A night spent in Wetherspoons is often a fuzzy recollection of cheap drinks, lairy carpets and monumental toilet expeditions up or down several sets of stairs.
Whether you're there for after-work drinks, a boozy Thursday curry club night, or a pit stop at the start of a big night out, a night at the local 'Spoons' is a relatively easy choice.
But even if you're not a fan of the budget pub chain, there's no doubt Wetherspoons' reputation for cheap pints, vast food choices and a guaranteed lively atmosphere has found a legion of fans.
So while their pubs might be a popular choice for a night out, many 'Spoons' regulars will never have stayed overnight in one of the chain's hotels.
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