Fanny By Gaslight in East Ayrshire

Live bands most weekends and the people who drink in it are friendly plus next to train station and bus station

Good old fashioned pub. There a few 'characters' depending on which day you go most of the harmless

IGNORE EARLIER REVIEWS. NO REAL ALE FOR YEARS. Another victim of outdated Google search terms and old reviews. Pleasant old Victorian character and dog friendly but only of interest to lager drinkers. Didn't even have Guinness on our visit. I really wish places would maintain their Google profiles and info.

🤮🤮🤮 needs refurnished, toilets are a disgusting.

Love this pub. Unashamedly enjoying nights out in Kilmarnock since 1997. There are a few proper or traditional pubs left (this being one of them) which are perfect compared to the larger chain pubs. Great atmosphere, good chat from bar staff and locals and a decent selection of drinks. Juke Box and Dart Board a bonus. It is what you make it.

Use 2 b gr8 and cheap wee pub Abit pricey now am not in it as often

Great wee bar 🍸 great atmosphere on a Saturday night karaoke 🎤 and live bands on a Friday night music for every age group jukebox one of the best In town

Friendly staff and great drinks selection. Didn't have any food but have heard good things from friends and family. Always our last stop before grabbing the train.

Fantastic pint of Tennents and Tina was very friendly and great to talk to

Getting back to being a real good music pub

Great pub, friendly staff and punters, cracking live music venue 👏

Great wee pub ..great full horse shoe bar..Victorian in orgin..friendly staff and great if u enjoy live music ..free WiFi and good selection of beers ..just put in Menabrea..and it's gid..enjoying one at time of writing.

Decent prices & staff friendly, the only downside were the ladies toilets which are in dire need of an upgrade.

Love this place but toilets could be doing with a little TLC. Was in at weekend and walked back out of them. But I do love the pub it's a great place

Stopped in here for a nightcap after the train back from Glasgow. Lively and fun pub with great staff. There was a karaoke on the night we were there...good fun and I'd return here again

Gr8 little pub. The music was excellent and the alcohol is well priced Live band/music playing every Friday

Fab pub at any time of day or night. 👍🏻

Ok so a Rangers match was on but doesn't mean have to be ignored at the bar, and growled at by a local. A shame as a historic pub close to the train station, they should be used to out of towners... 😬

Great staff, relaxed atmosphere and cozy. Great for getting pished in, having a casual wee beer and everything inbetween. Will be back and would recommend to anyone

Such a good atmosphere and friendly people

What a great nite, clean pub,great staff, had a great nite ..Entertainment was 1St class,will be back the best wee pub in Kilmarnock.x

Terrible, drinks were taken off us- staff and customers gave us abuse. If I knew your names I'd have contacted the police, because you were all crowding around us trying to intimidate us- I hope you don't have a days luck, any of you because you're vile. As well as that, one of you (the one with the dreadful purple hair and not so easy to look at) walked up to us and grabbed our drinks our hands even though we were at the pub. You blew the full thing out of proportion, as if we were marching the streets you're a bunch of halfwits. Had a guy with half a beard (claiming to be 28) arguing with me and my partner about law and getting all flustered like an absolute imbecile (no surprise because he looked like the type), he left then came back for more arguments and then you're all standing in your corner trying to argue with us- vile people, most unwelcoming place in Killie and I hope you get put out of business real soon and none of you- customer or 'bartender' (looked like two 16 year olds and a woman -say that doubtfully- to me) don't have a days luck because you treated us like utter rubbish. Good riddance to you when you're put out of a pub and job.

Great little pub for a drink and a jukebox!!!

Great pub with great prices. Not from the area but felt welcome.

Great wee pub. Always go in here for a pint any time I'm in Kilmarnock for the football.

A good atmosphere with attentive bar staff. Thoroughly recommend this bar. A lot of trade by people going to train station.

Great place for cheap drinks a chilled pub

Really friendly welcoming pub. Good crack with bar man and customers. Definitely recommend for a friendly pint or 4

Five stars if they can get rid of the foosty smell!

Live music every weekend. Great atmosphere,and the prices of pints,etc are well priced

Great to see a live band,, Good prices to,,,

Good pub with a good crowd of people.

Excellent band...well done plughole!!

Small but warm and friendly. Very nice pint.

