The Growler in South Ayrshire

Great staff and great food. I went because it was dog friendly while I was working away from home and needed somewhere I could take the dog. Really really good food,not just standard pub food but actual quality offerings. I had seared tuna steak one night which I highly recommend, chicken supreme another night and a burger the other night I was there and it was all top quality. Brilliant friendly staff as well. I went midweek each time so it was relatively quiet, but good music at a good volume and a great selection of beers if you're a drinker.

The Growler Pub is a fantastic local spot that captures the essence of community and great hospitality. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a long day. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels valued. The pub boasts an impressive selection of craft beers and ciders, catering to diverse tastes. Their menu features delicious pub classics, all prepared with care and quality ingredients. Whether you’re enjoying a hearty meal or just snacking with friends, the food never disappoints. Regular events and live music add to the lively ambiance, making it a great venue for socializing. The Growler Pub truly stands out as a beloved gathering place where everyone can relax, connect, and enjoy good times together.

Food was lovely; however, they forgot my fries. When I remarked on this, the server acted as though she was aware they weren't here yet, and they arrived when I was halfway through my meal. The person who brought the drinks and took our money was very pleasant.

It’s a real shame that a place making a big deal of serving a wide variety of beer doesn’t even serve one single gluten free option. They’re alienating a wide customer base and ignoring some of the great GF beers we have here in Scotland - Bellfield Brewery, Tennents Light, some Williams Brothers bottles, and Drygate’s Kelvin Pilsner. Aesthetically the bar looks really nice, but the staff are dismissive and unfriendly and there’s no atmosphere because there’s barely any customers. A missed opportunity.

The food was gorgeous ,, it was quiet but the company was brill . We had my nephew with us and our dog .. we all had a great time ... next time when when we in dundee we will defo go back there again .. 😄😄😄

Absolutely beautiful food. Even though the waitress didn't seem too bothered. But still would return...yum yum and moorish food 🙏🙏🙏

A really quiet place when we went. There were plenty of people in there, but it was like library quiet! Good if you want to have a quiet chat with someone.

looked a nice place, very clean and had character… Staff very miserable to start, not welcoming! Menu was very appealing with good choice Sadly the £30 steak and chips was very disappointing, steak was below average size but was cooked well. Frozen fries with cheese sauce on top a hand-full of tomatoes. Then was asked if I wanted any peppercorn sauce at an extra £6 Not a chance! Left unhappy and will definitely not returning. No wonder the place was empty.

To be honest, we only went here because place we wanted to try was full. I'm SO glad it was because this is a wee gem of a place and we will definitely be back. The haggis starter was delicious, the scallops cooked to perfection and the sticky toffee pudding was the nicest I've tasted that I didn't make myself! Service was quick and I'll look forward to coming back.

I never had any food I was just in for a drink. I enjoyed the craft beer selection on offer finding the bar is the best place in all of Ayr to enjoy craft beer.

Went in for a date night, was looking forward to trying a place we pass often. Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived we noticed how miserable the gaff was. There was a distinct lack of music, noise - anything really. We ordered from the set menu and were extremely dissatisfied with the portion size specifically with the caeser salad, which was constructed with about 4 leaves of lettuce and a brief drizzle of dressing. Chips were class we’ll give you that, as was the Beaverton lager we ordered prior to our meal. Pudding… Uh oh! Absolutely shocking to be perfectly honest. Never had a grittier sticky toffee pudding in my life, holy moly! At the end of the day avoid. Quarantine is temporary? More like quarantine from The Growler lmao. 🗣️(Service was fine, can understand the lack of enthusiasm due to how dire this place is - I wouldn’t wanna work here either)

Another great night and looked after very well Caitlin & Anna! Thanks Duncan

Excellent service, food very good.

We popped in for some food and also because it was dog friendly. My partner had the macaroni which he really enjoyed and I’d ordered the tuna ramen bowl and honestly it was of pretty poor quality. The broth was just brown water with very little taste to it and the carrots, bean sprouts and chillies were all going brown so not the best. The only server that bothered with us was the male and he was friendly. The different craft beers looked nice though.

