There are 731 JD Wetherspoons pubs in the UK. Some are great, some are not so great. Rate your spoons and tell everyone what to expect.
Since writing the review of Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime Cider yesterday I came across their taste-o-vision advert.
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In Kopparberg’s words: The juice of strawberries and limes is added to Kopparberg’s Apple Cider to deliver an intense fruity tasting cider with an unmistakable strawberry aroma. Sensational does not even begin to cover it!
My favourite new drink so far this summer is the Strawberry and Lime Cider from Kopparberg. It took a lot of time for some of the Wetherspoons to get it in stock, while some others have had it in for a while. Unfortunately I‘ve found that it is out of stock more often than not at my local Wetherspoons. It’s hardly surprising though because it is delicious.
So, what does Kopparbergs Strawberry and Lime cider taste like? Well for a start it actually does taste of strawberries. I remember trying the Brothers strawberry cider and not being very impressed but this is very, very different. In fact other than saying that it tastes like strawberries with a hint of lime there is not much else to say.
If you think it’s as nice as I do and you want to get your fridge stocked up then you’ll be pleased to hear that it is easy to get hold of.
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Majestic Wine have some great offers on at the moment. You’ll have to be quick as they end on 19th July.
Perhaps most famous for its prestige cuvée ‘Cristal’, Roederer Brut Premier is a serious non-vintage Champagne. Deliciously rich, with an overt fruitiness and nutty, yeasty notes, the finish is long, complex and rewarding.
Named after one of the tallest rugged peaks to the southeast of the vineyard, The Ned offers superb purity of fruit and varietal character. A nose of nettles and grass leads to generous gooseberry flavours with a smoky herbal twist on the palate reminiscent of a well-crafted Sancerre. The stony terroir gives the wine a subtle gun flint minerality which delivers extra complexity.
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This is a gloriously deep, bright rosé colour with rich fruit flavours and a long lingering finish. If you’re not normally a rosé drinker this tasty example will convert you!
Oddbins have got together with Chang Beer – the taste of Thailand – to offer one lucky winner and a friend that opportunity to win a 2 week holiday to Thailand.
The winner will spend 10 nights in one of Thailand’s most popular resorts as well as 3 nights in Bangkok
Chang Beer describes itself as the outcome of some visionary thinking. Chang Beers creators thought that Thailand’s natural and human resources could come together to produce an authentic Thai beer that has an international quality.
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Chang beer has won a whole host of international awards including the coveted Gold Medal from the Beverage Tasting Institute. Chang is now gaining popularity across the UK thanks to its crisp, but smooth and hoppy taste. It is a great match for Thai food and just about anything else!
Wetherspoons new menu launched this week. There are not as many changes as last time but it does have a selection of new dishes to you to enjoy and a selection of new side order options.
They have also launched the ‘Wetherspoons Foodie Guide’. This aims to make it easier for customers to choose food that matches their dietary needs.
The biggest and perhaps most welcome new addition to the Wetherspoons menu is the new simple steak and chips.
Wetherspoons have listened to their customers who told them that they wanted the option of just steak and chips. So you can now have an 8oz rump steak, served with chips. It is also cheaper than the other steak options so as well as being tasty it is great value for money. But for those of you who like extra trimmings their full steak and grill range is still on the menu.
Again Wetherspoons have listened to what their customers want. People are now wanting to know more information about the food they eat. Wetherspoons have had a food facts section on their website for over three years now that let customers work out the dietary values of the food on their menu. Wetherpoons has already won many plaudits, including those from the Food Standards Agency, for amount of detail they provide about their food. They launched a nutritional information leaflet in 2009 that let customers in the pubs to look dietary information for all of their dishes. They have now taken this one stop further, in addition to the leaflet and the online guide they have now launched the Wetherspoons Foodie Guide which covers way more than just the calories, fat or salt content of the food, the welfare of the animals used and the countries of origin.
The Wetherspoons Foodie Guide tells you about:
So you can enjoy your Wetherspoons food and know what is in it.
One of my favorite drinks at Wetherspoons is Buffalo 
Trace Bourbon and diet pepsi. I love that the Wetherspoons drinks menu is so wide and varied that it includes such rare bourbons like this. I have never seen it for sale in any other pub, so this is my special treat when I go to spoons.
However this leaves me with a problem, as I have also never seen it for sale in any of the supermarkets or off licenses I’ve looked in. I have found a few places that sell it online but there are not many and I will add to this list when I find any more.
If you have not tried Buffalo Trace yet then I really recommend you do. It’s got such a sweet, mellow flavour that you do not have to be a whiskey lover to appreciate it and it is a lovely change if you are usually a whiskey drinker. This bourbon is described in more detail in our Buffalo Trace Bourbon review.
