[Drinking] Refused At Wetherspoons

[BensGrandad]

I know it's a bit sad but I always go to a Wetherspoons pub wherever I am. They're rather like Mcdonalds, love them or hate them, you know what you're going to get. Price doesn't come into it up north, only cost £3.50 for Guinness over the road.

Somewhat different to London and Brighton I would imagine.

 

[theboybilly]

I was refused entry at the Rose in Fulham when we played Chelsea (it's the nearest pub to where the coaches park) I was asked which team I supported and said I wasn't going to lie. I too am 64, was on my own and walk with the aid of a stick. If we go there next season I'm going to say I'm in town on business or something and need a drink. It's over the top nonsense unless it's a local derby (or Leeds of course)
But in truth (if you can seek one out) you're always better off with a micropub

 

[BensGrandad]

I was refused entry at the Rose in Fulham when we played Chelsea (it's the nearest pub to where the coaches park) I was asked which team I supported and said I wasn't going to lie. I too am 64, was on my own and walk with the aid of a stick. If we go there next season I'm going to say I'm in town on business or something and need a drink. It's over the top nonsense unless it's a local derby (or Leeds of course)
But in truth (if you can seek one out) you're always better off with a micropub[/QUOTE]

Not if you want a pint of guinness, I wouldn't think.

 

[Ernest]

I was refused entry at the Rose in Fulham when we played Chelsea (it's the nearest pub to where the coaches park) I was asked which team I supported and said I wasn't going to lie. I too am 64, was on my own and walk with the aid of a stick. If we go there next season I'm going to say I'm in town on business or something and need a drink. It's over the top nonsense unless it's a local derby (or Leeds of course)
But in truth (if you can seek one out) you're always better off with a micropub

Micropubs are for HIPSTERS with long BEARDS and that's just the women

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Definitely was mixed in the Championship Wolves really have gone billy big bollocks.

Wish we would.

 

[perseus]

Went to go into the local Wetherspoons at Wolverhampton yesterday and was asked for my ticket. When I finally realised he meant my football ticket I was refused admission because it was home fans only. I'm 64 years old, travelling alone, wearing no colours, and been to over 75 league grounds, this is the first time I've ever been refused. Supposedly Police orders. I went over the road to another pub with a sign home fans only, had 2 pints of Guinness, chat with wolves fans and watched City on TV, no problem. Anyone else get refused yesterday.

I can't understand the language meself.

 

[Justice]

I can't understand the language meself.

Brexit

 

[zefarelly]

Bang on, maybe he didn't look like a fascist twunt

Refused at Spoons?

Result!

 

[Dick Head]

Went to go into the local Wetherspoons at Wolverhampton yesterday and was asked for my ticket. When I finally realised he meant my football ticket I was refused admission because it was home fans only. I'm 64 years old, travelling alone, wearing no colours, and been to over 75 league grounds, this is the first time I've ever been refused. Supposedly Police orders. I went over the road to another pub with a sign home fans only, had 2 pints of Guinness, chat with wolves fans and watched City on TV, no problem. Anyone else get refused yesterday.

You sound like a troublemaker to me.

 

[vegster]

Had a holiday in the Lake District last week, thought we would take a break and stop in Morecombe for an hour or soon the way home.... bit of a grim place but the worst of it was chancing upon the local Spoon's, it was named The Eric Bartholemew. Sad that such an absolute legend's name is being used to trawl up business for a crap pub chain.

 

[Bodian]

Had a holiday in the Lake District last week, thought we would take a break and stop in Morecombe for an hour or soon the way home.... bit of a grim place but the worst of it was chancing upon the local Spoon's, it was named The Eric Bartholemew. Sad that such an absolute legend's name is being used to trawl up business for a crap pub chain.

Yes - but to be fair, at least they do try and incorporate some sort of local significance into most of their pub names - which is a far cry from many chains. Bit pointless really though - because no-one says 'Meet you in the Eric Bartholomew (or whichever)', but always 'Meet you in the Wetherspoons'.

 

[Diablo]

Last boxing day went to chelsea and into home only pub across road from ground .Went on coach from Amex and had london friends home season tickets which had to show !!

 

[arfer guinness]

Somewhat different to London and Brighton I would imagine.

I usually reckon on paying between £4.50 and £5. I did notice the way BHA increased the price of Guinness. It was £4.50 then they stopped it for a year and replaced it with Harvey's Stout, when Guinness returned it was £5, a cleaver way of a 12% increase without complaints. I don't mind because I've always said charge me what you like, if I don't agree you will never sell me another one.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Wetherspoons is the McDonalds or the pub game, you get 6 / 10 every time. With tenancies or Free Trade you might get 1 or 10 out of ten. You pays your money etc

 

[dstanman]

Went to go into the local Wetherspoons at Wolverhampton yesterday and was asked for my ticket. When I finally realised he meant my football ticket I was refused admission because it was home fans only. I'm 64 years old, travelling alone, wearing no colours, and been to over 75 league grounds, this is the first time I've ever been refused. Supposedly Police orders. I went over the road to another pub with a sign home fans only, had 2 pints of Guinness, chat with wolves fans and watched City on TV, no problem. Anyone else get refused yesterday.

We went to the Moon under water and told home fans only. Directed to the Premier inn who wanted a £1 entry fee for Great Ormand Street to go inside. Was nice having a pint in the sunshine

 

[boik]

Had a holiday in the Lake District last week, thought we would take a break and stop in Morecombe for an hour or soon the way home.... bit of a grim place but the worst of it was chancing upon the local Spoon's, it was named The Eric Bartholemew. Sad that such an absolute legend's name is being used to trawl up business for a crap pub chain.

Was in the Lake District a couple of years back and went into a newsagent, looking for 442 or WSC. Couldn't find anything and when I asked, the owner scowled and said they didn't DO football, only rugby.

 

[jcdenton08]

Wetherspoons is the McDonalds or the pub game, you get 6 / 10 every time. With tenancies or Free Trade you might get 1 or 10 out of ten. You pays your money etc

Absolutely this x100.

 

[jcdenton08]

^^ additionally sometimes it’s nice and easy to know exactly what you’re going to get. Reliable food and drink at a price you know before you go in. Perfect with mates or alone. Nobody would suggest it’s high cuisine but it gets the job done, the service is always quick and beer is cheap.

Anything else I add will only echo the above poster; you might have a 10/10 experience, or 1/10 in an independent. Being the cautious type I take a solid 6/10 experience if I’m in a rush or on a budget.

That said I avoid all Yates’ like the plague.

 

[sjamesb3466]

If it was the Moon under water I was there yesterday. Just walked straight in and up to the bar. A couple of very nice pints of Oakham Citra at £2.15 each. Although it said the strength was 4.2 and I'm sure it used to be 4.4 or 4.6 so I guess the brewer is making extra profit on it's popularity.

Always been 4.2% from memory. Oakham Bishops Farewell is 4.6%.

 

[SollysLeftFoot]

I am sure that most supporters are not snobs like you and want to save money wherever possible on what is already an expensive day out.

BG, where's this come from fella!