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Smoking Goat, Ayr

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Opens at 12:00pm
2A Academy Street, Ayr, KA7 1HS (View on Google Map)
(01292) 857137
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A basement bar with nooks and crannies at the entrance to a lane opposite Ayr Town Hall, identified by a sandwich board and a small sign on the wall next to the door. Enter via a steep stone stairs and narrow double door. Tuesday is quiz night with comedy on the first Thursday of the month, live acoustic/band music on Friday evenings and DJ night on a Saturday. Wheelchair access is via a ramp to the upgraded, sunny outdoor terrace, which is accessed further along the lane. Burgers, hotdogs, pizzas, nachos and fries available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ayrshire & Wigtownshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Last updated
04/03/2024
Last surveyed
25/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
AYR/3
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 7 times
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fyne Ales (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Until 8pm
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
14, 585
Nearby Station (850m)
Ayr
Directions
Just off Sandgate

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