Tam O’Shanter Inn
About
Pubs
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: 230 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1RQ
Phone: +44 1292 611684
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Qype User (review…)
Small but very good. If you can get a table then you are in for a treat, as the food is delicious. If you are seated in the rear section, you may even get the opportunity to see through to the tiny kitchen where it is all put together. Certainly, if you do, it is fascinating to watch the chef and other staff working in such a small space to achieve such lovely dishes. Check out their Daily Specials if you fancy something different from their usual menu choices.
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Kenneth M.
A pub I remember passing often on boyhood trips to Ayr so it was pleasing to finally go in for a pint at the weekend. Not a particularly large interior but we found a table easily enough as this Friday seemed to be less busy than might have been expected. One or two ales on handpull, decently appointed bar and lots of Burns-related items on the walls.
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Rob R.
Passing through Ayr for one night and stumbled upon Tam O'Shanter Inn while walking around site seeing. Perfect place to enjoy a pint with a plate of fish and chips.
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Ruth C.
Lovely old man pub, good pint of Guinness!
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Em C.
The Tam o Shanter Inn, legend has it, inspired Robert Burns to write the now internationally famous poem of the same name.
The pub itself has a varied history. Turning into an attraction in the Victorian era for Burns fans everywhere then turning into a museum from 1957 until 1992, Tam o Shanter Inn has been converted back into a pub. It's a greet wee tavern; with low, uneven ceilings and cozy corners to conspire with friends, it really does have the feel of an older style public house. There's script from the poem written all over the walls and electric lamps in the shape and style of candles on the walls. It looks like it tries to emulate the atmosphere of yore as much as possible. However, when I visited with a friend from Germany, the authenticity was snuffed out by the fact that we felt as though we were intruding on a workers' local. Don't get me wrong, the staff and locals were really friendly so I'd recommend it if you were looking for a Scottish connection - after all it has past history combined with the buzz of a small town local. But if you're looking for somewhere for an evening out in Ayr, I'd try the various pubs across the road which aren't staying true to a theme as obviously as this one is.
Saying all that I enjoyed myself here. It was great for my friend who wanted to see this leg of Scotland and the pub had a warm feel about it, so if you're passing through Ayr and fancy a pint call in here.