Food and drink

Popular pizzeria Nonna's House has now closed.

Popular Irvine Harbourside restaurant and takeaway confirms closure

Freckleton's Cafe in the Rivergate Shopping Centre has been listed for sale.

Freckleton's Cafe in the Rivergate Shopping Centre has been listed for sale.

Much-loved Rivergate business listed for sale as owners look to retire

Market to be held at the Maritime Museum

Market to be held at the Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum will play host to makers and producers market this month

Irvine's Performance Gym is celebrating the addition of a new 'coffee bar'.

Irvine's Performance Gym is celebrating the addition of a new 'coffee bar'.

Irvine gym giving away free coffee to celebrate opening of new 'cafe'

Starbucks have provided comments after jobs were seemingly advertised for an Irvine franchise.

Starbucks have provided comments after jobs were seemingly advertised for an Irvine franchise.

Starbucks comment after jobs advertised for Irvine franchise

Work has commenced to get the premises ready for opening.

Work has commenced to get the premises ready for opening.

Work commences as business prepares to open in Irvine 'very soon'

Gyros Irvine has now moved into a larger unit in the Rivergate Shopping Centre.

Gyros Irvine has now moved into a larger unit in the Rivergate Shopping Centre.

Greek restaurant and takeaway opens doors of larger premises in the Rivergate

Two businesses could be set to move into the former restaurant.

Two businesses could be set to move into the former restaurant.

Former Tony Macaroni in Irvine one step closer to being brought back to use

Fun in the new garden at the Loudoun Montgomery School Fayre

Fun in the new garden at the Loudoun Montgomery School Fayre

Photos: Great fun in the sun at the Loudoun Montgomery summer fayre

The two businesses have high hopes for the merger.

The two businesses have high hopes for the merger.

New business merger promises to bring "the most bangin' scran" to Irvine

A planning application has been submitted which could see the former Tony Macaroni restaurant in Irvine brought back into use.

A planning application has been submitted which could see the former Tony Macaroni restaurant in Irvine brought back into use.

North Ayrshire Council

Former Tony Macaroni in Irvine could be brought back into use under new plans

A popular business from the Rivergate Shopping Centre has announced plans to expand.

A popular business from the Rivergate Shopping Centre has announced plans to expand.

Rivergate Shopping Centre

Rivergate business celebrates award nomination by announcing expansion plans

Irvine man Peter Coull competed in the 20th series of hit BBC TV show MasterChef.

Irvine man Peter Coull competed in the 20th series of hit BBC TV show MasterChef.

Irvine man gets the chance to live his dream as a cook on BBC's MasterChef show

The beer festival is a popular event in the town

The beer festival is a popular event in the town

Venue announced for Stewarton Beer Festival this summer

The Times asked Nando's if they would consider a move into the former Tony Macaroni's in Irvine.

The Times asked Nando's if they would consider a move into the former Tony Macaroni's in Irvine.

'Never say never' - Nando's questioned over potential for Irvine move

The Scottish Maritime Museum

The Scottish Maritime Museum

Cultural attractions

Council links up with Maritime Museum for Irvine's Great Harbour project

Vanilla Joe's in Irvine is welcoming customers once again.

Vanilla Joe's in Irvine is welcoming customers once again.

Popular Irvine ice cream shop reopens after two-week closure

The business will open on High Street in Irvine.

The business will open on High Street in Irvine.

New business set to stage grand opening on Irvine High Street

Gyros is now open inside the Rivergate Shopping Centre.

Gyros is now open inside the Rivergate Shopping Centre.

Rivergate Shopping Centre

Latest addition to Rivergate Shopping Centre is now open for business

The Ship in Irvine have urged parties who are unable to make their bookings to phone ahead and cancel.

The Ship in Irvine have urged parties who are unable to make their bookings to phone ahead and cancel.

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The Ship Irvine 'may have to charge for no shows' after 23 diners fail to attend

The quiz is being held in memory of late friends star Matthew Perry (front middle).

The quiz is being held in memory of late friends star Matthew Perry (front middle).

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Irvine pub to host Friends themed quiz in honour of late star Matthew Perry

The business will be

The business will be

Exciting business to expand with venture in Rivergate Shopping Centre

The event will be held in the Vineburgh Community Centre

The event will be held in the Vineburgh Community Centre

Tickets go on sale soon for Irvine's Ward 2 Christmas dinner for senior citizens

Gray's Kitchen is open in the Rivergate Shopping Centre once again.

Gray's Kitchen is open in the Rivergate Shopping Centre once again.

Rivergate Shopping Centre

Popular Irvine food spot re-opens with new team at the helm

Irvine Incorporated Trades hold their Big Pie event

Irvine Incorporated Trades hold their Big Pie event

Irvine Incorporated Trades: Annual 'Big Pie' event pictures

Weavers deacon Jim McKelvie, court member Billy Kerr, ex convenor Eddie Spence, guest speaker Archie Chalmers and clerk Alasdair Kennedy

Weavers deacon Jim McKelvie, court member Billy Kerr, ex convenor Eddie Spence, guest speaker Archie Chalmers and clerk Alasdair Kennedy

Wee Pies: Irvine Incorporated Trades annual event gets under way

The owner's of Gray's Kitchen have now left the business.

The owner's of Gray's Kitchen have now left the business.

