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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
The most picturesque Wetherspoons pub gardens for a cheap pint this week as temperatures soar to 35C
PUNTERS looking to enjoy a cheap pint in the sun should look no further than these picturesque Wetherspoons. As parts of the UK are set to hit 35C this week, many will be on the hunt for the perfect beer garden to relax in after work. 8 And while Spoons is best known for selling affordable tipples, some of its haunts are also home to scenic pub gardens with amazing views. Meaning you don't have to break the bank to enjoy the warm weather. Let's take a look at the best Wetherspoons pub gardens. The Admiral Collingwood - Ilfracombe 8 The Admiral Collingwood in Ilfracombe is a hotspot for those looking to soak up the sun. The Devon-based pub boasts a large rooftop beer garden. And the haunt has received glowing reviews, with many describing it as "classy". They said: "A very modern and classy Wetherspoons! "Nicely situated along the harbour front at Ilfracombe and friendly staff serving you. No complaints." While another customer said: "Really nice place with a lovely rooftop terrace with really nice views." Wetherspoons taste test The Velvet Coaster- Blackpool 8 This Blackpool Spoons was built on the grounds of the former Lucky Star amusement arcade. It first opened in 2015 after a £7million refurbishment. The haunt is set over three floors with the top boasting a large rooftop garden. TripAdvisor customers have raved about the alfresco feature, describing it as a "great place" to see what is going on outside. While another happy punter said: "Top beer garden on the roof with the sun out and great views was fantastic." The Ice Wharf - Camden Lock 8 8 The Ice Wharf in Camden Lock, London is a must for tourist and locals alike looking for a cheap pint. The outdoor seating area is situated on the famous canal offering stunning riverside views. One happy customer said this feature makes it "one of the best" in London. Leaving a glowing Trip Advisor review, they added: "It's beer garden is good for summer time drinking." While another punter said: "Great beer garden with a river view." The Imperial Bar - Exeter This Devon pub has previously been voted the best Spoons in the whole of the UK. It was previously a hotel and sits on its own grounds with a striking glass and steel barrel-vaulted conservatory. But its beer garden, situated on a large lawn, is also a fan favourite with punters. One said: Great beer garden and all the beer we had was on top form." And another added: "The beer garden is situated at the top of a beautiful vista overlooking green hills." While a third said the spot is their "first choice" on a sunny day. They added: "The beer garden is an awesome spot to sit back and knock back a few cold ones." The Royal Victoria Pavilion - Ramsgate 8 8 This Wetherspoons pub in Ramsgate is the largest in Wetherspoons in the country. It was originally a concert hall and assembly room when built in 1903. The massive Spoons can hold over 1,000 customers. And it also boasts a large beer garden, which is a fan favourite amongst punters on a sunny day. One customer said: "Outside seating has beautiful views of the sea." While another said: "There is a very large outdoor area which is clean, inviting and overlooks the beach and marina." How can I save money at Wetherspoons? PUB-GOERS love Wetherspoons for its competitive pricing and low-cost meals - but did you know there are more ways to save money? Senior consumer reporter Olivia Marshall explains how. Free refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day. Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other. So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest. Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights. For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual. Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled. Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it. Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play. Check the date - Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry. It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14. As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- BBC News
Apathy holding back reporting of crime in Devon, officer says
Policing resources can be prioritised if there is evidence of anti-social behaviour, a council meeting has at a North Devon Council's licensing and community safety committee, Devon and Cornwall Police urged people to report issues to help cut said anti-social behaviour was on the rise in parts of Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Kevin Connar said: "Resources are finite, but if we know what is happening and told where the issues are we can better prioritise the resources we do have." He added: "Sometimes there is apathy [about] reporting because people do not believe there is an outcome from it... as police we are duty bound to investigate reports of crime. "You must coach the electorate to report and support them to report." Councillor Joy Cann said anti-social behaviour in Barnstaple had increased since street-based youth workers were scrapped as young people did not react well to police police said in the last three weeks a new outreach youth work programme had begun in Barnstaple, and a youth centre had been refurbished and reopened. Councillor Pru Maskell suggested crime was shifting to rural areas because it was more closely monitored in towns, and said one child she had spoken to was terrified of going to school in Braunton. Sgt Connar said when young people were not going to school out of fear it was an issue for schools to address as well as police and said when dealing with young offenders it was important to recognise adverse childhood experiences, deprivation and force said it had seen benefits from employing a dedicated child-centred police investigator.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man 'lucky' not to have killed stranger he stabbed in Ilfracombe
A 56-year-old man who launched an unprovoked knife attack on a stranger was fortunate not to have killed him, a judge has Lammas, of Belvedere Road, Ilfracombe, stabbed a 33-year-old man multiple times on the high street in the north Devon town in September Exeter Crown Court, Lammas admitted wounding with intent and was jailed for three years and four Anna Richardson said "such an unprovoked attack would be terrifying" for the victim. The court heard Lammas admit he "went a bit far" as he went to help a girl who he thought the victim was attacking or having a heated row victim needed hospital treatment and said he was suffering panic attacks and court also heard Lammas, who has complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), had drunk alcohol and used cannabis and Valium before the incident.
BBC News
03-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Devon council gets £762k for energy efficiency improvements
A Devon council has been awarded more than £760,000 of funding to deliver energy efficiency improvements to some of its Devon Council said £762,065 from the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme would be used to improve Ilfracombe's Landmark Theatre and the Brynsworthy Environment Centre in funded by the grant would "help the council's overall aim to improve the energy efficiency of its assets and reduce carbon emissions to reach its net zero target by 2030", it would include the removal of gas and oil boilers to be replaced with air source heat pumps, it added. The total value of the scheme has been costed at £865,984, with the surplus being funded by the council and Landmark Theatres, officials project is due for completion by September 2026, they Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme supported an aim of reducing emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037, compared to a 2017 baseline, the government said.