Lovely staff, brilliant wee pub

This pub has survived he test of time. It’s a local pub with great atmosphere and great live music. It’s not very big and you may need to stand but you will be tapping your feet and soaking up the atmosphere.

Fanny's is a smallish bar right across from the train station. It has an oval bar in the middle of the room. Furnishings are sparse and traditional. The prices are good and the staff are friendly. It is a good place to meet before heading for the train. It can become quite cramped at times.

Popped in last night for a few drinks with work colleagues....There was a band playing who were very good....Reasonable prices for drinks....All staff and patrons very friendly....x

Staff were friendly thats where it ends unfortuanatly, Opted for soup and a sandwich the other half chips and gravy , simple enough you would have thought. soup arrived watery tasteless , sat for a few minutes before the spoon was delivered no roll or bread for the soup ? halfway through the soup I was asked if i wanted a panini as they had run out of bread, this was 12 30 there was 6 people in the place not thinking I said yes . 1/2 hour later it arrives with my mrs chips and gravy again tasteless , very poor offerings years since iv been in here sorry will be years again.

Arrived at the tailend of a Saturday night in Kilmarnock. Credit where credit is due - the staff and stewards were friendly enough. The price if the round was reasonable. But the atmosphere was flat. On a karioke night you would have expected more of a crowd and more of a buzz. A bit let down if truth be told.

A Friday night experience we will never forget. A Live Rock Band who were excellent entertainment. The Beer selection was a little sparse, but of good quality. The Pub itself was full of character, and you can imagine all the former customers over the years being there. Certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.

Situated very close to the railways station and the service is quick. Food is about what you’d expect in a pub. The prices charged offer very good value.

I visited here for lunch and drinks with a family member, we both had the home made lasagne which was one of the best I've tasted, the menu is quite restricted but what is on it is of the best quality, I have been here on many occasions and will continue to visit, the staff are very friendly and helpful.

I had always been curious about Fannys, and after a couple of drinks last night decided to give it a go. It was my first time in The Fanny, and although it was very welcoming, I was ultimately unsatisfied. Went round the corner to The Dick and had a great time instead.

OK pub. Very small. Locals very loud . staff bit miserable. Close to train station and bus station. Pool table and puggys. Toilets could do with updating.

What a great place for live music and a great atmosphere local to train station and bus station situated 5 minutes walk from both and taxi stand alongside bus station.

Fanny by Gaslight is a local landmark. A great old Victorian 'proper old fashioned pub, with original features which hosts great live music gigs, events, charity days, open mic, battle of the band contests, theme nights and quizzes. Always a great atmosphere, the new manager has brought the toilets and facilities into the 21st century creating a fabulous venue for young and old. The food is fantastic, bringing a modern twist to old pub classics, everything is freshly prepared from scratch in house, the twice cooked chunky chips with truffle oil and fresh parmesan are outstanding! The menu changes with the seasons to ensure value for money and optimum freshness. The staff are a nice friendly bunch.

It was the first time I had been in the fanny, it was both warm and accommodating. Surprisingly large capacity as it looks quite small from the outside. I will definitely be back in the fanny and would recommend it to anyone in the area. 10/10

regular in here for years, was always know to have the best Duke box in Ayrshire, loved the rock theme and live bands on a Friday night, place has been upgraded so not sure what the vibe is like now but the regulars know how to create an atmosphere so if your looking for a good night without posers then it's the place to go

Yo estaba trabajando en un sábado en Klmarnock y estaba buscando un buen almuerzo. Ya que salíamos de FBG antes fui de nuevo y no me decepcionó.

Bien situado para el pub la estación de tren, el cual atiende a sentarse o comida para llevar, incluso a un café para llevar. Siempre tiene ale de barril, además de una buena variedad de cervezas en botella. Ofrece música en directo los fines de semana, almuerzos de domingo y un dueño que puede girar su mano para una variedad de tareas, incluyendo chef. Vale la pena visitar, ya que ale está muy bien cuidado. La estación de autobús no muy lejos, sólo por medio de pago.

We have been here a few times, food is great,and staff are always friendly and helpful.The carvery is a must, and fantastic value for money

We go here regularly for the food, as we are not drinkers. It's been excellent every time, I wish I could make soup as they do, and it's proper food prepared fresh everytime. If you are like me and hate bones in fish, go for their breaded haddock with proper tattie chips, it's terrific and not a bone in sight. We even had our formal wedding meal here with our family, some of which live over 60 miles away, and have revisited since on their own! Tremendous. In our experience there is no difference in the quality or speed regardless of who is chef that day, contrary to other reviews.

