A cheeky Sunday roast is often the one thing many people across Ayrshire look forward to after a long week.

Digging into a huge plate of roasted goodies at home or in a pub or restaurant has been a tradition for many years with families coming together over it.

If you don't feel like cooking this Sunday but still want to enjoy a Sunday roast, then look no further.

The best pubs and restaurants for a Sunday roast in Ayrshire

Here are the best pubs and restaurants offering up a Sunday roast in Ayrshire:

Hollybush Inn

Location: A713, Ayr, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.5 out of 642 reviews

Opening times on a Sunday: 11:30am to 8pm

One visitor said: "Had the roast of the day. Beef with trimmings. Absolutely cooked to perfection. Veg was equally beautifully cooked."

Find out more on the Hollybush Inn Facebook page.

Weston Tavern & Restaurant

Location: 25-27 Main St, Kilmaurs, Kilmarnock KA3 2RQ

Rating: 4.5 out of 507 reviews

Opening times on a Sunday: 10am to 12am

One visitor said: "Historic location; excellent atmosphere; splendid meal; first-rate service."

Find out more on the Weston Tavern & Restaurant website.

Scotts Bar & Restaurant

Location: Troon Yacht Haven, Harbour Rd, Troon KA10 6DJ

Rating: 4.5 out of 1.6k reviews

Opening times on a Sunday: 9am to 11pm

One visitor said: "My favourite place to eat, but Sunday Roast is the best."

Find out more on the Scotts Bar website.

Cotton Mill Cookhouse + Pub

Location: Moorfield Roundabout, Annadale, Kilmarnock KA1 2RS

Rating: 3.9 out of 1.2k reviews

Opening times on a Sunday: 7am to 10:30pm

One visitor said: "We had the roast beef and it was lovely, side of cauliflower cheese always tops it off."

Find out more on the Cotton Mill Cookhouse website.

The Balgarth Pines Bar & Restaurant

Location: 8 Dunure Rd, Ayr KA7 4HR

Rating: 4.4 out of 1.1k reviews

Opening times on a Sunday: 10am to 10pm

One visitor said: "Another great Sunday roast dinner today. Cannot recommend this highly enough. Must be good as we had it last Sunday too. Brilliant value for money."

Find out more on the Balgarth Pines Bar website.

The Carrick (Belhaven Pubs)

Find out about The Carrick on its website.

Location: 112-114 High St, Irvine KA12 8AH

Rating: 4.1 out of 738 reviews

Opening times on a Sunday: Kitchen closes at 9pm

One visitor simply said: "Very good staff. Very good food."