Wetherspoons

fhs man 2 · 23-10-2010, 17:56

hello i was walking down the street and i saw a wetherspoons and i was wondering what are they like what is there menu like any good food

LCDMAN · 23-10-2010, 19:03

Menu is on their website, quite wide ranging - something for everyone. Open early for breakfast too.

http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/

whoever,hey · 23-10-2010, 19:06

Dont weatherspoons just heat up food though? Its not really made in their kitchens.

gemma-the-husky · 23-10-2010, 19:07

£1.50 for a (lavazza) coffee and bacon roll in the morning - best value around

JPDorsetDS · 23-10-2010, 19:17

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

Dont weatherspoons just heat up food though? Its not really made in their kitchens.

Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that?

If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant.

degsyhufc · 23-10-2010, 19:21

They have a grill section, so there is some "cooking" going on.

Good prices on lager and doubles. Just off out now and am already looking forward to my double buffalo trace bourbon and coke

Ads · 23-10-2010, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS

Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that?

If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant.

Thats a dumb post. Plenty of pubs are able to cook up decent food from scratch, especially now as many pubs rely on food sales to survive.

whoever,hey · 23-10-2010, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS

Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that?

If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant.

Plenty of pubs makes pies, casseroles and sunday lunches etc from scratch

JPDorsetDS · 23-10-2010, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

Plenty of pubs makes pies, casseroles and sunday lunches etc from scratch

At Wetherspoons prices?

jojo01 · 23-10-2010, 19:33

Is the only attraction of a Wetherspoons pub the price?

I've only ever been in one once, and can't say I'd want to repeat the experience. From those that I go past these days, they all seem like huge cavernous places with the same decor in each and look very lacking in atmosphere. I'd rather go to a smaller pub with food that is cooked from scratch.

Sorry, don't mean to sound like a snob, but I really can't see the attraction.

cnbcwatcher · 23-10-2010, 20:14

I've been in Wetherspoons a few times when over in London, the food's not too bad at all.

abarthman · 23-10-2010, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

Is the only attraction of a Wetherspoons pub the price?

No, that's just one of the main attractions.

I like Wetherspoon's pubs, because they consistently sell a great selection of well-kept real ales, they are clean and well run.

They have really set the standard for other pubs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

.... food that is cooked from scratch.

I keep reading this criticism, but for the prices they charge for food, what do you expect? Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen?

If you want a meal and a drink for not much more than over a fiver, go to Wetherspoon's. If you want to pay a lot more, go elsewhere.

jojo01 · 23-10-2010, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by abarthman

If you want a meal and a drink for not much more than over a fiver, go to Wetherspoon's. If you want to pay a lot more, go elsewhere.

I do

I'd personally prefer to pay a bit more for something that was cooked with love.

whoever,hey · 23-10-2010, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by abarthman

No, that's just one of the main attractions.

I like Wetherspoon's pubs, because they consistently sell a great selection of well-kept real ales, they are clean and well run.

They have really set the standard for other pubs.I keep reading this criticism, but for the prices they charge for food, what do you expect? Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen?

If you want a meal and a drink for not much more than over a fiver, go to Wetherspoon's. If you want to pay a lot more, go elsewhere.

You dont have to pay a lot more for some pub food cooked from scratch. My local pub does curry and a pint night thursday for a fiver, and thats cooked from scratch because i know the chef!

None of this microwave ready meal pub shite.

dosanjh1 · 24-10-2010, 07:55

Weatherspoons food is really bad, granted it's cheap but for an extra pound or two you can get some really good pub grub at locals.

Service can be poor as well, long waits for food on random days. A lot of the time they might not have some items on the menu in stock but they don't tell you when you order, they tell you 20 minutes after ordering meaning you have to wait another 20 minutes for them to cook and serve your food. Not a place to go for your hour lunch break.

I also think their pub's are full of deadbeat's attracted to the cheap drinks.

TommyGavin76 · 24-10-2010, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS

Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that?

If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant.

Is it only Michelin starred restaurants that cook their food from scratch then? Well I never.

TommyGavin76 · 24-10-2010, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS

At Wetherspoons prices?

Yes. There is a cafe near me that will do you pie and chips for £3.

stumblebum · 24-10-2010, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

Is the only attraction of a Wetherspoons pub the price?

I've only ever been in one once, and can't say I'd want to repeat the experience. From those that I go past these days, they all seem like huge cavernous places with the same decor in each and look very lacking in atmosphere. I'd rather go to a smaller pub with food that is cooked from scratch.

Sorry, don't mean to sound like a snob, but I really can't see the attraction.

No, I agree with you. They always seem full of the sort of people I usually have in my cells overnight.

burnt toast · 24-10-2010, 10:54

Wetherspoons are different in different places. There are two near me, one I like and the other I don't. The one I like has nice llittle cubby places to sit so you have lots of privacy. Their veggie breakfast is huge and very cheap and the service is fine. The lunches are fine too if all you want is a pub meal. If you want a nice evening meal out then it's not the place to go. Drinks prices are reasonable too.

