The Gary Cooper in Central Bedfordshire

Bright airy modern Spoons All the usual good value food & drink, lots of seats & huge windows.

Filthy glasses and cutlery. Seven tables in just our section alone which were uncleared for the hour we were there. Only 2 staff on duty so everything was backed up. Food was good but nearly cold by the time we got it. All could have been improved if the manager had been on the ball but she only briefly made an appearance and didn't seem to have any idea what was going on.

Very disappointed withy meal. I was looking forward to an "American Burger Meal" and I'd say I received 1/4 of it. Very small thin and tastless burger in a very small bun, not even worthy of a kids meal size. What few chips there were, was dry, oily and warm.

I've been twice and really liked it. The only problem I had was they don't seem to have their own parking and I had to use the Asda car park across the road. This is probably fine for most people but I'm disabled with mobility issues and cannot walk very well. Also, there doesn't seem to be any kind of entertainment going on in this pub. No karaoke, no comedy nights, no disco nights... This pub could be a great entertainment hub in this rather boring town.

Large pub and only scored low for atmosphere because it was almost empty on a weekday morning at 9am. I bet it's bouncing at night! Friendly staff, good service, and the breakfast was perfect!

Food is as expected for a whethersooons. Always comes out fast and hot though. Staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming.

Very busy. tables were not cleaned and empty glasses left everywhere

I wanted to try classic fish & chips. What I experienced was dirty awful tables and not so freshy meals. Finidng clean table was a challange. My first and last visit in this mess. I cant recommend to anyone.

Very disappointed with food my fish and chips was mostly batter and no fish, all of the tables and chairs are very dirty and sticky, when asking staff to clean a table, they didn’t bother. one of the staff also walked past us with a backpack (assuming to begin their shift) and hit my sister in the face with the bag without any regard or apology.

Disappointing Visit and Poor Service at a Restaurant. The food quality was very poor especially fish and chips, battered fish was disgusting and burned. Tables ware dirty.

The food is always good here and the staff are very pleasant and helpful. A nice atmosphere whether busy or quiet.

This is a pretty good Wetherspoons. The usual sticky tables and menus but the service is good and the food is tasty. The pub is decorated nicely and the outdoor seating area is nice enough. It'd be great if the clientele could keep the pub tidy and also not to leave rubbish and cigarette butts about the place.

Excellent breakfast typical wetherspoons environment worth a visit

Sloppy service. I ordered two meals on the wetherspoon app and only one arrived. When we checked with staff they found that it had been standing under hot lights in a counter, but the food was cold. When a replacement dish was brought the food was also cold. Furthermore the app offers the option of a straw with the drink but that didn't come. I think I will avoid this place now. In the end I had to demand a refund. You have been warned. __________ I was hoping since my original review that the service here would have improved but it seems to be getting more sloppy. A member of my party had ordered apple pie and ice cream. The apple pie was brought without ice cream with words along the lines of: "sorry we don't have ice cream." He didn't offer to take it back or give a refund to my friend who has mobility problems. He had to go back to the counter because the server left without seeing if he was happy with this state of affairs. Once again I say: you have been warned! I have to leave a single star for service because there is no way of my giving a zero.

Not Great, have to wait ages to be served.

Has improved no end compared to what it used to be like ...not always a decent range of real ales & someone needs to take responsibility for today's cock up with regards to Luton Town v Watford. Place was rammed & only 2 people behind the bar & I serving food...its not rocket science

Ordered our friend a fried egg on the app, our friend never received said fried egg. Very sad.

Food took an absolute age to arrive and when it did most of it was fridge temperature cold. Promised a refund but still not received. Will never come again and will warn others not to bother. Will stick to my local faltless Wethers in future.

Sad to say this pub has been pretty awful the last three times we've visited. Went during a not particularly busy time and couldn't get a table because there was all food / plates left on the tables. Bar queue backed up nearly out the door and when the food did finally come was of a poor standard. Staff we just standing round behind the bar not doing anything and clearly ignoring the mess. Made a complaint and was promised my money back by the manager who then proceeded to ignore my emails. To this day still haven't had a reply. That's service for you...

