Huge accessible pub!
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: May 2019
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
This is a huge Wetherspoons and as seems to be the norm now at this chain, Access was good and seemed to well thought out. It’s a busy place (or was very much so the day we visited) but there was enough space to navigate to the large accessible loo. We’d go back. It’s clearly a popular spot for locals and visitors. It’s a handy stop for lunch or a drink after a visit to the castle or hitting the shops.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
Level access to both entrances. There is a lift that connects the 2 floors which is a good size but could be tight for some longer powerchairs. We didn’t use it to test it out. Otherwise Access was good. Only drops half a point because I’m not totally sure about the lift. Probably fine but we didn’t try it- see pics for some info.
Parking & Transport
Good
There are 2 entrances, one on the lower floor coming in from Baker Street and then another to the upper level from Spittal Street. There was a disabled bay immediately in front of the Baker Street entrance - see photo- but it’s central Stirling so is quite likely to often be occupied. The train and bus station is about a 15 mins walk but uphill! We had parked in the thistle centre car park and walked up. Still a bit of a climb.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Good sized , clean and even had a red cord that reached the floor!
Staff
Excellent
Additional Information
We liked this place. It was a sunny day and lots of people were out on the balcony/ beer garden on the spittal st side, and sitting out the front of the Baker st side. Access seemed to be well thought out. A good option we thought as visitors to the city.
