Live Sports — 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.

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.

Wolf

13 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EU

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

Chestnuts Hotel

52 Racecourse Road, Ayr KA7 2UZ

This family-run hotel attracts both locals and visitors. Three changing real ales from a range of breweries are available in The 19th Hole, a delightful oak-beamed hall with an interesting history and a huge collection of whisky water jugs. Excellent food is served in the bar and separate restaurant. Open log fires add to the comfortable atmosphere in winter and a pleasant beer garden is popular when the weather allows.

Christina's Bar

39 Mill Street, Ayr KA7 1TG

Traditional bar and lounge just off the High Street towards the river.

Glen Park Hotel

5 Racecourse Road, Ayr KA7 2DG

This comfortable lounge bar, in an attractive 1860s B-listed Victorian building, is the brewery tap for Ayr Brewing Company who brew in the rear of the building. The guest ales often include a seasonal from the brewery. Beers are usually also available to take away from a shop/bar at the rear of the dining room. Bar and restaurant meals are served daily except Monday.

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.