Good choice of meals and drinks, with some meals including a drink, good quick friendly service, good atmosphere

Most people know what to expect with a Wetherspoons. Young staff, varied attitudes, very reasonable prices, good beer and huge pubs with a fair atmosphere.

A great place to spend your free time, meet friends, have a drink and talk. I recommend it.

Great place great menu cheap drinks

Had a meal here before going to the local theatre. Went for the fish and chips, couldn't fault it. Nicest Wetherspoons I've been to if I'm honest.

Popped in for a hot drink, staff a friendly but the service is a bit slow.

We came here tonight after wanting a change from the beef eater we had been going too while staying at the premier inn think the whole group had wished we had stuck with the beef eater I completely get they were understaffed so service wasn't going to be the best however the food was coming out luke warm Halloumi fries cold chips on several plates you don't expect alot from spoons but surely you can't go wrong with frying chips and keeping them warm Food was coming before drinks It wasnt overly busy either just disappointing probably won't be back

Been waiting for my order for 40 minutes, none of it needs cooked, terrible service, table 1+2

Called there on football trip. Have been before. Large pub, good atmosphere and very busy. Typical Spoons pub, say no more.

It was a night out with golfing buddies and ok for a few drinks

Beer good if you can get served lack of staff. Good breakfast but food was cold. Breakfast was nice but cold again and no toilet paper in the disabled toilets

I can't understand why adults want to stand in a queue like a shop to get their drinks and food. However the food made up for it and errors were rectified in a timely manner. No complaints the staff were pleasant too.

The Gary Cooper is a modern building with an open plan interior, plenty of seating and an outlook onto Grove Park. We popped in for breakfast with family on a bleak winter Sunday morning and have to say the food wasn’t great - they’d run out of hollandaise sauce for one of the eggs Benedict meals and so had to have a substitute meal, the other was lukewarm and the other two meals were nothing special - I guess you get what you pay for.

No atmosphere. Washing up piled up sky high.

Great Experience, really nice staff and polite, food was great.

Great place to meet up with friend. Very good customer and atmosphere.

Great value. Had brunch on Sunday , spot on 😁😁

It's a Spoon. You know what food you are getting and with that expectation it's done pretty well. It's just a full of human dregs....which is a shame.

ordered food and drinks on the app. drinks arrived promptly and the the food within 5 minutes. No complaints.

Fantastic breakfast, friendly staff and food arrived really quickly.

I ordered by phone and then food and drink came about 10 minutes after ordering and was cooked very well and very enjoyable 👌

No food being served. Any other restaurant would do kitchen maintenance at night. What a place no bar staff ever and no food. What a joke the place is !!!!!

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I know it was very busy but the staff were almost rude.

Great value for money and good staff too. Neil is very helpful thank you

Good value for food deals with drink, tasty new menu items great sevice although the 1 till open is crazy, The tables are left dirty every time someone eats, they may clear the tables eventually but never wipe them down..dissapointing !

Just popped in for a quick drink...very busy...as usual tables needed clearing & wiping

Will always need a little bit of music

Food was uncooked in the middle. Staffing kicking around wine bottle tops on the floor for fun.

Last time going to these pub ,I had few wings after few hours I call the ambulance ,they said I had food poision like bacteria chicken wasn't cooked properly. Stat away if you like to live.

Had the fish&chips and peas with glass of Prosecco, before going to the theatre didn't have to wait long so no worries about getting to the theatre on time.

Tables dirty. No salt and pepper at condiments station. Tried to pay for with Scottish note and told they had to get it checked so I paid with an English note as there wasn’t anyone around to confirm it was ok. Got my change which included an Irish £5 note!!!!

Definitely recommend using the table service app to order food and drink.

