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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Man goes to 'cheapest' Wetherspoons and sees what he can get for just £5
A man decided to visit one of the cheapest Wetherspoons locations to see what he could get for £5 - and he was impressed with what he got for his money, giving the pub a glowing review A man headed to one of the most budget-friendly Wetherspoons branches to discover exactly what his fiver could stretch to, and was left impressed. This British pub chain, boasting hundreds of venues nationwide, first opened its doors in north London back in 1979. The establishment has built its reputation on serving affordable traditional pub grub and beverages, making it a popular choice for those seeking a quick and wallet-friendly meal. Whilst costs differ depending on location and menu selection, the chain remains celebrated for its rock-bottom prices. Food enthusiast Jimmy Howard made his way to one of the cheapest Wetherspoons outlets to test what £5 could deliver. He dined at The High Main in Newcastle, where he secured the All Day Brunch plus a glass of Pepsi for a mere £5.15. Documenting his visit on TikTok, Jimmy remarked: "Honestly, in this economy you really can't complain." Initially tackling a sausage, he noted with pleasant surprise that it appeared "surprisingly thick" though felt it required additional seasoning. The food lover described it as "nice and meaty" and generally "pretty decent", awarding it a 6 out of 10 score. Moving on to the fried egg, he commented: "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 gave the egg a 4.5 out of 10 rating before cleansing his palate with the Pepsi. He observed: "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 satisfying his thirst, he continued tucking into his meal and gave the bacon a go. Jimmy discovered it was "actually decently crispy" compared to other establishments he's visited across the UK that dish up bacon. He awarded it a score of 8 out of 10 before moving on to taste the chips. Jimmy was pleased with the serving size and reckoned the chips were "nice and fluffy", earning them a 7 out of 10. The final item on the food lover's plate was the baked beans, but he was let down that they were "lukewarm". Despite this setback, he endorsed the Newcastle boozer if you've got £5 and fancy a "good lunch". Jimmy gave The High Main a whopping 10 out of 10. His TikTok clip has racked up 188,200 views, more than 7,000 likes and nearly 100 comments so far. Multiple users fired back at his grumble that some of the grub needed seasoning. One highlighted: "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 commented: "In fairness they have salt and pepper at Spoons for patrons to use as and when." A third added: "There's literally salt, pepper, vinegar and sauces at every Wetherspoons for seasoning."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'I went to Wetherspoons to see what I could get for fiver and was impressed'
Wetherspoons is a popular pub chain in the UK loved for its affordable food and drinks, now one man decided to visit one of the cheapest locations to see what he could get for £5 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".
