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The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council

The Bistro

4.7
4.7
674 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 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 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    01292 261136
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 674 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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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.

674 Reviews
  1. lynda

    Ayrshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Adella

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. rosie

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Simon

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Completely lived up to expectations. We took a long time checking reviews for a nice place to eat in Ayr. The Bistro had great reviews and a lovely menu selection. We were not disappointed!! Beautiful food and a lovely discreet restaurant. Will definitely return next time we are in Ayrshire.

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  5. Hugh

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting the bistro and will definitely be returning, service was brilliant, food was even better and the whole ambience of the place made us feel at ease

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  6. Neil

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely interior with a nice vibe, friendly attentive staff, great food. The price was quite reasonable too.

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  7. Ian

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal and good value for money. Staff very friendly and menu far better than what tends to be available ie pub food, fish and chips, steak pie etc. normally. Had the the place recommended to us last night by a couple in our hotel and it didn’t disappoint.

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  8. Fiona

    VIP

    Glasgow

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal at the Bistro - food outstanding. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good choice of wines, beers and liqueurs.

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  9. Jackie

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night out in every way! Thank you so much! 🙏

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  10. lynda

    Ayrshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    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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The Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 674 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 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 pm–1:00 am
  • 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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