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About The Fox & Willow
The Fox & Willow is a British gastropub on Carrick Road in Ayr, serving modern bar-and-grill cooking alongside its pub offering. The kitchen runs an all-day format that starts with breakfast and coffee, then moves into mains such as steak, Moroccan lamb tagine and Guinness & Ale pie, with sticky toffee pudding among the desserts. A wide drinks list covers the bar. The interior carries a designed look with decor throughout and background music in the room, and families form a regular part of the trade. A private dining room at the back hosts group bookings, and dogs are welcome inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
125 dishes · mains £2–35- Smoked Almonds£5.50
- Sweet & Spicy Korean Tappoki Rice Cakes£16.95
- Sweet Potato, Red Bean & Pumpkin Seed Chilli£16.95
- Cauliflower & Tofu Tikka Masala Bowl£16.95
- Sizzling Vegetable Fajita Skillet£16.95
- Millionaires Style Cheesecake£8.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak guinness ale pie, sticky toffee pudding, moroccan lamb tagine and breakfast and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak guinness ale pie, sticky toffee pudding, moroccan lamb tagine and breakfast and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
The Guinness & Ale Pie and sticky toffee pudding are the dishes reviewers single out most, described as tasty and satisfying. Several regulars praise the family-friendly atmosphere, nicely designed interior, and friendly service, with one noting background music kept at a comfortable level. A dissenting reviewer describes the Moroccan lamb Tagine as a lamb stew lacking Moroccan seasoning, with overcooked vegetables, and considers it overpriced.
Customer Review Summary
The Guinness & Ale Pie and sticky toffee pudding are the dishes reviewers single out most, described as tasty and satisfying. Several regulars praise the family-friendly atmosphere, nicely designed interior, and friendly service, with one noting background music kept at a comfortable level. A dissenting reviewer describes the Moroccan lamb Tagine as a lamb stew lacking Moroccan seasoning, with overcooked vegetables, and considers it overpriced.
Featured reviews
- Stu Wenman
“Very good breakfast, coffee, and service. Everything you could want in a very nicely designed interior, with background music that isn't too loud.”
- marcelle thomas
“I ordered the Moroccan lamb Tagine. It was neither Morrocan or Tagine: lamb stew without any Morrocan seasoning and vegetables boiled and old. Very disappointed and it was expensive.”
- Stuarty Boy
“Regularly visit here with the family. Always love the food and a great choice of drinks available. Beautiful restaurant and decor throughout. Highly recommended. Five stars all the way.”
- Kim Dedan
“Cool, relaxing & great service with a smile from staffs hospitality.”
- Camron Walsh
“Charming and cozy atmosphere fit for both a date night and casual dinner. The steak, Guinness & Ale Pie was a tasty entree, and the sticky toffee pudding hit all the right notes. Safe to say I left full and well satisfied!”
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 11
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Bars near The Fox & Willow
- The Ghillie Dhu4.61620.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
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- Smiths Bar4.41,4420.6 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- The Tam O'Shanter Inn4.31,1100.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessible
haggis, cask ale, steak pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox & WillowReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.52,066 | — | £20–60 | steak guinness ale pie, sticky toffee pudding, moroccan lamb tagine |
| The Ghillie DhuReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6162 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | takeaway christmas dinner, the cheesecake, free hotdogs at pickup |
| Smiths BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,442 | 0.6 mi | £20–30 | steak pie, roast dinner, pub style food |
| The Tam O'Shanter InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible | 4.31,110 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | haggis, cask ale, steak pie |
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