Wellington's Bar in South Ayrshire

The absolute worst lunch I have had in many, many years. I was charged £6.50 for a tuna and cheese (allegedly) panini that looked like it had been given the last rights four days before, and £3.00 for a *small* dish of incinerated chips. The cutlery wasn't sparkling (to a point where I preferred to eat with my fingers) and the tables were sadly lacking a good wipe down with disinfectant. And don't get me started on the two pint pots on the window ledge with what appeared to be cider vinegar in it covered partially with cling film to trap flies presumably as there was one lost soul already in it's tardy grave. Had I not been with friends and didn't want them to feel uncomfortable, I would have asked for my money back. Would I recommend going to this bar? ... I leave you to answer your own question.

This pub is an absolute joke. For some reason, it used to be a Thursday the kitchen was closed but basically in my experience, the kitchen is never open and today we were met with people coming back out saying the kitchen was again shut. This is Good Friday and Ayr was busier so what is the problem? Why advertise food if you never sell it?

Went in on a Friday afternoon / night .staff friendly with great service .dont do food anymore .I counted 8 dogs at one time and one continued to bark constantly. I started to feel as if I was sitting in a dog kennel .

Had a fab Christmas Eve dinner tonight. Chef went out his way to ensure we all had a lovely vegetarian Christmas roast with all the trimmings. Would recommend.

Great pub, lovely atmosphere, good staff, football (all channels) on TV (not always Rangers or Celtic!), some music, quiz on Wednesday, and brilliant real ale (not excessively expensive).

Visited Wellington’s for the first time in a few years. Enjoyed our drinks and lunch bites. Service was friendly, pub was nicely decorated. Thanks for looking after us.

A cultural group group of 40 from North of Ireland stopped on the way to Glasgow in August 2022 . We were warmly welcomed by the landlady and she was very receptive to the musicians among us playing there for 2 hours .During that time we had lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the music session . i assured her if we were ever planning to pass that way again i would contact her in advance .This i intend to do over the next week .

Great, REAL bar with REAL people enjoying themselves with REAL ales. What’s not to like? Reading a few of the negative reviews of the place who criticise either the food and or the staff and thinking; firstly, is a bar that serves food, it’s not a restaurant, and secondly, us punters are the landlady’s guests, so have some respect.

Great bar with a good selection of beers and spirits along with a number of real ales. The staff are really friendly and there is an excellent atmosphere whenever you visit. Food is excellent and there is a good menu available.

A small very friendly cosy bar. Staff were delightful, helpful, Lovely ambiance Wednesday quiz great fun Lovely roaring real fire . Lovely for a cosy night in going out.

Went here for a works Christmas dinner and am still in shock about the poor standards and the way I was spoken to. Our group were told to make selections at least 3 weeks in advance exactly what we wanted. For mains there was a choice of turkey, beef or a vegetarian option. Being vegetarian, I selected the veggie option. I was told that I was the awkward one and then given roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts and a microwaved cheese and tomato pasta ready meal!! Fair enough if there was no veggie option and it was last minute but they offered a veggie choice and we're given at least 3 weeks to prepare. The 'chef' then came out and said 'I'm sorry yours is sh*te but that's your choice, I eat the food that eats your food and what else do you want me to do?' When asked about desert I was asked if I could have anything as there may be animal fats? Desert was pre-bought in so there should have been an ingredients list. This shows a complete lack of awareness of dietary requirements and is DANGEROUS, if someone has an allergy and eats here they could die as the staff clearly have no clue about food standards, my partner is a professional chef and was completely disgusted and horrified when I told her about this. Kitchen looked messy and pretty unclean, eat here at your own risk and please do not if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. Bar staff seemed nice enough, there were a few functions in so hard to judge the atmosphere as it probably wasn't a regular night but it did seem ok. Would go back for a beer but there's no way in the world I would ever consider eating here again.

Good beer selection, friendly staff. Our Sunday Roast Dinner e had for lunch was fabulous. They also have a fantastic quiz night every Wednesday that is very popular. Highly recommended!

Wonderful bar with brilliant staff and selection of drinks on offer. Whether you’re a one-off visitor or a regular, you’re always guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome… and a roaring fire in the colder months!

