
Black Bull
Quick info
About Black Bull
Black Bull is a pub and hotel on Main St in Maybole, run by a landlord and landlady. The kitchen serves home-cooked food, including a Steak and Sausage Pie with Chips, a Croquette starter, and Chocolate Fudge Cake for dessert. Gluten and dairy free meal requests can be accommodated. A pool table sits inside, and dogs are welcome throughout, with other pub dogs a regular sight at the bar. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, suiting visitors with mobility needs. Reservations are recommended. Rooms are available for overnight stays alongside the bar and dining space.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
3 dishes- Steak and Sausage Pie with Chips
- Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Croquette
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, dog friendly, homemade chips and gluten/dairy free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, dog friendly, homemade chips and gluten/dairy free options.
Customer Review Summary
A recurring caveat cuts against the warmth others describe: one reviewer reports an unwelcoming landlord and being bothered by cigarette smoke inside, while another describes a relative being turned away for a meal because the owner wouldn't put the stove on, calling the response dismissive. Despite these accounts, most describe returning or wishing they'd stayed longer, with one recalling a spontaneous stop that turned into a full evening over pints and pool.
Customer Review Summary
A recurring caveat cuts against the warmth others describe: one reviewer reports an unwelcoming landlord and being bothered by cigarette smoke inside, while another describes a relative being turned away for a meal because the owner wouldn't put the stove on, calling the response dismissive. Despite these accounts, most describe returning or wishing they'd stayed longer, with one recalling a spontaneous stop that turned into a full evening over pints and pool.
Featured reviews
- Luscious Pleasure
“We stopped here for a drink whilst on a camping trip I'm Scotland and found it to be great, the beer was excellent and there was plenty of choice if something else is your tipple. We were made to feel welcome and so was our dog. We had a game of pool and I would happily of spent a few hours there.”
- Dennis Smalley
“A quaint little pub on sleepy Main St Straiton, surrounded by Roses round the door Cottages but not much else. If you want peace and quiet Straiton is the place for you The pub serves excellent food. Steak pie is to die for and the ladies serving are so friendly Definitely worth a try.🤗”
- Dylan brown
“Stopped in on Saturday night to try the food and we were blown away by the quality, I can safely say it was the best steak I’ve ever had in my life the mrs got the chicken curry and was blown away also, the homemade chips were delicious as …”
- Richard Hirst
“Stayed in a castle just up the road from here whilst working away. Beautiful little pub with friendly people. Was made very welcome”
- alan wood
“Great pub great food great people. Can't pro.ote this place enough. Proper home coooked food. Do not pass by without stopping for a drink and some of tge best food in around”
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Offerings· 1
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
Location
How Black Bull compares to nearby bars
- Black Bull · This shop4.329 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: steak pie, dog friendly, homemade chips
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- 375 reviews9.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: generous portion sizes, fresh fish, allergy accommodation
Black Bull This shop | The Maybole Arms | The Coylton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3(29) | 4.5(142) | 4.5(375) | |
| Price | — | £10–20 | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 6 mi | 9.2 mi |
| Open today |
How this listing is sourced
Hours, contact details, and amenities are sourced from publicly available business data and re-checked regularly. Listings are ranked independently — no paid placement.