J G Sharps Bar/Restaurant in North Ayrshire

Very disappointing. Busiest weekend in the Largs calendar and this poor pub/bar/restaurant was ill equipped to cope with the footfall. Been a couple of years since I have been in this facility, but very sad to see the demise of a lovely wee local. The place was filthy dirty, food would take over 1 hour and bar staff unable to manage queues at the bar. Hope the next time I visit this review will help them constructively to put the appropriate measure in place to restore the reputation of not just my opinion but the opinion of fellow customers.

Discovered Sharps on a recent trip to Largs! What a quality establishment!! Fab food and excellent staff, who were very welcoming to us and our fog, Moose. Would highly recommend!!

We arrived a bit late and the staff were amazing, letting us order food even though the karaoke was about to start. We ordered pies and mash and they were brilliant. Lady doing the karaoke was so friendly. We had a fab night. Bar staff were very welcoming too.

Visited Sharps yesterday in Largs for Lunch yesterday with a friend and the food was amazing 5 Stars......we couldn't fault it so if your in the area pop in and say Hello.....I promise.....you will have an amazing time......

Visited on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch and drinks. Musicians playing inside restaurant, as we ate and drank in the sunshine of the beer garden, out back. Seafood pizza was great, as was the neck oil. Friendly staff and punters. Would hurry back. Best pub in Largs!!

Had a great experience today. Went in to watch Rugby and have Lunch. Service was excellent big shout out to Jodie.food was excellent and they also brought out free Indian nibbles. First time here will actually be back tomorrow for afternoon live music. New favourite Largs pub.

Sharps have just released a brilliant new menu, absolutely brilliant food at great prices, had the sausage and mash and my friend has prawn tempura which was excellent also, great staff and very friendly atmosphere sat right next to the log fire.

In a busy crowded bar on a festival weekend cautiously asked if there were any gluten free options on the menu. The bartender went to ask the chef who came out to talk with me. Said he had some gluten free flour and offered to whip up a batch of fish and chips. Delicious. Chef stopped by the table later to check in. I’m very impressed how accommodating Scotland is for dietary restrictions. Very friendly establishment.

Chose here as our friends had a dog and the pub is dog friendly. Sat in the beer garden under some umbrellas and they brought water for the dogs. We all had fish and chips which were great and a couple of drinks each. Was quite surprised by the bill it transpired that a pint of IPA in a pub on the corner in the back streets of Largs had cost me £6 and the Guinness £5 a touch pricy we thought

I've never reviewed anywhere before but I'm so angry I felt I had to do this. Four of us went for something to eat and not one of us had anything worth paying for(but we did). Cold and inedible was the general consensus. Firstly we were given the wrong meals. Then we waited another half hour to get the correct ones. We were in the beer garden which was full of drunks swearing like troopers in front of families. When I went to the toilets I couldn't believe there is CCTV in them. My husband said that cameras in the gents are pointed at the urinal. The owners were working the male owner was drunk and swearing at the staff and the female owner who served us at the bar was incredibly rude. We will never be in there again. We paid although we shouldn't have(it's also incredibly expensive).It was pointless complaining, another group of customers were complaining and the response they received was a joke. I'm still fuming. Absolute incompetence of the highest level.

Nice pizza! Dog friendly pub. Nice friendly staff. See website for special evenings such as taco night and quiz.

Small, great beer selection, great service, and very friendly. I liked the quaint fell, the beautiful bar, and the music.

We enjoy visiting this pub it has a great atmosphere the new owners Sara and Nick have turned it into a buzzing place. Great food, good service and a really friendly welcome.

Was out in Largs for a few drinks with my wife, and it had been years since I was last in Sharps Bar. Not much has changed in that time, as its still easily the best pub in Largs. Dark and dingey, but in a cool sort of way. Good selection of drinks on offer and at good prices. Will most certainly be back again in future.

Having relocated to a new town, came across Sharps, the welcome couldn't have been any better. The owners and staff have made me so welcome. Excellent food, always a smiling face to greet you. Get yourself in here for some good food, live entertainment and enjoy, the buzz, you wont regret it!

