Food and drink

Chocolate costs have risen significantly higher than overall supermarket food and drink prices at Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more

Warning to supermarket shoppers as chocolate prices soar ahead of Halloween

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

The restaurant has been named the best in the region

The restaurant has been named the best in the region

Much-loved Ayr Indian restaurant named best in the region

There are various different versions of Jaffa Cakes you can buy in shops, but which one is the best?

There are various different versions of Jaffa Cakes you can buy in shops, but which one is the best?

I tried cheap, original and high-end Jaffa Cakes and only one emerged triumphant

The spot will continue to trade while it seeks new owners

The spot will continue to trade while it seeks new owners

'We are moving on': Much-loved Ayr coffee shop put up for sale by owners

The FSA warn that consuming the counterfeit Glen's Vodka “can quickly lead to alcohol poisoning and in severe cases death”.

The FSA warn that consuming the counterfeit Glen's Vodka “can quickly lead to alcohol poisoning and in severe cases death”.

Urgent warning to vodka drinkers as counterfeit drink contains deadly alcohol

The Starbucks Too Good To Go bag costs £4 for approximately £12 worth of items

The Starbucks Too Good To Go bag costs £4 for approximately £12 worth of items

I tried a Starbucks Too Good To Go bag and it's a haven for sweet treat lovers

The distillery is celebrating its sixth birthday

The distillery is celebrating its sixth birthday

Ayrshire distillery celebrates birthday with brand new whisky launch

Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa

Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa

Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa launches fantastic festive ladies day events

Glenapp Castle, where Calum McLean left without paying his bill of nearly £1,900.

Glenapp Castle, where Calum McLean left without paying his bill of nearly £1,900.

Fraudster ran up £1,900 bill at plush Ayrshire hotel - then left without paying up

The restaurant opened last year

The restaurant opened last year

Thriving Ayr restaurant and takeaway teases 'exciting project' on the way

From Asda and Tesco to Premier Inn and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants there are a range of places you can go these summer holidays where kids can eat for free (or £1).

From Asda and Tesco to Premier Inn and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants there are a range of places you can go these summer holidays where kids can eat for free (or £1).

The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays

The hotel opened for the first time on Monday, July 15.

The hotel opened for the first time on Monday, July 15.

Take a look inside as luxury Prestwick hotel opens for the first time

Robbie Quinn said he is honoured to have his cocktail selected as the official serve of the Open Championship.

Robbie Quinn said he is honoured to have his cocktail selected as the official serve of the Open Championship.

Ayrshire bartender has his cocktail named 'official serve' of the Open

The bar prices at the Open Championship have been revealed.

The bar prices at the Open Championship have been revealed.

How much is a round at Royal Troon? Open golf bar prices are revealed

Tide Lines will provide the live entertainment at the Out of Bounds farewell party on Sunday.

Tide Lines will provide the live entertainment at the Out of Bounds farewell party on Sunday.

2024 Open Championship golf

Live music and entertainment in Troon to run alongside Open golf this week

Visitor attractions like Culzean Castle were a big hit

Visitor attractions like Culzean Castle were a big hit

Cultural attractions

Survey finds 80 per cent of visitors to Ayrshire and Arran would recommend it

Find out how you can get a free meal at Morrisons Café.

Find out how you can get a free meal at Morrisons Café.

You can claim a free meal at Morrisons Café using this magic word

Vic's in Prestwick

Vic's in Prestwick

Prestwick venue is named best in the south of Scotland at Pub and Bar Awards

The new DeiRa Hotel and Apartments

The new DeiRa Hotel and Apartments

Take a look inside the new luxury hotel set to open in Ayrshire next month

The Balgarth Pines Choir

The Balgarth Pines Choir

PICTURES: New choir makes its debut at Ayr restaurant's D-Day celebration

The diner received its latest award

The diner received its latest award

Ayr diner celebrates latest award for their delicious burgers

Sweet Jane Bakehouse new store will be in Troon

Sweet Jane Bakehouse new store will be in Troon

Popular Glasgow bakery reveals Ayrshire location for new shop

Changes are underway for the Ayr premises

Changes are underway for the Ayr premises

Popular Ayr bakery reveals plan to offer indoor seating for customers

The Nanny Marys team have been celebrating yet more award success.

The Nanny Marys team have been celebrating yet more award success.

Ayr restaurant hailed 'best food business in Scotland' at awards ceremony

Dylan Alexander made the final

Dylan Alexander made the final

Ayrshire College student Dylan reaches grand final of UK hospitality competition

Ayr wins big at the Scottish Curry Awards

Ayr wins big at the Scottish Curry Awards

Two Ayr businesses taste success with major prizes at Scottish Curry Awards

The opening of Tempura's new Troon venue has been delayed.