Went in today on the 4th of July for breakfast with my partner and i had a roll slice, tattie scone, fried egg, bacon and a hash brown. The roll was stale just crumbled up when I tryed to pick it up and eat it and wasn’t the best. I really don’t recommend and don’t see how this place is still standing

We visited 21st June and the service was fantastic the barman was great and very welcoming. Great choice of beers and cocktails. The service was top class and we'll definitely be back.

Popped in on a Tuesday night, so very quiet, but service and food was great. Had a 2 course evening special, duck gyozas and then the red Thai curry was fantastic

Great craft beer place! Nice selection of beers and ales, good atmosphere, allows dogs and serves incredible food (including vegan options!)

This place is amazing this food was out standing, the attention to detail is amazing , it wasn’t busy but I don’t understand why? The beers were fab and the service was 10 out of 10.

Service was nice. Overall a clean and comfortable place, though lacking any particular appeal. The food was well overpriced (20 pounds for a fish and chips supper), and yet was very tasteless and quite bad. There seems to be no real specialty here, so don't trust the section on menu that says that. It has a weird inclusion of Western, East Asian and seafood and none seem to be quite right.

A great dog friendly bar/restaurant serving excellent food, really tasty burgers, would definitely recommend.

We visited whilst staying at Trump Turnberry. We travelled into Ayr to avoid paying £10 a pint a Trump! A very lively bar, friendly staff who immediately offered to open up a tab, great range of beer including neck oil!

Knowledgeable and such friendly staff, great atmosphere and selection of beers + lovely food too. I will definitely be back!

Very friendly, happy staff. Food was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed it 😃

Cheesecake is to die for! Desserts best thing on the menu!

Excellent food and tasty craft beer

My son (14) and I go here often for breakfast it’s delicious! Always the same standard too. Staff are amazing! friendly , attentive , chatty and polite.. atmosphere whenever I’ve been in has been relaxed with great music and always a pup or 2 to fussy over.

Food and drink was very good but a little pricey very quiet when i was there

I had a fantastic time at the Growler Pub and Taphouse in Ayr. Not only is it dog-friendly, but the atmosphere was welcoming and cozy. The Fruits de Mer dish was a standout, with a delightful mix of fresh seafood flavors that I highly recommend. And I must say, the tempura lobster was absolutely delicious - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A must-visit spot for both dog lovers and food enthusiasts in Ayr! I noted it was wheelchair accessible, with a ramp into the premises, plenty of space to move around inside the pub, and an accessible bathroom

I had a fantastic time at the Growler Pub and Taphouse in Ayr. Not only is it dog-friendly, but the atmosphere was welcoming and cozy. The Fruits de Mer dish was a standout, with a delightful mix of fresh seafood flavors that I highly recommend. And I must say, the tempura lobster was absolutely delicious - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A must-visit spot for both dog lovers and food enthusiasts in Ayr!

THIS IS A GREAT PLACE. Food,beer,great lad serving the growler sorted us oot,,,i did explain growler is named after a motorbike,,she not having it😂

Great beer and friendly service.....hope to go back for a longer session

Terrific pub in central Ayr. Good range of beer and friendly and welcoming staff.

The food couldn't be faulted here, especially the tuna steak that cooked to perfection, which is very rare. (sorry). The service was great, although the early evening sitting made that very easy. They accommodated our allergies and seating needs too with a smile and a welcome. I can't help but mention that the seating is harsh and the decor high sound reflective like so many places at the moment. This creates an echoing atmosphere that can make you feel loud and self conscious, and a wee bit battered if you are sensitive. Otherwise though highly recommended.

Big thumbs up from us. Menu, staff, service and atmosphere. Menu is varied and exciting. Staff are engaging and attentive. Service is quick and efficient and the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. Wish we lived nearby we'd definitely be regulars for food or a pint and nibbles.