The owner is a great character and a great chef and the pub is a traditional old Kilmarnock pub beautifully restored...demonstrated by his presentation of French style food every now and then. Pop up French restaurant is terrific. Steak Diane cooked at the table was very impressive. Wine to accompany was reasonably priced and of very good quality. not the 'usual' Shiraz or Merlot you find in pubs. Nice Cotes du Rhone was great with my steak. This is also a great pub with not only a good choice of gins but a choice of tonics too.

Good food when the young woman is cooking, hit and miss when it's the gent. Can be slow at times for take-away even when pre-ordering. Gent was in the kitchen today, order took an additional 20 mins over time I was told to pick up and even then I left with half of it due to a problem with the fryer plus macaroni was bland with a floury tasting sauce, edible only with salt and a lot of pepper added. Portions and price are good but I'd stick to soup and sandwich if you are in a rush.

I've been coming to Fanny's as long as I've been able to drink. It's got a great atmosphere, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and there's never a shortage of band nights! A great place to spend a night and also great for a couple before getting the train to Glasgow.

Found this quaint pub in Kilmarnock .staff very friendly it has an island bar which is very unusual .food very reasonable . Good quality ale .clean and warm have beer festivals twice yearly

Really good food at really good prices. Been here twice all ready and I would recommend this place to anybody.

From the outside looks a bit dodgy, but don't let that put you off, inside is a smallish pub/music venue with friendly staff and tasty food. Decoration inside is worth a visit, we ate and had 2 courses, food was freshly prepared and excellent, no more expensive than wetherspoons but at least 3 times as good. We will be returning, highly recommend the steak pie.

We found this wee gem when killing time before Paul Heaton and Jaquie Abbot gig. Food was delicious and cheap as chips. Staff were really friendly and the free Juke Box had fabulous selection of music. If we hadn't got tickets for gig we would have stayed for the live music that was due on later in the night. Do yourself a favour and pay a visit!

All food was freshly prepared, and delicious. The choices on menu suited all appetites. The Rubarb sponge and custard was just what was needed to complete the meal on a chilly October afternoon. The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxing and the staff very friendly, efficient and helpful

Late booking only ones eating.Food very reasonable and also decent.Pub is a little run down, staff are very pleasant

sister and i took mum out for sun lunch.on passing menu board looked reasonable .after entering and been showed to table.staff were really chatty to mum which actually made her day the attention shown to an elderly person was so lovely and relaxing for us we actually enjoyed our meal.and more so mum ate all three courses.a 1st in years.food was all freshly made and allowed for no wants and extra wants. so good mum opts to go There every time any of us take her out afternoon tea lunch ect. great thing is its so unexspensive our very large family dont mind gathering together for sunday lunch out. fantastic must go and try.

Its a bril pub great staff food looks really good will be back have heard nite time is even better staff couldnt be more helpfull to make ur time here good

We visited this pub on our way to the Airport based on reviews we had read and we were not disappointed. We were served good food at reasonable prices. I liked the fact that many items on the menu could be ordered as a smaller portion convenient for children or someone with a smaller appetite. The pub interior is fascinating and packed with historical features.

We visited early afternoon with a 5yr old on weekday. Great place, limited menu but some of the most genuine food you can get after a visit to Dean Castle. Parking might be a bit of a problem as we parked 400m away but nothing beats the good food and value of this place. Totally recommended.

The regular menu is a bit limited, but it's a small place and they are continually offering special menus. I defy you to find a better value cavery thean FBG on a Sunday. Kids also made feel very welcome in what is essentially a pub bar with a few tables. Families - don't be put off. Our youngster (5yo) loves going there.

Was going to get lunch with a friend and thought we would try here. I'm glad we did!Orderd soup and a sandwich and it only was it delicious it was very well presented the girl who served us was very pleasant and helpful.

Had to give fannys full marks. Love this place it was my college pub where I came and played pool & had a beer. Now 10 years on and they've started doing food, I wasn't too sure what it was going to be like but we decided to go and try it. The food was great! Steak pie had a very tasty gravy with soft bits of meat, and the chips were chunky home made ones. So if your thinking about going I'd definitely recommend it as it really is nice pub food. Staff were great as always and tables were set nice with tartan table cloths. I will definitely be returning for food soon.

