'I went to Wetherspoons to see what I could get for fiver and was impressed'
A man went to one of the cheapest Wetherspoons locations to see what he could get for £5. This British pub company with hundreds of sites across the UK first launched in north London in 1979.
It is known for offering cheap classic pub food and drinks making it a go-to spot for many when looking for a quick and easy meal. Prices vary by location and the items ordered but the chain is generally famous for its low costs. A foodie called Jimmy Howard ventured to one of the cheapest Wetherspoons locations to see what he could get for £5. He ate at The High Main in Newcastle where he got the All Day Brunch and a glass of Pepsi for just £5.15.
Sharing his experience on TikTok, Jimmy said: 'Honestly, in this economy you really can't complain.' He firstly tucked into a sausage and pleasantly observed that it looked 'surprisingly thick' but he felt it needed some seasoning.
The foodie found it 'nice and meaty' and overall 'pretty decent' so he gave it a 6 out of 10 rating.
Next he tried the fried egg and added: 'I'm not gonna lie, the first thing I noticed was the egg was really slippery but when I did actually get a mouthful once again this thing was really unseasoned, kind of cold as well.'
Jimmy scored the egg a 4.5 out of 10 before washing it down with the Pepsi. He remarked: 'I really don't know what it is about Pepsi and pubs but it absolutely slaps, this thing's getting a 10 out of 10.'
After quenching his thirst he carried on eating his meal and sampled the bacon. Jimmy found it was 'actually decently crispy' compared to other eateries he has tried in the UK that serve bacon.
He gave it a rating of 8 out of 10 and then tasted the chips. Jimmy was happy with the portion size and thought the chips were 'nice and fluffy' so he scored them a 7 out of 10.
The last item on the foodie's plate was the baked beans but he was disappointed that they were 'lukewarm'.
Despite this, he recommended the Newcastle pub if you have £5 and want a 'good lunch'. Jimmy rated The High Main a generous 10 out of 10.
His TikTok video has garnered 188,200 views, more than 7,000 likes and nearly 100 comments, up to now.
Several users hit back at his complaint that some of the food needed seasoning.
One pointed out: 'In England, we have a thing called salt and pepper, it's normally on your table so you can put it on your own food.'
Another said: 'In fairness they have salt and pepper at Spoons for patrons to use as and when.'
A third chimed in: 'There's literally salt, pepper, vinegar and sauces at every Wetherspoons for seasoning.'
Others commented on the price with remarks, including 'didn't realise it was that cheap' and 'great price".
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