The Pop Inn in North Ayrshire

We came to visit family in the town from Glasgow.I can honestly say that is the best service and food we have had in the area .Friendly attentive staff,Food standard superb ,hot ,tasty , fresh ,will be telling Ardrossan locals to try the pop-inn , to top it off the Orange and ginger cheesecake is going in my recipe book .

Excellent food and service warm friendly place to eat and drink great beer garden also lovely girls working hard with a smile

Brilliant as always food is really lovely here...staff are very friendly..u do have to book here it's a small pub but very good food...

I am very disappointed writing this review as this has been a firm family favourite for many many years! Unfortunately there standards are slipping I was in yesterday for a late lunch and straight away I noticed 3 grown men individually sat at 3 different tables may I add tables of 4 with only a drink this was the full time I was there! The place was busy and god knows what would’ve happened if a family came into eat! The young girl on shift seemed extremely out her depth she was flapping around like a headless chicken most of the time maybe it was her first day I’ve no idea! I ordered from the daily special menu and was shocked to see my portion size was like a toddlers meal! Not once did it say the portion size would be drastically reduced on the menu! I’ve ordered this before this exact meal and it’s twice the size (look at my other review for reference) the wait to get out starter plates tane away was absolutely ridiculous as I said the young girl was flapping around ALOT! I didn’t enjoy my experience yesterday or my food and to see 3 grown individual men drinking at a family table of 4 in a restaurant? It definitely felt much more like a loud pub yesterday than a nice restaurant. I’m definitely not going to be in hurry unfortunately to return anytime soon.

Currently sitting here right now...food was amazing please try the beef fajitas man pure amazing perfectly cooked smooth beef melt in mouth...perfect place to get food from...defo recommend here..staff friendly as well good service

I’ve came here for many years with my family for food and it’s absolutely delicious every single time! The staff are friendly and helpful and the menu has something for everyone! They also have daily specials. The food is beautiful!

I can’t recommend highly enough. It’s a traditional pub that serves fabulous food. Been a few times for a lunch- it looks nothing from outside, inside it’s comfortable seating, tv screens and amazing food with huge portions and reasonable prices. It’s a real hidden gem.

Had lunch and a few pints earlier in this pub Doesn't look anything special from outside or even when you walk in Value for money ... 👍 and the food served up was really nice . 3 courses , 4 people , and a couple of drinks each £25 pH Brilliant value Good quality food Clean plates all round Will be back ,👌

From the outside you would think that this is just a small old man's dive pub, and you would easily walk passed it without even giving it the time of day. Only visited after a work colleague told me that the food they sell is brilliant and would surprise me once I actually did visit. One Saturday afternoon I had been at the football and could not be bothered to go home and cook, or get a carryout somewhere, so thought I would take the chance of giving the Pop Inn a shot. As soon as you walk in, you find yourself in a nice modern bar with comfy chairs and tables, good music and really friendly staff. Even the menu, you would think it would just be simple pup classics, but its really packed with great choices and at knock down prices. Ordered the Pop Inn Burger and a pint of Tennants, and was freshly prepared in no time and very tasty. Staff really go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. Will be back along again in future for sure!

Great wee local pub, always welcome, fantastic outdoor facilities in the newly upgraded beer garden. Good food and decent priced beers. Friendly welcome place .

Beautiful food time and time again! Good value and fantastic menu to pick from there’s definitely something for everyone on the menu. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and we absolutely love coming here for a wee treat now and then.

What a hidden gem, doesn’t look much from outside, but once inside the atmosphere, the staff and the food are amazing. Fantastic attentive service of really good quality food, almost too much to eat, but you just keep going. I’ll be back

Fantastic place been coming here now for many years and tried just about everything on the menu the food is freshly made and absolutely delicious every time! They also cater for kids as well! Only downside is it’s small and can sometimes not get a table which can be disappointing in the summer they have a large beer garden patio out the back which is beautiful as well! It’s also decently priced for food. I’d personally not take kids in on a Friday or Saturday teatime as it’s normally extremely busy and very loud but during the week or lunchtimes it’s fantastic and worth a visit.