Looking for good, wholesome, home-cooked fare? FBG is the place to go, especially on a Sunday when the carvery is the order of the day.From the moment we stepped through the door into this excellent pub/ restaurant we were made to feel like regular customers. Our server was Alana and she couldn't do enough to make our meal memorable. Laurie the owner and chef was a perfect host and his cheery manner ensured that we felt relaxed and perfectly at home.The carvery was faultless, with each joint of meat cooked to perfection. The portions are huge and although Laurie did stipulate that if we wanted more, we were just to go up, we had to decline. I would challenge anyone to take up his generous offer of second helpings.If you still have room, finish off with the cappuccino. It's excellent tooOur total bill was only £23.95 and this included a fine pint of Guinness and a medium sized Chardonnay.Superb value for money. Will we be back? Every Sunday I should think.There's also a great steak deal every weekday we will be trying.2 x 8oz sirloin plus classic sauce and bottle of wine for £25Thanks Laurie and Alana. Good food and great hospitality

Fannys food is fresh, delicious and there's lots of it! The Sunday carvery is one of the best I've tried, with no limit to portions. We recently used Fannys for a buffet for a family party and they served a wonderful variety of hot and cold dishes. First class!

Called in for a bar lunch and to try the Real Ale, and neither disappointed. The meal was very good, and the staff and service was both friendly and efficient. Enjoyed the visit, and will certainly be back.

Called in on way to train back to glasgow for a pub lunch was lovely . Reasonably priced and enjoyed it only downfall was toilet mirror was too high for a shot guy like me . Chef was very friendly and food cooked open view . Recommended

Small but friendly place. Mostly heavy music nights but still reasonably priced and Laurie the owner is a stickler for customer service and keeps a good clean place. Good atmosphere.

Arguably the oldest pub in town. Great atmosphere and super food at lunch time. Good range of beers and a cheeky wine or two. A most affable host.

Great wee pub, was slightly apprehensive after being told that the food was good but this soon vanished when we sampled the lunch menu. Really fresh lovely tasty food, nice service and bar staff and a pub with character.... Love it My wife and I have since returned twice for the two steaks and a bottle of wine for £25 and have found it amazing both times. A delicious steak cooked perfectly to your liking and a very hearty plateful of chips, veg etc with a sauce to die for. Chips are amazing too The guy who gave it one star needs to get a life

This is a great wee pub, the people make it and is where we always end up after a night out. The food is great and value for money. Never any hassle in this place.

I went for the Sunday Carvery with the family and was pleasantly surprised at the standard of the food as well as prices. We opted for 3 courses for £11.50 per head and could barely move after! The homemade lentil and ham soup was fantastic and came with plenty of crusty tiger bread. I had the roast beef from the carvery which both looked and tasted great. Slightly let down by the chocolate fudge cake as it had clearly been microwaved but all in all a good time was had by everyone.

The food is good and freshly made which is almost weird, these days. The staff are friendly. The kids menu is interesting and good. The prices are low. The location is good. It's a bit draughty but it's an old building and you can't have everything. It makes a refreshing change from the chains and the owner makes a real effort to offer something different and that's enough for me when I'm choosing where to spend my money... It's a nice place and well worth a visit. The kids will like it.

This is a great place for a meal with excellent food choice and quality, I highly recommend the Sunday Carvery. Staff are always friendly and nothing is too small/big for them. Always on hand to accommodate any request

This is a really good pub and one of my favourites in Killie. Always friendly and lovely bar staff and perfect for a quiet drink after work or a more lively night out of a weekend, if that's more your thing. Food is excellent and very well-priced (the landlord made me a veggie meal up one night with what he had in! Can't ask for more personalised service than that!). Drinks prices are average, but if you're a local and go in the week, get a savers card for special deals.Not a real ale drinker, but this is one of the better of the real ale pubs in Killie, so I've been told. Lovely victorian decor too.

The worst pub in Kilmarnock it has renovated but it still holds same bad clientele really dirty bar should have saw dust on the floor needless to say we did not wait for a second drink but then again I suppose some people like this atmosphere

The food is amazing here with good choices. There are 'specials' on every day and food is prepared fresh. Great value for money and good portions, can recommend their famous macaroni and cheese, in fact I went in one day and a girl advised me to try it as it 'was Orgasmic' this I cannot guarantee but it sure was excellent.

