Dan McKay's in South Ayrshire

Went to the pub because it advertised food on the website but when we got there, it turns out that they dont do food and havent for a while now. They even have a menu outside. Very disappointed so had a quick drink and left.Update your website.

Coming from Glasgow we try to walk our dog on Troon beach whenever we can get the time. After a walk we always head to the beer garden. We’ve been popping in for 4 or 5 years now, it’s a fantastic wee pub with a great beer garden and great staff. Always ends a trip to Troon on a positive note. We’ll be back 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Never been in before, a lovely bar the landlord and staff were so polite and friendly. The beer was exceptional so was the food. The bar was spotlessly clean, and the prices were very reasonable. All in all first class I would not hesitate to recommend, and will definitely go back when I am in the area again.

Whilst in Troon we were asking where to go to watch the Scotland game and McKays came highly recommended. We were warmly welcomed and treated like locals by all the staff. The service was exemplary. Definitely be back when next in Troon

Friendly Service, Attentive and great food! Dog friendly in the beer garden! Will definitely be back! Thank you Mckays 🤍

The staff were very helpful and went above and beyond ,will definitely recommend and we will be back

Was in beer garden ,had a panini chips salad & glass of wine which was very reasonable priced and very tasty , staff were very welcoming nothing was a bother will certainly be back

Despite Covid over regulation this fantastic bar stil looks after its customers. We had to book a table but the service was brilliant… great beer too !

Visited this gem of a bar while spending a few days in Groom Jim and Denise and all their staff work constantly with a happy friendly smile The beer garden was fantastic helped by the weather Big pat on the back to you all Keep up the good work guys Will definitely be back next time we're down

My husband and I have visited here around three times now since we moved here. You are always warmly welcomed and the beer garden is lovely. The owners and staff are so attentive and you are never left waiting for your next order! The next time we visit we will have to try some food. Would definitely recommend. Also, a good selection of beers and lagers.

Boy oh boy where to even start with this wee Gem, James and his wife will make your visit more than inviting in by far the best most welcoming wee pub in the town. An outstanding beer garden with great food at an even better price it’s fair to say that this little family run establishment is ticking all the boxes. There’s no floor creaking silence in McKays, but instead you’re met with the sound of welcoming chatter and people having a downright good time at any time of the day, if you’re ever in Troon, either visiting or a member of the community be sure to put this place on your list, from front to back, inside to out McKays accommodates for everyone.

Service first class staff very friendly and made you feel very welcome. Food delicious this was our second visit and would highly recommend it we will definitely be back

Enticed by a beer garden on a sunny day and restrictions due to COVID 19 only allowing alcohol to be served outside we entered Dan McKays. Our welcome was warm and friendly, staff were taking all safety precautions and “rules” were explained. The small traditional pub opened onto a large walked beer garden, which was really busy. The pub had enticed everyone including families and dogs. Staff never stopped and were attentive and very friendly. Wine was delicious and sandwiches were really fresh and tasty. Menu was simple but but presented well and something for everyone. Prices were fair. Toilets were spotlessly clean. Look forward to returning to this “secret” beer garden and would recommend to anyone heading to Troon.

The warmest welcome I’ve ever received!! Sunday afternoon very busy and both the owners took the time to stop and say hi and ask how our day was before they had a chance to serve us! Perfect welcome! We just popped in for a quick drink .. stayed for food and few.. the food was delicious and very fresh! The service was outstanding!! Will definitely be back ❤️🥰

My wife & I popped into McKays last night for dinner. We were greeted by the very friendly Denise who told us the the kitchen had just closed. We were about to head off elsewhere for food when she advised that they could get the kitchen reopened and she took our order. All this was done with real customer care attitude and a friendly smile. A short while later we were tucking into fish n chips and steak pie, both of which were delicious. Others have mentioned in previous reports of the fantastic service given by owners James and Denise, they are not exaggerating. As well as chatting away with us we saw the owners share plenty of chat and laughs with all other customers. Absolutely blown away by the fantastic warmth and hospitality of these top hosts. Cheers guys.

