Is this Ayrshire restaurant the best for Christmas lunch?

The Drunken Coo is best known for its delicious steaks, but is its Christmas lunch overlooked? <i>(Image: Tripadvisor)</i>
The Drunken Coo is best known for its delicious steaks, but is its Christmas lunch overlooked? (Image: Tripadvisor)
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With the countdown to Christmas finally on, you may be looking for the perfect Ayrshire restaurant to celebrate the season.

There are plenty of establishments where you can get a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, but only one place can claim the title of the region's best.

The Drunken Coo in Ayr, which describes itself as the area's "finest" steakhouse, might be just the place for the ultimate festive feast.

The establishment recently unveiled its festive menu, which includes a ballotine turkey dinner and a medley of winter vegetables.

The festive midweek menu will set couples back £120 and includes a glass of pink fizz.

This will be available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 4 and 7pm until December 19.

Why the 'outstanding' Drunken Coo is the best place for Christmas lunch in Ayrshire

The Ayrshire restaurant has been widely praised by Tripadvisor users in the know over the years.

One person dubbed it an "outstanding" establishment, adding: "This was easily the best lunch we have ever had in Ayr. Such amazing food for the cost.

"Please keep this menu running. We phoned about 2:15 to see if we were too late for lunch, and they said no, the last sitting was 2:30.

"We arrived and were the only people in at that time. But the staff were so friendly and it was not an issue for them. We had the Xmas lunch menu for £35 each.

"The steaks were cooked perfectly and the baked Alaska dessert was delicious. We will be back again and again."


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Another added: "Christmas work meal for nine of us. First time visiting.

"Fantastic food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Price range to suit all budgets. Breadboard is a must! Thank you. We will be coming again."

To book a table or see availability, please visit the Drunken Coo website.

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