Wetherspoons. Really? You might ask. Well yes, I had dinner for the first time EVER here the other day. Mother in law Spread likes to head here once a week for their bargain deal of £10 for a main course plus large glass of wine. So this is where she chose to go for her birthday dinner. Situated in Petersfield, this is not your usual Wetherspoons, my mind conjures up images of patterned carpets and older gentlemen in cardigans drinking cheap pints during the day or the young lads on a night out sinking shots at the weekend.
It was in fact full of a variety of sorts. This being Petersfield, the historic market town, the building itself is also made of the historic brick and the clientele represented the local make up.
It was Thursday, which was a curry night. However, being slightly suspicious of curries not produced by chefs I would consider specialists, I opted for the pub classic of (veggie) bangers and mash. My choice was much derided by my fellow diners who perhaps have this dish as a staple, however, much of what else was on the menu was more like my staple dinners.
The hotdog, which was not advertised as foot long, because perhaps it was even larger than that, with chips.
The gammon, egg and chips were also another hit as the birthday girl's choice.
So, all in all, not a bad visit. Surprisingly hearty food, at great value. Everyone raved about the wine on tap, however as my dish did not come with a glass of this, I opted for the Faustino VII, which is a tried and tested wine, but never at the Wetherspoons price - what a bargain! I'll happily return for cheap and cheerful meal with swift service. Most likely to the cavernous Petersfield branch.
As you can see, the portions were really hearty. My veggie sausages were delicious, my mash creamy and my peas crunchy and fresh. Just what you would expect from a good pub bangers and mash and delivered at a fantastic price. The carnivores went for various other options, including the large mixed grill, which could not be finished.
The gammon, egg and chips were also another hit as the birthday girl's choice.
So, all in all, not a bad visit. Surprisingly hearty food, at great value. Everyone raved about the wine on tap, however as my dish did not come with a glass of this, I opted for the Faustino VII, which is a tried and tested wine, but never at the Wetherspoons price - what a bargain! I'll happily return for cheap and cheerful meal with swift service. Most likely to the cavernous Petersfield branch.
This is a formula that works, so who am I to comment on others motivations for visiting. It clearly meets the needs of a diverse range of people and good for it for doing so.
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