Weatherspoons

Winniewit

I once had a chicken and avocado salad at our local Spoons
The avocado was like slimy green slugs. I was told that it was frozen.
Iv never heard of frozen avocado !
I think the food is a little ' boil in the bag'

Actually Winniewit, I have used frozen avocado occasionally. I haven't seen it in regular supermarkets but I buy mine at a cash and carry. If handled properly it's an excellent standby. It's pre sliced and I take out just what I need, sprinkle with lemon juice and leave to defrost for around 45 minutes. Great for salads or sandwiches and you really don't know the difference. My guess is that Wetherspoons defrosted yours hours beforehand, or even the day before and left it hanging around which would be most unpleasant even with fresh avocado.

What I like about this pub is that it doesn’t/ didn’t play music, when I was 40ish, I used to meet my friends & have a good blether before going off to the noisy wine bars in town. This pub had no theme, quite boring really, compared to other Wetherspoon pubs, I would say to the girls I’ll meet them in the airport lounge 🤣 because that’s what it reminded of. The Pubs long gone 😔

We have a very good wetherspoons in Melton Mowbray - it burnt down a few years ago so was rebuilt. The carpets have been steam cleaned recently and the standard of cleaning is usually good. On Saturdays and school holidays there are often large family parties which seem to condone throwing food on the floor so the staff have a lot to cope with. DH likes the prices of drinks and the selection of different real ales. They serve good wine at an affordable price. The food is so-so in my opinion but you get what you pay for with food. We often go for a Saturday lunchtime drink after a visit to the market for vegetables. I usually have a small bottle of Prosecco as I get nearly 2 glasses from that for about a fiver. They do vary from town to town though. We went in one juts behind St. Pauls and the food was amazing- we had smoked salmon bagels.

NanKate, you are so right about your town needing somewhere cheap and cheerful! I think the new Wetherspoons will be a great addition and a good place to enjoy time with family and friends.

When DS was at Uni he often frequented Weatherspoons as they did BOGOF deal on meals (maybe they still do?)
I said it was nice for him and a friend to eat cheaply. The reply?
Oh no I eat them both! 😂

We took some American friends to one near the Tower of London years ago and had the BOGOF deal. It was great and so cheap especially considering the location.

Hubby and I have been to 2 different Spoons within a year of each other in 2 different areas, both times we were treated like filth by the staff, we'll never go back!

Responding to NanKate: We have a Wetherspoons in Ramsgate right by the harbour. The rear of it has doors that open directly on to the sandy beach. It really is nice! The food is cheap and cheerful, and the drinks are good as well. I love Spoons (as my DGD calls them)!

Ours is a friendly place where people can just sit for as long as they like reading or playing games. However, while the food is great value, it is very basic. It is very popular and affordable so even though I don't use it, I'm happy to have it locally.

Had my first visut to a Wetherspoons last Christmas. Group I walk with met there for a lunch and given the different circumstances of all the folk I'd say it was fine. Certainly wasn't expensive and food was reasonable. Some in tge group were obviously more familiar with the place and menu and had their favourites. Think I paid £13 something for a main, pudding and soft drink. Would go back definitely.

Never been in one but have heard a few people say their breakfasts are very good and reasonably priced.

Our local weatherspoons is friendly and welcoming with good food and service. They don't allow dogs though so that might please some people but it's why we don't go very often

We go almost every week to our local Wetherspoons as my sister's partner likes the very cheap beer price. He buys a pint and a large wine for just about £5. In their local it would cost just over £12. Spoons have a selection of AF beers and cider very cheap too. Ours is one of the sticky carpet ones unfortunately and never have sufficient staff to get served swiftly and tables cleared. We have eaten there a couple of times, but I'm not keen really. We've been to other Spoons which have been much better so, as folk have mentioned, it just depends where you are.

I've always wondered how they can be so cheap. Cheap ingredients? Low pay for staff?

There is one in Exeter which has a large stained glass window. some are theatres which still have cardboard figures. the one in Harrogate is beautiful. As for food it is edible -not haute cuisine but good value. . Some pubs are dirty whilst some are clean. What is nice is that you can visit as a single person without any issue . I'm not sure if Lloyds is still part of Wetherspoons but I'm happy to be proved wrong.

I’ve been to many Wetherspoons around the country and it’s a great place to go if you don’t want to spend too much. Beer and wine as cheep as you can get it.
Food fine but don’t expect restaurant food.
Also no music which personally I like

Some are good some are awful depends on the venue

Aveline

I've always wondered how they can be so cheap. Cheap ingredients? Low pay for staff?

Not at all. It’s buying power and not ripping the arse out of it like many eating establishments.
I remember many years ago 20 of us were eating in a Weatherspoons. The food was late in arriving but good.
I complained to the company about the time we waited.
I was reimbursed the whole bill.

I’ve only been to a Spoons once, years ago in Turnpike Lane with my daughter. Sticky carpets and we were seated just outside the Men’s. Could the two be connected!

petra

Aveline

I've always wondered how they can be so cheap. Cheap ingredients? Low pay for staff?

Not at all. It’s buying power and not ripping the arse out of it like many eating establishments.
I remember many years ago 20 of us were eating in a Weatherspoons. The food was late in arriving but good.
I complained to the company about the time we waited.
I was reimbursed the whole bill.

I know from a friend who is a brewer that Wetherspoons bulk buy unsold beer from brewers, which is close to the use by date, which keeps the prices down - so their guest beers last as long as the stock they have purchased at the cheap rate does. It’s a good strategy.

It wouldn’t be my choice usually, because I like to support the small independents if I can to try to keep the high street alive, but each to their own, and it’s great value for students and families.

They do vary alot as others have pointed out but Im sure a brand new one will be great . I absolutely love their toast ! And with refillable brews me and my bf have spent many a happy morning !

They're a great place to eat out with children, the surroundings vary widely with where they are but none of them are unacceptably grotty.

They are called Wetherspoons after Mr. Wetherspoon, Tim Martin’s (the founder) primary school teacher in New Zealand.
Now you know😂😂

Variable. Some are in amazing locations whilst others can be disappointing. Prices have risen since Covid. Cheap for family meals though. Some can have tired decor and cooking and presentation can vary.

cc

They're a great place to eat out with children, the surroundings vary widely with where they are but none of them are unacceptably grotty.

You obviously have not been to the Weatherspoon's I have posted about.
It was most decidedly 'unacceptably grotty'.