Paris
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Yep, the one in West Street was formerly McClusky's. A grim place for the over 21's. My mate met his wife in there about 12 years ago. It was always full of absolute skanks.
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Which is the best Wetherspoons in Brighton and Hove?
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Yep, the one in West Street was formerly McClusky's. A grim place for the over 21's. My mate met his wife in there about 12 years ago. It was always full of absolute skanks.
Heroin fulfills a purpose as well.
Their customers are so plastered I'm not convinced they know what their own name is let alone what it is they actually want.
Return of the Rev
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And do you reckon Schwepps gave him their best stuff or the stuff near the end of its life? I know what I would have done.
Nibble
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I can see how a large family could have an okay meal for an affordable price when they might otherwise not be able to afford it and I can't knock that. This thread is all about opinion, hence the poll and my opinion is that a vast majority of wetherspoons are dives. I however have no children and so don't have to take the cost of a family into consideration. My point was more that because I stated my opinion in what was fairly clearly an exagerrated manner I see no reason for Beach Hut to personally insult me. I know it's only a wind up but default insult of failed actor does become tired after a while, even more redundant as I cannot see how he could possibly know the state of my work as it is unlikely that I would go under the Stage Name of "Nibble"
I can see how a large family could have an okay meal for an affordable price when they might otherwise not be able to afford it and I can't knock that. This thread is all about opinion, hence the poll and my opinion is that a vast majority of wetherspoons are dives. I however have no children and so don't have to take the cost of a family into consideration. My point was more that because I stated my opinion in what was fairly clearly an exagerrated manner I see no reason for Beach Hut to personally insult me. I know it's only a wind up but default insult of failed actor does become tired after a while, even more redundant as I cannot see how he could possibly know the state of my work as it is unlikely that I would go under the Stage Name of "Nibble"
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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and your opinion is pretty redundant as you've invoked Godwin's law and its obvious you've casting a broad idea based on a limited sample. your opinion should be that the majority of wetherspoons you have been to are dives. i'd suggest you go to nicer places with better quality of clientele using the pubs.
Nibble
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I think Godwin's law is only applicable if it is offered in a serious manner. Secondly by your reckoning, nobody on this thread has a valid opinion, as to follow your reasoning one would have had to visit a vast sample of Wetherspoons to form a valid opinion, including yourself. Seeing as the poll offered a choice of four or five venues this would mean none of our opinions are valid. In short, in the context of this thread all opinions are valid or none at all. In a wider context I have seen many Wetherspoons in many towns and cities across the UK and N.Ireland and the majority are dives.
Uncle Buck
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Rarely go to the Brighton and Hove ones, but the George Street one is always good for people watching and Jeremy Kyle extras.
However my take on Spoons as a whole is, at least you know what you are getting and as somebody that arrives in the town we are playing at often pre 11am, Spoons are a good first option. They are open, they keep the real ale weirdos quiet and you can get a breakfast with your pint.
So really, to me, Spoons serve a purpose.
However my take on Spoons as a whole is, at least you know what you are getting and as somebody that arrives in the town we are playing at often pre 11am, Spoons are a good first option. They are open, they keep the real ale weirdos quiet and you can get a breakfast with your pint.
So really, to me, Spoons serve a purpose.
desprateseagull
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they are ok for cheapish beer, but need some atmosphere (that doesnt mean a jukebox!)
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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rather cute using such a word when you dont know what "best" means?
The Cliftonville is a one room modern bungalow with sad old alcoholics inside and standing outside, "coz it's cheaper for a pint", or just those who are tight-fisted. Yuck.
West Hoathly Seagull
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In the days when Southern were truly dire (when they were still using the old 4-VEP units), the Wetherspoon's next to Oxted Station, where I often had to wait for trains back to East Grinstead, was far more pleasant than sitting freezing on the platform, with the bonus of a cheap pint thrown in. It's also the only pub in central Oxted (there are two or three in Old Oxted, but that's a fair way from the station). I wouldn't choose to go there for a night out, but for me it definitely served its purpose. I think location also plays a part. Oxted is a quiet commuter town. I would not want to drink in the Wetherspoon's in East Grinstead. It's right next to the only nightclub and so, I would think, attracts tyat type of custom. As for the B and H ones, I can't comment, as I hardly ever drink there.
Not read thread, the one that is closed.....?
Nitram
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Are you Homer Simpson?