We didn't use the hotel so I can't comment on that but we visited the restaurant for a family meal and I was extremely impressed considering this place is a JD Weatherspoon.
I hadn't visited a Weatherspoon for quite a long time, but my previous experiences of eating in them had always been pretty poor, amazingly cheap but rubbish quality.
The decor was as I would expect, adequate but soulless. I was however immediately impressed by the new menu design and options. The prices were all still incredibly cheap so although the menu appealed to me I didn't hold any high hopes!
I went for a gourmet burger, that came with fries, onion rings and a pint for a mere £6.99. The "free drink" choices were extensive so I was impressed with that alone. I also ordered a children's spag bol for my 1.5 year old son. The food arrived and I was immediately surprised by how good it looked. The giant burger stack was presented really well, the bun was fresh and lightly toasted, the burger was thick and juicy. I couldn't quite believe my eyes or taste buds!
Now for £6.99 I have no doubt in my mind these weren't the finest ingredients (quite possibly even horse), but I didn't actually care as it tasted great. My son also wolfed down almost all of his meal and the bit I tried was not the bland tasteless sauce I was expecting, but flavorsome and meaty.
If you haven't tried a Weatherspoon in a while and want a cheap meal out then I can't recommend enough for value for money! read more