Visited for lunch table of 4 + 1 kid good choice for everyone good value for money only one down fall not much alcohol fee drinks for drivers but will return when not driving 😀

You'd walk past this little pub/restaurant. We were so glad we decided to "pop inn". We were greeted by a friendly waitress and had the choice of a few tables. She (Avril?) explained the daily specials. Handed out menu's and took out drinks order. Oh boy can that lady multi task. Baked potato with chicken mayo. Blackened chicken, chips and curry sauce Chicken in creamy garlic sauce with rice and chips (small portion, but it was huge) Home made cheesecake with cream and icecream, sticky toffee pudding with custard, warmed millionaire shortbread with ice cream. Big portions, the baked potato was actually 2 potatoes. The small portion of the chicken in garlic sauce was generous. I'm glad I chose that as I'd have struggled with the normal portion. The toilets were spotless, a friendly atmosphere in the pub. Quick service, piping hot food with generous portions. Prices are very good too. We will be back soon to try something else from the menu xx

Staff were very friendly and accomadating, food was excellent and portions were huge. Will be back soon

Very disappointed used to go weekly as the food and staff were great and reasonably priced. But hadn't been for a while for personal reasons so was looking forward to our wee visit new staff and not as nice (not rude just a bit abrupt but could be having a bad day) got the special which was the steak and all the trimmings. It was over done and came with frozen mixed veg, oinion rings were under cooked pale and stoggie, no sauce or gravy and the prices have jumped up found out why they no longer put the price on the specials board it is a busy week pub as it is next to a betting shop

Visiting from the US, We took the train from Paisley to Stevenston in order for my mom to visit her hometown and to walk by her childhood home and her grandmothers home. We had researched where to eat on trip advisor prior to arriving, so we were looking forward to trying The Pop Inn. We were delighted by the many authentic Scottish dishes on the menu and we couldn’t be happier with our choices! We started with a melted cheese filled peach appetizer, you must try! Mom had the steak pie and I had the Mince and Tatties, both were fabulous and exactly as we had hoped for, just like my grandma would have made. My mom couldn’t decide which style of potatoes to get and the friendly waitress brought her all three with the steak pie. They were so friendly and kind. We wanted to try the millionaires shortbread sundae but we were just too full. We want to go back as the menu had so many offerings we would love to try! We can’t say enough about this place, so do go Pop Inn!!

We were in Stevenston and decided to try the Pop Inn for lunch. It's not a big place, but the staff made us welcome. The choice on the menu was excellent compared to other places we have eaten. I had the chicken stroganoff crepe and it was tasty and packed with chicken. And it was real chicken, not the processed cubes so many places use. My husband had the beef enchilada which was also full of meat.

Food great very friendly good value clean good selection on menu have been here often it's a great wee gem

The pub is clean and comfy, good food and nice hospitality. They have a massive beer garden which is buzzing on an nice day.

I visited here a few weeks ago for a Sunday lunch with my sister. It's a favourite for us both as the food is exceptional & the girls could not be nicer.However on this day there was a football match on the TV so there were quite a few people at the bar for that. Naturally it was quite noisy (to be expected in a bar) but due to the size of this pub & the proximity of the bar to the tables, it affected our experience as it was difficult to have a conversation over lunch. Needless to say we didn't stay for pudding as it wasn't the most pleasant environment with some guys getting g a bit rowdy at times.I will return due to the great food & staff but I will be checking sports fixtures beforehand in future. I would

I went along with my Mum & sister and we all had a very tasty lunch! My mum was still talking Later on about how tasty her fish was! So fresh! Also Received Great customer service by the lovely Michelle! Nothing was a bother! Looking forward to my next visit!

Lovely place , great food and staff will definitely be back x I brought a birthday cake and flowers and they were kind enough to bring them out x my daughter was chuffed x

Popped into Pop Inn for lunch and was not disappointed. The food is amazing and the menu is varied. Husband and I had daily special which started with cream of chicken soup which was amazing followed by loaded potato skins with chilli. Would definitely recommend and the staff are also very good.

Whilst in the pop we enjoyed a great lunch from a well listed menu even a special board, all of the meals are well proportioned and taste great. All the staff seem to be very willing to help even seen a barman helping one of his elderly customers with his choosing of his meal bringing a drink to him and providing a paper for him to read whilst awaiting his lunch. I would recommend phone for a booking on a Friday and Saturday as it's a very busy wee pup for lunches.