The opening of Tempura's new Troon venue has been delayed.

Opening of new Tempura restaurant in Troon delayed due to 'unforeseen issues'

The Ghillie Dhu is launching a new menu

The Ghillie Dhu is launching a new menu

Ayr restaurant announces launch of exciting new street food menu

There's something for everyone at the market

There's something for everyone at the market

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Ayr farmers market this weekend has 'biggest lineup yet'

Two NHS heroes will get the opportunity to take part in a basket dash at the Keystore More in Prestwick

Two NHS heroes will get the opportunity to take part in a basket dash at the Keystore More in Prestwick

Two NHS workers in Prestwick given chance to take part in basket dash for free shop

The pair tasted success at the Culinary Olympics

The pair tasted success at the Culinary Olympics

South Ayrshire student and lecturer taste success at Culinary Olympics

The bowlers are heading to Helsinki next month

The bowlers are heading to Helsinki next month

Ayr restaurant hosting fundraiser for star tenpin bowlers

Amber Taverns has confirmed it's taken on the vacant Prestwick premises

Amber Taverns has confirmed it's taken on the vacant Prestwick premises

Big-name pub operator to take on empty Prestwick premises after restaurant shuts

We take a look at the top rated eateries in Ayr

We take a look at the top rated eateries in Ayr

Ayr's top rated eateries this month according to reviews

The business is now ready to welcome customers.

The business is now ready to welcome customers.

New restaurant in Ayr launches takeaway and delivery service

Ruby Seven Days scooped a top prize

Ruby Seven Days scooped a top prize

Ayr restauranteurs believe 'passion' is the key to award win

The business is set to open on Fort Street on Wednesday, January 10

The business is set to open on Fort Street on Wednesday, January 10

New restaurant to provide 50% off all orders during opening event

The team at Muirhead Captains said they were 'honoured' to win the awards

The team at Muirhead Captains said they were 'honoured' to win the awards

Troon chippy wins two prizes at Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

With the festive period on the way, Troon's boutique golf hotel has its Christmas events organised

With the festive period on the way, Troon's boutique golf hotel has its Christmas events organised

Festive events at Marine Troon Hotel revealed

The pub is popular with both locals and visitors to the town alike

The pub is popular with both locals and visitors to the town alike

Beloved Ayr pub to celebrate 30th anniversary with weekend-long party

This year the event will take place in Troon Concert Hall

This year the event will take place in Troon Concert Hall

Ayrshire beer festival to get underway in Troon this weekend

Domino's Pizza is coming to Troon

Domino's Pizza is coming to Troon

Domino's Pizza to open in Ayrshire town for the first time

Lochlea's harvest edition

Lochlea's harvest edition

Ayrshire distillery launches its special 'Harvest Edition'

Nanny Mary's celebrate the victory

Nanny Mary's celebrate the victory

Just desserts: Ayr's Nanny Mary's triumph at Food Awards Scotland

The Kirkhill Estate in Colmonell

The Kirkhill Estate in Colmonell

Farmers' market and open garden event to be held at beautiful South Ayrshire estate

The Wheatsheaf Inn

The Wheatsheaf Inn

Popular Symington pub will stay open, say owners - despite being put on the market

Family to sell famous Scottish restaurant and bar after 30 years

Family to sell famous Scottish restaurant and bar after 30 years

Family to sell famous South Ayrshire restaurant and bar after 30 years

Photo: NQ Archives

Photo: NQ Archives

Ayrshire businesses listed in 'best food and drink in the world' accreditation scheme

Anthony Valenti of the Ayr Brewing Company with local CAMRA branch vice-president Ronnie Beveridge

Anthony Valenti of the Ayr Brewing Company with local CAMRA branch vice-president Ronnie Beveridge

Beer lovers choose Ayr micro-brewer as their Brewery of the Year

Harley's Bar in Ayr

Harley's Bar in Ayr

Drinker grabbed woman's buttocks and bit her on the thumb in Harley's Bar

Drunken Coo Steakhouse

Drunken Coo Steakhouse

Drunken Coo bar staff punched during boozed-up assault in steakhouse

Military personnel can show up in uniform or with ID, a medal or badge to get the discount

Military personnel can show up in uniform or with ID, a medal or badge to get the discount

Armed Forces Day

Supermarket cafe deal in South Ayrshire for Armed Forces Day - here's the details

Parveen Sharma is opening his third eatery in Ayrshire

Parveen Sharma is opening his third eatery in Ayrshire

Ayr restaurateur changes name of future Kilmarnock eatery