Wetherspoons

[Ethan]

He wasn't gifted that money. I have a suspicion you don't like him for his political views but I can't see how anyone can take away his business achievements.

I most certainly don't like him for his political views, which have caused harm to this country. I don't like his establishments much either. His business practices, in a way, epitomise Brexiter lowest common denominator thinking. He is also a massive hypocrite.

I am entitled to those opinions, as others are to take a different view.

 

[SocketRocket]

This beautiful building in Malvern was closed and boarded up for some time before being renovated and opened as a Weatherspoons. It was beautifully restored maintaining its historic features, it also won an award for the high standard of the toilets. It also has a number of hotel rooms. I shudder to think what would have happened to it if they had not taken it on.

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WOR/1588/foley-arms-hotel-malvern

 

[SocketRocket]

I most certainly don't like him for his political views, which have caused harm to this country. I don't like his establishments much either. His business practices, in a way, epitomise Brexiter lowest common denominator thinking. He is also a massive hypocrite.

I am entitled to those opinions, as others are to take a different view.

Of course you are entitled to those views however clouded by dyed in the wool politics.

 

[Orikoru]

Haven't been in a Weatherspoons for years, but I do recall that the best thing about them was that there was NO PIPED MUSIC.
Is that still the case?
God how I hate that there is piped music everywhere you go.

That's true actually, most of them don't have music playing, I don't think. A lot of them didn't even have TVs either, but that often changes every time an international football tournament comes around.

 

[Kellfire]

Of course you are entitled to those views however clouded by dyed in the wool politics.

Many opinions will be shaped by politics. It doesn’t make them clouded, just different to yours.

 

[Orikoru]

The real question here is why does Tashyboy feel the need to jump straight on Golf Monthly whenever he's in a pub? Company boring him?

 

[SocketRocket]

Many opinions will be shaped by politics. It doesn’t make them clouded, just different to yours.

It does if they are intransigent.

 

[Kellfire]

It does if they are intransigent.

Why do you expect people’s opinions to change to match yours?

 

[Ethan]

Of course you are entitled to those views however clouded by dyed in the wool politics.

Right back at you.

 

[Ethan]

It does if they are intransigent.

Your views, as amply demonstrated here, are every bit as intransigent as anyone's.

I don't care about Martin's business, or his sticky carpet pubs. I care about his lying to the public for his personal and business gain, his access to powerful politicians who appear to be easily bought, and his hypocrisy.

 

[bluewolf]

The real question here is why does Tashyboy feel the need to jump straight on Golf Monthly whenever he's in a pub? Company boring him?

Because he's a WUM that knows how to get people arguing.. Usually the same people.... Arguing about the same crap...

It's tedious in the extreme.

 

[SocketRocket]

Because he's a WUM that knows how to get people arguing.. Usually the same people.... Arguing about the same crap...

It's tedious in the extreme.

Not compulsory.

 

[PNWokingham]

Great business model - volume, cheap prices, lots of promotions. Absolutely exceptional value. Some are in lovely buildings. I miss the one in Wokingham after they moved out about 4 years ago. It is what it is - cheap, very cheap, lacking in style for sure but was happy to nip in for lunch on many occassions. I think a chicken burger and a pint was £5 when a pint most places was the same price - lunch for free!! Steak special was one day each week - circa £8 including a pint. Food was not great but well worth what you paid. And anyone who wants to get into business practises and how employees are treated maybe ask yourself again next time you buy from Amazon

 

[bluewolf]

Not compulsory.

Neither is the constant sniping and arguing............

 

[2blue]

Because he's a WUM that knows how to get people arguing.. Usually the same people.... Arguing about the same crap...

It's tedious in the extreme.

Is that the same as SCAB? ... Just asking for a friend

 

[SocketRocket]

Neither is the constant sniping and arguing............

Stop it then.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

If people don't start threads we don't have a forum.

 

[bluewolf]

Stop it then.

Excellent point. I will............................

 

[Ethan]

OK, folks, the carpet is getting rather sticky in this thread. Mmm, reminds me of somewhere, so bye bye.

Now what about those golfers who thought they entered a comp but played off the wrong tees?

 

[rudebhoy]

Stop it then.

dear me, this is descending to the level of "my dad's bigger than your dad".