Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop

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Corney & Barrow Ayr Wine Shop In 1994, Corney & Barrow’s Scottish operation merged with Whighams of Ayr, one of the longest-established wine merchants in the UK.

Set up by a group of prominent Ayrshire merchants and landowners in 1766, Whighams traditionally supplied fine wines and spirits to many of the great houses and estates in southern Scotland. Whighams has occupied the current residence in Academy Street in Ayr, for much of the 243 years of its existence. Robert Burns is thought to have visited the cellars in his role as excise man for the area in the late 1780s. The 1766-built cellars were constructed for the sole purpose of storing imported wines, ports and sherries shipped on the company-built vessels, which plied their trade around Europe. These cellars are very much still in use today for long-term customer reserve storage.

We are delighted to announce that all events are now listed on our website! If you’ve ever wondered what we’re up to and...
20/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that all events are now listed on our website! If you’ve ever wondered what we’re up to and how you can get involved, all tastings and dinners can be found at:

Corneyandbarrow.com/events

To book events in Ayr, contact:

📧 [email protected]
📞01292 267000

Cheese and W**e of the Month 🍷🧀Why pick one when you can have two? 👀 This month McGregor and Reid have selected cave-age...
13/10/2026

Cheese and W**e of the Month 🍷🧀

Why pick one when you can have two? 👀 This month McGregor and Reid have selected cave-aged Taleggio as their cheese of the month and it’s up to you what to drink alongside it. Are you Team Prosecco or Team Pinot Nero?

🧀 Taleggio’s exterior rind is washed using a brine which gives the cheese a slightly sticky, pinkish orange appearance, with a pungent earthy aroma. The interior is soft, creamy and melts in the mouth with milky, buttery notes and tangy finish.

🍾 Fagher Prosecco DOCG Le Colture Brut NV, £15.25
Pale in colour with a delicate, fine mousse. Aromas of white flowers, citrus, orchard fruit with a hint of warm brioche.

🍷 Pinot Nero Tunella 2024, £15.75
Unmistakably Pinot Nero (Italy’s name for Pinot Noir) with its crushed red berry nose and spice palate. This is an open, fleshy red with soft tannins and delicate tea leaf notes on the finish.

07/10/2026

Katie, our Shop Manager, was invited to spend a few days in Austria to visit the wonderful **ery 🇦🇹🍇

She traveled to the Seewinkel area of Austria’s Burgenland, along the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, where she was treated to exceptional hospitality.

Wondering the vineyards, trying grapes from the vine, tasting barrel samples and learning about their world-renowned noble sweet w**es - it was certainly a trip to remember! Thank you **ery ❤️

19/09/2026

Port season has officially arrived...

Bring some South African sunshine to October! ☀️Join us for a relaxed evening celebrating the incredible w**es of South ...
16/09/2026

Bring some South African sunshine to October! ☀️

Join us for a relaxed evening celebrating the incredible w**es of South Africa. We’re welcoming two of our fabulous South African w**e makers, Estian de Wet of Constantia Uitsig & Lisha Nelson of Nelson Estate to Glasgow for one night only. Together we’re hosting at Celentano’s for a night of flavour, conversation and delicious food.

Expect a three-course dinner with sharing starters and Braai style main course. Discover five w**es from these producers — each one introduced by the w**emaker. This is your chance to learn a little, taste a lot, and enjoy a midweek feast in style.

The w**es are some of the very best coming out of South Africa, Celentano’s is one of Scotland’s brightest stars, this promises to be a wonderful celebration of w**e and food.

Tickets are available via our website: https://www.corneyandbarrow.com/south-african-w**e-dinner-1.html

£75pp.

Join us and Umbrian producer Leonardo Bussoletti for a fabulous evening of Italian w**e and food. Please contact Pane E ...
14/09/2026

Join us and Umbrian producer Leonardo Bussoletti for a fabulous evening of Italian w**e and food. Please contact Pane E Vino Giffnock directly to book 📖

A little taste of Umbria is coming to Giffnock… 🇮🇹🍷

Join us at Pane e Vino for a special evening with Umbrian w**e producer Leonardo Bussoletti, celebrating the food and w**es of this beautiful region of Italy.

Enjoy a guided w**e tasting alongside a seasonal three-course meal, carefully paired for the evening. 🍷🍽️

Monday 28th September | 7pm
£35 per person
🍷 W**e tasting
🍝 Three-course meal
🇮🇹 An intimate evening of Umbrian food & w**e

Places are limited and booking is essential, so get in touch with us to reserve your table.

Salute! 🥂🇮🇹

**eTasting

We will be joining our friends at Pizzaioli Italian Eatery on 22nd October for a night of delicious Tuscan food and w**e...
09/09/2026

We will be joining our friends at Pizzaioli Italian Eatery on 22nd October for a night of delicious Tuscan food and w**e 🍝🍷🍝

Please contact the restaurant directly to book 📖

🇮🇹 🍷 A Night in Tuscany 🍝 🇮🇹

22nd of October
£74.95 per person
Deposit required of £24.95 per person

Limited covers available!

There is just the one time slot only for the full experience which is 6pm.

Enjoy Tuscany with your fellow Italian food enthusiasts

Book online on ResDiary or call us Wednesday to Sunday.

As a reminder, for the full Tuscan experience, bookings will be for 6PM.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Ciao 👋

We’d like to introduce you to Gabe, our very first non-alcoholic w**e! 🍾 £9.95Gabe is a non-alcoholic, lightly sparkling...
25/08/2026

We’d like to introduce you to Gabe, our very first non-alcoholic w**e! 🍾 £9.95

Gabe is a non-alcoholic, lightly sparkling w**e from Marturana in Chile. The name comes the Basque language, Euskera, and means “without” - a simple node to the absence of alcohol and their Basque heritage.

The w**e is a de-alcoholised sparkling version of Maturana’s very popular Naranjo Torontel Orange (skin contact) w**e. This works particularly well as there is some tannic bite from the skin contact, pretty aromatics from the grape variety and the bubbles bring freshness and texture.

All of the fun, none of the consequences! ✨🍊

🧀🍷 Cheese & W**e Pairing: August! 🧀🍷Die Agteros Chenin Blanc Joostenberg Estate £19.75 Notes of baked apples, honey and ...
14/08/2026

🧀🍷 Cheese & W**e Pairing: August! 🧀🍷

Die Agteros Chenin Blanc Joostenberg Estate £19.75

Notes of baked apples, honey and flint are balanced by the refreshing acidity and chalky texture characteristics of the Chenin Blanc grape. Joostenberg is a small, family-owned and run w**e farm, in Muldersvlei on the border of Paarl and Stellenbosch. A blend of several vineyards on the estate, with vines ranging in age from 4-40 years old. Farmed organically.

The D’Argental Collection, mcgregor + reid

The term D’Argental pertains to a family of rich, soft and creamy ripened cheeses primarily produced in Lyon in the Rhone-Alpes region. They are produced by Fromi and renowned cheese maker, Jean-Claude Guilloteau. They share a signature soft, ripened, creamy texture with a striking orange rind. Their interiors are decadent and gooey with a variation of flavours depending on the milk source.

Due to essential maintenance, our shop will be closed on Tuesday 4th August. Please note, our office remains open as nor...
31/07/2026

Due to essential maintenance, our shop will be closed on Tuesday 4th August. Please note, our office remains open as normal, so you can still contact us by email or phone with any queries or orders. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

✉️ [email protected]
📞01292 267 000

Address

8 Academy Street
Ayr
KA71HT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

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