This little pub is absolutely fantastic, the food is always great and well presented,the staff make you feel welcome

We went here for a meal to celebrate a family birthday. The lady seaving our table was very friendly and polite. The meal was delicious and enjoyed by all. Would recommend it to anyone in the area to stop by.

Best in the area for pub grub. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Would highly recommend trying this well priced establishment.

What can I say no one will be disappointed with the food here. Staff are very friendly, the food is amazing and very reasonably priced, portion size good.

Not much to look at from the outside but well;Great food, great variety, very reasonable prices, daily specials, gerat staff,great servcie child friendly, lovely beer garden (exceptionally well looked after)

Great owners, Great beer garden, Great food this really is a wee hidden gem for locals and visitors you will be welcomed and the food is the best around the 3 towns area

The Pop doesn't look like any more than a small unassuming local pub from outside, but if you venture inside you will be amazed. Friendly staff welcome you with fast and efficient service. The bar is clean and comfortable and the menu is varied with something to suit everyone, Freshly cooked and reasonably priced food is available all day. The real hidden gem is the beer garden. Nicely laid out, secluded and a great gathering place in the summer. Visitors mingle with locals and the atmosphere is just brilliant. Check it out - you won't regret it. But give youaelf plenty of time because you won't want to leave in a hurry.

Lovely food and excellent staff, nothing to much bother. Really good with my little boy, gave him extra wraps because he wanted mine from my fajitas.

spotless, warm,and friendly place,,,my son had blackened chicken,he loved it,,i had the Haddock,Morney....and can honestly say its the best iv ever eaten,,i will get this again,

Had a lovely lunch here with friends. Good service. Tasty food and huge portions. Would definitely recommend.

The Pop Inn is a small public house, popular with locals. You can watch the game while enjoying a pint. Nice friendly bar staff.

Good friendly atmosphere. Food is good especially dessert. Well worth a visit. They have a brilliant beer garden which is great in the Good Weather.

Had many a pint and roll n slice in this fine establishment over the years, great pub. Service food and toilets are spot on! an all round delight to be frank however keep an eye on the "Gowries"

Went to try this place as it seemed to have a lot of good reviews about it have not been into the Pop in years, it's very dark inside with wobbly tables with beer matt's wedged underneath to steady them also had to keep changing seats, it can also get a little noisy when there is a lot of people in, once I got my meal the Haddock was dried out no moisture whatsoever the chips tasted like cardboard also a bit raw got a replacement meal instead which was the Seabass it was full of bones also the skin was still underneath and slimy, it was loaded with a Tomato Salsa on top with salad which was one huge mess, I won't be back the meal was terrible it seems it doesn't live up to the hype many say.

Was told about the Pop Inn by a friend on Facebook. Myself and Girlfriend went on a Thursday afternoon. Was very busy for meals when we went about 3pm. Staff were very pleasant We placed our order food was quick in coming out and was very good. You cant go wrong in here will be back soon for more good food

We had a table outside on a rare sunny Saturday. What a great wee sun trap. We all ordered crepes with various different fillings and they were all delicious! Great value, friendly staff. Will definitely return!

Out for early evening meal with my family and the meal was excellent , this pub resterauant still has the feel of a pub but the food is far from being pub food , great staff and service made a great night , value for money , all in all a great place for a pint or a meal but preferably both .

Precioso lugar para ir a almorzar, me fui con mi hermano, tienen un jardín de la cerveza. Día soleado agradable sentarse en la tarde de descanso con la familia o amigos con una copa de vino y comer. ambiente encantador. Estaba a corta distancia. Lo...

