
The Drunken Coo
Quick info
About The Drunken Coo
The Drunken Coo is a western restaurant on Beresford Terrace in Ayr, with a menu of 55 dishes. Chateaubriand is a recurring order here, at times sliced and served table-side. Fillet, tomahawk and ribeye also appear regularly as mains, with sides brought out alongside peppercorn sauce. Soufflé rounds out the dessert list, and the bar runs to cocktails. High chairs are set out for families with young children dining together. The restaurant opens Wednesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, and reservations are recommended given the table-side preparation some dishes require.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Menu & Prices
55 dishes · mains £12–175- CHEF'S BREAD SELECTION£12.00
- KING SCALLOP + RED SNAPPER£16.00
- BEEF TARTARE£14.00
- CRISPY DUCK THIGH + LEG BON BON£14.00
- GARLIC KING PRAWN CAESAR£13.00
- BALLOTINE OF GUINEAFOWL£13.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chateaubriand, tomahawk steak, soufflé and chunky fries with peppercorn sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chateaubriand, tomahawk steak, soufflé and chunky fries with peppercorn sauce.
Customer Review Summary
The chateaubriand and steak dishes anchor most visits, with reviewers repeatedly praising the tomahawk steak sliced tableside, a wagyu ribeye, and a Chateaubriand served with fries, onion rings, and prawns in garlic butter, one calling it the best steak meal they'd had. Chunky fries dipped in peppercorn sauce and soufflé desserts draw close praise too, alongside table-side service that several describe as attentive and going above and beyond, including help accommodating a last-minute group booking. Price recurs as a trade-off, with one couple citing £140 for two and calling the fillet steep, though most still deem it worth it. A few describe letdowns on a given night: over-salted steak, sauces that underwhelmed one diner, and one longtime regular reporting cold chateaubriand meat, a bone-dry carrot cake, and a pumpkin soufflé missing its flavor, prompting them to move their annual birthday dinner elsewhere. Most, though, describe wanting to return, with several noting they visit annually.
Customer Review Summary
The chateaubriand and steak dishes anchor most visits, with reviewers repeatedly praising the tomahawk steak sliced tableside, a wagyu ribeye, and a Chateaubriand served with fries, onion rings, and prawns in garlic butter, one calling it the best steak meal they'd had. Chunky fries dipped in peppercorn sauce and soufflé desserts draw close praise too, alongside table-side service that several describe as attentive and going above and beyond, including help accommodating a last-minute group booking. Price recurs as a trade-off, with one couple citing £140 for two and calling the fillet steep, though most still deem it worth it. A few describe letdowns on a given night: over-salted steak, sauces that underwhelmed one diner, and one longtime regular reporting cold chateaubriand meat, a bone-dry carrot cake, and a pumpkin soufflé missing its flavor, prompting them to move their annual birthday dinner elsewhere. Most, though, describe wanting to return, with several noting they visit annually.
Featured reviews
- Candice Morton
“Beautiful place, food was delicious but the sauces let it down. Tad expensive but we had a lovely evening.”
- Rebecca Brown
“First visit and we cannot wait to be back again already. Food was outstanding, restaurant was very clean and cosy. All staff are so nice and welcoming. Will definitely be back. Thank you for your service and making our evening one to remember 🐮”
- BRUNO “jon” BRUNO
“Birthday dinner, last night the service was second to none I had the steak special, my wife had a fabulous burger. I wish I had said at the time, my steak was so very over salted, that l took most of it home in an effort to remove some of the salt content. Overall a very enjoyable evening and we will return.”
- Kitz Dunphy
“I would give the Drunken Coo 6 stars if I could. We had the midweek special of tomahawk steak which was incredible and sliced and served at our table. The sides were delicious too and I had a very good white wine with the meal. We were …”
- Spiderlover
“Me and the Husband went to eat here for the first time ever and WOW it did not disappoint. After 3 years of my husband saying we need ti eat there and finaly following there facebook page this year, my eyes fell in love with the food and we …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Has kids' menu
- Has bar on site
Show more amenities
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves spirits
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
How The Drunken Coo compares to nearby restaurants
- The Drunken Coo · This shop4.6260 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: chateaubriand, tomahawk steak, soufflé
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- Sizzlers3.844 reviews7.4 mi
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- 53 reviews7.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: set meal for two, late deliveries, missing order items
The Drunken Coo This shop | The Waterfront At Coyle Water Fishery - Restaurant and Cafe Ayrshire | Sizzlers | Culzean Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6(260) | 4.5(454) | 3.8(44) | 3.4(53) | |
| Price | £40–90 | £10–20 | £1–10 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 5.9 mi | 7.4 mi | 7.4 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Good for kids | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Reservations | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
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