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About Duncan's Bar and Bistro
On Harbour St in Irvine, Duncan's Bar and Bistro serves as a bistro, bar, and breakfast restaurant with a menu of 21 dishes. Haggis pakora appears as a starter alongside the Scottish Breakfast and a cheesecake for dessert. The room opens onto a terrace for outdoor dining, and dogs are welcome at the tables there. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are set out for families with young children. The kitchen also offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, including a gluten free chorizo poached eggs option. Reservations are recommended given the size of the menu. Doors open daily, and takeaway is available for those eating off site. The bistro sits looking out over the harbour, with tables cleared and reset between customers throughout service.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
21 dishes · mains £25–25- LoadingSomething went wrong.TRY AGAIN Menu highlightsTempura£25
- Tempura£25
- Scottish Breakfast
- Cocktails
- Cheesecake
- Pish and Chips
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis pakora, scottish breakfast, red velvet cheesecake and harbour/bay view location.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis pakora, scottish breakfast, red velvet cheesecake and harbour/bay view location.
Customer Review Summary
The Scottish breakfast draws repeated praise, with one diner calling it outstanding and another highlighting the gluten free chorizo poached eggs alongside it. Close behind, the harbour terrace setting comes up again and again as a draw for sunny lunches, paired with dishes like the fish burger with Cajun fries, haggis pakora with Irn-Bru mayo, and a red velvet cheesecake described as almost too good to share. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free diners repeatedly note being well catered for, with one coeliac vegetarian singling out the veggie fajitas after struggling to find options elsewhere in Irvine. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, and the coffee and beer selection each earn individual mentions. Several reviewers note the menu itself is fairly small, though most say the food made up for it. One reviewer reports being turned away with an assistance dog because staff said only guide dogs were permitted, a experience that reviewer felt contradicted the otherwise positive impression left by others' repeated praise for the friendly service and harbour view.
Customer Review Summary
The Scottish breakfast draws repeated praise, with one diner calling it outstanding and another highlighting the gluten free chorizo poached eggs alongside it. Close behind, the harbour terrace setting comes up again and again as a draw for sunny lunches, paired with dishes like the fish burger with Cajun fries, haggis pakora with Irn-Bru mayo, and a red velvet cheesecake described as almost too good to share. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free diners repeatedly note being well catered for, with one coeliac vegetarian singling out the veggie fajitas after struggling to find options elsewhere in Irvine. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, and the coffee and beer selection each earn individual mentions. Several reviewers note the menu itself is fairly small, though most say the food made up for it. One reviewer reports being turned away with an assistance dog because staff said only guide dogs were permitted, a experience that reviewer felt contradicted the otherwise positive impression left by others' repeated praise for the friendly service and harbour view.
Featured reviews
- William
“A lovely place with a nice atmosphere I had the scottish breakfast which was outstanding and my wife had gluten free chorizo poached eggs which was also top class Service was great too Definitely be back for more Highly recommend”
- Agnieszka Cousins
“A lovely, cosy place with great atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our food & drinks. Fantastic lager/very good wine. Staff was very nice. Highly recommended!”
- Harvey Jackey
“Came here by myself, staff were extremely friendly and the food was lovely! Also one of the best cappuccinos I’ve had in a long time!”
- Angela Cairns
“Glad we found this little gem. Staff were really lovely, food was good with some more interesting options on the menu”
- sandra hill
“Really good food and excellent value for money. Vegan food was delicious. The first class friendly service just added to the very positive experience. Duncan's Bar and Bistro is set to be one of our favourite local eateries!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 10
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 6
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Duncan's Bar and Bistro
- Barassie Chippy4.34613.7 mi
fish supper, haddock supper, crispy chips
- Eglinton Diner Fish Fry4.29524.4 mi
fish tea, eglinton burger, massive portion of chips
- Cochrane Inn4.54875.2 mi awayWheelchair accessible
daily specials menu, trio of haggis, braised beef shin
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan's Bar and BistroGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5536 | — | haggis pakora, scottish breakfast, red velvet cheesecake |
| Barassie Chippy | 4.3461 | 3.7 mi | fish supper, haddock supper, crispy chips |
| Eglinton Diner Fish Fry | 4.2952 | 4.4 mi | fish tea, eglinton burger, massive portion of chips |
| Cochrane InnWheelchair accessible | 4.5487 | 5.2 mi away | daily specials menu, trio of haggis, braised beef shin |
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