I don’t understand the ‘GRIND DRINK COOK EAT’ sign

The food is to die for and many different dishes too. You can have a lobster or mussels or a perfectly cooked steak or brilliant pasta or curry. Light lunch menu also available. The desserts are really great. Drinks menu covers a wide range, most cocktails are £8. Really good choice of craft beers. The service is professional and nice. It's quite loud inside, we had to shout around table of 6.

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Great food, if a bit expensive. Dog friendly.

Nice bar in Ayr. Good choice of beer, but prices are pretty steep. The barmaid had to ask someone who had a yapping dog to leave. Much appreciated.

Great breakfast. Friendly staff

Fantastic food, we had ribeye steak that was just great. Lovely wee girl who served us too, couldn't do enough for us. Would recommend.

Fantastic food and beers are amazing

Brilliant choice of beers and cocktails.

I recently phoned up and complained about the kitchen staff smoking right below my office window at the rear of the restaurant. It is pretty constant and not just cigarettes, occasionally I can smell weed. I didn't think it was an unreasonable request to ask them to move away from my window when smoking. But no.... when I phoned up, it was the owner who answered. He summoned me down and told me I should speak to my Landlord and request a new office if I didn't like the smoke. Totally unreasonable.

Service was horrific. Waited over an hour and 20 minutes for food and when food did arrive some was missing. On top of that with the food being delivered so late for a quick meal it was also way over priced for what service we were provided with. Do not recommend!

Brilliant place. Fantastic, chilled-out atmosphere, lovely staff, great selection of beers. Lots of brews from Overtone, my favourite.

Great spot - food and drinks are great! Service is fantastic!

Foods good enough but a bit pricey

This is the only place I know where they charge the same price for any of their craft ales. At the moment, they have most beers from Overtoom (a Glasgow brewery) and all (from a 5% to a 10% beer) are priced at £4.25 for a half !! I think its £8 a pint so £8.50 for two halves is also an unnecessary mark-up. I love to promote craft ale bars but not at any price.

Came here for a few drinks with my wife and a couple of family whilst visiting Ayr for a wedding. Really great service and good atmosphere. Good selection of beers and my wife said the espresso martini was the best one she ever had !

Great meal, service, and atmosphere.

Great place for a burger…. Staff have always been very good.

One of the best restaurants in England. The service is excellent, the food is very very good, the staff is very polite and very pleasant. I am delighted with visiting this restaurant.

First time here but I'd go back. The service was really good. Personally I felt the portion sizes a little too much. Perhaps half portions could be a feature for those with smaller appetites. It was very quiet the night we were in but I can imagine the atmosphere being good. Would recommend.

City centre burger joint. Nice burger on chopping board. However was not worth the £20 cost, £50 for 2 cheese burgers and chips, pint and half lager. Good service, however bench seating. Plus point was this establishment was dog friendly, which is why we dined there.

Really nice ales and very friendly staff

Excellent meal on Saturday night. We both had a burger which was great quality. The staff are so nice here, very friendly, service is fab. We enjoyed it so much we returned today for brunch which was very tasty.

We needed somewhere to talk business...somewhere to have coffee (coffee served in tiny poncey cups and over priced...sooo old fashioned).. and somewhere to grab something to eat.....¡¡BINGO!! Parked easily by the cinema, crossed at helpful traffic light crossing and strolled straight in to the Growler. 3 adults and a big dog. All welcomed and allowed in. Place was light, clean and comfortable. We got some fresh water for the dog and ordered our orders. Service was great, polite and quick. (All comments are based on a quiet sunny afternoon). Toilets were clean and tidy I have no opinion of recycling for here..

I don’t often feel compelled to write reviews but today I felt I simply had to. The customer service my son and I received from Ellis the waiter was fantastic! He was very accommodating of my son’s food intolerances (which can make eating out a bit of an endurance). Ellis listened to my son’s needs and tailored the meal perfectly! Such a lovely guy whose level of attentiveness was spot on. Oh, and the food was great, too.

Looked at their menu and swiftly moved on. Laughable/ridiculous prices for Burgers. Inflated prices don't attract custom, regardless of what the owner might think

Good atmosphere, not too busy, amazing staff

£7.50 for a pint of helles lager , thought that’d include the price of a flight to Munich . Sorry but your ripping folk off maybe if your prices were lower , your pub would be busier .

