Ayrshire is a fantastic place to be if you're on the lookout for a cosy pub to enjoy a lovely pint in this winter.

With so many choices to choose from, it can be extremely difficult to find the perfect place for you and your mates.

If you're struggling to find a place to go, here are a few suggestions from our readers.

Readers name their favourite cosy pubs to visit in Ayrshire

One of the top cosy pubs named by our readers was The Champion Shell Inn located in Stevenston which one person praised as a "proper traditional pub".

The spot is also popular with users on Tripadvisor with the bar receiving a 4/5 out of 54 reviews.

Other spots that came up numerous times were The Golf Inn and The Tam O'Shanter Inn.

Moving a few miles inland to Auchinleck, The Boswell Arms Bar & Restaurant was another spot highlighted by readers.

The popular pub is well-known as a "great place to eat good food" with another patron on Google Reviews commending the Ayrshire bar's "family-friendly atmosphere".

Irvine's Harbour Lights, which is beloved for its "first-class" food and service, was also named by readers.

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Visitors on Tripadvisor gave the spot a 4.5/5 out of 203 reviews with one user writing: "Great pub for any occasion."

Rendezvous in Ardrossan featured heavily in reader suggestions with those visiting able to enjoy karaoke and fantastic food.

The Three Reasons and The Tavern Bar proved extremely popular with the latter being described as the "jewel in the crown of Millport" by users on Google Reviews.