Great wee place to eat fantastic atmosphere friendly staff probably the best place to eat in stevenston

good honest pub grub, great staff, friendly atmosphere , small but friendly pub, beer garden for summer use

I have been told many times by my mother what a cracking wee pub this is and the food is excellent. She meets with her old school chums (who are ladies who lunch A LOT!) So we went on my birthday. To most locals the Pop Inn was just a dingy, rough wee old pub, but not any more. Nicely decorated and extended, the staff were extremely friendly and efficient and the food was big on flavour, large in portion size and not expensive. Great selection of classics. My steak fajitas were amazing, my dad had the breakfast (I'll have that next time!) and my mum's chicken stroganoff was delicious. We went out to the beer garden and what a lleasant surprise! Lovely sunny space with different seating areas. A hidden gem where you would least expect to find it.PS. I'd advise you to reserve a table as there is limited seating and they sensibly have a 15 minute reserve limit so if you show up late, too bad. If you're not fast, you're last.

Very friendly place. Nice friendly staff and food was beautiful. Clean. Being tourists we found it easy to find and parking wasn't a problem for us either.

Went for lunch with the family and had a great meal! Service was really good! So friendly and attentive! Spoiled for choice with a fab menu! Can't wait to return! Very popular so best to book a table!

Great find in the centre of stevenston. Very friendly staff, cheap prices and fantastic place to grab a spot of lunch. Menu has something for everyone

Been here a few times for breakfast or lunch. The food is lovely and portions are quite big! Tried various items from the menu and never been disappointed. Staff are all friendly and welcoming. The pup has a large beer garden and is perfect for a summers day.

Good food at great prices. Friendly and welcoming place to eat or just have a drink. Good prices also.

I've been here on several occasions for dinner and the food is always great. The macaroni is legendary and the portion sizes are good. Staff are always very helpful and attentive.

This is a lovely wee pub food lovely have tried a few meals on the menu and haven't been disappointed. The staff are really friendly and went out there to get anything you need. Would recommend this week pub

Excellent meal, good sized portions, friendly staff, and prices very reasonable! Christmas menu was great!

I went here for a 7.30pm dinner on a Saturday evening with my boyfriend. Having found the bar through a Trip Advisor review, I 'liked' their page on Facebook and sent them a Facebook message asking if I needed to book a table. The message was responded to instantly and a table was booked.This is a pub that serves food, rather than a restaurant. However, the food was really nice, much better than your average pub food. The menu is comprehensive and covers all the usual pub grub and they also have a daily Specials menu.Don't let the exterior appearance of the pub put you off; this is a lovely little pub that serves good quality, tasty food and has very friendly staff.

We have had lunch and dinner here on a couple of occasions. Food was good, and portions were generous, there is a well stocked bar and friendly staff.You mat need to book ahead though as it can be busy.

We visited the Pop Inn for a quick drink on a rare Saturday night without the kids. The staff were busy, yet efficient in delivery of drinks and in cleaning up. As it was the Ayr Races weekend the pub was very very busy and the karaoke was in full swing. I've been told the food is good, but yet to try.

friendly helpful staff,,,great food,,,very reasonable prices,lovely beer garden to sit and relax or eat outside,

Good menu reasonably priced always hot and fresh staff all very nice and welcoming just wish was area separate from bar where could eat without footie on! But hey hasn't put me off yet accept this is a bar not a restaurant!Portion sizes have reduced since first ate here !

We visited here for lunch on a very nice sunny day. The front looks quite plain but inside is nice and cosy and the beer garden is beautiful. Everything in the garden was very well kept and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpfull. We had main courses for lunch which were great. The food was very well cooked, nicely presented and tasted great. We were about £9.00 each for a main course and drink which was good value for main courses. There is a good menu choice with snacks available as well. We will return and will recommend.

We had a lovely meal at a very reasonable price. Portions were big and the food was a really good standard. Would recommend this to anyone. Pub had a nice atmosphere and this was helped by Avril thst served us.

I've lived in Stevenston all of my life and the last time I was on the Pop Inn was 40 years ago! I'd heard from several people that they had been in for lunch or dinner and had enjoyed it. The food was very good and the staff very attentive and friendly. Will definitely go back.

While at chemists I took a wee stroll into the Pop Inn in New street Stevenston and had a lovely lunch there. Food was lovely and was welcomed by a charming attendant named Michelle who could not be more welcoming. All in all very enjoyable.