Came down for a weekend and was walking into troon town centre and seen McKays pub just looked like an run of the mill pub but when we got in we where made really welcome by James and Denise and the food was first class we enjoyed it that much we went back the next day . They have a saying on the wall which said " MAY ALL WHO COME IN AS GUESTS LEAVE AS FRIENDS " that sums it up to a tea will definitely be back great people x

My husband and I popped in here for lunch on a trip to Troon. The owners were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We both had the haddock and chips which was delicious and great value for money. The Pinot Grigio was lovely and cold and a great accompaniment to the fish.

Had our Army reunion here and it was top notch. All the staff were great and we were well looked after. Food is excellent. Nice large garden and covered smoking area. Locals all friendly and made us welcome. Definitely recommended.

My daughter and I decided on Friday to go for a jaunt with the dog..Beer garden is lovely and very dog friendly. Our dog got a bowl of water while we had something to eat. Lovely 'pub grub' and very friendly staff

I am down in troon regularly visiting family and frequently visit Mckays. Nice friendly clean pub with a suntrap large beer garden and kids are welcome.

Visited on Saturday 15 June with my mum, dad, fiancè and my dog. We sat outside under the sheltered tables. We only stopped for a quick drink, however ended up staying a couple of hours. The service we received from the owner was fantastic. So welcoming and friendly. We were a bit hungry but not hungry enough for a full meal. We spoke to the owner and he made us a sharing platter that wasn't even on the menu. The food was delicious. Will definitely return. Fantastic service. Great find!!

Friendliest welcome ever...lovely local bar with gorgeous beer garden and excellent food. If visiting Troon you should pay a visit!

We absolutely love this wee place! Especially how we are always greeted by the perfect hosts Denise and James. We love to go with our girls and they are always so accommodating to our needs! Lunch or dinner is always tasty and freshly cooked! The beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a wee vino or two in the sunshine! Not to mention doggy friendly!

We have been here 3 or 4 times over the years (we aren't local) and it has never disappointed us. They have the best (perhaps the only?) beer garden in Troon; Well-maintained, private and pleasant. It is 15:30 on 1/6/19 and we have literally just left because we had to go back to our hotel to get ready for dinner tonight but we both felt the need to say that the service, atmosphere and overall management are all fantastic.

My husband and I were staying in Troon for the weekend and after a long walk along the front, we were looking for a place for a drink and a snack. We wandered about the town for a time checking places out and then popped into McKays as there was a sign for bar food.

We decided on a last minute pub lunch today. Tried a few of my old haunts in the town but one had closed down and another didn't do pub food any longer. So we looked across the road and saw McKays. Hadn't been in for years but as the sign outside said they did food, that was enough to entice us in......and we were NOT disappointed!

On a wet windy cold march day we dropped in looking for a light snack, as soon as we entered the barmaid Elaine made us right at home. Nice atmosphere in the bar which was mostly occupied by locals, we settled for soup but the main bar meals looked very nice, as was the soup. When we were joined later by friends Elaine was on the ball again,

Fabulous food. Service is second to none and nothing is ever a problem ! Denise & James are the beat hosts.

Great pub close to train station bumped in to a few well known folk we know made to feel welcome and will be back soon. next hopefully sample some food. Bar staff warm and welcoming.

Lovely Pint of Guinness At Dan McKays, And Very Friendly Staff. Highly Recommended. Brilliant Food As Well

Visited for lunch. Have been before and still a great place to go for lunch. Made welcome immediately on entering by friendly member of staff. Served straight away and took our lunch order quickly. Very attentive and checked that everything was to our liking. Had a chat with the owner who also made sure everything was to our satisfaction. Will certainly return and would recommend the pub to anyone visiting the town.

Great owners , food and beers need to get Hendricks lol would recommend this if visiting Troon. Nice beer garden

My wife and myself were staying in Troon for 1 night looking for a place

Great pub. The owners, James & Denise are fantastic. They always make you feel so welcome. Would never go to Troon without a visit.

My wife and I had Lunch in here recently and found the hosts most welcoming. At first we were a bit taken aback by their attention but soon realised they were being helpful. The food was very good as was the service with the hosts insisting they even bring our drinks to the table, a change from the norm nowadays of having to go to the Bar and pay for everything before getting it. I had Steak Pie and my wife King Prawns. Premises were also clean and bright.