Great wee pub. Nan & the staff are really friendly. Locals always make frequent visitors ( like my wife & I) most welcome. Brilliant atmosphere & good chat. Prices also excellent value too. Food served at weekends also lovely & great value for money.

Have visited this quaint bar numerous times. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Ales served at the correct temperature and food is homemade and served lunchtimes.at very reasonable prices. Not disabled friendly as there are steps leading down to the pub. Dog friendly a must for locals and visitors alike.

We had 3 nights in our camper van and spent a bit of time discovering the local pubs and bars. Wellingtons turned out to be our favourite. 3 ales on tap Very clean Loads of character The staff were very friendly.

Great food come from Hamilton magic nice people who have the pub cheap and cheerful was absolutely delicious we always come here never ever dissapoints from Frankie and Caroline from Hamilton 👍👍😊😊

This is one of our favourite bars in Ayr. Always guaranteed a welcome. Cozy cellar with lovely staff. We bring family here when they visit so they can experience an Ayrshire welcome. Wednesday quiz and live music not currently running because of covid but we will definitely go when they are up and running again.

Great to see the bar open again, although they are currently on restricted hours and don't do food. Still a great atmosphere and really pleased to see them back again.

Staying in Ayr on the way to Englandshire,had a walk around and found the Wellington bar, fabulous pub, very welcoming staff, excellent service, even better real ale , cheap to boot. We will definitely return to Ayr and revisit the Wellington.

Great pub, very friendly staff. Would highly recommend a visit. I have been coming here for years and will continue to do so for many years to come.

A great wee pub. We’ve been in here a few times at weekends. Great prices. £2 for a Smirnoff. You can’t beat that. Nice pub food too served by Nan & her staff.

Great bar, and wonderful to see it reopened in these tough times. Nan was her usual happy self, and there was a good selection of ales available.

So, but so friendly... Really nice staff and fellow customers,clean toilets and even an open fire to warm you heart when it is cold ( not that that ever happens in Scotland 😝😝😝...) Love it...

Lovely warm welcome, great atmosphere & offers entertainment.Well worth the short walk straight down to Wellington Square from front of Mercure Hotel.Basement location so can't see sign from a distance & numbers end at 15 on one side of Square, premises are directly opposite on other side of the Square - look out for the Big Welly outside.We were glad we did.

We enjoyed our first visit to this bar so much that we had to check it out twice more during our two day visit to Ayr. Friendly staff, friendly locals, excellent local cask ales, comfortable and warm ambience.

Great food and drink, the adults, kids and dog all loved the experience. We came back on Hogmanay for lunch but it wasn’t opened, so we had to go elsewhere for an overpriced disappointing lunch.

A really friendly pub with an excellent selection of real ales. Friendly staff and locals were very welcoming. I only went in for a quick pint and ended up staying way longer than I should have1

Read about this basement bar in the local camra mag Full Pints,and what a surprise it turned out to be a very friendly hostelry with a warm welcome and it is dog friendly as well,a nice selection of 3 real ales and bar lunches that were not only delicious but very reasonably price,the lady who owns the bar is very friendly and will always come over and say hello.a real gem of a bar.

This is a lovely bar with a good range of food to suit all our group. Friendly staff with excellent service. Good location too. Will definitely go back!

Dank little cellar with a hills have eyes vibe, live in landlady who clearly thinks you've wandered into her living room. Full of depressing barflies.

We parked up across the road and ventured in for some lunch with 2 fur babies. We were given a very warm welcome and had a great selection of drinks. We had lunch which was very reasonably priced. Very close to the sea front and perfect for popping in for a drink or some food.