Owners announce decision to leave popular Rivergate food spot

The bakery chain has confirmed the closure.

The bakery chain has confirmed the closure.

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Greggs confirms closure of one of its Irvine branches

The burger features some of the best known Scottish cuisines.

The burger features some of the best known Scottish cuisines.

Scotland national team

Irvine restaurant doubles down with patriotic burger special ahead of England clash

The Terrace at Si!

The Terrace at Si!

Does Irvine's new look Si! restaurant pass the taste test?

Saltcoats man punched cyclist outside Irvine pub - but victim gave chase with blade

Clubhouse will be re-opening this weekend with two events featuring resident DJ Daz Scott (inset).

Clubhouse will be re-opening this weekend with two events featuring resident DJ Daz Scott (inset).

Much-loved Irvine venue announces re-opening date as 'launch party' details confirmed

The business has said they are

The business has said they are

Rivergate Shopping Centre

'Newest and most exciting brand' confirms plans to open a store in Irvine

The Terrace at Si! opens next week

The Terrace at Si! opens next week

A look inside Irvine's new restaurant - the Terrace at Si

The Clubhouse has been closed for a number of years - until now.

The Clubhouse has been closed for a number of years - until now.

Delight in Irvine as popular bar and kitchen announces re-opening plans

Nonna's House has moved in at the former Nancy's Kitchen on Irvine's harbourside.

Nonna's House has moved in at the former Nancy's Kitchen on Irvine's harbourside.

Business boost for Irvine's harbourside as new eatery moves into old Nancy's Kitchen

Food, drink, crafts and model boats are among the attractions

Food, drink, crafts and model boats are among the attractions

Maritime Museum to host food, drink and craft market this weekend

Customers at Irvine's Taco Bell can now try out the company's new plant protein option.

Customers at Irvine's Taco Bell can now try out the company's new plant protein option.

Fast food chain begins offering meat-free alternative in Irvine

The Market, which will be free to visit, is aiming to build on the successes of the ‘Making Waves Festival’ Craft Market and ‘Tastes of Ayrshire’ event held at the Museum last year (inset)..

The Market, which will be free to visit, is aiming to build on the successes of the ‘Making Waves Festival’ Craft Market and ‘Tastes of Ayrshire’ event held at the Museum last year (inset)..

Ayrshire's summer food, drink and craft market coming to Irvine

Ruby had a great time at the Potting Shed

Ruby had a great time at the Potting Shed

Tale of Ruby the dog's last meal in Irvine's Potting Shed will move you to tears

The Irvine branch of Tony Macaroni's suddenly closed on Saturday, May 20.

The Irvine branch of Tony Macaroni's suddenly closed on Saturday, May 20.

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Staff 'given less than a weeks notice' as chain restaurant's Irvine branch shuts

The Carrick, Irvine

The Carrick, Irvine

Would-be thief left bar taps turned on after breaking into Irvine pub

Outside Si in Irvine following the refurb.

Outside Si in Irvine following the refurb.

Review and pictures: What we thought of 'Ayrshire's trendiest new meeting place'

Christopher 'Big Dibby' Dibbon (inset) has confirmed he is no longer working out of King Kone in Kilwinning.

Christopher 'Big Dibby' Dibbon (inset) has confirmed he is no longer working out of King Kone in Kilwinning.

Popular Ayrshire chef on the move again as he leaves Kilwinning takeaway

The popular Sports Bar in Irvine has been taken over by Amber Taverns.

The popular Sports Bar in Irvine has been taken over by Amber Taverns.

Busy Irvine pub to close for £500,000 refurb and change of name after takeover

The Crown Inn in Irvine

The Crown Inn in Irvine

Search begins for a new tenant after closure of historic pub in Irvine town centre

The Crown has been boarded up

The Crown has been boarded up

'He just could not continue': Shutters go up at popular Irvine inn for second time

The Potting Shed will open at 9am this Friday, April 14

The Potting Shed will open at 9am this Friday, April 14

Irvine's trendiest new meeting place set to open its doors on Friday

Costcutter in Girdle Toll will be able to sell and display alcohol once again

Costcutter in Girdle Toll will be able to sell and display alcohol once again

Irvine shop granted alcohol licence despite fears over 'loitering teenagers'

The plans would see the former Cosy Corner pub transformed into a restaurant.

The plans would see the former Cosy Corner pub transformed into a restaurant.

New restaurant plans unveiled at former Kilwinning pub after takeaway bid is rejected

Seymour Store and Takeaway in Kilwinning (main pic) is now offering a chocolate and curry combination snack (inset).

Seymour Store and Takeaway in Kilwinning (main pic) is now offering a chocolate and curry combination snack (inset).

Kilwinning takeaway offering divisive combo that you can try for only £1.50

Irvines of Beith is one of the bakers up for the award

Irvines of Beith is one of the bakers up for the award

North Ayrshire bakers announced as Scottish Baker of the Year nominees

Plans have been approved to convert the former Happit store in High Street into a restaurant and gym

Plans have been approved to convert the former Happit store in High Street into a restaurant and gym

Plans approved for new restaurant and gym in former women's clothing shop unit

Some of the ales which will be on offer throughout the festival.

Some of the ales which will be on offer throughout the festival.

Intriguing array of international real ales coming to Irvine pub for 12-day-festival