I went into the Inn and spoke to Nicole about eating for the next night. She was very helpful and took a booking for 4.When we arrived the next night , a table had a reserved sign on it and was set for 4. (excellent).Morag served us---The meals were very good , well presented and tasty.The service and friendly banter from Morag made it a good night.The toilets were clean and had a fresh smell.The prices were very good. We will definitely recommend this Inn and will be back again.

Love the food and great portions for the price drink good price as well and always made to fell very welcome

The Pop Inn has a varied menu which would all tastes, they also do half portions for those with a smaller appetite. You are always served with a smile. Reasonably priced.

The pop inn is a bar with tables set for eating having eat here a handful of times I can say the food is at a good standard and cooked well , the staff are friendly and insure you enjoy your time at the place I would say it may put people off with people standing at bar drinking while you eat however a good suggestion could be an extension this would eliminate the bar from the eating customers and doing this I would say would make the pop inn a very good place to enjoy lunch / dinner

We eat here on a regular basis and the food and service are always first class. Recently visited with our grandchildren, 4 and 2, and they were made so welcome.This little gem of a pub/restaurant is great value for money and we will be back again.

The foods amazing...the staff are so friendly, kind and welcoming!! atmosphere suitable for everyone!!

Food menu is amazingThe specials are superb. Great staff and atmosphere. Highly recommend. Amazing beer garden in the summer

We visit at least once or twice a month for food. The breakfasts are amazing as well as there other food. Staff are brilliant. I would recommend it to anybody. Great place for family's as well.

Superb food and welcoming efficient staff always, been several times over the past 2 yrs and never been dissatisfied

Went every other day before work last year and only came round to reviewing it now. Some of the nicest home made food I've ever had in my life and the desserts are unreal still craving the tablet cheesecake. I'd go as far as saying it's the best food I've had and the staff are all amazing a truly hidden wee gem. Can't wait to be back working near there again

Great quality home cooked quality food.. A must for personal meals or even drop in.. Relaxing meals..

My wife and I, along with my dad and step-mum went for lunch today at The Pop Inn, Stevenson. The Pop Inn was once described an "old mans boozer" which would be frequented by hardened drinkers.Now, The Pop Inn is a nice lively pub which also does breakfasts, lunches, dinners and coffee throughout the day. We arrived just after 12:30, time for lunch.We were shown to our table and drinks order was taken, two pints of diet coke, a pint of beer and a glass of wine. A few minutes later the drinks arrived and we were given the food menu.The menu was full of fantastic sounding meals. For the starter, there were numerous items from soup of the day to melon salad. Mains consisted of fish and chips, steak pie, all day breakfast, chicken tempura and arrabbiata pasta for mains, amongst others. Desserts were sundaes, apple crumble,cheesecake to name a few. There were teas and coffees at the end, if you wanted them.We ordered two steak pies, chicken tempura and chicken arrabbiata. The meals arrived within 20 minutes. The portion size was fantastic on all the meals we ordered. Th steak pies were covered in thick gravy, the arrabbiata was juicy and spicy. The chicken tempura was chirp and not oily.Desserts were two apple crumbles, chocolate cheesecake and and a raspberry sundae.We ate our meals, enjoying every mouthful.The waitresses were good, they interacted with us, and other patrons. At the end of the meal we had tea and coffees.An excellent lunch, well priced and in a good location. Definitely one to return to.

We have been enjoying bar lunches here once a week for about 2 years. It is quite a small bar but don't let that or the basic exterior fool you, the food here is seriously good. The menu is quite extensive with most popular favourites included- steaks,steak pie,fish fajitas etc along with one of our favourites, chicken dahl. The chef is most accommodating and often tweets the dish to your requirements. He seems to come up with a different daily special every time we visit. The meal deal of soup and selected main is great value at £7.50 but all dishes represent good value. Well worth a visit, this wee bar diner puts many fancier establishments to shame with the quality and consistency of its food.

the food is so lovely herefriendly staffi would book a table if there is alot of u goingit's small but nice

First visit, to the pop inn, Excellent food good choice of menu Staff very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning soon for to sample rest of menu.

