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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Secrets of Britain's biggest Wetherspoons - carpet rule and visitor warning
Wetherspoon pubs can be the perfect choice if you're looking for a quick bite and a cheap pint but be warned - even Britain's biggest Wetherspoons comes with a warning Love 'em or hate 'em, 'Spoons pubs have a special place in British culture and some of them like the Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, Kent don't just offer affordable food and drink but are also in stunning locations. This one right on the beach is the largest of all the 795 pubs operated by JD Wetherspoon, the company set up by Sir Tim Martin, and has two floors offering up to 1,400 customers 100 separate beer and wine options. Not only is it right on the beach, the Royal Victoria is a grade II-listed Edwardian seaside pavilion and over half its 353 tables overlook the sea. But while it might be in a beautiful spot, the venue's manager, Chris Whitbourn, 41, who has run the pub since it opened in the summer of 2017, says its location can cause problems. Because it's situated right on the beach, the sandy feet of customers means they need to replace the carpet every five years, rather than once a decade. And Mirror writer Amber O'Connor who lives in Ramsgate says although she is a regular, it should come with a warning. 'The world's largest Wetherspoons just so happens to be my local pub,' she says. 'It's the place I go to enjoy a cheap drink with my hometown friends, and the spot to grab a quick bite after a busy day out. 'But I always warn visitors to manage their expectations if they plan to trek halfway across the country, keen to visit the one-of-a-kind boozer. 'Let's start with the good stuff. When you approach the 11,000sq ft pub from the royal harbour, it's hard not to be impressed. The sheer size of the eatery is attention grabbing, as is the wraparound balcony. 'Thanks to a £4.5million renovation, it is equally jaw-dropping inside the former concert hall. While the venue can hold up to 1,400 people, it feels light and airy even during busier nights. I remember I felt like I'd walked inside a cruise ship on my first visit, perhaps inspired by the Titanic-esque staircase. 'I had a nice evening, don't get me wrong. But it was nothing to write home about. The service was fast, the drinks were cheap, and the atmosphere was fine, but the food left us wanting more.' That said, most 'Spoons fans love it because of the cheap food and drinks and don't expect a Michelin star experience when eating at a chain pub. 'Nobody has any serious complaints,' Amber adds. 'But it's nothing radically new, even though the view always goes down a treat. Come and enjoy the 'Super Spoons' for what it is - and be charmed by our little corner of Kent. 'The giant boozer certainly isn't our only attraction - we've got a wealth of independent businesses to champion and plenty of seaside charm. But it is one of the fixtures of our lovely town, a familiar sight among the seagulls, chippies, and little boats in the harbour.'
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons is selling pints for just £1.49 across 651 of its pubs this month as it launches THREE new deals
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is selling pints for just £1.49 as it launches three new deals. The incredible promotion is available in 651 of the chain's pubs and will become available on June 23. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Wetherspoons will be offering pints for just £1.49 Credit: Alamy 2 The chain is also launching three other promotions Credit: Alamy Wetherspoons' Ale Monday promotion allows punters to buy pints from just £1.49 and the pub has announced plans to expand the deal. From June, the deal has been updated to Ale Monday to Wednesday, giving pubgoers an extra two days of cheap pints. The pub chain is known for its incredible deals and, alongside its Ale Monday expansion, it is planning to launch three more. The Tuesday Club, the Small Plates Deal and the Pizza Club will become available from June 23. As part of the Small Plates Deal, customers will be able to buy three items from the small plates menu for just £10. That works out as just over £3 for each small plate. At over 520 Wetherspoons locations, pubgoers will be able to access the Pizza Club deal - which will be available on Wednesdays. The promotion will mean that all pizzas will be on offer for £6.96 (with a soft drink) and £8.49 (with an alcoholic drink). As part of the Tuesday Club, shoppers can get their favourite beer and burger from Wetherspoons for just £9.99. Ahead of the wave of promotions, Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: 'We believe that our customers will welcome the new and existing value-for-money club deals in our pubs.' Prince William visits a J D Wetherspoons pub Wetherspoons previously made headlines when it announced that it was bringing back a fan-favourite burger. The hugely popular Brunch Burger will be returning for Father's Day weekend. Available from June 13 until June 15, the burger includes six ounce beef patty, American-style cheese, maple-cured bacon, free-range fried egg. The burger is topped off with a delicious hash brown.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Wetherspoons is selling pints for just £1.49 across 651 of its pubs this month as it launches THREE new deals
