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
3.1
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546 reviews
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Always good
I enjoy the restaurant , coffee and scones are always excellent, love all the plants indoor and outdoor ones,great for cards and gifts for presents x
September 30, 2022
The layout for serving meals is not…
The layout for serving meals is not good. If you want a cooked meal you stand in the queue which goes through cakes, etc. whereas if it was clearly marked you could go straight through to order a cooked meal. People are unsure where to stand. Perhaps this could be clearly marked. Otherwise we enjoyed our visit
October 16, 2022
High standard as usual
Had a good lunch before starting to shop
Found everything needed for troughs for winter flowering cyclamen and bulbs (bought Earlier)
Looking forward to splash of colour just now & in the Spring
October 15, 2022
Restaurant needs refurb.
October 15, 2022
Enjoyed seniors lunch £9.95 including…
Enjoyed seniors lunch £9.95 including slice of cake. We had two pasta dishes this time and because we are card holders we had still to use our free coffees for the month. Lunch for two with sweet and coffees for less than £20 and very tasty.
Topped this up by buying 30 daffodil bulbs for around £5 using Dobbies card again.
September 28, 2022
Friendly staff service on visit
Really helpful, friendly enthusiastic girl at cashier desk when serving us purchasing ceramic garden pots and plants on sale.
October 3, 2022
Good variety and quality of products
Good variety and quality of products, friendly and welcoming environment
October 2, 2022
I was taking advantage of 20% offer…
I was taking advantage of 20% offer and, whilst able to purchase most of what I wanted was unable to purchase 3 boxes of Christmas crackers which hadn’t arrived in stock. Fortunately my sister picked them up for me in the Perth store.
October 11, 2022
we had a very nice birthday treat and a…
we had a very nice birthday treat and a good look around and bought some items in the food hall.
October 6, 2022
Disappointed to get 20% discount…
Disappointed to get 20% discount voucher and having been told I could use in Christmas shop found it had not been installed. Wasted trip.
October 11, 2022
Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Ayr
Hi, Thanks for leaving your review. I'm sorry to read your frustrations. I will pass this feedback over to our management team to bring this issue to their attention. Best wishes, Karen
Staff helpful and centres well set out …
Staff helpful and centres well set out the only complaint queues at checkouts to long
October 4, 2022
Staff were helpful and courteous
October 10, 2022
spring bulbs
Visited Ayr garden centre for spring bulbs, great variety and choice. Also popped into the restaurant for coffee the girl at the cake counter was very helpful
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October 1, 2022
Great service
The flowers were of fantastic quality as was the food. Staff are always helpful and knowledgeable
October 6, 2022
We arrived to find that the cafe was…
We arrived to find that the cafe was very busy. There where long queues Tables not cleaned. You need to have more staff to assist. The queuesare due to ordering and waiting for drinks to be surved. Another system should be in place for busy periods.. The drinks and food excellent as per usual.
The assistance in the plants was excellent the gentleman was able to advise me on a plant I was given as a present. Plant was in known he gave good advice from a photo how to care for it and what it was.
October 5, 2022
I find the staff extremely helpful and friendly
The staff are extremely helpful and I always find someone willing to assist me with a smile
October 2, 2022
Had help loading 2 bags of wood chip in…
Had help loading 2 bags of wood chip in the boot of my car. Thanks to the members of staff for assistance
September 28, 2022
Lovely store,friendly staff,great…
Lovely store,friendly staff,great choice of goods,cakes to die for
October 2, 2022
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