‘It's the UK's Sistine Chapel' Wetherspoons fans are raving about ‘most beautiful' pub but ask ‘are the carpets sticky?'
But one particular branch has stunned punters - with some fans saying it looks less like your usual boozer and more like the 'Sistine Chapel.'
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The Winter Gardens in Harrogate is located in a historic building which used to be Royal Baths, dating back to 1897.
Inside is a huge glass atrium with a grand double stairway, with many of the original features remaining.
Instead of tired slot machines being the decoration of choice, the watering hole feels like a botanical garden, with big palm plants nestled in every corner.
Spoons lovers have been left baffled at the luxe feel, with many hailing it as the 'greatest' branch in the country.
One fan wrote: 'Can't believe they're serving WKD in the actual Sistine Chapel of Harrogate.'
A second shared: 'Wait, is this the Louvre?'
Another added: 'It's a stunning building,' and one commented: 'I think we need a trip up north.'
Meanwhile, people have also raved about the pub on TripAdvisor with some calling it a "posh Wetherspoons".
One person said: "Me and my Wife really love Wetherspoons pubs, this is one of the best ones we have been in."
Another added: "Absolutely beautiful building with a grand staircase at the entrance."
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Former guests of the historic building would have watched the MunicipalOrchestra, which played every morning throughout the year which had free entry to patients of the baths.
It was eventually bought by Wetherspoons in 2007, and turned into the much-loved pub.
Wetherspoons fans who seemed keen to check out the jaw-dropping branch did have one big query - how far the loos were.
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It has become a running joke with many Wetherspoons fans how the bathrooms are often found on a separate floor, a long way from the bar, and many speculated it could be far in this grand building.
One person joked: 'Toilet must be on the International Space Station.'
However, the Harrogate pub has a very unique feature - with toilets on the same floor.
Others were quick to point out that the branch still has the trademark patterned carpet, with some querying if it would still be sticky.
While many people were unanimous that this is the most beautiful Wetherspoons, others were quick to defend their own locals.
One said: 'This has nothing on the one in Tunbridge Wells.'
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Another shared: 'Nice one in Llandudno too.'
A Wetherspoons in London has also been dubbed the "most beautiful in the world".
Sun Online Travel also went to the biggest Wetherspoons in the world - and it's right on the beach.Here are some other amazing Wetherspoons pubs too.
How can I save money at Wetherspoons?
FREE refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day.
Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other.
So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest.
Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights.
For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual.
Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled.
Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it.
Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play.
Check the date - Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry.
It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14.
As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival.
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