Never been to Wetherspoon’s but on my last trip to London I did notice that a lot of bars, restaurants and cafes turn out ot be chains. I really hope things don’t go the same way here- people, support your independent eateries!!
I’ve eaten a few times in a wetherspoons near teddington in london and alwats got good food. it was cheap, tasty and filling. However I ate at the branch in stansted airport last january and had a burger and chips which was horrible, i came away from the table thinking the only word for it was disgusting and i felt sick for the rest of the day. I’m hoping its only the airport ones which are horrible as wetherspooons is a good place to line the stomach before a night out!!
I’ve visited Wetherspoons in Derry, London, Edinburgh. While it’s not the atmosphere I would generally go for, it’s where I’ve ended up when I need some hot food and possibly a pint now. My food has always been good, not outstanding, but you’re getting what you pay for. The staff have always been pleasant to me.
I have visited Wetherspoons in Heathrow terminal 4 & 5 and found them grand, as Michelle said you get what you pay for and always had managers walk by asking was the food ok etc. Staff too are very nice and helpful
Wetherspoons’ are the nadir of western civilisation. Really open-plan, crappy layout, and full of arcade games and the like to distract from the fact the art of conversation didn’t really catchon in Albion.
And I don’t like the way that Wetherspoons (and English pubs generally) are owned by breweries, so they often don’t sell certain brands of beer. Irritating.
I second the pasty idea for next time, or M&S (also close to trains) or, my personal favourite for Gatwick (although its on the way to departure lounges I think) Pret a Manger. Just sandwiches, salads, cake, etc. Airport and plane food is horrible.
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 11:54 am
Never been to Wetherspoon’s but on my last trip to London I did notice that a lot of bars, restaurants and cafes turn out ot be chains. I really hope things don’t go the same way here- people, support your independent eateries!!
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I have gotten nice food in a wetherspoons near camden before. It wasnt amazing, but it formed a suitable sponge for the later pints
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I’ve eaten a few times in a wetherspoons near teddington in london and alwats got good food. it was cheap, tasty and filling. However I ate at the branch in stansted airport last january and had a burger and chips which was horrible, i came away from the table thinking the only word for it was disgusting and i felt sick for the rest of the day. I’m hoping its only the airport ones which are horrible as wetherspooons is a good place to line the stomach before a night out!!
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 3:08 pm
They’re all equally vile. You would have been better off walking towards the train ticket kiosk where there’s a very good Cornish Pastie purveyor…
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Nope I think it’s the location. Edinburgh airport Wetherspoon was also not up to scratch, coupled with the obligatory airport markup 🙁
However airports aside I am a big fan of wetherspoons pubs in general, cheap and cheerful. My favourite is Archibald Simpson in Aberdeen.
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I’ve visited Wetherspoons in Derry, London, Edinburgh. While it’s not the atmosphere I would generally go for, it’s where I’ve ended up when I need some hot food and possibly a pint now. My food has always been good, not outstanding, but you’re getting what you pay for. The staff have always been pleasant to me.
Wednesday 9 June, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I have visited Wetherspoons in Heathrow terminal 4 & 5 and found them grand, as Michelle said you get what you pay for and always had managers walk by asking was the food ok etc. Staff too are very nice and helpful
Thursday 10 June, 2010 at 8:19 am
Wetherspoons’ are the nadir of western civilisation. Really open-plan, crappy layout, and full of arcade games and the like to distract from the fact the art of conversation didn’t really catchon in Albion.
And I don’t like the way that Wetherspoons (and English pubs generally) are owned by breweries, so they often don’t sell certain brands of beer. Irritating.
Sunday 13 June, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I second the pasty idea for next time, or M&S (also close to trains) or, my personal favourite for Gatwick (although its on the way to departure lounges I think) Pret a Manger. Just sandwiches, salads, cake, etc. Airport and plane food is horrible.
Saturday 19 June, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Tried Frankie and Benny’s on my last visit to Gatwick. Nice food and pleasant staff.