Sun 25 Oct 2026
Jazz lunch with the Figiro Quartet
Live jazz with the Figiro Quartet in the function suite.
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Restaurant · Bar · Function suite · Gardens · Doonfoot, Ayr
Good food, a warm room and a garden to lose an afternoon in.
A restaurant and bar in a red sandstone villa on Dunure Road, serving Scottish classics and a few surprises since 2011.
Daily deals
Selection of beers £4 · Cocktails £5 · House spirits (vodka, gin, whisky) with a dash £3
Opening hours
Open seven days, 9:30am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday to midnight · Breakfast 10am to 11:45am
Loyalty scheme
10% off your food bill when you join. Sign up
The menus
Scottish classics, cooked properly, with a few surprises.
What’s on
Coming up at Balgarth
Mon 26 Oct 2026
Musical Memories, autumn
An afternoon of music with a selection of sandwiches, soup, miniature cakes and tea or coffee.
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Christmas wreath making workshop
Hosted by the artist Rebecca Scott. On arrival you are welcomed with tea or coffee and biscuits, then given quality materials and decorations to make your own bespoke wreath. A glass of prosecco and a Sunday roast are included.
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The venue
Five rooms and a garden, each with its own mood.
The Restaurant
The main dining room, for a special occasion or a long Sunday lunch.
The Conservatory
Light and airy, looking out over the gardens.
The Bar
A pre-dinner drink or a nightcap, with a proper wine and cocktail list.
The Snug
An open fire and the comfiest seats in the house.
The Garden
A big lawn of picnic tables and a kids' play area for the sunny days.
Weddings, functions and parties
Your day, in a room that already feels like a celebration.
A function suite and exclusive use of the venue, a garden for the photographs and a kitchen that has done this many times before. Weddings, birthdays, corporate days and wakes, all handled with care.
Loyalty scheme
10% off your food bill, every visit.
Join the loyalty scheme and we will take 10% off your food bill when you eat with us. We will also let you know about new menus and events first.
Book a table
Reserve online in a few taps. Eat Out For Less runs Monday to Thursday 12pm to 8pm, Friday to Saturday 12pm to 9pm and Sunday 12pm to 8pm.