WETHERSPOONS is selling pints for just £1.49 as it launches three new deals. The incredible promotion is available in 651 of the chain's pubs and will become available on June 23. 2 2 Wetherspoons' Ale Monday promotion allows punters to buy pints from just £1.49 and the pub has announced plans to expand the deal. From June, the deal has been updated to Ale Monday to Wednesday, giving pubgoers an extra two days of cheap pints. The pub chain is known for its incredible deals and, alongside its Ale Monday expansion, it is planning to launch three more. The Tuesday Club, the Small Plates Deal and the Pizza Club will become available from June 23. As part of the Small Plates Deal, customers will be able to buy three items from the small plates menu for just £10. That works out as just over £3 for each small plate. At over 520 Wetherspoons locations, pubgoers will be able to access the Pizza Club deal - which will be available on Wednesdays. The promotion will mean that all pizzas will be on offer for £6.96 (with a soft drink) and £8.49 (with an alcoholic drink). As part of the Tuesday Club, shoppers can get their favourite beer and burger from Wetherspoons for just £9.99. Ahead of the wave of promotions, Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: 'We believe that our customers will welcome the new and existing value-for-money club deals in our pubs.' Wetherspoons previously made headlines when it announced that it was bringing back a fan-favourite burger. The hugely popular Brunch Burger will be returning for Father's Day weekend. Available from June 13 until June 15, the burger includes six ounce beef patty, American-style cheese, maple-cured bacon, free-range fried egg. The burger is topped off with a delicious hash brown.
South Wales Argus
13-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
JD Wetherspoon offering pints for £1.49 in new deal
Wetherspoon is set to launch a range of new deals on June 23, offering customers greater "value-for-money" on meals and drinks. These new deals include: Small Plates Deal (any three for £10) Tuesday Club Pizza Club Existing deals like the Curry Club (on Thursdays) and The Afternoon Deal (Monday to Friday 2-5pm) will also still be available at Wetherpoon pubs across the country. Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: 'We believe that our customers will welcome the new and existing value-for-money club deals in our pubs.' Wetherspoon offering pints for £1.49 as part of new-look deal Wetherspoon will also be updating its Ale Monday deal on June 23, changing it to Ale Monday to Wednesday. This will allow pub-goers to enjoy lower prices on guest ales, for longer. Prices will vary between different Wetherspoon venues, but are set to range from £1.49 to £2.15 across 651 pubs. Pints will vary in price from £1.49 to £2.15 at select Wetherspoon pubs under the new Ale Monday to Wednesday deal. (Image: JD Wetherspoon) Other new deals coming to Wetherspoon pubs Small Plates Deal (Mondays) On Mondays, in Wetherspoon pubs across the country, the new Small Plates Deal will allow patrons to select any three for £10 (£12 at some pubs). They will be able to choose from 20 small plates dishes, including spicy chicken wings, Halloumi-style fries and an 8' Margherita pizza. Customers can also choose from more than 50 drinks, including draught beers, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks at lower prices, as part of the Monday Club promotion. There will be 610 Wetherspoon pubs offering the new Small Plates 'Any 3 for £10' Deal, with a further 159 pubs offering 'Any 3 for £12'. The new Tuesday Club will offer a beer and a burger to patrons for £9.99. (Image: JD Wetherspoon) Tuesday Club The new Tuesday Club offers a beer and a burger from £9.99. All gourmet burgers are served with chips, six beer-battered onion rings and a choice of more than 150 drinks as part of the price. The deal is available from £8.46 with a soft drink and from £9.99 with an alcoholic drink. These prices will be available at 604 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK, but may vary in others. Pizza Club (Wednesdays) The new Pizza Club offer will be available on Wednesdays at more than 520 Wetherspoon venues. All 11" pizzas - including Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken, Roasted Vegetable and new Spicey Chicken - will be available with the deal, on offer for £6.96 (with a soft drink) and £8.49 (with an alcoholic drink). All the new deals will not be available on Bank Holidays. These new deals will be available at participating JD Wetherspoon pubs across the UK from Monday, June 23. The UK's favourite takeaways Major changes to Wetherspoon menus These new deals come off the back of some major changes to the Wetherspoon menu recently. In May, the pub chain introduced four new gourmet burgers to its menu: Cheese Meltdown The Big Smoke Buffalo BBQ Stack Wetherspoon's Brunch Burger, described by fans as the "best burger ever", is also set to make a return for a limited time this month. The burger will be available on Father's Day weekend - Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15. But it's not all been good news for customers, with several menu items axed by Wetherspoon. RECOMMENDED READING: Steaks, mixed grills and gammon were removed from pub menus across the UK on May 14. This came after JD Wetherspoon was forced to remove its £6.49 chicken bites from the menu. The Wetherspoon staple features 10 crispy chicken bites, chips and an array of sauces, but was previously listed as "temporarily unavailable" on menus.
