Wetherspoon pubs are well known for their friendly atmosphere, cheap drink prices and speedy food service.
There are more than 900 Wetherspoon establishments across the UK - making the franchise one of the country’s leading pub chains to date.
In Liverpool alone there are 13 Wetherspoon venues, each with their own regulars and most popular dish.
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Since preferences differ, we’ve taken a look at all of the Wetherspoon venues in and around the city to see which one came out on top - according to TripAdvisor reviewers.
Take a look at our list below to find out how your local ranked.
The Captain Alexander
Rating: Four stars
Food: Four stars
Service: Four stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: 15 James Street Victoria House, Liverpool, L2 7NX
What people are saying
A recent review on TripAdvisor said: “Great Visits as always! Visited twice weekend just gone and just as we expected. Nice staff and great food and drink! Will always be going back next time!”
Another wrote: “Busy but always happy to help. So good we attended twice in the evening during our stay. Food good, drinks cheap and a lively atmosphere. Its a Wetherspoons what more can you say. Staff friendly and helpful. Well done The Captain Alexander!!”
The North Western
Rating: Four stars
Food: Four stars
Service: Four stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: 7 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1RJ
What people are saying
One reviewer wrote: “Great Breakfast Venue. 10/10 breakfast. Excellent customer service and pricing. Food came out before I could make my coffee, exceptional. Great atmosphere with the football on too, would definitely return.”
A second review said: “Tremendous value. 2 bus passes had lunchtime meet-up . Ale was excellent and seriously cheap.
“Lunch and drink deal highly satisfactory, Staff busy but friendly. Establishment clean and COVID precautions seemed to be in place. Would certainly visit again”.
The Lime Kiln
Rating: Four stars
Food: Four and a half stars
Service: Four and a half stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: Concert Square Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4NR
What people are saying
A recent reviewer said: “Best Spoons in Liverpool. An excellent wetherspoons, although they are all decent in Town this one sticks out as the best atmosphere, cheap, clean and great food and drinks.”
A second added: “Comfortable Atmosphere - Great Staff. I visited the pub recently on a very busy day and I would like to say how much I enjoyed my time here.
“The atmosphere was great and the staff were working so hard.. The food we had was good and the real ales are amazing value.
“A quick shout out for Bradley and Katie who were working that day and were so great serving and helping out on the floor.
“All the staff are amazing though, i think they all show great maturity and have a really great work ethic to serve people well. Well done guys, I’ll be back in on Saturday this week.”.
The Thomas Frost
Rating: Four stars
Food: Four stars
Service: Four stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: 177-187 Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4AJ
What people are saying
A recent review said: “service on a match day. I recently attended the Everton Man United game. The pub was packed with long queues at the bar.
“I was amazed at how efficient the staff were. They had a system going which needed them to work perfectly as a team. The queues soon disappeared and I have to say I have been in many pubs in my life including over 100 Wetherspoons and I have NEVER seen a more well organised team of staff (including the people clearing the tables).
“Other pubs near football stadiums should pay a visit and learn how its done”.
The Raven
Rating: Four stars
Food: Four and a half stars
Service: Four and a half stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: 72-74 Walton Vale, Liverpool, L9 2BU
What people are saying
One recent reviewer said: “Great staff. Staff were so polite and willing to help us out. When there were no tables inside, they said they'd let us know as soon as one became available since it was quite a cold evening.
“They were so respectful. Food was also good! Very glad we came here - all staff made my friend's birthday evening go amazingly”.
The Frank Hornby
Rating: Three and a half stars
Food: Four stars
Service: Four stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: 38 Eastway, Maghull, L31 6BR
What people are saying
A recent review said: “Another great visit.Great service as always especially from the great waitress Vicki. Thanks for another great meal. Clean tables, nice food and quickly prepared.”
Another added: “Superb service, very good food and affordable. Visited here with the family, the steak and side salad was delicious. Exceptional service and very clean inside. Well done Wetherspoons superb.”
The Richard John Blackler
Rating: Three and a half stars
Food: Three and a half stars
Service: Four stars
Value: Four stars
Where: Units 1&2 Charlotte Row Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool, L1 1QY
What people are saying
One recent review said: “What can i say. It's you normal Wetherspoons. Busy at all times of the day. It's a bustling place with all types of people. from your hardcore daily rum guzzlers, to ladies having a spot of lunch.
“To me interviewing someone, that didn't bother turning up - that's another story. I had Chicken pasta, exactly as i expected, hot, a little dry but a filling meal. My colleague had jacket potato - again hot and cheesy. Service was quick and friendly. Would I eat here again? Very likely.”