Lovely Staff, great selection of drinks, great menu and lovely food also do a great breakfast and excellent prices

A little long wait but was well worth it, started with Potato skins and a soup followed by Kids Macaoni, Steak Pie, Chicken Curry and a chilli burger (best chilli i have ever had) well worth a visit

Good food, reasonable prices , helpful staff. Small local pub. Regular clients, good bar prices n entertainment at weekends . Meals are served in the bar, at the back. Toilets are clean . Recommend for a bar lunch

Went here for a lunch and was surprised at the size of the menu and the cost for such a wee local pub, I had fish and ships, batter was soggy, chips hard like the last ones in the bag, a tiny portion of mushy peas in a small ramekin, these were delicious but wanted more, thought it was expensive for what it was , staff were efficient and friendly .

Having read some great reviews I was disappointed in the food, I thought it was expensive for pub grub and hate separate puff pastry plopped on top in a pie dish!!

I've dined in the Pop on several occasions - breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as frequented on a Saturday night for karaoke n all round good laughs. It's a friendly place, the food is amazing and the breakfasts will sort out any hangover!!Small but perfectly formed with nice decor in my favourite colour! (Purple)

Finally got round to getting down here for a feed after hearing plenty of good things about it! Wasn't dissapointed! Salt n chilli ribs were smashing, enchiladas scrumptious, my girlfriends chilli was yummy! I can't comment on the garlic shrooms because I don't like em but Hayley said they were brilliant! Can't wait to get a free afternoon to get back to try the 'the hot one' burger!

You have to look carefully for this place, or else you could easily walk past. Went there for a sundaybreakfast treat this morning and saw that the pub had been renovated since the last time I had visited. Children are welcome here (which isn't always the case in some UK pubs) and the staff are friendly. We ordered breakfast and drinks and the food was lovely and the prices very reasonable. Brilliant little pub which retains the atmosphere of being a traditional Scottish inn rather than trying to be a wine bar. I will be back soon and recommend it to other locals and travellers.

you could easily walk by this unassuming bar-restaurant, but it is definitely worth a visit. Good restaurant quality food, friendly service and great value for money.

Food was great! Service was good, can't complain about anything! Plenty to choose from on menu and it has a beer garden for better weather! Would definitely go again!

Excellent fresh home made foodMakes Wetherspoon micro grub a thing of the past. Excellent service and spotlessly clean. Beer and malt whisky very reasonably priced

Went here today with my sister and nephew. Well what a surprise. Such a lovely wee pub. Staff were excellent. Michelle was very friendly. The food was delicious and well presented. Great prices too!! I will definately be returning here!!

we took mum for mothers day lunch, I visited the pop inn many years ago, and it was nothing to talk about , how things have changed. This is surely the most be the best hidden wee gem in Ayrshire.Food, Service, AMBIANCE, Cannot be surpassed. Over the years I have taken my mother to many venues in and around Ayrshire and this surpasses all. Good luck to you all though I don,t think you need it as I think you have got it SPOT ON. We shall be back to enjoy your lovely beer garden, and if the the weather is bad we will enjoy the company inside.

Hadn't been in the Pop Inn for more than 30 years and it was a bit of a dive back then. What a change! Service was slow but worth waiting for. Menu was varied with big helpings of good food. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely worth a visit!

The food was cheap and was of restaurant quality not like your usual pub grub, a fast and efficient service with very friendly staff. Will return again and again.

Food presented to a high standard. Excellent food for a small pub would recommend people to go along and have a try.

The hidden gem of Ayrshire.Go on a treasure hunt n find this......its fab.Small pub in Stevenston serving excellent food .Has a fantastic beer garden which I will most definately be visiting in better weather.

I was pleasantly surprised, place is spotless, service excellent and food is possibly the best in the three towns, it's not much to look at from the outside but it's well worth venturing inside.

Went for a late lunch with friends to the Pop inn thoroughly enjoyed it! food was presently beautifully and plenty of it! The wine came in wee bottles and there was good variety! The girl Michelle who was serving was fab! she couldn't do enough for us!

Visited the Pop Inn many times, couldn't share all the good nights here. Recently started serving food, good quality, well presented and good value for money. Only thing, would like to be separated from the customers, who obviousdly enjoy their local, for friendly banter, football and horseracing!

Been here many times over the years, it's a very small pub but well run. many a good night was had in here. I have heard they are now doing food with great reviews on that.