Visiting relations in Ayr was told about this place that you could take our friendly Husky as well. We had a wee trouble in finding it but made welcome by staff and customers. Called in several times after that good selection of beers and few ales. Look forward to returning to the wee place next year

Wanted to try this place after reading the great TA reviews. Turned up at just after 2:30pm on a Mondayto be told that food was not being served, kitchen just closed. Even though menu says lunch is served until 3pm. Not offered anything. No sandwich, nothing. Must be such a profitable place that they can afford to turn business away. I will not return

Whenever we are in the area (which is about twice a year), we always try and call in here for a couple of beers. My mate lived around the corner from here in the 80s...it was under different ownership then...and I loved the place, the ambience was great. Since the new owners have taken over it has just got better and better. Fantastic range of ales, plenty of gins to chose from and if you fancy a sandwich or typical pub grub, then that's also available. They are dog friendly, human friendly and fantastic hosts. I have read the few bad reviews and think there are one or two "chip on shoulder" reviews. Unfortunately, a basement pub is not going to offer easy access, so if you have mobility problems it may not be the easiest bar in Ayr to manoeuvre about in, which is a shame, but there is no easy solution to that problem unfortunately.

First visit will be back great wee pub, food is delicious gret prices staff are amazing so friendly helpful, I love this wee pub please just go and try it, you will love it if your looking for a pub that is traditional with great home made food oh and trust me the home made steak pie is the best you will ever taste by a mile!!! They have real ales, different choices regularly, cocktails, great whiskeys I could go on forever, but just go and try it you will love this wee place

Great wee pub. staff always pleasant and friendly ale always of good quality and served at the correct temperature home made food lunchtime delicious steak pie to die for.No food evenings but you can take something in to have with your drink.A real must for locals and visitors alike. Not disabled friendly as there are steps down to the pub, and toilet facilities are upstairs

Been going here for 19 years on our visits to Ayr . Never not been made very welcome. Amazing pub lunch menu and all welcome! We love it that much we had to move to Ayr to make it our local lol!

Would never had found it, only by looking up places to eat dog friendly that we found it.

Very good selection of Real Ales and other drinks, and a good selection of food served by friendly bar staff. A busy place on Saturday, but very enjoyable.

The best pub in Ayr? If you love people, beer, occasional but quality music, good vfm daytime food, wonderful staff and a real fire on winter days and nights.... its perfect. If you love REAL ALE and share your pleasure time with DOGS as company ITS EVEN MORE PERFECT.

I go to this bar every Sunday for lunch food is good and reasonably priced staff are friendly and attentive surroundings are nice child friendly also

An excellent bar to visit which serves a good selection of food and ales. There are a wide selection of spirits as well as a regularly changing selection of Real Ales from local suppliers.

I have just returned from the Wellington bar after having a delightful lunch it was the usual bar lunch but served in an excellent manner you had your choices the ale was good I had steak pie the wife had scampi along with my niece we left satisfied with the meal on entry to the bar I was surprized at just how roomy it was and it had a great atmosphere nice roaring open fire it was lovely you were able to take your dog in I would recommend this to anyone who happens to visit Ayr

This was a meeting of retired colleagues for a social get together.

Brilliant cosy basement pub in the heart of Ayr. Good food with Steak Pie, Fish and Chips etc. Priced at £4.50! Brilliant selection of gin with all the garnishes for £2.50. Daily ales priced at £3 and your usual beers at £3.50. The staff are excellent and your receive a warm welcome on arrival, especially from the owner Nan. Shows a variety of sports on the TVs they have. It is also dog friendly. There is a reason this pub has won CAMRA pub of the year multiple times. What a gem.

A must visit in Ayr for a friendly traditional atmosphere. Nan the owner cooks lovely food at lunchtime too except a Tuesday. Very reasonable prices and all hone made. Great quiz night and folk night too. Dogs allowed. Fab!

In a basement location, Wellington's is a lovely little bar, in a quiet location, close to the beach and town centre. It offers a good selection of real beers, in bottle and on draught. We ordered food from a limited lunchtime menu (6 main courses on offer). I had steak pie - tender beef in a very tasty sauce/gravy. My partner ordered breaded haddock which he loved also. The price per dish is only £4.50. Service is excellent and the waitress was very friendly and welcoming. 5 stars.

Called into this lovely off the beaten track staff very friendly beers are always of good quality and served at the correct temperature not wheelchair friendly as steps down to bar food served lunchtime but not evenings but you can take food in to eat with your drink great place to find for locals and visitors alike

Great little pub. Very friendly staff. Menu might appear to be basic but for what it is, it's perfect. Real ale was excellent for a lunchtime pint ( or 2). Highly recommended it.

