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The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council
The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council
The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council
The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council
The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council

The Bistro

4.7
4.7
681 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Renovated and new, a small family run bistro in the heart of ayr town centre invites you to experience fresh local produce, fantastic atmosphere and casual but classic gourmet dining options. Breakfast, lunch & A la carte to afternoon teas and food & drink tasting nights. A fantastic day/evening of great food and great wine & cocktails.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ayr's newest bistro experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    01292 261136
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 681 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Ayrshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bistro in Ayr offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a warm, cozy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and commend the excellent service. The varied menu features standout dishes like mussels and steak, making it a "highly recommended" spot for both locals and visitors.
681 Reviews
  1. Moira

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love The Bistro-excellent cocktails, delicious food and the best service anywhere. Caitliyn and her team are the best!

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  2. lynda

    Ayrshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time we have been here for lunch, even though we have dined here in the evening several times. Staff as fab as ever, food amazing, wine & prosecco never let's us down.

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  3. Joanna

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal , lovely friendly welcome and service , be back soon!

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  4. Jennifer

    Ayrshire

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Lunch was fine . Soup was cauliflower and cheese which was rather bland . Goats cheese and beetroot sandwich was good . Filling was really nice but bread was a bit tough

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  5. Fiona

    VIP

    Glasgow

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On this visit we celebrated a family birthday, and it was first class. The staff are very attentive and the food is always amazing. The restaurant has a lovely relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit if you haven’t already!

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  6. Martin

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Everything we had was excellent and presented well. Atmosphere was cosy and welcoming. Staff were friendly and helpful especially when dealing with food intolerances. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Fiona

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious & efficient, friendly service.

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  8. lynda

    Ayrshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night, fab food as always. Service excellent by Jordan, Leigh and Caitlyn. Happy New Year

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  9. Adella

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Ambience and service were outstanding. Would HIGHLY recommend.

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  10. rosie

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had booked this as an “affordable “ place to eat on New Year’s Eve. No mention of a set menu when booking and I even rang to check. It was my treat for my partner and his wee boy and we booked early so we could get the wee guy back for 7.30. When we arrived and were told it was 85 pounds for 5 courses each I was mortified as we had been out for lunch and had no interest in 5 courses. It’s also out of our budget massively !!! We should have been told this when booking from open table and another table actually walked out as also didn’t know. I mean the food was fine but this is ridiculous that it wasn’t explained. The wee guy enjoyed his 10 pound 3 course kids meal. When the bill came they even charged us extra for a steak sauce and an adults dessert - but this was corrected. I did not make a fuss as it was a special birthday but the meal ended up lasting nearly 3 hours Really disappointed and I didn’t really enjoy the experience due to the menu being forced on us.

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The Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 7 times today
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92 Sandgate, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council KA7 1BX

Additional information

  • Area
    Ayr
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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