ARDROSSAN'S 'newest' bar opened its doors for the first time at the weekend.

The bar attached to the Lauriston Hotel on South Crescent Road closed last month for refurbishment work.

And it re-opened to the public on Friday as the re-branded Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen.

There were punters aplenty on opening night, all keen to take in the transformation of the bar.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Images from inside Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen..

The popular pub was closed for more than a month to allow for the work to take place - and it is fair to say that the refurb has impressed the locals who were there on the first night.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Images from inside Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen..

The bar shared images from opening night on their social media page, with a number of people commenting on how "amazing" the new look was.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Images from inside Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen..

The busy boozer now boasts several new TV sets - which will be a huge hit for people popping in to get their sports fix.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Images from inside Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen..

For those wanting to take in the bar for themselves, it will be open from Wednesday-Sunday each week, from 12pm.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Images from inside Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen..

And though plenty has changed, the bar will remain dog-friendly, which will be ideal for dog walkers looking for a break.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Images from inside Laurie's Sports Bar and Kitchen..

For more information, you can visit the bar's Facebook page at facebook.com/lauristonbarardrossan.