I've just had lunch in Wetherspoons

[okgo]

2/10 effort

[Ranger 6]

okgo said:

Fego as in the one also in Cobham?

I imagine they’ll be using significantly better ingredients than spoons.

Yes, the same chain as the one in Cobham.

You imagine? - have you had Eggs Benedict in Fego recently?

Muffin - I doubt Fego would source from an artisan bakery
Eggs - yes, maybe Fego would have free range
Ham - Fego use ordinary sliced ham from a packet
Hollandaise - I very much doubt it's freshly made on demand, it certainly didn't taste like that

I do wish I'd photographed it as I don't think you'd be able to spot the difference. The key thing is that the quality of the meal, and value for money in 'spoons was far greater. To compare another recent experience of that dish I'd say that the Leyland Lion offering was on a level with the Bluebird as well.

We ate in that pub a few times over the weekend and some dishes were, as you'd expect the bare minimum for the price. However, you can eat well for little money if you're selective, which is the point to me.

[markiii]

had Eggs Benedict in spoons, god it was awful

[egor110]

okgo said:

zarjaz1991 said:

This is your choice, which is fine.

Why are you trying to force your choices on other people? Their choices are just as valid.

Even the fans of spoons are struggling to defend the battered dildo up the page, just puzzling is all.

I’m flying a couple of times next week, I’ll see if I can get a better looking breakfast out of Gatwick/Heathrow outlets

Make sure we get a picture of the receipt so we compare like with like.

[srob]

okgo said:

Even the fans of spoons are struggling to defend the battered dildo up the page, just puzzling is all.

I’m flying a couple of times next week, I’ll see if I can get a better looking breakfast out of Gatwick/Heathrow outlets

Don't forget to pack your filofax

[basherX]

okgo said:

Gladers01 said:

Let's see some pics of your fine dining experiences in these so called grotty boozers, we're always happy to try new pubs/restaurants, can you recommend any?

I don’t tend to eat in pubs like that, if they bother to do food at all.

Maybe that is the difference, I tend to separate places good for drinks from those good for food - they do tend to be a different kind of place.

There’s a few that manage both though, Canton Arms is one, hope and anchor in Waterloo, eagle in Farringdon.

The Hope and Anchor in Waterloo- more specifically, the one on The Cut that's listed in the Michelin guide? The last time I went there I sat next to Jade Jagger. Only on Pistonheads would someone list any/all of the Canton Arms, The Hope and Anchor or the Eagle as examples of grotty pubs.

[Ranger 6]

markiii said:

had Eggs Benedict in spoons, god it was awful

don't tell me - hard eggs and split sauce?

[okgo]

I didn’t.

I said they were good pubs for booze and food. Quite rare in that respect.

[markiii]

Ranger 6 said:

markiii said:

had Eggs Benedict in spoons, god it was awful

don't tell me - hard eggs and split sauce?

and cold

[pinchmeimdreamin]

okgo said:

I didn’t.

I said they were good pubs for booze and food. Quite rare in that respect.

Not rare in the slightest, it all depends on personal opinion.

[Frybywire]

srob said:

twing said:

I used to enjoy this thread

Until Harry "loads of money" Enfield showed up?

The curtains are not up to his spec.

[Luke.]

This thread has got really f-ing tedious. Sort it out lads...

[Slow.Patrol]

Luke. said:

This thread has got really f-ing tedious. Sort it out lads...

Indeed.

So anyone done the 'spoons in Edinburgh, any recommendations or buildings of note?

[markiii]

Luke. said:

This thread has got really f-ing tedious. Sort it out lads...

Did you think pictures of spoons lunches would be somehow exciting?

[Dan_1981]

basherX said:

okgo said:

Gladers01 said:

Let's see some pics of your fine dining experiences in these so called grotty boozers, we're always happy to try new pubs/restaurants, can you recommend any?

I don’t tend to eat in pubs like that, if they bother to do food at all.

Maybe that is the difference, I tend to separate places good for drinks from those good for food - they do tend to be a different kind of place.

There’s a few that manage both though, Canton Arms is one, hope and anchor in Waterloo, eagle in Farringdon.

The Hope and Anchor in Waterloo- more specifically, the one on The Cut that's listed in the Michelin guide? The last time I went there I sat next to Jade Jagger. Only on Pistonheads would someone list any/all of the Canton Arms, The Hope and Anchor or the Eagle as examples of grotty pubs.

Not quite comparable to spoons is it.

Fish and chips comes in at £33 and a pint is £7.80

I genuinely get the point that people make when they say spoons isn't comparable to that kinda placebut no one is suggesting it is.

If you want a reasonable burger with a pint. Or a decent enough breakfast for less than a tenner I just don't see the issue with the place.

[Brianstorm]

Slow.Patrol said:

Indeed.

So anyone done the 'spoons in Edinburgh, any recommendations or buildings of note?

I have not been but i know one of them is in the airport.

[loskie]

Caley Picturehouse on Lothian Road. Interesting building and across from a Bewdog Pub if you want to spend more on beer.

There's also a massive one off Rose street (I Think) and top of ramp at Waverley Station

[Slow.Patrol]

loskie said:

Caley Picturehouse on Lothian Road. Interesting building and across from a Bewdog Pub if you want to spend more on beer.

There's also a massive one off Rose street (I Think) and top of ramp at Waverley Station

Thank you. I will post loads of pictures when I visit

[eskidavies]

Off to Cardiff today first stop off the train , Prince of wales or the great western , both weatherspoons, beers and maybe a snack , before venturing off to other place more suited to okgo

[okgo]

Somewhere with some character and individuality? You heathen

There’s only one place more identikit and soulless than a spoons and it’s Brewdog, Spoons ftw in that scenario.