
Homestead Smokehouse
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About Homestead Smokehouse
Homestead Smokehouse on Miller Road in Ayr is a reservations-required American BBQ smokehouse set beside LA Bowl. The kitchen focuses on smoked meats and burgers with creative names, alongside brisket, nachos, and Cajun chips on the side. The drink list leans playful, with cowboy margaritas, spicy margaritas, and a smoked old fashioned alongside dirty sodas. Dogs are welcome inside, and the team seats diners together with their pets. Diners book ahead for the room.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingOn-site parking · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
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Menu & Prices
67 dishes · mains £10–20- Learn more£20
- 12–6 pm£10
- See photos
- 4.7
- (307)
- Dine-in
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brisket, smoked old fashioned, cowboy margarita and dirty sodas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brisket, smoked old fashioned, cowboy margarita and dirty sodas.
Customer Review Summary
The brisket and burgers anchor most visits, with several diners calling the BBQ the best they've had in Scotland and beyond. The nachos and Cajun chips draw repeat mentions alongside generous portions and a dog friendly welcome. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, and a few single out the smoked old fashioned and cowboy margarita as standouts.
Customer Review Summary
The brisket and burgers anchor most visits, with several diners calling the BBQ the best they've had in Scotland and beyond. The nachos and Cajun chips draw repeat mentions alongside generous portions and a dog friendly welcome. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, and a few single out the smoked old fashioned and cowboy margarita as standouts.
Featured reviews
- Graeme
“Authentic great BBQ. Legitimately the best brisket ive had in Scotland.”
- Katrina Stahly
“Amazing food. Amazing staff. What an absolute gem of an establishment. Cannot fault a single thing. Stuffed and got to take our leftovers with us. The smoked old fashioned was the best ive ever had. Top quality 10 out of 10. Yeehaaa. Stravaig ain't have a shout”
- Bazza C
“Great new burger place in Ayr . A must try good value n get a mountain of fries 🍟.”
- Andrew Marsden
“The best American BBQ we've had this side of the Atlantic, beats a lot of places over there as well. Great food, good price.”
- Bryan Johnston
“This is by far the best food I have had in so long. Quality quantity and choice. Staff were friendly and nothing was a problem so nice to our wee dog. Will definitely be back to try something different. I was driving so had the dirty sodas so good my wife loves spicy Margaritas and had cowboy margarita and loved it.”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Parking· 3
- On-site parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Dining options· 4
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Homestead Smokehouse
- The Drunken Coo4.62800.1 mi£40–90
chateaubriand, tomahawk steak, peppercorn/pink pepper sauce
- Tempura Ayr4.84860.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
deep fried mars bars, gluten free option, unique food
- Spudbuds4.81620.2 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
loaded jacket potatoes, generous potato toppings, big portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead SmokehouseOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.7299 | — | £10–40 | brisket, smoked old fashioned, cowboy margarita |
| The Drunken Coo | 4.6280 | 0.1 mi | £40–90 | chateaubriand, tomahawk steak, peppercorn/pink pepper sauce |
| Tempura AyrVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8486 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | deep fried mars bars, gluten free option, unique food |
| SpudbudsVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8162 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | loaded jacket potatoes, generous potato toppings, big portions |
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