This particular Dobbies in Ayr, looks like its been here quite a long time and is in need of renovation. There's rust on the supporting ceiling beams, flaking plaster and obvious signs of damp ingress... See more
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Switch locationOld Toll, Holmston, KA6 5JJ Ayr, GB
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staff are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable - they take time to greet you and are happy to share experience and suggestions. Even when it is busy they make you feel that your trade is important to t... See more
We have visited Dobbies in Ayr several times since moving here and the service and help from Dobbies staff has been outstanding every time. We are not expert gardeners and they helped us buy a great b... See more
when we visited it took 35 minutes to get a main course from the kitchen. My wife had hers finished long before my food appeared. We did receive two free coffees and pieces of cake in compensation whi... See more
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Dobbies has been the home of gardening for over 150 years. You can trust us to provide quality products, expert advice and inspirational ideas for you outdoor space, whatever size it may be. But it's not all about the greenery. At your local Dobbies, you'll find all you need for your home and garden, plus delicious food and drinks in our restaurant. Visit www.dobbies.com to find out more.
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Old Toll, Holmston, KA6 5JJ, Ayr, United Kingdom
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School holiday visit
As always the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.
Still a bit pricey
Still a bit pricey, but no more look warm “hot” drinks as the microwave has been a Godsend.
Lovely
Lovely, well laid out store. Enjoyed a coffee and scone with family and the cafe was clean and tidy. The staff were very polite too. The huge selection of flowers on offer were beautiful and reasonably priced.
Birthday treat!
My husband and I met friends at Dobbies Ayr this morning. I had been sent a Dobbies birthday card so used it to have 2 drinks and 2 vegan friendly scones - very tasty! A very helpful member of staff helped me look for some plants. I bought some plants and earned some points! Our friends were very impressed and immediately joined the club. Thanks, Dobbies Ayr, for another very enjoyable visit to your store.
Visited the restaurant for lunch but…
Visited the restaurant for lunch but queue was quite long and food was a bit cold
Pleasant experience but minor niggle
I visit the store regularly to have coffee with friends and buy bird feed and gardening requisites as well as the occasional food item. Staff are friendly and pleasant and my latest visit went well, but I have a criticism of the price labelling in the garden section. Too often items are displayed without an obvious price label on the article or shelf, which I find a disincentive to buying.
Very helpful
I was looking for a perennial plant that could stand up to the wind. With some advice from staff, I got what I was looking for. In fact they went out of their way to make sure I got what I was looking for.
Lovely older gentleman at the check…
Lovely older gentleman at the check out, very friendly
I am sure that I have already done this…
I am sure that I have already done this but here goes. The young lady meeter and greeter was first class. Directed me with a big smile and an obvious sense of humour.
The coffee young lady was of a similar disposition. The restaurant was spotless as was the whole store.
On the whole, excellent.
First rate service
Great store staff are a credit to the…
Great store staff are a credit to the company always friendly and helpful
Love coming to Dobbies ayr store
The friendliest and helpful staff
The friendliest and helpful staff. Coffee and food excellent.
Had a lovely scone with cream and jam &…
Had a lovely scone with cream and jam & coffee with my husband. Did some grocery shopping while I was there.

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Ayr
More staff needed at tills it is never…
More staff needed at tills it is never a speedy checkout any time I shop
Ordered a swing which was in stock…
Ordered a swing which was in stock however day before delivery received an email that it was out of stock and ordered was cancelled. Advise to return to the shop for a refund Totally disappointed

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Ayr
Pleasant experience
Always polite & helpful/ toilet’s in…
Always polite & helpful/ toilet’s in need off update / good cupa coffee
Friendly staff
Friendly staff, lovely store, plants far too expensive, no smaller cheaper alternatives
Always a pleasure to shop there
Always a pleasure to shop there. Staff are pleasant and helpful.
as always Staff are most helpful --…
as always Staff are most helpful -- have no complaints whatsoever! Good to have Sainsburys here as well!
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