North Wales Chronicle
12-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
JD Wetherspoon offering pints for £1.49 in new deal
Wetherspoon is set to launch a range of new deals on June 23, offering customers greater "value-for-money" on meals and drinks. These new deals include: Existing deals like the Curry Club (on Thursdays) and The Afternoon Deal (Monday to Friday 2-5pm) will also still be available at Wetherpoon pubs across the country. Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin said: 'We believe that our customers will welcome the new and existing value-for-money club deals in our pubs.' Wetherspoon offering pints for £1.49 as part of new-look deal Wetherspoon will also be updating its Ale Monday deal on June 23, changing it to Ale Monday to Wednesday. This will allow pub-goers to enjoy lower prices on guest ales, for longer. Prices will vary between different Wetherspoon venues, but are set to range from £1.49 to £2.15 across 651 pubs. Pints will vary in price from £1.49 to £2.15 at select Wetherspoon pubs under the new Ale Monday to Wednesday deal. (Image: JD Wetherspoon) On Mondays, in Wetherspoon pubs across the country, the new Small Plates Deal will allow patrons to select any three for £10 (£12 at some pubs). They will be able to choose from 20 small plates dishes, including spicy chicken wings, Halloumi-style fries and an 8' Margherita pizza. Customers can also choose from more than 50 drinks, including draught beers, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks at lower prices, as part of the Monday Club promotion. There will be 610 Wetherspoon pubs offering the new Small Plates 'Any 3 for £10' Deal, with a further 159 pubs offering 'Any 3 for £12'. The new Tuesday Club will offer a beer and a burger to patrons for £9.99. (Image: JD Wetherspoon) The new Tuesday Club offers a beer and a burger from £9.99. All gourmet burgers are served with chips, six beer-battered onion rings and a choice of more than 150 drinks as part of the price. The deal is available from £8.46 with a soft drink and from £9.99 with an alcoholic drink. These prices will be available at 604 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK, but may vary in others. The new Pizza Club offer will be available on Wednesdays at more than 520 Wetherspoon venues. All 11" pizzas - including Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken, Roasted Vegetable and new Spicey Chicken - will be available with the deal, on offer for £6.96 (with a soft drink) and £8.49 (with an alcoholic drink). All the new deals will not be available on Bank Holidays. These new deals will be available at participating JD Wetherspoon pubs across the UK from Monday, June 23. These new deals come off the back of some major changes to the Wetherspoon menu recently. In May, the pub chain introduced four new gourmet burgers to its menu: Wetherspoon's Brunch Burger, described by fans as the "best burger ever", is also set to make a return for a limited time this month. The burger will be available on Father's Day weekend - Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15. But it's not all been good news for customers, with several menu items axed by Wetherspoon. RECOMMENDED READING: Steaks, mixed grills and gammon were removed from pub menus across the UK on May 14. This came after JD Wetherspoon was forced to remove its £6.49 chicken bites from the menu. The Wetherspoon staple features 10 crispy chicken bites, chips and an array of sauces, but was previously listed as "temporarily unavailable" on menus.
