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8 Dunure Road, Doonfoot, Ayr
South Ayrshire, KA7 4HR
01292 442441
Located just along the road from Burns Cottage,
The Balgarth Pines offers one of the finest dining
experiences in all of Ayr. The decor is cosy and
rustic, with stone walls, wood panelling, and tartan-
covered upholstery throughout. The beer garden is
a similarly impressive space, while large umbrellas
protect diners from the possibility of rain showers.
The food menu leans sharply towards Scottish
contemporary, with plenty of fresh seafood options
in addition to meat and vegetarian dishes. The
kitchen is certainly doing something right; dishes
like pan-fried fillet of sea bass, served alongside a
spicy chorizo pil-pil stew, showcase a degree of flair,
while offerings from the chargrill – double-loin pork
chops, rib-eyes and T-bones – are generous enough
in portion to satisfy even the hungriest of diners. As
well as being a top-calibre eatery, the Balgarth hosts
quizzes every Wednesday. Open seven days per
week, the Balgarth is well worth a look.
VISTA BAR & RESTAURANT
Esplanade, Ayr, KA7 1DT
01292 264384
Vista Bar & Restaurant
When you want fine dining, stylish decor and
a sea-facing view, look no further than Vista.
Offering classic Scottish cuisine, prepared with
the finest ingredients, Vista ensures a meal to
remember. The staff are sure to guide you through
the wide and varied menu, and suggest the best
wine to accompany your dish. All courses are
made with locally sourced ingredients, so you
know you’ll be getting only the best when you
sit down to a meal in Vista. Start as you mean
to go on with a delectable Haggis Tower, made
with fried leeks and whisky cream. You can enjoy
a Braised Lamb Shank or Rib of Scottish Beef to
follow, accompanied with seasonal vegetables.
And make sure to leave room for the Homemade
Fudge Brulee. If the night’s just begun, you can
always enjoy a speciality coffee or dram of malt
whisky by the open fire.
THE BALGARTH PINES