Nice venue with good food, good service and polite staff. Convenient location with plenty of seating and a modern look

Not enough staff and the ones that are working a very slow and would rather chat with each other 😖 but it is nice and clean and food was ok

You can have a refill cup of warm tea/coffe for only 1.65😊 Lovely place to meet up either friends for a chat.

I ask the bar about the downstairs toilets as I have diabetes said can't help me told me 2 go 2 asda a cross the rd I was not happy

Sticky tables gleam, Faint hum of forgotten songs, Chips cold, yet we stay.

Worst spoons I’ve ever been in. 20 minute wait for a pint on a Saturday lunchtime. Criminal.

Excellent kitchen has improved great value free refills on hot drinks nice coffee also

Lovely summers evening out with our daughter and grandson

I went with family and I had fish and chips , it was excellent , Everyone had something different and all enjoyed their meals . Great value , highly enjoyable , staff friendly and helpful . Highly recommend .

Very nice weatherspoons large and airy with seating to the side

With spoons what you see is what you get, no frills! The food was cooked nice and it was comfy and clean.

They do not answer the phone useless place

The slowest service possible. 10 people in a question and one bartender.

Great pub. Interesting local history inside if you read the walls. Great venue, nice garden.

Good pleasant atmosphere with happy staff. Meals served without delay, relaxed calm environment, ate during day

Love the food and it's a nice place to eat and unwind. Will definitely be back.

Many thanks to Charlotte for sorting out my food when it was delayed. Such a delightful young lady, makes the trip worthwhile x Thank u x

Typical wetherspoons. Nothing fancy but coffee very good price and free fill up. Breakfast OK ish.

Great value , attentive staff . Considering it’s a Wetherspoon and considering it’s location , it’s friendly and well stocked . Food is cheap , and for the price adequate. Perfect for pre-drink if going to the grove theatre (next door).

First time in this establishment for a long while and l know why l don't use this sort of pub. Long wait at the bar for orders Staff standing around chatting Customers left waiting why do they do this to people.

Called in for a soft drink, 2 lime and sodas which cost 78p for two drinks. Staff were really friendly and well presented, will be going again for lunch as it is really good value and the food looks great, well done Sir Tim.

Third time we have been here . Each time the place has been a mess . Tables aren’t cleared , plates and glasses everywhere.

The Gary Cooper Wetherspoons offers a solid dining and drinking experience with several notable positives. The food and service are above average, making it a reliable choice for a meal or a drink. The menu offers the usual range of options, and the staff are efficient and courteous, ensuring a pleasant visit. However, be prepared for a bustling atmosphere, especially on a Friday afternoon. The pub can get quite busy, which might affect wait times slightly, but the lively environment adds to the overall charm for those who enjoy a vibrant social setting. The building itself is modern and inviting, with a striking glass frontage that gives the pub a contemporary feel. While most of the pub is clean and well-maintained, the toilets could use some attention as they had a noticeable smell during my visit. Despite this minor issue, the overall cleanliness of the pub is good. In summary, the Gary Cooper is a good spot for food and drinks, particularly if you appreciate good service and a lively atmosphere. Just be prepared for a bit of a crowd on busy afternoons.

We come here quite often, food is always reliable and tasty includes a drink too.

Being using Witherspoon's for many years always competitively priced, cheap and cheerful. Don't expect top nosh. But I have noticed less and less staff to help so they can maximise profits.

Went with friend and her son. We found it overall good. When they brought the food out, they accidentally forgot to add an extra item, however it was easily resolved.

I had a standard easy breakfast , how hard is that, hard eggs burnt bacon, dry bread no butter, cold beans. Very poor standard for a restaurant. Asked to be sorted, to be told all they can do is microwave it . So asked for money back. My sons pasta Alfredo looks dried up and old from yesterday. Obviously put on cold plate .sent it back and asked for fresh one to be told they can only re microwave it again lmao .

food came really fast (breakfast) and was very nice indeed! strange area, never seen a spoons in such a fancy building before.