Our visit fell on a Wednesday night, and we took advantage of the Steak Deal for 2 with a bottle of wine. The couple who run the pub were very friendly, and the meal was well received by both of us hungry visitors (cleared plates), and we would return here again if ever visiting Troon. It wasn't a class joint, but the people running it make it a pleasant place.

We had friends over for a night and we chose MacKay’s. We wanted simple pub grub and I must admit, we got a lot more than that. The menu was really good and the portions were massive. I would highly recommend the haggis. As soon as we came in we were welcomed with a smile, the staff were amazing. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome, at one point the barmaid and owner of the place actually brought our drinks to the table. Very very good “wee Scottish pub” experience, couldn’t have asked for anything more. Also the place was clean and the smoking/outside area is huuuuuge and well kept, great for kids and dogs. Big thumbs up!

Called in for lunch with a friend. As it was a nice day we had lunch in the beer garden. The pub was quite busy but we did not have long to wait. We were looked after very well by the landlord who could not have been more helpful. All the staff are very friendly. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Will certainly return in the future.

...in fact, one of the very best you will find anywhere. the staff really do go out of their way to make you feel that you are special. on one occasion, the owner went off to fetch his wife's lap-top so that i could watch a very minor fitba' game on a night a very important english premiership game was being shown in every pub across the land. every customer is greeted with a broad smile and no matter how busy they are, you never seem to have wait any time at all to be served. a truly brilliant watering hole

I checked out several pubs while on vacation in Troon. I loved the beer garden and had several great meals here. Denise and James made my birthday extra special! I will definitely be back!

Beautiful beer garden which allows dogs in, food menu delicious and reasonably priced, all staff extremely friendly and helpful

Very friendly, welcoming bar offering a good range of food at very reasonable prices. Steak night recommended. Beer garden for the good weather days! Good range of beers and spirits

Great wee place to have food & drinks in beer garden with our 2 GSD ... food plentiful & delicious... owners are lovely, very welcoming & attentive... would defo recommend & as Arnie says.... I,LL BE BACK !!!!

First trip to Troon and asked a local to recommend a pub with beer garden and decent food.

James and Denise were great hosts, made us feel like regular customers despite it being our second visit. Service was spot on even with the pub being really busy, food was great for quality and quantity. Highly recommend

Landlord and Landlady very welcoming and obliging. Very good food with good choice of beers. We will definately call again on our next visit to Scotland.

Went here for their steak night. The food was amazing and the service was second to none. The staff make you feel very welcome. We will definately be visiting again

We have travelled down a few times and taken a walk along the beach from Barassie into Troon. Lunch and a few drinks in McKay's. Always a warm welcome with good attentive service and lovely food. A firm family favourite and I hope we get back soon.

Most of the staff are "on point" , with a couple of exceptions ; when members of the same group order spirits and mixers and all we receive is ice in a glass and mixers, the eyebrows raise. Our group ordered food and it was very, very poor. Greasy , tasteless, lacking in imagination, I could go on. We've been back in since, but food will never be an option.

Has to be the best value for money in Ayrshire, seldom now do you get great value food and a 5 star service, pity our summers are very short as the beer garden just takes this place to another level.

While on vacation from Canada we took a day to ourselves and visited Troon beach just to look around the town and see the beach.

We sat in beer garden 18th Aug, we all really enjoyed our lunch, all the food was delicious. What really stood out for me however was the service, totally genuine, warm and hospitable. Highly recommend and would return!

Simplemente comido un muy agradable almuerzo en un pub en Troon. Un pub tradicional con una señorita muy amable y muy trabajador que nos recibió cuando llegamos. Mi hermana y yo tuvimos el queso macaroni, que era preciosa. Mi madre tuvo una muy inusual haggis y queso cheddar ciabatta, que decía que estaba delicioso. Todo servido con patatas fritas. La cuenta con 3 refrescos y terminado con los cafés era 30 libras. 00. Nos quedamos bastante contentos con eso! !

Paramos para almorzar en una visita a Troon no me decepcionó encantador almuerzo, generosas porciones, alegre, amable personal nada. Se lo recomendaría a amigos y familiares.