Tried The Growler for the first time tonight. Got the meat feast sharing board, food was amazing, steak was cooked to perfection. Staff were really friendly. Definitely recommend

Living in Jersey in used to over priced menus, however I struggle with £20 for 6 oysters!! Family meal. My parents both ordered the panko fried chicken. An hour later we were still waiting. Panko chicken arrived and was dark brown with very dry chicken and clearly over cooked. When the manager arrived ( I’m assuming as he didn’t say who or what he was) he then tried to justify “that’s how it’s cooked”. Sadly a lesson in customer service required and sadly a reason not to return. In the present climate where people are struggling. A meal out should be enjoyable and pleasant. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Just had an amazing meat platter dinner at The Gowler!! Great food, great staff, great cocktails AND dog friendly!! Can't recommend it highly enough!! Best dinner out I have had in months!!

Great selection of lagers and IPAs.

Came here for some breakfast My small breakfast was fine 'happy to swap out items etc. My partner had the big breakfast - everything seemed fine until he got to the fried tomato /mushroom - he couldn't swallow them, not sure if it was the oil or something. Pancakes with maple bacon and banana first pancake was fine - I assumed that you would have got maple syrup to pour or for the pancakes underneath to be covered. 2 pancakes underneath were dry. Just wasnt great, unfortunately. Bill was also a shock - £45 for 2 breakfasts/2 coffees and pancakes seems alot to me. Service was fine and atmosphere was nice too.

First ever visit for lunch, very quiet inside but waited a while for menus and then again for a server to come. Food was ok, but expensive for what it was. The wrap was warm and greasy. Sorry, not sure I would come back for food .

Classy venue with a brilliant menu .....the Eggs Benedict is exceptional. Top marks to staff who are always smiling and attentive.

Good service and the food was very good. Will be back at some point in the future.

Decided to pop in before going to the cinema. What a delight, staff were friendly and very attentive, both drink order and food order were quick and the Food ..??? 👍Amazing 👏. Both Starter and Main meal were 1st Class. Definitely be back. Job well done all round. 👍

This place is something else. Will 100% be back for their Tuesday lobster deal when I'm working in the are

Great place to pass a couple of hours. A little expensive but lovely, friendly, warm atmosphere with great food.

Great place to pop onto when we are in ayr, we both had breakfasts and they were great. Staff are very happy to help, and brought a wee bowl of water for our dog. We will very back

We had a fillet steak with pepper sauce and a burger with lobster. Both were absolutely delicious! My steak was very good quality and cooked to perfection. Chips were crispy with light and fluffy centres. The man who served us could not have been more helpful. Highly recommend this great restaurant with food options for all tastes and a great drinks selection. Will definitely be back!!

This isn't a bad restaurant/bar, it really isn't. How the group can justify such differences in prices to the likes of Meridian and Ayrshire & Galloway though is not something I understand - very similar menus cooked in the same way. There's just not enough to make The Growler "special" enough to warrant the expense of going here unfortunately. It is nice to see a variety of guest beers although they too are on the expensive side.

Husband had a breakfast, egg overcooked, attention to detail, that's what people look at especially eggs Good service.

I visited 3 different nights in my stay. They have a good seafood menu and varied craft beers that I enjoyed very much. Best place I visited. I definitely would return again, and appreciated the service.

Great food fantastic beer choice. Staff are great too 👍👍

Very friendly staff, good food and nice beer!

Was staying in Ayr for a week, came here for some dinner on a Friday a few weeks ago. Ordered Chicken wings to start, followed by chilli lobster roll for the main. The chicken wings were ok, however the chilli lobster roll was very poor, hence the one star. The brioche bun was stale, hardly any lobster on the roll, hardly any chilli, my friend I was in with had the same & agreed it was terrible. For one portion of wings, 2 lobster rolls and some pints, there wasn't much change from £100. Left feeling very short changed & I'm shocked at why the reviews are so good for this place when they are charging premium prices for terrible food? I had a similar dish from the Ghillie Dhu across the road earlier this year and it was leaps and bounds better. As for the wings, I actually had better ones for half the price from the wetherspoons the following evening. Would not recommend.