Another added: “Saturday afternoon and ready for food with friends, called into this busy Wetherspoons pub for good value drinks and food. We managed to get a table for 5 luckily as was full with people trying to find anywhere to sit.
“We ordered off app to save time queuing at the bar area. I had the mixed grill including gammon, pork loin, lamb, sausage with chips at £11.45 With an alcoholic drink making this a bargain and it was all well cooked and tasted delicious.”
The Navigator
Rating: Three and a half stars
Food: Three and a half stars
Service: Three and a half stars
Value: Four stars
Where: 694 Queens Drive Stoneycroft, Liverpool, L13 5UH
What people are saying
One reviewer wrote: “Pretty standard for a Wetherspoon - can't argue with range of drinks and their prices, although we were there for breakfast (family visit of 10 at short notice) so had the unlimited tea/coffee
“Food pretty modest really with not the best in terms of quality, taste and appearance but I wouldn't be expecting much anyway so it very much fulfilled its need at the time”.
A second said: “I visited with my mum and niece and all the staff were very polite and helpful. It was quick service, quick food and [an] enjoyable visit.”
The Wild Rose
Rating: Three and a half stars
Food: Three and a half stars
Service: Three and a half stars
Value: Four and a half stars
Where: 1a-2b Triad Centre, Stanley Road Bootle, Bootle, L20 3ET
What people are saying
One reviewer said: “Lovely staff. Friendly place, not the largest of wetherspoons, but the staff and ale served are top notch. Thanks!”
A second added: ”Popped in whilst I had an hour to waste before an appointment. Went the bar the bar staff were very kind and lovely to talk to.
“Got a seat and ordered some food which was brought to me quickly and hot!! Delivered with such nicety once again from one of the girls serving who couldn't do enough for me, another girl came over and was lovely as well asking me how I was.
“So all I can say is the girls who work there are an absolute credit to wetherspoons, well done.”
The Welkin
Rating: Three and a half stars
Food: Three and a half stars
Service: Three and a half stars
Value: Fours stars
Where: 7 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DS
What people are saying
A recent reviewer said: “Breakfast. Not been here for a while and unfortunately breakfast was lukewarm with really hard eggs even though i requested soft ones”.
Another added: “Great Spoons. Visited this Spoons twice on a weekend stay. It's a modern and clean branch, lots of room on 2 storeys. Wasn't too crowded, and had a nice relaxed vibe. Good breakfast, served quickly and excellent value.”
The Queen’s Picture House
Rating: Three and a half stars
Food: Three stars
Service: Three and a half stars
Value: Three and a half stars
Where: 47-79 South Road Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 5PE
What people are saying
A recent reviewer said: “Good Breakfast. Came with my husband for breakfast. We both had full English with hot drinks and used the app to order from our table.
“The staff were pleasant and our order came quickly. The thing with Wetherspoons is you know what you're going to get and we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts. The restaurant, bar and facilities were all clean and well kept.
“The only small criticism I would have is that to get the milk for for tea and coffee we had to walk to the other side of the restaurant with our hot drinks. If you have been here you will know how big it is so it seemed silly to have just one milk/sugar station in the bar area on the other side to where people tend to sit for food. I would still recommend this Wetherspoons and would come again.”
The Fall Well
Rating: Three stars
Food: Three and a half stars
Service: Three and a half stars
Value: Four stars
Where: St Johns Way, St Johns Shopping Centre, Liverpool, L1 1LS
What people are saying
One reviewer recently said: “It’s a Wetherspoon’s! You know what you’ll get and it usually turns out right. And that’s exactly what we got. Good food and helpful staff!”
A second wrote: “We decided to come here for brunch after our first night in Liverpool. The food was okay and is very good value for money. The place was packed but it was not very clean. Did not see many people wiping down tables after people had left and I had to ask them to do ours.”
Childwall Fiveways Hotel
Rating: Three stars
Food: Three stars
Service: Three stars
Value: Three and a half stars
Where: 179 Queens Drive, Liverpool, L15 6XS
What people are saying
One reviewer said: “Frequent visitor. This is a pub I frequent a lot particularly recently. They seem to have a lot of regular staff and others who just do one night a week.
“On the whole I have always found them very courteous so am surprised by some of the reviews but agree that tables could be cleaned on a more regular basis without having to ask.
“The COVID separation of tables is very good and I feel safe in this establishment. The food is not cordon bleu but I have only had 2 poor meals in a very large number of visits.
“The value for money is second to none especially for drinks and this is a pub whose ambience I enjoy. I very rarely write reviews but feel that this pub deserves a better rating than it currently enjoys.”
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