mixed, ranging from tall to coffee table armchairs. Features include a pool table and pizza oven. Food is served until 6pm and regular Pizza Nights, using the aforementioned oven, are held. Karaoke Thursday nights, Acoustic Open Mic Night Friday and live music on Saturday nights.