River & Bean Dry Bar / Ayr
AYR
AFTER
SIX.
A proper night out.
Your choice of drink.
25 September–4 October 2026
6pm–midnight, except Monday 28 evening
Then Friday & Saturday nights
BRULO beers · 0.5% ABV
At the heart of our proposed line-up.
Good company.
A little less ordinary.
Nine open evenings of good drinks, local voices and whatever happens when people find their people.
New to Ayr? Been here forever? Our Dry Bar launch runs from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October, 6pm–midnight, with Monday 28 evening closed. That’s nine open nights. Come with friends, come to listen, come for a change of scene.
Daytime private hire is available by arrangement throughout the grand opening, including Monday daytime. Events are TBC.
Clearly labelled 0.5% beers and 0.0% choices. No need to explain your choice of drink.
The nights,
taking shape.
Same door. A different reason to come in.
Events TBC. Dates and performers to follow.
01Open DrykeA song, a poem, five minutes of something.TBC
A little stage time for local voices, first-timers and people who enjoy listening. We’re looking for performers and a host; the date and setup will be announced when agreed.
Put your name forward02Dry KaraokeBig choruses. Questionable key changes.TBC
Pick your tune, bring a friend or be the audience everyone needs. We’re finding the right host and equipment. Suggest your song or help us make the night happen.
Suggest a song or help host03Comedy after SixA small room. A good laugh.TBC
We’re exploring an intimate comedy evening, subject to securing the right act. Comedian, host or someone with a useful introduction? We’d love to hear from you.
Talk comedy with usOr perhaps your idea belongs here.
Suggest an eveningThe beer has
a point of view.
BRULO. Big on character.
Five beers we’d love to put at the centre of the bar. All 0.5% ABV, each with something different going on. Supply and partnership are being arranged.
Lust For Life
IPA · 0.5% ABV
Highway To Helles
Lager · 0.5% ABV
Five Fruit
Gose · 0.5% ABV
King For A Day
NEIPA · 0.5% ABV
7 Hop 7 Grain
IPA · 0.5% ABV
Also exploring mocktails, zeros, 0% wines and juices.
Find your first pourAfter the launch run
Let’s find
our Friday regulars.
Your Friday and Saturday nights, from here on.
After 4 October, the Dry Bar will open every Friday and Saturday, 6pm–midnight, starting 9–10 October. Come back for good drinks and familiar faces.
At other times, River & Bean is available for private hire and events by arrangement, including evenings hosted by members or organisations. Monday evenings remain closed for now; Monday daytime is available for hire. Online booking for daytime and evening private hire opens 11 October 2026, subject to availability. Until then, email us to arrange hire.
Evening deliveries continue Tuesday–Sunday, including nights without public Dry Bar opening. No deliveries on Monday nights or during other announced closures. Email us about delivery areas, available items and times.
Good things happen
with good partners.
BRULO is our first-choice beer partnership. We’re also talking about the wider drinks offer and looking for people who can help with stock, samples, promotion, performers or a contribution towards the costs.
Have something good to add? Let’s make it useful for both of us.
Talk partnershipDaytime & evening private hire
Your people.
A space with a plan.
Daytime private hire by arrangement throughout our grand opening, 25 September–4 October. Events TBC.
Online booking for daytime and evening private hire opens 11 October 2026. Monday daytime is available; Monday evenings remain closed for now. Private hire is subject to availability around public Dry Bar sessions.
Tell us your preferred date, expected numbers, who will host and what you want to do. We’ll work through the room, access, costs and practical arrangements together.
Discuss private hireAn enquiry is not a booking. Ticketed events require at least 72 hours’ notice, River & Bean agreement and a non-refundable deposit before ticket sales begin.
Come downstairs
Find us
on Old Bridge Street.
River & Bean13 Old Bridge Street
Ayr KA7 1QA
Dry Bar launch: 25 September–4 October 2026
6pm–midnight, except Monday 28 evening.
Then every Friday & Saturday, 6pm–midnight.
Private hire and events at other times by arrangement.
Closed every Monday night.
Our venue is in a basement and is not step-free. Get in touch to discuss access before planning your visit.
Ask about a nightA few useful things.
Do I have to be a student?
No. The invitation is for people in Ayr, including students and local residents. Any age or admission conditions will be published with each confirmed event.
Is the programme confirmed?
The launch runs 25 September–4 October, 6pm–midnight, except Monday 28 evening. After that, the Dry Bar opens Friday and Saturday evenings. Private hire and events are available at other times by arrangement. We’re closed every Monday night. Individual entertainment nights and drinks supply are being finalised; email us for the latest programme.
Can I hire the space during the day?
Yes. Daytime private hire is available by arrangement throughout the grand opening, including Monday daytime. Online booking for daytime and evening hire opens 11 October 2026, subject to availability. Monday evenings remain closed for now. Email us to arrange hire until online booking opens.
When can I get a delivery?
Evening deliveries run Tuesday–Sunday when open, including evenings without public Dry Bar opening. We’re closed every Monday night, with no deliveries then or during other announced closures. Email hello@riverandbean.co.uk to check delivery areas, available items and times.
Are all the drinks 0.0%?
The plan includes 0.5% beers and 0.0% choices. They are different, and the final menu will show the actual ABV of each drink.
Is entry free? Can I book?
Admission details will be published with confirmed events. For now, contact hello@riverandbean.co.uk. Enquiries do not reserve a place.
How does this support River & Bean?
Trade helps cover the costs of keeping a useful local venue in use. At least 1% of every River & Bean transaction is reserved for the Fresh Ayr Fund, with quarterly member voting and disbursement. The fund is not currently a charity, trustee fund or independent charitable grant-maker.
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