There seem to be mixed feelings about this. Some saying that they love Monster and others hating it. What do you think?
Monster is America’s top selling energy drink and sells over 1 billion cans a year, so it has won over America, has it won over Wetherspoons customers? The red bull replacement was introduced at the same time as a whole range of new drinks.
Whether you prefer Moster energy drinks to Red Bull or not if you like to mix your energy drinks with a spirit then you will be no doubt pleased to learn that you can now buy them as one drink rather than having to buy the energy drink and the vodka or jagermeister separately and mix them yourself. So the Jager Monster is one of the new drinks on the Wetherspoons drinks menu. Not only can you now buy this premixed as a double Jager and Monster but you can even now buy a pitcher.
There are 16 Wetherspoons hotels dotted around the Great Britain. They are run with the same ethos as Wetherspoons pubs – value for money and great service. Here is the rundown.
The George Hotel is one of the older Wetherspoons Hotels dating from the 17th Century. It’s in brilliantly located in Bewdley town centre and a great base for exploring the local night life or the attached Wetherspoons of course as well as discovering the Worcestershire countryside, taking in local attractions, such as the Severn Valley Railway, Wyre Forest and West Midland Safari & Leisure Park.
Read more about the George Hotel Bewdley
The Briar Rose hotel is perfect for both the business client or tourists. It is slap bang in the middle of Birmingham’s financial district and a short stroll away from New Street Station and many of Birminghams attractions such as: The Bull Ring shopping centre, Broad Street, The Symphony Hall and The NIA. It also it attached to a Wetherspoons pub that has recently been featured in The Good Beer Guide.
Read more about the Briar Rose Hotel Birmingham
The Portland Wetherspoons hotel is perfectly located in Chesterfield town centre. It was built in 1899 to serve the new Market Place Railway Station and is now a popular hotel for both business and pleasure
Chesterfield is a historic market town famous for its Church with the Crooked Spire. It also has one of the largest open-air markets in Britain. It is a great place to go for shopping, entertainment and nightlife and there is plenty to suit all ages.
Read more about the Portland Hotel Chesterfield
The Catherine Wheel Wetherspoons hotel is located the heart of Henley’s historic town and is on Henley’s oldest street.
Henley was founded in the 12th century and is best known for the yearly Henley Regatta. Henley has much more on offer for example the nearby Chiltern Countryside and Thames Valley have plenty to explore and there is lots to do in Oxford and Reading which are close by.
Read more about the Catherine Wheel Hotel Henley on Thames
This Wetherspoons hotel was originally a Georgian coaching inn dating back to 1650 and is located opposite the historic market place in Kings Lynn town centre. The is lots to see and do in around Kings Lynn, the stunning countryside is a big attraction this includes the west Norfolk coastline and Old Hunstanton, Brancaster and Holkham, which have world-renowned beaches. Norwich is also not far away.
Read more about the Globe Hotel Kings Lynn
This hotel has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, It is named after The Duke of Wellington who is a local and national hero and dates back to 1820.
Minehead has lots to offer such as its easily accessible beaches and it is a popular holiday destination.
Read more about the Duke of Wellington Hotel Minehead
The Kings Head Wetherspoons Hotel is located in Salisbury town centre where there has been an inn going back as early as 15th century. This Wetherspoons hotel is above The Kings Head Inn. It used to be called the County Hotel and has since undergone substantial refurbishment.
Salisbury is in southern England’s rural heartland, and offers a huge range of attractions including Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, Longleat and Stourhead gardens.
Read more about the Kings Head Inn Salisbury
The Shrewsbury Wetherspoons Hotel is located in the centre of Shrewsbury town, opposite the Welsh Bridge and River Severn. This Wetherspoons Hotel is an old building and provides an excellent standard of accommodation right in the heart of the town centre.
The historic market town of Shrewsbury is great for a shopping trip with a range of independent stores. Local attractions include the Iron Bridge Gorge and Severn Valley Railway.
Read more about the Shrewsbury Hotel Shrewsbury
The Royal Hop Pole Wetherspoons Hotel is a local landmark. It is made up of several historic buildings and over the years has been know under several names and was finally named The Royal Hop Pole when Queen Mary stayed in 1937.
The Royal Hop Pole was even mentioned by Charles Dickens in his book, The Pickwick Papers.
Read more about the Royal Hop Pole Hotel Tewkesbury
The Three Tuns Wetherspoons Hotel in Thirst daties from 1698. It is a grade II listed building and is located on Thirsk’s historic cobbled market place.
Thirsk is famous for its racecourse and is a convenient base from which to discover the Yorkshire countryside.