Found this after searching for a place that was dog friendly in Ayr. It’s a quaint downstairs cellar bar that services very reasonably priced home cooked food. Friendly welcoming staff. Made both our dogs welcome with a nice bowl of cold water. Would recommend a visit especially if you have dog/s.

Good food, dog friendly and good range of beers, cannot fault. Also very nice coffee and all at a very good price,

Not very impressed fish and chips where was the batter think u should be told it is breaded before u buy. Also where was the chips very small person I had to eat my young child's Barry chips as they don't do children portions no tip from me

Quick and friendly service and good food. The counter staff were attentive and prices were very good.

Very warm and friendly. There was a good choice on the menu. The food was well presented, and we didn't wait too long to be served.

CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017. Wellingtons Bar is a fantastic basement bar located on the south side of Wellington Square in Ayr. You will always receive a warm welcome from Nan and her staff. Three hand pulls provide ales from a variety of Scottish brewers and the beer is usually in excellent condition. Nan also prepares home cooked meals at very reasonable prices. A well loved music venue, local artists regularly meet up for a jam session on Sunday afternoons. I am a regular visitor and love the place. Be advised that the bar is not wheelchair friendly.

Passed the Wellington during day .. honestly didn't like the look of the outside of the place .. ventured down later on that night .. couldn't have been so wrong !!! What a lovely friendly cosy place to watch all sports on the telly .. staff made u feel so welcome .. all different gins to choose from which I did xx

We have visited Ayr many times over the last 30 years and never knew this bar existed. Its in a basement and is a wee hidden gems. It seems to be mainly locals but we were made to feel very welcome. music through the ages on a Saturday and live music on a Sunday. We had an enjoyable time and will definitely visit again.

Popped in here on our last visit to ayr made to feel so welcome lovley coal fire fab homemade food at amazing prices we both had homemade soup which came with bread & butter I also had a ham sandwich we both had coffee & total cost came to £9.50 was amazing bar prices were very reasonable to great wee find definitely worth a visit & we will be back..

Called in for a quick drink ended up staying for the quiz, Charming place very friendly and a real treat...

Close to County Buildings and the Low Green. Good atmosphere with friendly staff. Good for Pub Grub.Family friendly. On street Parking (charged - max 2 hours) immediately outside.

Lovely friendly pub albeit off the main road locals and visitors find it a well worth find do good wholesome food lunchtime if you need food in the evenings then you can enjoy a takeaway over a drink of great quality ale Nan and her...

Popped in for a couple of drinks while wild camping on beach in our VW Camper. Awesome service and with...

Great place to visit whilst in Ayr or surrounding area. Great selection of cask ales and good home cooked meals....

Stumbled on this pub today in Ayr. Situated just up from the playpark at the beach on Wellington square. Visited with a child and a dog and both (along with the adults) were made very welcome. The waitress immediately brought our dog a bowl of fresh water. The food menu was limited but perfect for us. They had Steak Pie, Fish and Chips, Chicken Curry, Macaroni Cheese and maybe a few other main courses and then some lunch type snacks like baguettes etc. I cannot believe the excellent value for money in such a lovely wee pub, I kid you not, the main courses were just £4.00 each. We both had steak pie, peas and chips and it was perfect. We then had desserts and coffee and these were also great value - desserts were £2.50 each. Although the pub was busy, the food was served quickly and was piping hot. The staff that served us were all lovely and friendly. I would definitely visit again when in Ayr. Thanks for a great lunch on such a wet and windy day.

We were in Ayr for the Air Show and it rained all day. Popped into Wellington's for lunch as we'd read it welcomed kids and dogs. Lunch was great value and the bar had three real ales on tap. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return when we're back in town.

Great old pub, full of character - staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Food very reasonably priced.

We looked all over for somewhere dog friendly/ showing footy and serving lunch, they did all 3 and we really enjoyed our home cooked lunch! They were very accommodating to the dog as well! We would certainly return if in the area.

Popped in for some lunch, ended up staying longer than expected, due to delicious food and lovely warm welcome. Staff are so personable, the place itself has a lovely homely atmosphere, you could wile away many an hour here in good company. Very family friendly, young kids were catered to easily. Food was freshly made and so delicious, and so affordable. We will be back whenever in the area.