Un día en la zona de jardín decente es amplio, y es ideal para relajarse con amigos. El pub en sí es bastante compacto, con buenas zonas para sentarse. El servicio de comidas. Televisores están ubicadas en dos paredes normalmente con deporte mostrando.

We went here after a round of golf looking for some ales and some good food, and we were very impressed. James, Denise and team are very friendly and helpful as are the other members at the bar. The variety and quality made us revisit this pub during our stay at Troon.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed McKay's yet. Brilliant local pub where you will always get a warm welcome from James, Denise and staff. Fabulous beer garden which you are hard pushed to get a seat in the summer. Real ale on tap which is always in great condition.Food is fabulous - good choice, well presented, tasty and great value for money. Burger night on a Tuesday is a must - what's not to like about 2 for 1 burgers - good choice available and cooked perfectly. Chips are amazing as well.Steak night on a Wednesday is an absolute bargain - £25 for 2 steaks and a bottle of wine - booking recommended.Give it a try - you'll not be disappointed

We visited Troon on a sunny Saturday afternoon, we had no idea where to eat and came across this pub by chance. It has a massive beer garden that looked great unfortunately it was full as we visited late afternoon. No problem getting a table inside, ordered some food & drinks at bar with no problems. Food was great, staff friendly. We will visit again any time we are in Troon.

Just left mckays what a lovely friendly place. Steak pie and Scampi absolutely delicious .. will definitely be back .. waiter was so lovely sitting us down and bringing us drinks over .. with a nice welcoming chat .. brilliant customer services .. hope your horse wins in the grand national ☘❤

Great local pub. James & Denise always ensure you get a warm welcome. Good choice of beers and always a couple of real ales available. Well priced food served with a smile.No hesitation in recommending best pub in Troon.

L accoglienza dei titolari mi ha fatto sentire subito in un posto caldo e mi è piaciuto la gentilezza nella aiutarmi a scegliere cosa mangiare e cosa bere. Per uno straniero la prima volta ti fa sentire a tuo agio.Classico pub con hamburger ben cucinati e birre a fiumi.Un hamburger due birre 13£.Non male Ci tornerò se passo ancora da troon.

Came on 14th february had, dinner steak ale pie with chips wife had chicken food average pub grub , The welcome from the man in charge exceptional very friendly welcome to troon , Very pleasant indeed.

One of the best run pubs around, great ales kept in the best of conditions, lovely staff , and superb food, well worth a visit

Visit regularly during good weather, as McKays has a great beer garden which is also dog friendly. We decided to try the Steak Night, which on paper looks really good value. However, on a busy December evening the kitchen obviously struggled to get the orders out. Long wait for food, and when it did come out was disappointing - very dry. Would recommend adding a sauce if you're planning to give it a try.Roll on the summer!

Had a lovely lunch macaroni was to die for not to busy but people who were there were very friendly. Service was good owner was very helpful and made us feel very welcome. First time I've been here and will definetly go back

Went for late lunch the other day and have to say we thoroughly enjoyed it. The breaded chicken goujons were a nice change from the tempura batter ones sold everywhere! The steak pie was tasty and the haddock was great.Would recommend and will return.

Went to McKays for the steak dinner.Very tasty, great value & would highly recommend.Hosts James & Denise were very friendly & the atmosphere was lovely.

I visit Troon 3 or 4 times a year and always make an effort to pop in to this friendly bar with good selection of great quality Scottish beers and wonderful garden.

Ordered two for one burgers. Great value. Was lovely to sit out in the beer garden with friends. Dog friendly too

I "dined" here my first night in Troon. Everyone was very nice. The food was pub food. Nothing special but pretty tasty. I had McKay's Special sandwich. For a yankee, their bacon is a little different. The odd thing I noticed throughout my stay in Scotland is that while the staff will continue to check on you, if you want your bill to pay and leave, you do have to ask for it. Unlike in North America, they won't just try to give you your bill and turn the table.

