The Kirkton Inn

Cocktail Bar | Ayr | Scotland | United Kingdom

"The Kirkton Inn" in Ayr, Scotland, is a historic inn that was built in 1879 in the picturesque village of Dalrymple. It is located in the heart of the so-called Burns Country, just a few kilometers south of Alloway, the birthplace of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. In 2018, the inn was extensively renovated to bring both the interior and exterior to new glory.

The menu at "The Kirkton Inn" offers a wide range of traditional Scottish dishes with a modern twist. A particular highlight is the tender pork belly dish, praised for its crispy crust and juicy texture. For seafood lovers, there is a delicious starter with fresh prawns, served on a bed of crunchy salad and topped with a homemade cocktail sauce. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on using local ingredients and also offers a full vegan menu to cater to different dietary needs.

The atmosphere at "The Kirkton Inn" is warm and inviting, enhanced by the tasteful decor and friendly staff. The inn has various areas, including a main restaurant, a smaller executive room, and a bar, which can accommodate up to 80 guests in total. During the summer months, the beer garden invites guests to relax outdoors. Regular offers and events, such as the traditional Sunday roast, make "The Kirkton Inn" a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Whether for a cozy breakfast, a hearty lunch, or an elegant dinner – "The Kirkton Inn" provides the perfect setting for any occasion and impresses with a successful blend of tradition and modernity.

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Kirkton Inn Hotel & Studios, Main St
Dalrymple
KA6 6DF Ayr

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Opening hours

Sunday9:00 - 23:00
Monday9:00 - 23:00
Tuesday9:00 - 23:00
Wednesday9:00 - 23:00
Thursday9:00 - 23:00
Friday9:00 - 0:00
Saturday9:00 - 0:00

Reviews

610 Reviews

John Torbet
03.02.2025

Booked in for breakfast. Settings lovely and fresh. Bathrooms immaculate and clean. Staff very nice, food was well cooked and presented well. No issues with portion size or quality of ingredients. Very reasonably priced for a full Scottish breakfast. Choice of other dishes also appealing. Definitely return visit on the cards.
Andrew Marshall
20.01.2025

Another fabulous lunch with my wife. Food & service always outstanding
Emily Pike
14.01.2025

Lunch with my three sisters, delicious as usual
Joy Cree
06.01.2025

We stopped In for some lunch with family, the service was excellent and food was very tasty only complaint would be the portion sizes are very small. One adult member had the risotto and it was smaller than the kids macaroni portion.
william fleming
02.12.2024

Had lunch excellent lovely staff nice cosy ambience will be back 😀
William McVey
18.11.2024

Food was very good and the facilities were great
Darren Elliott
13.11.2024

Great food and service
Nick Callow
29.07.2024

Fantastic food and superb staff.
John Willox
20.10.2024

Lovely friendly staff. We only stayed for coffee. C hacked out menu and looked good. Will certainly be back. Although staff are young they were very attentive.
Karen Hunter
19.10.2024

We didn't stay we just went for a meal and what a lovely meal it was. The staff are one of the friendliest I have met. We will defo be back.
Geoff Miles
22.12.2022

Lovely decor and really good food. Just a bit out of the way but only half an hour away.
Susan Campbell
21.09.2024

Brilliant meal and service was excellent will definetly be back
Peek aboo
01.09.2024

Just back, first time I've ever been & was disappointed, nice big building & nice outside, but inside it's quite like a nursing home feel, the staff were lovely & polite, I ordered the steak pie & the portion was tiny, it was really good quality food, but the portion was like a kids meal & I was starving afterwards, same with the dessert really good quality but once again a kids portion, overall I can't complain about the food as it was really good quality, but the portion size was terrible especially for the price the restaurant is charging, for a little pub/hotel in Ayrshire ( the prices are really steep, this place would be a gem if they did bigger portions & lowered the prices, I'm glad I tried it, but won't rush back .
Mary S
01.09.2024

We had a lovely dining experience at this restaurant. The food and drink was truly wonderful. The hostesses we're very pleasant and attentive. This is a dog friendly restaurant and we bought our dog. He was given a bowl of water, which I thought was very thoughtful. One of the highlights of the visit was this restaurant. I hope to come back again.
joanne mcavoy
25.08.2024

Beautiful clean restaurant food amazing definitely be back 😊
Jimmy Macdonald
24.08.2024

Food ok but overpriced, staff attentive, restaurant has no atmosphere, a bit like an old folks home, Basic attention to detail errors like pepper pots filled with flakes instead of powder hence no pepper coming out.
Freda Clifford
22.08.2024

We went for dinner on Saturday great food very tasty, we had 2 courses each and couldn't fault them. Great service from the young girl who served us. Lovely decor nice atmosphere we will definitely be back.
Anne Eriksson
05.08.2024

Lovely restaurant.. .and delicious food I will be back definitely !!
Angela Cartney
04.08.2024

Delicious food and great service
Carol Smith
27.07.2024

Lunch with a friend was superb.
Mark Grieve
27.07.2024

Popped in for breakfast ,,four adults 2 children, service was amazing ,place was spotless,,,dog friendly in the bar ,,,all breakfasts were cooked to perfection ,,highly recommended
Andrew Topping
16.07.2024

Had been searching around for somewhere nice to have lunch on a Saturday, and found it here. Nice grub, friendly staff, nice clean modern decor. Would have loved to try the banana and sticky toffee boat dessert, but sadly was pushed for time heading to Cairnryan. Only slight thing was, I could have done with a bigger plate for my panini, it just fitted on, leaving little room for escaping bits when cutting through crust. But would definitely return.👍
Robert White
10.07.2024

Had an amazing lunch. Would highly recommend a visit. The food was fantastic.
Roberto Iannotti
28.06.2024

Take a run down the Ayrshire coast and pass into this lovely pub restaurant Superb high quality fare Friendly service from a young team Lots of lovely locally sourced dishes The beef wellington was faultless
Nenah Favelle
13.06.2024

Great quality dishes, very traditional pub food cooked to restaurant standard. Service was friendly abd attentive. I started with pate, steak for main and summer pavlova .
meemo mcphail
05.06.2024

My husband and I stopped here for Sunday lunch. The staff were extremely helpful and courteous. The food was fabulous. Not only was the roast beef main to die for, but the mushroom and thyme soup was exceptional and had me hunting online for a recipe. Highly recommended.
Louise Turnbull
20.02.2019

Love the food in this place Staff are helpful and music is soothing when away from the bar which was playing nothing but modern music (the only reason it lost a star)

 

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