Very very disappointed. This is a warning to anyone disabled/ elderly. There is no disabled access or disabled toilets!!! I was with an elderly man with learning difficulties and he can hardly walk. After struggling down the stairs, he then struggles to get through the door with his Zimmer frame as half the door was locked. The bar maid then informed me I could open the other one but did not come and help me and I was very quiet! I didn't realise there were two locks on the door and was struggling so much a fellow customer helped me and she didn't even apologise! Watching the man I was with get to the toilet almost had me in tears, two small flights of stairs. I shall taking it further.Food very cheap and okay.Staff unfriendly and unhelpful. Drinks were slammed down on the table and were spilled, no apology.

A fantastic little pub, great friendly atmosphere serving excellent meals. A great place to visit to sample the beers and menu.

Smallish, very quaint and cosy. Brilliant little watering hole after a long day. We drove past it twice before parking up and searching on foot. The whole place is in the buildings basement. The huge 'black' boot outside is a bit of a giveaway in daylight but not easily spotted at night with rain on the car windows. Staff are great. Beers are good and they have an extended variety of malt whiskeys at very good prices. They also have, I believe, live traditional music on Sundays. Better check the day.

We are frequent visitors to Ayr and our first port of call is Wellington's bar. This is a great pub where everyone is friendly. Nan and her staff really make you feel at home. There is something here for everybody, real ales, great food and a great atmosphere. This truly is one gem of a pub.

Good selection of meals on the menu, and served piping hot by friendly and helpful staff. A great selection of Real Ale and a roaring coal fire. Who could ask for more on a cold winter day!

Great bar excellent value pub food freshly made and entertainment. Everyone makes you feel welcome well run by our Nan.

Wellington's is a well run, with a good and friendly service.The food was excellent and the presentation was excellent as well.A great place for good night out.

Looking for a place in Ayr for a quick bite at lunch time, and found the basement bar of the Wellington by accident.The pub had a good selection of real ales and a good choice of very cheap wholesome food.We purchased 4 adult meals and a child's meal, the bar maid was very helpful and friendly and the food unbelievable for the cost.

Popped in for a meal and a pint when staying in Ayr the other Friday. The bar serves great quality pub grub at incredibly low prices! I had my fill of a tasty Chinese chicken curry, ans a couple of pints, and still got change from a tenner!The staff are chatty and friendly, and very knowledgeable about the real ale that they obviously take such pride in serving in tip-top form. There are usually three ales on tap, including a dark one, so plenty of choice.Next time I call in, I'll try to catch some of the live entertainment. The crack is, by all accounts, ninety!

Popped in to this quaint little Bar on a sunny day trip to Ayr. Ordered soup and sandwich lunch followed by a delicious sticky toffee pudding for sharing. Excellent value for money. Lovely friendly staff. Heading back down to Ayr later in the month and will definately visit again.

Love The Wellington , every time my hubby and I visit Ayr we have to come in to the Wellington our favourite pub , well run by the lovely owner who welcomes us evert time with her lovely staff team , love the Dj on a Saturday night , and the measure of of alcohol is 35ml gil for a half and great value , highly recommend this lovely little pub , cant wait to return ,

Looking for a dog friendly pub? look no further than this excellent pub. Great welcome from the hostess and staff. Good selection of beer etc served well. Meals were simple pub grub but were excellent value for money. Malt whisky very reasonably priced.

Quiz night on wednesday, local musicians Sunday, all good, selection of local ales and an interesting selection of shot (you have to ask for the list from behind the bar)

I've had so many word of mouth recommendations to visit Wellingtons bar, and for good reason. It's a basement pub on Wellington Square gardens just yards from the beach but if you blink you'll miss it! Keep your eyes peeled for the big welly boot, descend the stairs, and inside you might be pleasantly surprised to find a very friendly traditional pub.They serve decent real ales, wines by the miniature bottle, and even have a cocktail and malt whisky menu. There are big TV screens and a busy schedule of live music sessions too. I ate from the £4 lunch menu which included the likes of mac n cheese with chips, chicken curry, chili and rice and more. Sandwiches were just £2.50 and you could add soup or chips for £1.50. Great prices for good honest pub food. They have a couple of tables and umbrellas outside on the wee patio for when the weather behaves. What's not to love!