This is second time we have been to this nice wee pub when visiting Troon, the staff are very welcoming and nothing is a bother to them. We ordered food, fish and chips, and haggis and cheese ciabatta, both were lovely. My boyfriend also ordered a Snakebit (drink) which staff kindly gave him, as he finds it hard to get in Glasgow. Pub is clean and has large outdoor area, well worth a visit, we will return again

We were tired and hungry and strangers in a new town... After a big of wandering (actually looking for another place on trip adviser...) we stumbled upon Dan McKay's and thought we could give it a go. We had two children (aged 5 and 9) and two dogs. The dogs were welcome in the garden - which is always a bonus! Within a couple of minutes a bowl of water was brought out for the dogs - we were beginning to think we had struck gold! A few local ales on offer too (another tick!) We ordered food - very nice burgers - which came quickly. The portions were big enough without being ridiculous. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming too.We were very pleased with our visit. Why only 4.5 out of 5? Toilets were a little dark and dingy. Not a major thing but worth mentioning...Overall I am very happy with Dan McKay's and would definitely go back!

Lovely wee pub in the middle of Troon, good food, the burgers are really nice, as is the tempura chicken. The portions are substantial and all at a good price. Staff are really friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for lunch whilst in Troon.

Called in three times for lunch very friendly staff , good service enjoy all three visits .steak burger with haggis two visits my wife had the chicken burger on one visit and the fish and chips and said both were good .

Enjoy our date at Dan McKays every Wednesday night for their steak night. Beautiful sirloin steak with mushrooms,fries and tomato garnish, plus a bottle of red white or rose wine - £25 for two! . Optional extras, choice of sauce and onion rings! Always,served to perfection on hot plates and with service with a smile from our favourite mine hosts, James and Denise. Not to be missed!!!

The Beer Garden is well (hedge) sheltered so weather doesn't have to be perfect.....just dry and not icy....for the Beer Garden to be a pleasure. It is beautifully maintained by a pair of brilliant "mine hosts" and the food is a significant cut above Pub Grub.....and, modestly priced.

We had spent a long Saturday at the Open golf and towards the end of the day were all cold and wet. We decided to walk into Troon for a couple of drinks before we went home. Dan Mckays was busy but we found space to get a heat and a welcomed drink. Staff were really friendly and even though busy we got served quickly. Once heated up we decided to go to the extensive and lovely beer garden at the back.We got a table, put up an umbrella and we were settled for awhile, they had a bar bbq going and everyone was having a great time.

Stopped in for a pint after watching the Open Championship. Nice size crowd inside (unfortunately raining so we couldn't enjoy the outdoor spaces). Nice selection of beers and cask ales. Great classic pub feeling. Definitely worth a quick visit if in the area and needing a drink.

We had driven to Troon from the Lake District of England and by the time we got to McKays the kitchen had closed for the afternoon. We asked if we could get some soup and the bartender said he thought he could arrange it and in no time we had a wonderful tomato soup and lovely bread to help us get to dinner. They also had an outside seating area on benches which would be great for a family during warm weather. Love the place and will return soon!

Stopped in to Dan McKays after work for a drink with a friend. Saw other people being served what looked liked really nice pub grub so we decided to eat there too. My pal had a cheeseburger which was really, really good and served with a lovely big portion of chips and salad bowl. I had a starter and side dish of onion rings. The starter dish of chicken strips (tempura) would have rivalled the tempura served in Scotts and was more like a main course. The side of onion rings was enough for two people. Would recommend anyone to try it. The owners James and wife Denise are always friendly and welcoming to locals and visitors alike and the pub has the best beer garden in Troon (and weans and dugs are welcomed there too). Give it a go, you won't be disappointed!

Just thought I would mention the great chips served here, they are frozen but are good quality and always cooked nice and crispy. Also the small bottles of prosecco are a good idea and great price.P S the barman is great!

Dropped in here for a bite to eat while visiting Troon and were expecting basic pub grub. We went in and were Greeted by a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff who couldn't do enough and made us feel very welcome. We Ordered our food which came in good time and we were not disappointed as the food was delicious, well presented and generous portion sizes. I will most definitely be visiting here again if ever in Troon.

Stopped by for a drink and was made really welcome,the bar was really busy and the bar tender served our drinks to the table.Maybe next time we will stay for a meal.Very nice pub.

Boys went in for a drink whilst girls went shopping and when we met up again we stayed for lunch. Lovely lunch menu and food was first class. What sets this place apart from all the others is the incredibly friendly and chatty staff. We were all made to feel very welcome and appreciated. Will definitely return when next visiting Troon. Thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon here.

