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The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council

The Bistro

4.7
4.7
665 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 665 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Ayrshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bistro delights guests with "excellent service" and "fantastic food." This cozy spot boasts a "lovely atmosphere" and a varied menu, catering to all tastes. Frequent events, like the Spanish evening, add excitement. Patrons praise the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a must-visit gem in Ayr.

665 Reviews
  1. lynda

    Ayrshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fab evening as always, food fab, service excellent. Thanks Jordan & Josh for your excellent service and great personalities. This place never let's you down. See you New Year's Eve

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  2. Ann

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food at The Bistro Nice atmosphere too. Been many times can't recommend enough.

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  3. Colin

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb from start to finish . Lovely staff , beautiful food and perfectly timed service .

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  4. Allan

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience, a warm environment in dark wet evening, service was welcoming and very good throughout. Food was extremely good and overall a very good dinner, very much worth a visit.

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  5. Michelle

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal at the bistro. Our favourite place in Ayr.

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  6. Julia

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never been before, not sure why. The music from the get go set the mood for the rest of the evening. Very chilled. There are so many places in Ayr that are overrated and getting away with it getting by because they keep up with the Instagram standards…This place leaves them standing. Friendly staff, amazingly delicious food and very cozy ambiance. An absolute hidden gem in Ayr.

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  7. Lesley

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food are exceptional. My favourite place to eat out. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Sharon

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience in this small bistro. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for good food that’s not part of a chain. Staff were very attentive and food was lovely:

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  9. Moira

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bistro never disappoints-the food choices are always varied and delicious; innovative cocktails and the best service anywhere. Always a pleasure!

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  10. Robert

    Glasgow

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with good service. Very interesting menu.

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FAQs

The Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Bistro

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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