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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Visited cafe with friends
Visited cafe with friends,could do with more staff on to serve as hot drinks cold before hot food served
My 1st ever visit to this branch of…
My 1st ever visit to this branch of Dobbies as my own local one no longer stocks much of anything. Wow what a store this one is, from friendly helpful staff to shelves packed with everything you could want and more. I got my Virginia creeper which was the reason for my visit , even got 20% off and 2 free hot drink just for signing up to their club card...I will be back ;-)
Good range of goods
Good range of goods. Staff efficent and friendly. A pleasure to visit this shop.
I visit Dobbies Ayr regularly and I…
I visit Dobbies Ayr regularly and I have always enjoyed the experiance. Over the years I have also visited Breahead on numerious ocastions as well as Dobbies Milngavie my experiance has always been good. The restaurant has varied choices of sandwiches hot food and a great selection of cakes ! Thank you Dobbies.
Wasting my time.
Was prompted to visit by an email claiming " 20% off everything!!".
Turned out it was 20% off everything ...except...except...except ??!!
Please don't insult my intelligence and waste my time with these silly emails.
Great Experience
The staff are always very friendly and we did notice a big improvement in the quality and presentation of the food in the restaurant.
Very clean very tidy,lots of products…
Very clean very tidy,lots of products to choose from.
Dobbies ayr
Always enjoy going to Dobbies Ayr. Staff are always helpful & friendly. Enjoy the coffee shop as well as buying plants. Will now be choosing some spring bulbs.
The cafe is too short-staffed
The cafe is too short-staffed. They are all working so hard but queues are ridiculous, compounded by out of order self service hot drinks machine, no milk in the working one, and no cups!
Poppy
Food at lunch time was fab. Chicken but sandwich with lovely salad. Staff were pleasant although may be a slight shortage of helpers. There was still a smile from them.
Visited Ayr Dobbies and saw a lovely…
Visited Ayr Dobbies and saw a lovely outside bar which was exactly what I wanted for my new summer-house,Lorna sorted everything out for me and the delivery was quick, the 2 boys delivered it and put it exactly where it was to go,so thank you Lorna, Stuart and Casey for all your help.
This is my second visit within 2 weeks…
This is my second visit within 2 weeks I gave a review on my first visit which was a great shopping experience. Service standards and value items purchaces. I went back to pick up garden bulbs had and purchased a fire pit which was on sale. Yet again overal a very relaxing enjoyable time spent in your Ayr store
Very helpful staff
Very helpful staff, great cakes and coffee.
We did not really feel that the Sainsbury part was brilliant.
Cheers Phil
Great we had a cuppa and cake
Great we had a cuppa and cake and a lovely wander round the shop. The plant bonanza was still on so naturally we bought more plants than we have space for lol but we had a nice visit thank you
Friendly helpful staff
Friendly helpful staff . Shop was well stocked . We had scones in cafe and the staff were so friendly and helpful even though the line was busy .

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