Famous Ayrshire pub where MP once made citizen's arrest during bar brawl is on the market

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An iconic Ayrshire pub is on the market at a knockdown price to whet your whistle.Billy Bridges Bar, in Ayr’s Sandgate, is up for sale - and the price tag is £30,000 lower than the original asking price.The boozer has been a cornerstone of the town's licensed trade scene for many a decade under the stewardship of the Wardrop family.For almost 50 years, it has been a hive of activity on the Sandgate under their stewardship as one of the town's most popular watering holes.In 2018, it hit the headlines when then MP, Bill Grant, came to the rescue after a man swung punches at the landlord.And the former firefighter waded in to perform a citizen's arrest after the unruly patron kicked off.Landlord Jim Wardrop tried to usher the troublemaker out of the door, but he refused to leave.The 38-year-old, from Donegal, then began aiming blows at Jim - prompting Bill and other customers to rush to his defence.Police officers turned up within five minutes to see their local MP doing his civic duty by holding the offender down on the Sandgate pavement outside.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Speaking at the time, Bill, who is no stranger to crime after serving as a Justice of the Peace in Ayr before becoming a politician, said: “The police did a terrific job in dealing with this matter so speedily.”Now the family-run bar is on the market and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has