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Top 9 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Irvine, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Irvine, United Kingdom including Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum, Scottish Maritime Museum, Small Talk Coffee Shop, Duncans Bar & Bistro, The Harbour Arts Centre, Creepy Crawlies, The Ship Inn, Rivergate Shopping Centre, The Portal.
Restaurants in Irvine
1. Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Displays relating to Robert Burns and his stay in Irvine - an audio-visual, evocative murals, fascinating objects, books, paintings and manuscripts - all housed in an Edwardian town house, itself impressive. Irvine Burns Club, established by friends of the poet in 1826, manages this nationally-recognised venue. (Scottish charity no. 018485.)
Reviewed By MIB-53 - Larkhall, United Kingdom
Spent a couple of hours here and it is well worth a visit, they have soo much to tell and show. Interactive videos aimed at both old and young and people who want to tell you all about Burns time in Irvine. The people are friendly welcoming and very knowledgeable and are able to pitch the talks whether you are just interested or an aficionado. The items on display from Burns life and more are fabulous and some of the will blow you away. No charge but worth a generous donation in the box on the way out Well well worth a visit just to see his hand written manuscripts.
2. Scottish Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
The Scottish Maritime Museum is based in the west of Scotland,with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton. At these two sites, the Museum holds an important nationally recognised collection, encompassing a variety of historic ships, artefacts, shipbuilding machinery, machine tools, and fascinating personal items.Many of these exhibits can be found inside the Linthouse Building in Irvine, a unique Grade A listed, 19th-century historic building known as the Linthouse Engine Shop 'Cathedral of Engineering and at the Denny Tank in Dumbarton, the world's first commercial ship model experiment tank.
Reviewed By 7hamishh - Ayr, United Kingdom
What a wonderfull museum, what an interesting visit. We spent hours wandering and had a lovely guided tour with Abi. She was informative and we shared stories of living in a tenement. We are from Ayrshire but did not appreciate the history of Irvine harbour. The museum itself had great exhibits, each with good photos and explanations of the role Scotland played in revolutionising world shipping. The atmosphere changed as the evening outside darkened, wonderfull. We will be back. Irvine harbour are itself is so intersesting with bars, cafes and an Arts Centre. The Puffer Cafe was welcoming with a doorman opening the door for us. 5 star day.
3. Small Talk Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 380lesm - Paisley, United Kingdom
We popped in here Sat lunchtime in the off chance there was space. We were delighted to have a table for 4, enjoyed the soups/sandwich combos, panini and burgers. Lovely cakes and lots of options for dietary restrictions. Such friendly, attentive staff- even with it being so busy and the other COVID restrictions. We’ll definitely go back soon... esp for the cakes!
4. Duncans Bar & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Due to current government restrictions, we are only able to offer a takeaway/collection service. Please visit our website for our menu. We will be reopening our restaurant once government restrictions are eased. Please keep unto date via our social media or our website.
5. The Harbour Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Alim70_12 - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
A meal out with friends with a good selection of dishes to choose from. European dishes and some from further for the more adventurous.
6. Creepy Crawlies
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
creepy crawlies is an indoor soft play centre which include coin operated quad bikes. We have a great cafe with lots of snacks hot and cold also delicious hot meals for adults and children .
Reviewed By thistlesea13 - Irvine, United Kingdom
Started coming to Creepy Crawlies with my 4 year old Granddaughter. She loves it. Good size for her. Not too big like some of the places where she can feel a bit insecure. Happy to go off & find a wee friend or 2. Leaves us adults time for a cuppa, cake & blether. Menu is excellent & staff are always happy to help. New coffee goes down a treat & can highly recommend the Mars Bar Crispy Cake. Great place to go & chill while wee ones tire themselves out.
7. The Ship Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By nvspence - Troon, United Kingdom
My boyfriend and I used the online booking service to book our table which was easy enough. However when we arrived I didn't realise we had to specify we required a dog friendly table. Despite it being a very busy sunday afternoon the staff were able to accommodate us easily. Our order was taken promptly and although the food took a bit long to come out the staff reassured us and explained the kitchen was under pressure. We both had starters and the signature steak pie for our mains which was flawless. All in all, excellent service, food and atmosphere and our little cocker spaniel enjoyed the company too!
8. Rivergate Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By maryclynch61 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Recently I started going back to Irvine shopping mall. I love Pep &Co, Freckletons and Primark. If you go through the week it's a lot quieter and it gives you plenty of time to browse. I also like it, as unlike Glasgow, you don't need to pay for parking (although there is a time limit ) There are also plenty of pound shops. It's quite unbelievable what you can pick up for a pound, although shoppers beware something's in pound world, pound land are not all one pound. There are plenty of clothes shops there, all under one roof and it saves a dreary drudge round a rainy Glasgow. So go on treat yourself to a new blouse etc I'm sure you deserve it !
9. The Portal
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