There are also many monasteries, abbeys and castles nearby such as: Bylands Abbey, Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Barnard Castle, Bolton Castleand Helmsley Castle.
Read more about the Three Tuns Hotel Thirsk
The Brocket Arms Wetherspoon hotel is a handy 5 minutes’ walk from the train station and is located in the town centre.
Wigan is located in the northwest, near the M6 and M61. It is a great location from which to visit Liverpool, Manchester and Blackpool.
Wigan itself has an wide range of shops, great nightlife and the famous Wigan Pier.
Read more about the Brocket Arms Wigan
The Wyndham Arms is a popular choice providing stylish accommodation for business and pleasure. It is located in the town centre and all the town’s amenities are near by. There is lots to see and do around Bridgend such as Bridgend Designer Outlet, Glamorgan Heritage Coast with two beaches nearby at Ogmore and Porthcawl. Cardiff is only 23 miles away so this Wetherspoons Hotel is a good choice for people visiting Cardiff for concerts or sporting events.
Read more about the Wyndham Arms Hotel Bridgend
The King`s Head Wetherspoons Hotel in Monmouth is a warm and welcoming pub and hotel. It was originally a 17th-century coaching inn, and this Wetherspoon hotel is perfectly located in the town square.
Monmouth is an stylish market town overlooking the hills of Abergavenny, Hay Bluff and the Brecon Beacons, boasting splendid views.
Read more about the Kings Head Hotel Monmouth
This Wetherspoons Hotel is in a grade II listed building which was built in 1863.
Newport is bordered by stunning landscapes: The Wye Valley, the Vale of Usk and the Brecon Beacons National Park and Forest of Dean are all within reasonable travelling distance.
Read more about the Queens Hotel Newport
This Wetherspoons hotel used to be part of the Golden Acorn Hotel. It is very conveniently located in the town centre and offers a high standard of accommodation. Glenrothes and Fife has a lot to offer visitors. It is a perfect location for Golfers with St Andrews being just a 20 miles away. The Fife area is also renowned for its breathtaking scenery.
Read more about the Golden Acorn Hotel Glenrothes
The King’s Highway Wetherspoons Hotel is located in the heart of Inverness.
Inverness is a great base from which to explore the surrounding attractions such as Culloden, Loch Ness and the Highlands. Breathtaking scenery, lochs and mountains and castles, Stone-Age ruins, whisky trails, standing stones, wildlife, gardens, forests and quiet beaches are all close by.
Read more about the Kings Highway Hotel Inverness
Named after a path which was cut away by “millions” of buffalo migrating its’s one of the newest whiskey on offer at Wetherspoons.
This import comes from Kentucky in the United States. Like all Bourbons, Buffalo trace has been distilled in an oak casket and keeps the rich smells and flavours of the oak. Within the Wetherspoons range its closest comparison would be Jack Daniels though the two do not really compare in taste, it should also note that Jack Daniels is dearer currently due to Buffalo Trace introductory low price. Buffalo Trace also has a slightly higher alcohol content of 45% vs 40% usual for most Whiskeys and spirits meaning the £1 addition for a double will put you over the driving limit for most males.
Taste wise the Buffalo Trace is a strong Bourbon with a mixed aroma and is quite sweet to the taste. It is probably best drunk neat or on the rocks rather then as a mixer though if you were to drink with a mixer in a Wetherspoons then the slightly less sweet diet Pepsi will compliment rather then the full fat version. When compared to some of the local Whiskeys it does lack some of the depth and is slightly sweeter and will appear to a more varied palette it also does work
better as a mixer then Scottish Whiskeys in my opinion.
Ultimately this bourbon is a great chaser or the perfect way to finish your meal I strongly recommend it after the steak and wine deal currently on. If you have only ever drunk Jack Daniels and Coke then I suggest you try a Buffalo Trace and Diet Pepsi, its a deeper but sweeter flavour, slightly more alcoholic and cheaper to boot!
It’s that time of year its time for a Wetherspoons menu change. There are not so many changes this time but that hasn’t stopped it causing some mischief in the tills with the breakfast menu “vanishing” from pubs across the country fear not though it was only a computer glitch!
Breakfast, only major change is introduction of Blackpudding as a potential replacement for mushrooms sadly if the portion I was served is anything to go by I will still be swapping my mushrooms with my fellow spoon goers. Also there has at least in Leeds been a slight price change bringing a large breakfast to £3.89
The rest of the menu becomes available at midday but includes Steak and Kidney Pie, Profiteroles and Mexican Wrap. One of the new dishes I’m looking forward t is the Jam sponge pudding which if its up to the crumble standard will be scrummy.
Most spoons are offering free tasters of their new menu, if you visit today so why not go and have a pint and some food?
