Prestwick Food & Drink Guide
Prestwick, known for its international airport, is convenient for those on the West Coast, as well as the only place in the UK where Elvis Presley set foot.
It’s also well known for its modern eateries, busy bars and long sandy beach. Golf also takes centre stage here with Prestwick Golf Club being the birthplace of The Open Championship.
Uncover the best of Prestwick’s food and drink establishments by following this handy guide…
Cafes
Buckley’s Cafe Bistro
Positioned in the heart of Prestwick’s busy main street, Buckley’s is a welcoming, relaxed, licensed café/bistro operating seven days a week. All of their food is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced with a range of affordable menu options to suit breakfast, brunch, lunches, light bites and sweet treats. They also specialise in high-quality outside catering for both private & commercial clients and host monthly pop-up restaurant events where they have the culinary freedom to offer more unique set menus for their customers.
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Bramley’s Coffee Shop
Serving lunch, brunch and cakes, Bramley’s is a must-stop if you’re in Prestwick. The menu features Brioche French Toast, Halloumi Benedict, Cullen Skink, plus much much more! A tea garden is situated within Bramley’s which is a sun trap on a good day. There’s also a great selection of tea, many flavours to choose from and all served in loose tea form.
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The Smithy at Sandyford
Conveniently located just off the A77, at the Sandyford Toll Roundabout, The Smithy is a dog-friendly coffee shop with a big personality. A wonderful selection of homemade cakes and sweet treats are on offer- a perfect fuel if you’re on your travels. You will also find a delicious lunch menu.
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Restaurants
Indulge Prestwick
Indulge first started as a catering service, offering restaurant-quality meals to homes. Their family-run restaurant opened in 2022, following the success of their homemade ready meals. Owner Richard is a previous executive chef who has brought his culinary skills to the venue. Take a look at their social media to see the wonderful array of dishes that are available. Their quality ready meals are still available at various shops throughout Ayrshire.
Take a look at their menu on Facebook
The BUF
The BUF is Prestwick’s noon-to-night destination; a popular sports bar in the centre of Prestwick with a large beer garden, serving freshly prepared food daily from 12 pm - 8 pm. Visit The BUF to experience the cocktail of the week as well as their delicious food menu. Specials have included ‘thick pork sausages with scallion and cheddar mash with a port, onion and sweet pea reduction’ and ‘triple chilli & cheese burger, served with popcorn chicken, chilli fries and mozzarella sticks’. A perfect accompaniment to a day out with loved ones whilst watching your favourite sports.
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Taj Bar & Kitchen
Offering modern and stylish decoration coupled with amazing authentic Indian food, Taj Bar & Kitchen is a must-visit if you’re in Prestwick. It’s open for dine-in, takeout and delivery; perfect if you’re not wanting to cook! Experience tandoori chicken like no other and their brand-new cocktail bar - a perfect place for a great night out. Their highly trained staff will serve you with the utmost care and attention too.
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Carlton Hotel
Recently refurbished, The Carlton Hotel, offers a modern bold hotel, which can cater to everyone’s needs whether the wedding venue that you have always dreamed of, the function suite for that special event or a fantastic meal. It’s part of the RAD Group, owned by Robert and Vivian Kyle who pride themselves on a high standard of service and are well known for attention to detail. Logan’s Bar and Restaurant within the hotel, guarantees a first-class experience for all guests, with an excellent selection of meals and finely, selected wines.
Discover what Carlton Hotel has to offer here
Buzzworks Group Establishments - Vic’s & The Vine & Lido Prestwick
Buzzworks operates 13 venues across Ayrshire and Scotland. They’re passionate about fantastic food and drink in stylish surroundings - all served up by their talented team.
Vic’s & The Vine - Vic’s is a classically laid-back bar with some truly contemporary touches and the Vine is all about perfectly poured drinks, delicious world flavours and a friendly welcome. Vic’s is a classically laid-back bar with some truly contemporary touches and the Vine is all about perfectly poured drinks, delicious world flavours and a friendly welcome.
Lido Prestwick - A stylish sister venue to the much-loved original, Lido Prestwick has become a must-visit destination, with its buzzing open-plan kitchen and casual, continental design.
Takeaway
The Picnic Basket
Just scrolling through their Facebook page will make you immediately hungry! The Picnic Basket is situated on Prestwick’s main street and has a variety of tasty sandwiches, a salad bar and more on offer. They have super tasty specials available which have included ‘Red Thai panko chicken loaded fries’ and ‘Mac n cheese beef brisket loaded fries’. Let your tastebuds go on a culinary journey at The Picnic Basket.
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Grant’s Fruit and Veg
Trading for over 70 years, Grants offers a variety of produce, including local Ayrshire tatties, fruit and vegetable boxes, gifts & hampers, local cheese & much much more! They care about stocking locally sourced produce as much as possible as well as showcasing quality produce from around the world. It's worth paying a visit to if you are in Prestwick!
Explore what’s on offer here
West Coast Foods
West Coast Foods offers premium quality Fresh Meat, Poultry & Game prepared by award-winning butchers. They are not here to compete with the mass-produced fish and meat products of the supermarkets but are here to compete on quality and service. You can visit their shop on Prestwick’s main street or shop online - they have a great variety of produce on offer.
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