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

The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill

4.6 (517)
£25 and under
British
2a Academy Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council KA7 1HS

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 517 people are saying

The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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  • Ayrshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill offers a "fantastic atmosphere" with live music, delightful cocktails, and "exceptional" food. Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff," making it a great spot for celebrations. While service can be a bit slow, the overall experience is memorable, with many eager to return.

517 Reviews
  1. Jax

    Ayrshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to send food back because they got 2 plain cheeseburgers wrong. That was fine. It happens. Got out supposedly new burgers. Turns out they only took the bit of tomato and lettuce off and sent them back out to us. Bit into the burger to get a mouth full of sauce. I asked twice specifically for no sauce and they make me sick. It was embarrassing by this point so we got up and left. Shame because the atmosphere and the girl singing was great. Leaving starving and disappointed was not on my liat of plans for Friday night. Won't be back unfortunately.

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  2. Craig

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here. The bar area is always very chill and the servers make a real effort to make you feel welcome. I am constantly bringing my friends here.

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  3. Chloe

    Ayrshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic night we had! Amazing food and cocktails were AMAZING! can wait to go back.

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  4. Linda

    Ayrshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time spent with my husband watching the rugby, great atmosphere. Enjoyed a couple of drinks then had dinner which was delicious. Great service, lovely friendly staff. Live singer on who was very good. We had a fab time in this cosy basement bar.

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  5. Andy

    West Lothian2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ordered starters, mains and some sides. The sides came out first and the starters and mains. So ended up with table full of food. Not great experience, food not great for price burger poor quality, very disappointed as looked forward to this place

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  6. Karen

    Ayrshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good. Service was a bit slow, and the restaurant was cold.

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  7. Craig

    Ayrshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even although I live near Ayr I'd never been in this place. Decided to give it a go along with my wife, son and his girlfriend for his 22nd birthday. Im absolutely horrified that I didn't know about it for his 16th or 18th birthday because I'd have been going back regularly. The food was exceptional to anything else offered in the same genre in the town... The best food I've eaten in years. The staff were ideal, attentive but not too clingy and the location has to be seen to be believed. Highly recommend....

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  8. thomas

    Ayrshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic service and a class venue!!! Oh and the cocktails were out of this world!!

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  9. David

    Ayrshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic value and great portions. friendly and very helpful staff..will 100% be back 👍🏼👍🏼

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  10. paul

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always,great service will be visiting again

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Smoking Goat Bar and Grill

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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