Rawr! · 24-10-2010, 12:03

It's cheap and cheerful. I don't give a flying wotsit if they just heat up their food, if it's tasty I'll eat it. I know some people say it's tasteless, but they obviously have problems with their taste buds, and if I can taste the food and they can't, their taste buds must be REALLY bad, considering how much I smoke.

The best thing about my nearest Wetherspoons is simple... their Wifi is the equivalent of a 5meg connection, so I take the laptop there to do certain downloads I wouldn't want to do at home. A couple of pints and a cheap meal later, I've got a couple of films to watch.

stripedcat · 24-10-2010, 12:45

I know they sometimes get described as "McDonalds with beer", but their menu is okay for standard pub grub type fare. The Gourmet burger is pretty good actually(it has a blue cheese type sauce on it). Plus they do decent breakfasts and the curry night isn't bad.

Marten · 24-10-2010, 21:13

It depends a lot on which Wetherspoons you go to. I lived in Darlington before and the local Wetherspoons is quite good, food is decent compared to the prices and it's a nice place to go out for a drink. Yet the one in Nottingham city center is simply crap for example, slow service, often misses menu items etc.

silentNate · 24-10-2010, 21:14

Microwaved overpriced rubbish... you'd be better off with an Iceland meal

Multimedia81 · 24-10-2010, 21:23

Their coffee is quite tasty and remarkably good value. For example, a small caffe latte costs £1.09 (and just 99p in some bars). Furthermore, you can get a loyalty card stamped, and after 5 cups you can get the 6th cup free.

david1955 · 25-10-2010, 06:58

[quote=Marten;45087162]It depends a lot on which Wetherspoons you go to. I lived in Darlington before and the local Wetherspoons is quite good, food is decent compared to the prices and it's a nice place to go out for a drink. Yet the one in Nottingham city center is simply crap for example, slow service, often misses menu items etc.[/QUOTE]

I assume you mean the Joseph Else. This in one of the worst pubs I've been in, full of riff raff and the service is , as you say, appalling. The Wetherspoons in Mapperley, the Woodthorpe Top, is completely different though. It is sometimes difficult to get served, but other than that a very smart place , and good cheap meals as well as a choice of beers.

I couldn't care less whether they prepare the food themselves, it tastes fine , and the few restaurants I've been in which are " supposed" to be top class have always been a big let down foe me , with tiny portions and having to wait ages simply to order.

23-10-2010, 17:56	#1
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Wetherspoons hello i was walking down the street and i saw a wetherspoons and i was wondering what are they like what is there menu like any good food

23-10-2010, 19:03	#2
LCDMAN Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire, God's County Posts: 5,182	Menu is on their website, quite wide ranging - something for everyone. Open early for breakfast too. http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/

23-10-2010, 19:06	#3
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Dont weatherspoons just heat up food though? Its not really made in their kitchens.

23-10-2010, 19:07	#4
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	£1.50 for a (lavazza) coffee and bacon roll in the morning - best value around

23-10-2010, 19:17	#5
JPDorsetDS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 334	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey Dont weatherspoons just heat up food though? Its not really made in their kitchens. Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that? If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant.

23-10-2010, 19:21	#6
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	They have a grill section, so there is some "cooking" going on. Good prices on lager and doubles. Just off out now and am already looking forward to my double buffalo trace bourbon and coke

23-10-2010, 19:23	#7
Ads Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pimlico, central London, UK Posts: 14,886	Quote: Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that? If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant. Thats a dumb post. Plenty of pubs are able to cook up decent food from scratch, especially now as many pubs rely on food sales to survive.

23-10-2010, 19:25	#8
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that? If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant. Plenty of pubs makes pies, casseroles and sunday lunches etc from scratch

23-10-2010, 19:28	#9
JPDorsetDS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 334	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey Plenty of pubs makes pies, casseroles and sunday lunches etc from scratch At Wetherspoons prices?

23-10-2010, 19:33	#10
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Is the only attraction of a Wetherspoons pub the price? I've only ever been in one once, and can't say I'd want to repeat the experience. From those that I go past these days, they all seem like huge cavernous places with the same decor in each and look very lacking in atmosphere. I'd rather go to a smaller pub with food that is cooked from scratch. Sorry, don't mean to sound like a snob, but I really can't see the attraction.

23-10-2010, 20:14	#11
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	I've been in Wetherspoons a few times when over in London, the food's not too bad at all.

23-10-2010, 20:26	#12
abarthman Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,839	Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 Is the only attraction of a Wetherspoons pub the price? No, that's just one of the main attractions. I like Wetherspoon's pubs, because they consistently sell a great selection of well-kept real ales, they are clean and well run. They have really set the standard for other pubs. Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 .... food that is cooked from scratch. I keep reading this criticism, but for the prices they charge for food, what do you expect? Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen? If you want a meal and a drink for not much more than over a fiver, go to Wetherspoon's. If you want to pay a lot more, go elsewhere.

23-10-2010, 21:47	#13
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Quote: Originally Posted by abarthman If you want a meal and a drink for not much more than over a fiver, go to Wetherspoon's. If you want to pay a lot more, go elsewhere. I do I'd personally prefer to pay a bit more for something that was cooked with love.

