Folk often enjoy a reasonably priced pint or beverage at one of the many popular Wetherspoon pubs across Ayrshire. 

However, you may be interested to learn that despite all of the establishments being part of the same chain, some are better rated than others.

Find out how well your favourite location ranks as we uncover the best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs in the region.

The best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs across Ayrshire

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Here are the best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs you can visit across Ayrshire based on customer reviews on Tripadvisor.

The Prestwick Pioneer

Location: 87 Main Street, Prestwick KA9 1JS 

Rating: 4/5 out of 513 reviews

One reviewer said: "Lovely cheap meal with a good selection of drinks behind the bar for afters. Very clean and still the best Wetherspoons I have visited by a mile. Very busy place."

The West Kirk - Ayr

Location: 58 Sandgate, Ayr KA7 1BX

Rating: 3.5/5 out of 550 reviews

One reviewer said: "Popped in for a quick drink. The building is a converted church so it’s pretty open plan but you can sit upstairs which gives nice views over the whole pub. Ordered on the app and drinks arrived fast. Good beer, nice cocktail."

The Paddle Steamer - Largs

Location: Gallowgate Street, Largs KA30 8LX

Rating: 3.5/5 out of 494 reviews

One reviewer said: "Good menu, and some great specials. The mixed grill was excellent, the beer was good and the staff were really friendly and helpful."

Ayrshire Today: The Prestwick Pioneer was the best rated Wetherspoon location in AyrshireThe Prestwick Pioneer was the best rated Wetherspoon location in Ayrshire (Image: Getty)


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The Auld Brig - Irvine

Location: 15 Fullarton Square Rivergate Shopping Center, Irvine KA12 8EJ

Rating: 3.5/5 out of 382 reviews

One reviewer said: "Came in for dinner recently with my family and everything was delicious, the prices have most definitely went up however everything has! The food was tasty and quick to arrive - we all really enjoyed it."

The Salt Cot - Saltcoats

Location: 7 Hamilton Street, Saltcoats KA21 5DT 

Rating: 3/5 out of 269 reviews

One reviewer said: "Came in this morning for fry up, I normally avoid here even though I’m local because of the mess of the place. Today wasn’t much different you can guarantee you’ll have to wipe down your own table before even sitting down it’s always the same!"

However, another customer said: "Popped in for lunch, food was OK but this review is really just to say how lovely all of the staff are. Nothing was too much trouble for them (we were a large group with lots of kids) and they were just so friendly."

The Wheatsheaf Inn - Kilmarnock

Location: 70 Portland Street, Kilmarnock KA1 1JG 

Rating: 3.5/5 out of 148 reviews

One reviewer said: "Very good bar with extensive selection of Real Ales. Food was also good and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Worth a visit."

However, another added: "As always food was great value for money, unfortunately the tables were a disgrace n filthy."