Great 2 course lunch. Home made soup was fantastic and steak pie and chips were first class. Macaroni dishes all good and chicken and mushroom pie first class. Staff very friendly and efficient. Will be back 5 meals with a round of drinks for 66 pounds! Excellent value for money

We eat here (usually soup and sandwiches) regularly at lunchtime with our 4-year-old who loves the healthy picnic plate on the kiddies menu. Fantastic value. Staff always friendly.

Excellent pub for jam sessions and live music. Best pub in Killie, friendly atmosphere. The bar staff lay on tasty snacks on jam session nights (tuesday nights), good food, well worth a visit.

Went here with a friend after hearing about the food from a number of people.we both had the steak pie which was amazing and how a steak pie should be. The chips were really good aswell. The bill was cheap and we felt that we both had great value for our money.

I went with a member of staff in december for a meal and was not disappointed. I had the gammon and my associate had the steak. Everything was freshly cooked and plenty of it. The gammon was superb and the steak was first class. I had the dessert which was also an excellent portion and very tasty.It was so good that I took both my sons there a couple of weeks later and they both gave it the thumbs up which proves it had to be good to satisfy hungry lads like mine.Staff are friendly and the place spotlessly clean.Very good value for money.

tried Fanny`s after reading the trip advisor reviews,i certainly wasn't disappointed,lovely food at a reasonable price and the staff were lovely and friendly too,i certainly will be back here and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice friendly pub with good food and friendly staff !

Ended up in Killie after Ayr trains were disrupted and thought we'd make the most of it with a visit to Fannies - my first, my partner's been in before. Fantastic food at very reasonable prices, washed down with a lovely real ale. Great service too, thanks folks.

visited a couple of times with family during xmas/new year hols hoping for lunch as we had heard it was good but it was not set up for serving.The menu boards were still outside so we expected to be able to eat,the place was open with a couple of men at the bar chatting to barman but chairs were upside down on tables at 1pm and 12.50 the twice we went and the place was strong with bleach as if they were just starting to clean up and get ready.I would have expected lunch service to start about 12 like everywhere else.Maybe they were not serving food on the days we went but I have no idea as no staff noticed or spoke to us so we just left again and found somewhere else to eat.

Visited this pub for a late lunch after reading the trip advisor reviews. Not disappointed. Friendly service from the owner and the barmaid and the food was excellent. Obviously home made and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back!

We stopped off at this pub on our way to a football match. Basically picked it because it's the first pub you see when coming out of the train station.It was quite quiet, with only a few other customers.But the barman was very friendly - as were the other customers.We returned to the pub after the football (before catching the train home) and after being cold and wet, the bar man gave out free soup to us.

Good food, great atmosphere and wonderful service. If passing through kilmarnock definitely a good place to stop. Right next to the train station for a quick coffee or meal, even food to go at fantastic prices! Must visit!

Very honest friendly staff.i had the chance to have a bit craic with the owner of the bar and what a smashing fella he truly is.this pub really is the dogs bollocks.anyone wanting a quiet lunch/coffee or an evening meal and a pint won't be disappointed .plan to revisit and have a night out based around the pub,next time I'm in Killie,highly recommended

We visited on Saturday before the rugby for lunch and what a great lunch we had! Atmosphere was fab and the service was faultless, my fillet steak was superb and for £7.50 with as much mashed potatoes and veg as we could muster between the 8 of us the value for money was unbelievable! The staff could not have been more helpful and attentive, can't believe I haven't eaten here before and will definitely return!

I was recommend Fanny by Gaslight by a work colleague and at first i was not sure and the wife oddly even less sure !! But what a brilliant pub the music was great the food was to die for and we were made to feel very welcome by all the staff and manger Will i go back ? to right i will and the sooner the better

I always like popping in for a beer or two sometimes have some food which is cooked to perfection and the live band nights are brilliant its an all round great wee pub

Fanny's has long been my favourite pub in Kilmarnock. Since their refurbishment started going day times and early evenings for food ... which felt strange at first, Now eaten here as a family and as a couple variously several times.... always been good. slow but good. Slightly eccentric,.. but I love a wee bit of different and home cooked meals and yey the chips. xxxIf you are in a hurry, avoid their steaks. If you have time to kill...... go grill! xx