New Ayrshire restaurant teased as award winning team expand hospitality offering

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Ayrshire bar bosses have given punters a sneak peak at their new restaurant.The team behind the Smoking Goat Bar & Grill are set for a completely new chapter as they gear up to open a more refined experience with their latest venue 'The Bistro'.Taking over former fine dining haunt MacFarlane, the Smoking Goat's sister venue will open up on the Sandgate.And whilst the current Academy Street bar is popular for its quirky cocktails and grill specialities, the new restaurant will be exactly what it says on the tin, with bistro offerings from seasonal menu's made with local produce.Work is well underway to transform the unit.The Bistro teased customers on social media sharing some candid photos as they hinted the new restaurant might not be far away from being finished.A post read: "Things are coming along now!

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on opening times & dates! We cannot wait to have you all join us!"The Smoking Goat has proved a huge success.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The Academy Street bar scooped was crowned Scotland's Best Independent Bar at the Scottish Entertainment Awards.The Smoking Goat was also a finalist in Ayrshire Live's pub of the year, with the magical venue praised by our team.Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines –sign up to our free daily newsletter here