Bago Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Grrr... this is a ranting thread. I don't know whether many of you visit this bar, but they've changed their menu so often, it's starting to pee me off. Big time. Also, they no longer do my beloved dish of jumbo fish fingers as their BOGOF deal. Gutted. >.< ! I notice ppl don't go in there as often as they used to either... which is strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artstower Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I ain't gonna sleep tonight, thinking about jumbo fish fingers not being BOGOF! They're meddling with the laws of the universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheff_minx Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Do they still do steak and chips for £5.99 on a Wednesday? That used to be delicious! Having said that, not been for about a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Is the menu the same as in a standard Wetherspoons? Been to the Swim Inn a couple of times recently and they seem to have improved the choice and quality. Not sure about fish fingers, but they do some vile Salmon and Lime fishcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROJECT Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 this place is terrible for food anyway, they tried to serve us Nachos without Salsa and a sunday lunch with fossiled carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiddenrecord Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 the food is awful, my friend was a microwave chef there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bago Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 I think they do their steak and chips meal for 4.99 now. I don't think it's a standard Wetherspoon menu. Not that I recall seeing it in the other Wetherspoons. Then again, if they change it so often, how would I know ?! Grrr.... I've never seen fish fingers that size before, so was quite happy at discovering that deal. But sadly... I know they're microwaved stuff and all that, but it was still nicely done in the beginning. It's true. 3 quid for a hot meal in the city centre is not bad, right ? These days, everything is a smaller portion AND dried, or uncooked. >.< Don't u hate it when u find a nice place, and then watch it go downhill. Grr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benclements2 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 As a former employee if Wetherspoons, and having worked at both Lloyds and other normal branded Wetherspoon pubs, I can say that you would be surprised at how much time and preparation is required to work in a Wetherspoons kitchen. Dont get me wrong, some of the food is just a glorified ding meal, especially the roast dinners. But then again, Sunday dinners isn't really what W'spoons are all about. If you want a proper Sunday dinner, you got to a carvery or a nice place out in the sticks. If you want a quick snack with a pint in the middle of town, you go to W'spoons. For me, the Lloyds menu was far superior to the standard brand menu. But a massive amount of time and effort goes into both. Standards are strictly monitored through a mystery shop system (CBSM) and massive amounts of money invested to get the best advice on their menus. Top food critique (think that's how you spell it?!) Egon Ronay is one that has an influence on the menus. Before anybody goes ranting on about my post being a "plug" for W'spoons, I'll stress that I am a FORMER employee but just wish that folk would give credit where credit's due. Far more work goes into running a W'spoons pub than the staff get credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Why would anyone over the age of 5 go out for a meal and eat fish fingers and chips ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bago Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yes, I would actually. It's not the type of food, it's how fresh it came across, and how value for money it was. It pitched itself well. I've not had jumbo fish fingers the size of my hand before, and even though it's classed as 'unhealthy' food, it did have chunky flesh within that. Do you know why I'm ranting a bit ? Maybe it is partly cos I am impressed by their selection on the menu from the beginning, but at the same time, over a period of time watch it go downhill a tad. For me, the Lloyds menu was far superior to the standard brand menu. But a massive amount of time and effort goes into both. Standards are strictly monitored through a mystery shop system (CBSM) and massive amounts of money invested to get the best advice on their menus. Top food critique (think that's how you spell it?!) Egon Ronay is one that has an influence on the menus. Benclements2, thanks for the informative post ! The things I learn on the SF. It's interesting to read that the menu have been influenced by a foodie. It is also why we go to Lloyds' and not to the other Wetherspoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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