23-10-2010, 23:20	#14
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by abarthman No, that's just one of the main attractions. I like Wetherspoon's pubs, because they consistently sell a great selection of well-kept real ales, they are clean and well run. They have really set the standard for other pubs.I keep reading this criticism, but for the prices they charge for food, what do you expect? Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen? If you want a meal and a drink for not much more than over a fiver, go to Wetherspoon's. If you want to pay a lot more, go elsewhere. You dont have to pay a lot more for some pub food cooked from scratch. My local pub does curry and a pint night thursday for a fiver, and thats cooked from scratch because i know the chef! None of this microwave ready meal pub shite.

24-10-2010, 07:55	#15
dosanjh1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,803	Weatherspoons food is really bad, granted it's cheap but for an extra pound or two you can get some really good pub grub at locals. Service can be poor as well, long waits for food on random days. A lot of the time they might not have some items on the menu in stock but they don't tell you when you order, they tell you 20 minutes after ordering meaning you have to wait another 20 minutes for them to cook and serve your food. Not a place to go for your hour lunch break. I also think their pub's are full of deadbeat's attracted to the cheap drinks.

24-10-2010, 10:17	#16
TommyGavin76 Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,886	Quote: Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS Of course they do - well that and deep fry stuff - but what's wrong with that? If you want something cooked from scratch go to your nearest Michelin starred restaurant. Is it only Michelin starred restaurants that cook their food from scratch then? Well I never.

24-10-2010, 10:18	#17
TommyGavin76 Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,886	Quote: Originally Posted by JPDorsetDS At Wetherspoons prices? Yes. There is a cafe near me that will do you pie and chips for £3.

24-10-2010, 10:41	#18
stumblebum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ♀ Hampshire Posts: 5,309	Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 Is the only attraction of a Wetherspoons pub the price? I've only ever been in one once, and can't say I'd want to repeat the experience. From those that I go past these days, they all seem like huge cavernous places with the same decor in each and look very lacking in atmosphere. I'd rather go to a smaller pub with food that is cooked from scratch. Sorry, don't mean to sound like a snob, but I really can't see the attraction. No, I agree with you. They always seem full of the sort of people I usually have in my cells overnight.

24-10-2010, 10:54	#19
burnt toast Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 2,418	Wetherspoons are different in different places. There are two near me, one I like and the other I don't. The one I like has nice llittle cubby places to sit so you have lots of privacy. Their veggie breakfast is huge and very cheap and the service is fine. The lunches are fine too if all you want is a pub meal. If you want a nice evening meal out then it's not the place to go. Drinks prices are reasonable too.

24-10-2010, 12:03	#20
Rawr! Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 739	It's cheap and cheerful. I don't give a flying wotsit if they just heat up their food, if it's tasty I'll eat it. I know some people say it's tasteless, but they obviously have problems with their taste buds, and if I can taste the food and they can't, their taste buds must be REALLY bad, considering how much I smoke. The best thing about my nearest Wetherspoons is simple... their Wifi is the equivalent of a 5meg connection, so I take the laptop there to do certain downloads I wouldn't want to do at home. A couple of pints and a cheap meal later, I've got a couple of films to watch.

24-10-2010, 12:45	#21
stripedcat Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,719	I know they sometimes get described as "McDonalds with beer", but their menu is okay for standard pub grub type fare. The Gourmet burger is pretty good actually(it has a blue cheese type sauce on it). Plus they do decent breakfasts and the curry night isn't bad.

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24-10-2010, 21:13	#22
Marten Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Derby Posts: 982	It depends a lot on which Wetherspoons you go to. I lived in Darlington before and the local Wetherspoons is quite good, food is decent compared to the prices and it's a nice place to go out for a drink. Yet the one in Nottingham city center is simply crap for example, slow service, often misses menu items etc.

24-10-2010, 21:14	#23
silentNate Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Council Estate Posts: 35,538	Microwaved overpriced rubbish... you'd be better off with an Iceland meal

24-10-2010, 21:23	#24
Multimedia81 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manchester area Posts: 15,204	Their coffee is quite tasty and remarkably good value. For example, a small caffe latte costs £1.09 (and just 99p in some bars). Furthermore, you can get a loyalty card stamped, and after 5 cups you can get the 6th cup free.

25-10-2010, 06:58	#25
david1955 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nottingham Posts: 9,460	[quote=Marten;45087162]It depends a lot on which Wetherspoons you go to. I lived in Darlington before and the local Wetherspoons is quite good, food is decent compared to the prices and it's a nice place to go out for a drink. Yet the one in Nottingham city center is simply crap for example, slow service, often misses menu items etc.[/QUOTE] I assume you mean the Joseph Else. This in one of the worst pubs I've been in, full of riff raff and the service is , as you say, appalling. The Wetherspoons in Mapperley, the Woodthorpe Top, is completely different though. It is sometimes difficult to get served, but other than that a very smart place , and good cheap meals as well as a choice of beers. I couldn't care less whether they prepare the food themselves, it tastes fine , and the few restaurants I've been in which are " supposed" to be top class have always been a big let down foe me , with tiny portions and having to wait ages simply to order.