The West Kirk - JD Wetherspoon
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About The West Kirk - JD Wetherspoon
The West Kirk - JD Wetherspoon is a pub in a former church on Sandgate in Ayr, offering a walk-in format and daily opening. The space includes a polished dark wood bar, carpeted areas and an outdoor terrace for dining outside. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance. The menu runs to 27 dishes alongside beers, with cask options available. The pub also serves cappuccinos and supports app-based ordering.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
27 dishes · mains £1–10- Freshly Battered Fish And Chips£10.38
- Whitby Breaded Scampi£10.38
- Eight Whitby Breaded Scampi£10.38
- Two Slices Of Bread£1.44
- Chip Shop-Style Curry Sauce£1.56
- All-Day Brunch£5.45
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention old church conversion, wetherspoons app, cask beers and beer garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention old church conversion, wetherspoons app, cask beers and beer garden.
Customer Review Summary
The converted church setting draws consistent praise, with diners singling out the striking interior and the sun-trap beer garden. The cask beers are repeatedly described as well kept, and several highlight the speed of service, especially when ordering via the app. Cappuccinos at a low price also earn specific mention. A recurring complaint centers on order errors and delays, with one group noting wrong food delivered and another waiting 18 minutes for drinks despite app use. One reviewer reports a lack of sauces during their visit. Several suggest using the app to skip queues.
Customer Review Summary
The converted church setting draws consistent praise, with diners singling out the striking interior and the sun-trap beer garden. The cask beers are repeatedly described as well kept, and several highlight the speed of service, especially when ordering via the app. Cappuccinos at a low price also earn specific mention. A recurring complaint centers on order errors and delays, with one group noting wrong food delivered and another waiting 18 minutes for drinks despite app use. One reviewer reports a lack of sauces during their visit. Several suggest using the app to skip queues.
Featured reviews
- Ian Close
“Sorry to say having spent the last fortnight whilst on holiday. Often frequenting Weatherspoons. This as to be the most mismanaged house around. Last Thursday no sauces. No mayonnaise or sweet chilli. An off hand remark with …”
- Цветелина Антонова
“I’ve been to different spoons branches, but this specific was better than expected! Usually, you know what to expect with a chain, but here was on another level. What impressed me most, though, was the speed—the service was incredibly fast without feeling rushed. The building is beautiful. Love it.”
- Jim Smith
“First and only visit. Used the App to order 90% ok. Until we ordered drinks at 7.17 pm, asked fir them a number of times, eventually had to go and take them off the counter at 7.35.”
- David McClure
“Went in during the day to have quite drunk and food . It was decent and the place was quite so all good”
- Neil Parkinson
“Beautiful building and interior. We went on a Tuesday evening. It was extremely busy and very loud but that was to be expected. I ordered via the app and was served promptly. My colleague however was given the wrong food and had to wait a while before his correct order was served. All in all, for me, very good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Pub in a former church with a polished dark wood bar, carpeted areas and outdoor terrace seating.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Location
How The West Kirk - JD Wetherspoon compares to nearby bars
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Mentioned in reviews: old church conversion, wetherspoons app, cask beers
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The West Kirk - JD Wetherspoon This shop | The Coylton Arms | The Maybole Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0(3,299) | 4.5(375) | 4.5(142) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £20–30 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 5.6 mi | 7.9 mi |
| Open today |
How this listing is sourced
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