Short visit to Troon. Visited this bar and full of locals. All good for custom though. Would have left and never returned as we felt left out apart from being asked if we'd like another drink but the barman did make an effort, eventually, to speak to us so we returned for a second visit. The place was deservedly very busy on a Saturday between 4 and 8 and again the owner/barman spoke to us and remembered us before leaving for a much deserved night off. It's the little things. Thank you and we will be back. Having owned a pub ourselves though, it's not easy pleasing everyone. Well done.

I went here specifically because of the 'dog friendly' reviews - however dogs are only allowed in the beer garden, meaning that you have to sit shivering in the cold if you have a dog with you. Fine if you have a tail and a fur coat but not so great for us human companions.It really confuses my why food and drink venues in (say) the west end of Glasgow are so dog friendly, but outside of Glasgow places get a lot more hostile... is it a country thing??NB: The only truly dog friendly pub we found in Troon was the Harbour Inn - very friendly and the owner gave our dog treats and water.

Went for lunch on Saturday with my parents and my 4 year old daughter. Can't praise the service highly enough and the food was excellent. I loved the fact the children's food isn't just an afterthought and is also freshly made. Definately worth a visit. Thanks for the great experience.

Warm welcome from the owner/staff and good beer/lager and traditional pub grub. The Twisted and Bitter was just the right temperature.

Very friendly pub in a good central location. Always very welcoming and decent prices too. Food also very good value. Just wish I could visit more often!

Stood at the bar for a good five mins whilst the barman continued his conversation with a customer,even though he was aware of me standing there with a ten pound note in my hand,so, we just left him to it and went elsewhere.Their loss,not ours.We wont be back again!

Love this place for a quick pint or some food. Prices are very reasonable too and there is always a friendly face behind the bar. He has done a lot of work on the beer garden too which on a sunny day has the best atmosphere in the whole town!Highly recommend it!

Offer Wednesday night's steak night so being on holiday we decided to try. Food superb steak cooked to perfection staff very attentive very friendly.

We are regulars in this pub and had steaks last night. They were fantastic. The best steak I have had in a restaurant/pub in a long time. Service is exceptional a t any time. Would definitely recommend it.

Had a lovely lunch at McKay's. Food was lovely and fresh. The service was good and friendly. Good beer garden! We will be back.

Great pub! Great staff! Great atmosphere and Great food! Steak nights are NOT to be missed. Has the largest, cleanest beer garden I have ever seen. Brilliantly, family run pub/diner.

Great welcome from James & Denise as always. Beer was in top order, with the food the same. Great service & I'll be back!

This pub has a really nice, large, grassy beer garden and a good atmosphere and most definitely a place where you could be in your own wee world here. Inside is nice too with a welcoming feel to the place. Give it a try and see for yourself.It does food too though have not tried it yet as was too busy holding my wine glass while soaking up the sunshine.Be back the next sunny day......erm well it is Scotland after all so could be a while!

I visited the bar and restaurant with my gran and my dog on a nice sunny day, with the intention to eat food in the beer garden. When enterig yhe premises there were no signs to tell if the pub was dog friendly. Whilst holding the door open for my gran to enter with a rollator a lady was tryig to tell me to only enter through the side door with dogs, but it was ok and just to walk through and that they are "dog friendly". We sat down at a picnic table, let the dog off the lead and looked over the menu. Once ordered a lovely gentleman said hello, chatted about the dog and gave us our cutlery. When the lady approached us with food she told us to put the dog on the lead because dogs arent well behaved. The food was lovely and came very quickly. The table opposite us had a young girl playing in the garden and was told by the lady working to stop playing with the stones. It is a nice establishment, however the unwelcome feeling from the lady deffinately ruins what would be a good atmosphere. Probabaly wont be back- have been advised to try another local pub with a beer garden and is actually "dog friendly".

Been here to eat 4 times over the past week with family. Food presentation and service excellent. James,Denise &Staff do a fantastic job.

Just love this place...always made to feel welcome. Staff lovely and food great. Love the new paved garden and the fact that dogs are welcome too. Having a works do here soon.