We have been here a few times now for lunch and every time great.i am vegetarian and so many times the only thing that is on the menu is mac&cheese and you have to take it.It was the same here but I can assure you the difference here its great homemade mac&cheese could not make it better myself and look forward to getting it every time.my dad has had the steak pie curry fish and scampi all great.nice staff and is dog friendly.if in ayr pop in .

Such a well run bar. Friendly staff. Warm welcome. Good pub food and snacks. Cosy traditional atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Had a steak pie from here and was the best I've tasted!pure steak no fat or gristle.We use this shop every time we visit Ayr,portions are good size too.

Love this wee pub, friendly and welcoming staff and regulars. Lovely real fire, great beer, good honest homemade food (try the macaroni!) Even the dog got a bowl of water and a cuddle! happiness is in "wellies"

Has always been a great pub, whether for a casual meeting with friends, a special function such as a Christmas party or a regular Friday night 'session' haunt. It's a proper traditional Scottish pub with a warm fire and warmer welcome. Friendly and very capable bar staff enhance the experience, the regulars are laid back and the food and beers are top notch. It will always be one of my favourites.

Went in with 10 of my friends. We were the only people in the whole pub. it was 11pm. One of us swore and we were literally given into trouble as its a family friendly restaurant. The woman came over to our table and gave us a 10 minute lecture on manners and how to conduct yourself in public. 11pm and we were the only ones there. So we left and have not returned. Shame as it was a nice wee pub but you don't want hassle like that.

staff are friendly and very welcoming there is a really nice atmosphere and its great for a refreshment when down the beach

great little pub down off street level but well worth a visit. Folk night was great with traditional music that was really an open floor with people joining in and "jamming" as they pleased.. first class

We were looking for somewhere for lunch and came across this bar by accident. It is not at street level so you could quite easily miss it. We all chose the steak pie and were not disappointed. It was home made, delicious and the best value steak pie I have ever had at £4. With soft drinks the bill came to under £16 for three people. Great value and good friendly service. I will definitely return.

Good value tasty food - cooked on the premises.A great atmosphere with friendly staff goes a long, long way to creating this.Don't miss out on a visit here - if the food isn't enough to tempt you, there's always the real ales ......

When visiting Ayr i always go to the Wellington for a Loch Fyne ale or two after a curry. The drinks are reasonably priced unlike some of the local Indian restaurants.The staff are pleasant , the service is good and the bar is well stocked.I have only had lunch here once and it was OK.The Wellington has both local and passing trade which adds to a good atmosphere.

My wife and I popped in for lunch. Nice young lady greeted us and was very helpful. Place was virtually empty at around 14:30 but by the time we left a few more had arrived. My wife had a soup ( needed a warm up) and toasted sandwich. She enjoyed that with a nice pot of tea. For myself had a chicken balmoral. Very peppery sauce it was enjoyable. Lager tops to wash down. Reasonably priced.

Two Real Ales are kept on at all times and very good value food is served all day. It has a locals feel but outsiders are made very welcome. On a Saturday evening they have a DJ playing old hits and on a Sunday evening the local folkies gather round to play tunes and sing.A lovely pub.

Popped in for a pre-dinner pint on recommendation of the proprietor of B&B in which we were staying (it is her local). Chatty and charming barmaid explained the local ales and let us try before purchasing ..slipped down a treat!. They do music, also folk nights on Sundays that I imagine would be a real hoot. A real cosy pub atmosphere (basement) and natives friendly. Could get to like coming here if I was local!

Stewed steak with pastry square - this not steak pie and why restaurants insist in calling it so is beyond me....very average and nothing to write home about

Great pub & didnt think they could top the great Sat night we had but then... Sunday open mic night!!! Everything from ceilidh to country with folks just turning up with everything from fiddles to steel guitars!! Great music, great people & great pub! Give this place a look, you will not be disappointed.

Fantastic little pub - welcoming, friendly, weekend entertainment, a large selection of Whiskies - with a helpful 'map' explaining each! Cocktails are a must especially the Welly on the beach! A definite must for those looking to keep warm and settle in with a wee dram!! I even had a FANTASTIC cocktail as a birthday treat - thank you :)