The Maybole Arms
Quick info
About The Maybole Arms
The Maybole Arms is a pub on Whitehall in Maybole, with a bar area where locals sit at tables. Dogs are welcome throughout, with treats and fresh water offered at the door. The kitchen serves pub food such as scampi, chips and peas, and lasagne, chips and peas, and the menu can be adjusted for dietary requirements. A range of drinks is available, including real ale. It opens Monday to Sunday, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and runs on a walk-in basis rather than table bookings. Food is also available for takeaway and delivery, for anyone wanting to eat off site.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, scampi chips and peas, dog-friendly pub and lasagne chips and peas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, scampi chips and peas, dog-friendly pub and lasagne chips and peas.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the steak pie and other proper pub grub, from scampi, chips and peas to lasagne, as reliably tasty and made to order, with one noting the chef adjusted a dish for dietary needs. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as happy, friendly and calm, with several mentioning a resident pub dog and their own dogs being welcomed with treats and water. A few call out the drinks selection, including cold beers and a real ale described as a rarity locally, and the value for money in a town with few other options. One visitor contrasts it with flashy modern city pubs, describing the landlord as reticent at first before becoming welcoming once chatting began. The recurring close is diners returning for the food and the welcome shown to their dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the steak pie and other proper pub grub, from scampi, chips and peas to lasagne, as reliably tasty and made to order, with one noting the chef adjusted a dish for dietary needs. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as happy, friendly and calm, with several mentioning a resident pub dog and their own dogs being welcomed with treats and water. A few call out the drinks selection, including cold beers and a real ale described as a rarity locally, and the value for money in a town with few other options. One visitor contrasts it with flashy modern city pubs, describing the landlord as reticent at first before becoming welcoming once chatting began. The recurring close is diners returning for the food and the welcome shown to their dogs.
Featured reviews
- Debra Cameron
“Had a snack with a couple of drinks. Awesome atmosphere. Calm and chatty, very nice place to relax for a couple of hours.”
- Scott Hamby
“Owner is a great guy and the food was surprisingly good. There's not a lot of options in Maybole and this one is likely the best. We really enjoyed ourselves.”
- Danny Wright
“Friendly pub with a good atmosphere, good pint, excellent food at reasonable prices and exceptional staff. Our wee dog was made just as welcome with treats and fresh water. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 …”
- Alistair Hall
“Excellent food made to order, the chef even tweaked the menu to suit dietary requirements. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻”
- DJJ
“We had the pleasure to visit from South Africa on 22 December 2023, and had a wonderful time, enjoying good food (steak pie is recommended), cold beers and welcoming Scottish hospitality. Also pet friendly.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Dogs allowed
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Good for watching sport
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Highlights· 2
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
How The Maybole Arms compares to nearby bars
- The Maybole Arms · This shop4.5142 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: steak pie, scampi chips and peas, dog-friendly pub
- Black Bull4.329 reviews6 mi
Mentioned in reviews: steak pie, dog friendly, homemade chips
- 375 reviews9.6 mi
Mentioned in reviews: generous portion sizes, fresh fish, allergy accommodation
The Maybole Arms This shop | Black Bull | The Coylton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5(142) | 4.3(29) | 4.5(375) | |
| Price | £10–20 | — | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 6 mi | 9.6 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.