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The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council

The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill

4.7
4.7
506 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
One of the most unique bars in Ayr, The Smoking Goat is a tucked away spot decked out with comfy booths and cave-like walls. From historical interiors and gin cocktails to the newly upgraded outdoor terrace, this is a pretty special place to spend your evening. A basement bar with a lazy feel, its comfy seating is perfectly suited to its music policy. With a flowing roster of acoustic nights of up and coming bands makes this a great underground venue to check out great underground talent. The Smoking Goat is one slick subterranean hideout.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, American, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    01292 857137
  • Website
    http://thesmokinggoatayr.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Ayrshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill offers a welcoming atmosphere with "fabulous" food and "superb" service. Guests rave about "huge portions" and "tasty food," with cocktails being a highlight. The staff is praised for their attentiveness and friendliness. It's a "cool place" to enjoy great meals and entertainment.

506 Reviews

  1. Gillian

    Ayrshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Table for 4 , table location was terrible sat facing a brick wall between the two arches on hard uncomfortable chairs, which meant my husbands chair was always getting bumped into as people passing to go to toilet or waiting staff going back and forth we asked if we could move to another table but told the fee tables had been booked (what’s the difference so had ours?), 3 other tables empty the duration we were there, drinks order very slow,. Our table was for 7.30 and had checked website before booking to see if any live entertainment was on the website said 9pm as we were there with visitors frm Australia and wanted to have a conversation over dinner and didn’t want to shout for the duration, but the live acoustic singer started once we had ordered around 7.45 and was literally right beside us and very loud particularly the high notes, we ate quickly and left .I have been here several times and it was excellent, hence booking again , but I was extremely disappointed this time and puts us off coming back in case it happens again.

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  2. Frank

    Ayrshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Realy nice atmosphere and location great food and good service who were pleasant always would go back again as a gourmet burger restraunt.

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  3. Sally

    London

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little bar. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food lovely and good value for money.

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  4. James

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place, food good. Service good. Would go back.

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  5. Robert

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our Xmas works lunch here. Food and service was great, would highly recommend A++++

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  6. Catriona

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent, staff friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Will definitely be back

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  7. Jeanette

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quirky place. Lovely food, good value for money and very attentive, friendly staff. We were sat staring at a huge TV screen though behind the people we were with which was a bit weird and distracting but all excellent apart from that. We had our dog with us too staff made a fuss of him and brought treats which was lovely. 👍

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  8. Helen

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to eat - food and service we're fantastic.

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  9. Hazel

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar in Ayr. Love the vibe, love the food and the service. Such a cool place to be and we’re so lucky to have it in Ayr. The quiz being on was just an added bonus. Love it!

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  10. Patricia

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very steep steps down into it...cave like...but lovely place...quite small tho.....you easliy forget where you are. Young guy with glasses serving tables was fantastic...always checking you had what you needed and clearly enjoyed his job. Added greatly to the place. Food was very well presented and tasted as good as it looked....Good value. You defo will not be disappointed. You better to book a table to guarantee a seat.

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The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 506 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill

2a Academy Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council KA7 1HS

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ayr
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, American, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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