The West Kirk
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About The West Kirk
The West Kirk is a pub and breakfast restaurant on Sandgate in Ayr, set inside a former church with the old pulpit area kept as a feature. The dark wood bar sits alongside carpeted seating areas, and orders can be placed at the bar or through the Wetherspoons app. The menu runs to 27 dishes, including freshly battered fish and chips, Whitby breaded scampi, and an all-day brunch, with vegan options also available. It opens daily on a walk-in basis, with no booking taken, and tables can be limited when the building gets busy. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance and ramp serve visitors with mobility needs, with disabled facilities and baby changing kept downstairs. Outdoor terrace seating extends the pub for those who want to eat outside. Toilets are located upstairs from the main bar area.
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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 converted church building, cheap pints, ale selection and app ordering.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention converted church building, cheap pints, ale selection and app ordering.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the former church building itself, calling the interior beautiful and the pulpit area a highlight, with a church setting that draws tourists and holidaying families. Close behind is cheap pricing, with pitcher cocktails, a wide ale selection and filling meals described as good value, though one says the food can be a hit or a miss. Several note quick service, often ordering through the app, and friendly staff, though one found the bar staff surly and rude, and another felt the team was understaffed. Complaints include a slow app, an unavailable ale quickly replaced, a colleague served the wrong food and made to wait, loose floorboards that bang under the carpet, and loud, crowded evenings with many children. One reviewer describes being asked to leave after ordering alcohol while dining with a friend's children, and says other branches had allowed it. Another mentions needing a key from the bar for the downstairs accessible toilet.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the former church building itself, calling the interior beautiful and the pulpit area a highlight, with a church setting that draws tourists and holidaying families. Close behind is cheap pricing, with pitcher cocktails, a wide ale selection and filling meals described as good value, though one says the food can be a hit or a miss. Several note quick service, often ordering through the app, and friendly staff, though one found the bar staff surly and rude, and another felt the team was understaffed. Complaints include a slow app, an unavailable ale quickly replaced, a colleague served the wrong food and made to wait, loose floorboards that bang under the carpet, and loud, crowded evenings with many children. One reviewer describes being asked to leave after ordering alcohol while dining with a friend's children, and says other branches had allowed it. Another mentions needing a key from the bar for the downstairs accessible toilet.
Featured reviews
- Alan Murray
“Wonderful conversion of old church. Great real ale, unlimited coffee/tea. Friendly informative staff. Inside/outside seating. Bargain prices. What's not to like.”
- Dawid Górnicki
“Easily the best place in Ayr to go, and have your before party with the crew. Extremally affordable, low prices, very friendly envoirment and plenty of space and tables to chose from. Waitresses and waiters frequently go around and clean up the tables. The food is fine, nothing to be ashamed of. Strongly recommend, definitely one of the best spots, if it comes to go and have a couple pints, alone or with your friends.”
- A A (DJ)
“Tired of comically getting cold food. Staff are friendly but the food is not great and like I say served late and cold every time.”
- Roger Burslem-Rotheroe
“Good food in an unusual building. Great price and selection of food and beers”
- 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 no apology didn't cut it. Today no ice. Again there are ways round it. Ie storing some bags prior to cleaning machine. The simplest thing would be to tell the customer before handing out insepid drinks. Thus our complaints. Note 6 days later still no chilli sauce. Staff acting as though they don't want to be here.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills (all day every day) on tea and Lavazza coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas. Wetherspoon has championed a wide range of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks. Table service is available via the Wetherspoon app, using our unlimited free Wi-Fi. This pub has step-free access.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Serves food at bar
- Has toilet
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
Show more amenities
- Good for watching sport
- Facilities· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The West Kirk
- Smiths Bar4.41,4420.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak pie, roast dinner, pub style food
- The Tam O'Shanter Inn4.31,1100.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessible
haggis, cask ale, steak pie
- The Ghillie Dhu4.61620.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
takeaway christmas dinner, the cheesecake, free hotdogs at pickup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Kirk | 4.03,352 | — | £10–20 | converted church building, cheap pints, ale selection |
| Smiths BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,442 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | steak pie, roast dinner, pub style food |
| The Tam O'Shanter InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible | 4.31,110 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | haggis, cask ale, steak pie |
| The Ghillie DhuReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6162 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | takeaway christmas dinner, the cheesecake, free hotdogs at pickup |
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