Wetherspoons
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subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
Sat here in batters court in hackney writing this . Just had a very nice 14 oz Angus steak for less than14 quid including a cider. Ok the lunchtime clientele have certificates with them for attending alcohol awareness courses but they keep to themselves. Lots of kids but none running round like banshees. Food was good beer was good nothing to complain about .
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User169
Guest
So they've got the cockroach situation under control then?
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
With a score of 5 stars on the FSA rating scheme and holding this for several years , it would seem they never did in this one. Still if people want to be sniffy as it is a chain then knock yerself out
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
http://dalstonist.co.uk/cockroaches-have-been-found-in-the-mare-street-wetherspoons/
Is there a different Baxter's Court in Hackney?
I think the chain are very aware of (some righty so) criticism and have reacted by trying to up their game. Some of their bars are fantastic places to visit, others not so.
The majority of their bars I do frequent, they are very clean, serve good beer and decent pub grub. The bar staff are friendly and helpful and try to keep the more undesirable elements away from the place.
At least they are trying and are giving punters what they want,
The majority of their bars I do frequent, they are very clean, serve good beer and decent pub grub. The bar staff are friendly and helpful and try to keep the more undesirable elements away from the place.
At least they are trying and are giving punters what they want,
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
5 star on the door dated November this year. Not going to argue with that.
I beleive there are several Michelin star places that don't have as many FSA stars as michelin ones . Still if you want go be sniffy because of a past issue again knock yourself out .
There is a possibility of course the roaches moved in from the bar kitchen cinema and were not spotted in time
I beleive there are several Michelin star places that don't have as many FSA stars as michelin ones . Still if you want go be sniffy because of a past issue again knock yourself out .
There is a possibility of course the roaches moved in from the bar kitchen cinema and were not spotted in time
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
I suppose to give my dislike for 'Spoons a cycling slant, it's that I view them as The Halford's of pubs. They serve a purpose, some are better than others and they are readily available. And that's fine.
The cost though, is that some take a dim view of boozers, and you lack that little extra you'd get from a local, which you'll inevitably miss when it's gone.
The cost though, is that some take a dim view of boozers, and you lack that little extra you'd get from a local, which you'll inevitably miss when it's gone.
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
They serve cheap beer at breakfast time. Dead handy after a night ride. I don't rate their Eggs Benedict but you can't have everything.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
[QUOTE 3447930, member: 259"]I'm not anti-Wetherspoons or anti-big business, but when a massive pub chain or a supermarket says they'll create 10,000 new jobs, they mean they'll get rid of 15,000 jobs elsewhere and create 10,000 new ones on their own terms. 
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By forcing smaller 'traditional' pubs out of business in favour of their soulless take on selling.
[/QUOTE]By forcing smaller 'traditional' pubs out of business in favour of their soulless take on selling.
I am sick of constantly hearing this ludicrous statement. It is no more than a knee jerk statement. They have over 800 huge pubs, there is a nil possibility of them being able to find a significant amount of beer close to its sell by date to allow them to keep prices down.
Nor do I believe that my steak and salad was factory prepared. How do they factory prepare fish and chips? No doubt some meals can be factory prepared ie consistent.
They buy beer close to the expiry date, what a total load of bollocks.
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e-rider
Banned member
- Location
- South West
I like JDW because it's cheap - simple as that. It's like IKEA really. When you pay little you don't expect much so usually end up happy with what you get. Expensive things nearly always disappoint.