The Spitfire Ainsdale
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About The Spitfire Ainsdale
On Kenilworth Rd in Ainsdale, Southport, The Spitfire Ainsdale is a pub with an Indian restaurant built into the premises, pairing pub classics with dishes such as chilli chicken wings, shish kebabs, and naan bread, and running an Indian carvery special on Wednesdays. The wider menu covers a full English breakfast, chicken pie, and steak with chips, ordered at the bar rather than booked in advance. Tables can still be reserved for groups, and the pub caters for birthdays, wakes, and multi-course sit-down meals for larger parties. Outside, a beer garden holds a children's play area alongside further seating, and a pool table sits inside. Dogs are welcome throughout. A large free car park serves customers on site.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chilli chicken wings, indian carvery wednesday, full english breakfast and chicken pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chilli chicken wings, indian carvery wednesday, full english breakfast and chicken pie.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly point to the pub's unusual Indian offering built into the premises, with chilli chicken wings, shish kebabs and naan singled out for their large, tasty portions, and a Wednesday Indian carvery special also drawing praise. Close behind, traditional pub fare gets consistent approval, from a full English breakfast and chicken pie to steak and chips described as cooked to perfection, alongside a well presented three course Christmas menu for a large group. Staff are called friendly and helpful across nearly every visit, with a chef noted for personally checking on a large party and one server named for going out of her way with kids. Value and portion size come up often as strong points. On the downside, one reviewer found the cooked tomatoes and vegetables undercooked, and another reported slow service and a mixed up order, though staff corrected it as soon as they were told.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly point to the pub's unusual Indian offering built into the premises, with chilli chicken wings, shish kebabs and naan singled out for their large, tasty portions, and a Wednesday Indian carvery special also drawing praise. Close behind, traditional pub fare gets consistent approval, from a full English breakfast and chicken pie to steak and chips described as cooked to perfection, alongside a well presented three course Christmas menu for a large group. Staff are called friendly and helpful across nearly every visit, with a chef noted for personally checking on a large party and one server named for going out of her way with kids. Value and portion size come up often as strong points. On the downside, one reviewer found the cooked tomatoes and vegetables undercooked, and another reported slow service and a mixed up order, though staff corrected it as soon as they were told.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Just celebrated my birthday there. We all said the food was delicious. The service excellent and the staff couldn’t be more friendly or helpful. Those who has steak said it was very tender, I don’t normally eat chips but These were cooked to perfection and not greasy, just how I like them. The kids ate everything up, even the fussy ones. Can’t praise them enough. Excellent.”
- Google user
“My partner and I stopped in for lunch today while waiting for our son's sports day to start. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It's also fantastic to see how much they support the local school by helping with events free of charge. Great service, a lovely atmosphere, and a business that truly cares about its community. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“We visited here over a weekend from out of town, the locals made me and wife and our two dogs very welcome and made or good conversation and atmoospher. Service was excellent. Didnt have any food so carnt comment.”
- Google user
“Trivia and her wonderful staff have just catered for my mum's wake. The food was wonderful and so much, the atmosphere was perfect and staff were fantastic. Thank you so much Jackie and family x”
- Google user
“Family meal for father's day. Tables were booked. Menu has a good selection. Food was excellent. Good value for money. The only complaint I have is service was a little slow. One of the meals we ordered was mixed up. But put right straight away. When a member of staff was informed. Other than that can't fault it.”
Highlights
“The Spitfire Pub & Kitchen is a large pub based in the residential area of Ainsdale. We have a lovely beer garden with children’s play area, tasteful contemporary interior and sell a wide range of beers, cask ales, excellent range of wine and other beverages. Take a look at our food menu too, we've got options for everyone!”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Sports
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
Location
Bars near The Spitfire Ainsdale
- The Sparrowhawk4.62,4800.9 mi
sunday roast, dog friendly, cask beers
- The Crown4.18481.7 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
fish & chips, sunday roast beef, pub quiz nights
- The Fishermens Rest4.61,7932.9 mi
sunday roast, cask ales, beef stroganoff
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spitfire AinsdaleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3733 | — | £10–20 | chilli chicken wings, indian carvery wednesday, full english breakfast |
| The Sparrowhawk | 4.62,480 | 0.9 mi | — | sunday roast, dog friendly, cask beers |
| The CrownReservations · Good for kids | 4.1848 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | fish & chips, sunday roast beef, pub quiz nights |
| The Fishermens Rest | 4.61,793 | 2.9 mi | — | sunday roast, cask ales, beef stroganoff |
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