The Sir John Moore - JD Wetherspoon Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Glasgow

Address: 260-292 Argyle St, Glasgow, G2 8QW, United Kingdom

Phone: +441412221780

Rating: 4.0
based on 333 reviews.

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Toilets clean and kept maintained."

Cons:

  • "First time going in( the sir John moore ) took my mum in 4 a meal ..who was in a wheelchair not very good access 4 wheelchairs."

Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "Place was clean and good service from the friendly staff."
  • "Tables were cleaned the minute you left, usually you would just grab a sticky table and it would never get cleaned."
  • "The staff were on the ball with clearing and cleaning tables when they became vacant and they were very busy when we went in."
  • "Bar staff were polite and the place was clean and tidy."
  • "Has to be the nicest, cleanest whetherspoons I've been in."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately all of the tables were dirty from previous use."
  • "Very dirty and understaffed for a Friday early evening."
  • "Not the cleanest of pubs with tables regularly messy from previous customers."
  • "Really busy and outdoor tables could really do with a good clean. Empty glasses everywhere."
  • "The bar should be cleaned properly instead of just a quick wipe over. It was very sticky when I was in."
  • "Food was awful, hen party in, very noisy when in for a quiet drink... Sticky tables, trays, asked if they were clean he said no but grip drinks better, absolutely bogging, never again."
  • "Table wonky, chickens dry, wall above table 1 is disgusting."

Service

Pros:

  • "Fantastic lively spoons with great service. Staff there are friendly and welcoming."
  • "Service is generally fast and accurate, and they often have specials offerings or events, such as regular cheaper Manager Specials, or 'Charity Bake Days' etc."
  • "Staff were attentive and the young woman attending our table today took the time to come over twice to clear plates then glasses as we had our coffee."
  • "Fast and friendly staff, good choice of drinks and great location."
  • "Staff are always very nice and helpful."
  • "Service at the bar was spot on."
  • "Great service, nice building with the usual ambient lighting, never too bright."

Cons:

  • "Ordered food never arrived and basically called a liar by the duty manager."
  • "Service is terrible and the staff badly need training on customer care."
  • "Servers walking around like zombies not even serving."
  • "Booked a round of drinks through the apps thinking that was the best safest way to get pints after 20 minutes no pints no service."
  • "Waited a while in the queue to order food, but lunchtime, busy and only two staff on."
  • "Staff are rude, unpleasant and seem to take great pleasure in belittling their customers."
  • "Really annoyed by the attitude of the 'Duty Manager' behind the bar... 'Yes??' was the only thing she could get herself to say to take my order."

Value

Pros:

  • "Love Wetherspoons and the meal deals!!"
  • "Free tea and coffee refills were great!"
  • "Prices for food and drink are exceptional."
  • "Good offers on drinks, especially £1.99 pints of various lagers and ciders."
  • "The burger are OK here but drinks are served at very reasonable price here as compared to other bars in nearby areas."
  • "Offerings typical of Wetherspoon's and very competitive prices."
  • "Can't beat the price on beers from what I've seen in downtown Glasgow."

Cons:

  • "Surprisingly not the cheapest but in a good location."
  • "Not particularly good value either for what was provided."
  • "Don't think that was worth £7.80."
  • "Most of the food was cold, but was served quickly, they didn't even take the time to re-heat."
  • "The cocktail offer doesn't work says 2 for £18 it doesn't even cost £18 for 2 jugs."
  • "Think it is disgusting being made to pay for a full breakfast per alcoholic drink before 11am."
  • "I wouldn't go to this place if it wasn't for their low prices."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Bar staff and security were all pretty friendly also, great atmosphere."
  • "Nice buzz in a warm and friendly space helped by managing to sit beside the living flame 🔥 fire."
  • "It is generally busy but with an excellent atmosphere."
  • "Good Atmosphere and staff were really friendly."
  • "This place is always crowded with fun loving people."
  • "A good city centre pub over the road from Central station. Very popular."
  • "Very busy Spoons in Glasgow near Central station had a lovely light lunch with a glass of wine very tasty and great value."

Cons:

  • "Wed day time, staff just drop the empty bottles into recycling bin. Terrible racket of breaking glass constantly making us all jump, and uncomfortable!"
  • "Nice to get a table outside on a hot day and be constantly approached by beggars."
  • "Food was awful, hen party in, very noisy when in for a quiet drink... Sticky tables, trays, asked if they were clean he said no but grip drinks better, absolutely bogging, never again."
  • "Also because busy very noisy."
  • "Boring pub, usually over packed, can never get a seat."
  • "Too many football fan types on show when one is trying to relax after a hard days shopping in the city centre."
  • "Very busy/noisy and unable to get seated, but what can u expect in a city pub on a Friday."

Location

Pros:

  • "Located stones throw away from Glasgow Central Station."
  • "It's handy for the central station (even has a departure board) lots of bus routes too."
  • "Very handy for Central Station and will definitely revisit."
  • "Situated just outside Glasgow Central train station, its perfect as a meeting place!"
  • "Very near Glasgow Central railway station so close to shopping areas."
  • "Location is very central with Glasgow central station directly opposite."
  • "This place is handy for trains 🚂 as next to Glasgow Central station."

Cons:

  • "Nice to get a table outside on a hot day and be constantly approached by beggars."
  • "The toilets are down some narrow steps too, so everyone's squeezing by each other."
  • "Toilets as usual in weatherspoons a good hike from the bar."
  • "Nice place, ideal for central station... After seeing this will be very unlikely to eat at a Wetherspoons again."

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