J.G. Sharps is a very smart pub. The decor is traditional, ie lots of dark wood, ceiling beams, red leather seating and rustic stone walls. The service was friendly and our Tennents was crisp and refreshing. On the Sunday evening we visited however, there were relatively few people in the bar so there was no atmosphere to talk about, and the atmosphere among customers and staff seemed to be that of shared boredom. Covid has also hit the business pretty hard and a notice advised that they are currently only opening at weekends. I believe that this is to do with staffing concerns, but it also seems that they are seeking new owners. Perhaps this has contributed to this general feeling of malaise. Based on this visit I can really only rate this as an average pub, but on a previous visit a couple of years ago we experienced a completely different, vibrant atmosphere and are aware of the potential that this pub has to be the best in town. I certainly wish everyone concerned the best of luck.

Stopped here when we couldn't get in anywhere else because every restaurant was booked up due to eat out to help out. A real local pub feel, very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff who gave us ideas of day trips for our staycation. Food was super cheap and the home made pizzas were fab!

Nice, friendly bar with a good selection of food and drink. Really enjoyed the beer garden area for sitting out in the sun.

Such lovely, welcoming and friendly staff, fab food and all round great atmosphere. Clean, safe & following gov. guidelines well.

very rude middle aged blond lady , told me and my friend leave ! said we had to much to drink ! yet we had only a pint of beer before we wet in !

Always pop in when I’m over in Largs & always get a warm welcome from the staff. Usually just over for a drink so can’t comment on the food but friends say it is delicious . They don’t appreciate the rowdy bar frequenter but you can have a good bit of banter . Highly recommended

JG Sharps is a beautiful looking pub with low ceilings, beams, thick stone walls and traditional decor including cosy, leather wall seating. It is clearly a very popular pub and the atmosphere is really nice.The service was also very good and this is a really top bar.

Stumbled across JG Sharps on a day out to Largs with my dog and I’m so glad I did! Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more welcoming to me and my boxer. Put the football on for us, gave her some water and treats and jumped around for a cuddle any time the bar was quiet! The locals all very sociable and quick to strike up a conversation about pretty much anything! Nice wee beer garden out the back for sunny days or to let the kids run around a bit. It got really busy after the local football games finished and the place was buzzing which all got a bit much for Miley (my dog) so we hit the road but it was great to see a wee local pub with a buzz around it! I’ll definitely return on my future trips to Largs.

My family and myself had a wonderful visit for lunch and the staff were so pleasant and welcoming.The meal we had was exceptional and enjoyed by us all. The waitress couldn’t be more helpful and her laugh was infectious. Great meal ,surroundings and staff.

The ambience is really nice and the food is lovely. The waitress is extremely nice and thoughtful. Definitely worth visiting.

My wife and I have been to this pub for a drink so decided to give it a go for lunch in the beer garden on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Felt a bit stung when I bought a bottle of wine to sit outside and got charged an extra £1 as I paid by debit card, even though I was buying good.The menu was basic pub grub, almost all deep fried with absolutely no healthy options. There was also no cooking skills on offer evidenced by a portion of shop bought onion rings at £1.75. Our burger (£6.95), panini with tuna mayo (£5.95) were hot enough and well served by attentive staff.Beer gsrden is an attraction as is the football on TV. Food offering is just disappointing given the local competition.

Glad to hear Sharps is still going strong. We were there last July visiting Largs for the first time. The pub was pretty empty and seemed to be off the beaten track. The staff were very friendly, the whiskies were wonderful and so was the real ale. Really super pub. A few locals came in and we all had some good laughs and banter. Good to learn it's busy at times and does good meals. We're from London but we're coming to wonderful Largs again soon and we'll be back at Sharps drinking the whisky again. Can't wait.