The whole menu was over priced, we hoped the food would be worth it but honestly the food was average at best. I wouldn’t go back. The only positive I can say is that the chicken noodle bowl had a good amount of chicken. My husband said his burger was OK.

Breakfast with a pint canny whack it

Blown away! A menu that has something for everyone- breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch…and amazing local quality ingredients for those of us with more expensive tastes… local lobster, scallops, langoustines…All of this with local baking, craft beers and it’s a long time since I enjoyed such great friendly service - Jamie, Lauren, Abu and Gemma.

The place is nice, clean and being dog friendly is a massive plus. The issue is with the food. Everything looks like it's spot on but every time I've been the food has been bland, lacking seasoning and generally not worth the price paid. It's a shame because I like the environment a lot but the food is so lackluster I doubt I'll ever go back.

Really great find. Food was great...had the macaroni which was deceiving, as it looked a small dish but actually had a lot of eating. Was topped with an amazing cheesy crumb. Enjoyed the onion rings and salted fries. Wife loved the frozen strawberry daiquiri so we will be back. Thanks

Lovely food, friendly staff, dog friendly

£3.50 FOR BOT OF COKE .MEAL WAS FINE BUT THE PRICE FOR DRINK IS TRULY SHOCKING , WONT BE BACK THERE

Great food and lovely ambiance. The servers were very friendly and helpful.

Avoid. All flavour reliant on over application of chillis, even where not stated on the menu. For what you get extremely overpriced

Great staff, large selection of craft beer and lager. Top service.

Having had a busy morning we ended up at The Growler at 13:45 and vied the lunchtime menu which was available until 14:00. The restaurant was virtually empty and we asked if the menu was still available. The waitress said Yes and she would bring us the menu. I went to get drinks, which although expensive, were much better than the usual ones. No menu, so I had to ask for one,but was given the main menu, not the lunchtime one. Almost on the dot of 14:00, the waitress reappeared and we asked for items from the earlier menu. She looked at her watch, but I pointed out that we arrived 15 minutes earlier, had asked if the menu was available, but had not been given a menu as promised. Anyway she agreed to get the meals we requested. They were slow in arriving (and the place was virtually empty), but they were very well cooked, tasty and filling. Now, if I was a suspicious person, I might think that they deliberately waited until 14:00 before taking our order - possibly thinking we might order from the main (more expensive) menu . Although the food and drinks were good, but the price and the service would discourage me from returning - should I be in Ayr again.

the noodles were those freeze dried ones that you find in the supermarket, the soup was sub par water and soy, the veggies were all raw? why, just blanch the bok choi at the very least, onions raw, green beans raw, bok choi raw, a tonne of pickled ginger in the bowl, eh no!! ginger is a palate cleanser and should be separate. The only saving grace was the half of a boiled egg, which I do love in my Ramen... however that was one very expensive half boiled egg at £12.50 ish. Please noone mistake this for Ramen, which when done well is awesome. Chef you can youtube a recipe for pretty authentic RAMEN, this was an abomination.

Had a lovely brunch with family. Lovely food and plenty of it with very friendly staff

Delicious and very good service.

Hubby and I are from the USA. We rode a local train from Glasgow to Ayr, and found this place as we were walking from the train station to our inn. We had great service from Jaimie, yummy food, well made bar drinks, and oh...some great music in the background! I recommend highly, and will return when back in the area.

Great place in Ayr for a pint or a taster flight. The staff were super friendly and the service was great. Nice selection of different beers so there is something for everybody's tastes. Order the halloumi fries and Mac & Cheese with bacon and black pudding; they were both delicious! If you are in town I highly recommend a visit!

Nice staff, food was average but way to expensive for what it was. Lots of local and family business alternatives nearby with better food and drink prices

There are so many decent/better alternatives in the local area. Says it ALL. We, and others well know the history of the less than charistmatic owner.