Sometimes it's quiet in here plus it can get busy but I've always found it to be friendly and not too pricey

This is a well known bar where many locals choose to go ( that tells you something) The food is excellent, a wide range of beers, whiskey's wines and other drinks are on offer, while a friendly good humoured staff are there to serve you.Perhaps one weekend you may not fancy cooking Sunday Lunch, why not take the day off and visit Sharp's Bar where in addition to the extensive menu the Sunday Special 'Traditional Roast Dinner ' is available, it is lovely, a good portion of roast beef with gravy ( no skimping here) Roast and mashed potatoes with two vegetables all at a very acceptable price, probably less than it would cost you to buy the ingredients, pay for your gas or electricity to cook it , the hot water to wash the dishes or the cost of turning on your dish washer, not to mention your own time which could be better doing something you enjoy, altogether an excellent experience.So, next Sunday, just do it , give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

On our holiday in largs we decided to call into sharpes innwhich we have done before when we have be to largs.but this time 2 bar maids were very rude and staring my wife and sister in lawsBack chatting to customers about us.i think the owner of sharpes should be clad of our customand the bar maids tobe clad that we contribute to there wage.very sad opinionated bar maids will ruin your pub with there attitude.will never go back to this pub

Went in with friends, had bottle of prosecco for £15 so that suited us fine. Was busy but managed to get a table, we didn't have any food. Lovely garden thro the back. Prob my preferred pub in Largs.

El bar está bien, el personal amable, pero un poco decepcionante. Caminamos desde la ciudad principal esperando una ale pub ya que ganó el premio pub camra año si el año pasado. Elección de 2 cervezas oscuras cask muy similares. No es una gran elección si cervezas botellas.

Fuimos a una como el Largs clima cálido día madres también era un poco sobre entramos antes al J G Sharps en una calle lateral, ya que era casi 3. 30 fuimos a la comida del bar sentado en el jardín de la cerveza para comer comida salía bien caliente recomendaría el lugar si alguien preguntó

A well run pub.Does food also.Good choice of beers.Staff are very cheery. Large room available to watch football.

Traditional friendly pub in Largs centre where we could take our dog to join us. Unable to comment on food as we were too late to eat.

Siempre voy a ver fútbol como Sharps no importa lo lleno que está aún se puede ver el partido en uno de los grandes televisores. También te dan una cálida bienvenida y servicio es siempre rápido incluso durante los períodos. En particular el día que...

Reservamos una mesa para 12 para un 10 aniversario de boda. Hemos negociado una muy buena comida de 3 platos con vino, y no estamos decepcionados. La sala de reuniones es preciosa, con una oscura y ambiente acogedor. La comida y el vino eran excelentes y el personal es muy atento y agradable. Altamente recomendado para una ocasión, o una bebida o comida en una ocasión menos formal. Muchas gracias.

Es un bonito y pequeño pub, de techos bajos fuego a leña (que estaba iluminado cuando nuestra última visita en diciembre) y algunas pequeñas 'bahías' que lo convierten en un acogedor visita. Había una buena selección de cervezas y cerveza ... y por supuesto whiskys.

Wonderful lunch,great atmosphere and we even managed to get into the beer garden as the sun was out! Food varied and plentiful, great drinks -although they did run out of the Chardonnay we were drinking.. Very homely,comfortable añd made you feel welcome. Would definitely go back next time in Largs

Good Sunday roast . Cosy front bar and good garden area for use in good weather ,My partner enjoys watching football on big screen tv.

Nice enough bar but the men standing at the bar a bit off putting, very loud. We didn't stay around long after one drink which was a shame.

A black hair in my food but most of the staff seemed nice except one that I didn't feel comfortable around. Has a pool table and television as its advantages.

Attended a wedding and had a great time.the bar staff were always making sure you were happy with service

Have passed this pub on numerous occasions when on a day trip to largs...sun was shining today and seen it had a beer garden and also served food so popped in.Massive inside with a decent sized beer garden which is a suntrap.Prices were good,service was a bit slow but im guessing it was because of the weather.Would definately go back and brownie points for allowing children as well.

enjoyed Sunday lunch here with my partner, nice food very reasonable and lovely calm, warm atmosphere

great traditional pub. clean and tidy, really friendly, nice food and great beer.....need I say more?