Perfect Miner’s breakfast, less sticky tables!

Well..... my friend and I both ate although not at the same time. It was edible is as much as I can say of mine. We we both ordering drinks on the app. Service was quick considering how busy the pub was. My friends drink was wrong at one point. We ignored it. My drink was wrong next time. I went to the bar to b met by staff who tried explaining my southern Comfort tasted of whisky as its whisky based. Well on their own menu it's not sold with whisky. It is my drink. Short version I was told to buy another one and if it smelt the same that was it. Well whilst a member of staff walked away I spoke to my friend as I wasn't happy. My comment was overheard an I was asked to leave. The security were professional.

Why do all Wethersoons have sticky tables? Even this modern one. They must coat them with glue.

Absolutely AMAZING service, staff are both professionally and polite. We had a walk in group of 8. We had advise on seating food and drink. Our server James was excellent 👌 extremely patient and went over and beyond for us, absolute legend.

Vegan breakfast was lovely and good price. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly helpful and polite staff.

It's a 'Spoons. Service was slow to start with, drinks ordered on the App taking nearly 30 mins to arrive, and staff just wandering aimlessly asking about table numbers. But the issue was soon resolved by some very competent management, and further orders arrived promptly.

Had breakfast beans were only warm as always. Everything else kind of warm we like it there especially for breakfadt but we are going to find somewhere else I'm afraid. I mean how hard it is to keep beans hot. Never been hot. Just the food seems mediocre. Never good standatd

Modern decor, good atmosphere and good value food and drink, make this a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Always good, whether just a coffee or food..

Me and my mate came here a few days ago to get a few drinks and she was denied because of her ID being from her home country, we then came again yesterday to get food and the moment we walked through that door all the staff were at the bar and stopped in their tracks and stared at us as if we just murdered someone and made us well uncomfortable to the point where we don’t wanna go back. Absolutely rude

Busy, airy space indoors, outdoor tables, good atmosphere, very good value.

It just lacks that something, but will go back.

A quick lunch, we'll cooked and reasonably priced.

A large pub next to a park and playground in the center of Dunstable... modern interior but a bit lacking in atmosphere. The advantage is cheapness...

Good modern Wetherspoon in a new building . Lots of glass and nice and airy. Food is good and has excellent value. Recent visit in April '24 confirms the above review and was an enjoyable experience again😀 .

We had to move people's leftover plates etc to another uncleaned table to be able to sit down. My Mum's dinner had to be sent back twice due to hard dried up mashed potatoes which were obviously being reheated in a microwave too hot and too long, we had to tell them to just give her chips instead and gave up on the mash after the second try. My daughter's meal arrived without the chips that were listed on the menu as part of the meal, we had to ask for them too. I asked for a SIDE order of halloumi (which isn't the real stuff) and that came shoved in the top of my burger meaning it was all falling apart by the time I got it. So the meal out I was very much looking forward to ended up being rubbish. The only reason I gave 3 stars is because the warm cooking dough is better than any other I've had including Kaspa's!

The food quality is becoming very poor every time I visit. For example the ten chicken wings portion is Full of flat wings only and some pieces are unbelievably small. Very oily and no flavour. Service is becoming very poor too. Very angry looking waiters.

One of the worst Guinness I have had in my life. Fully watered, no texture, no taste. When complained to the head office, declined to help stating should have complained to the manager on the day. Absolutely ridiculous.

Great place for a feed and drink. And family friendly. Food and drinks are well priced.

The management leaves much to be desired, to put it politely. The establishment is severely understaffed, exacerbating existing issues. Furthermore, some employees exhibit unfavorable attitudes towards customers, raising concerns about compliance with discrimination laws, particularly regarding dress code policies, "CCTV" which I found rather amusing. Consistency in policy implementation appears lacking, as ''evidenced by selective enforcement affecting certain individuals while overlooking others. ''A review of the management's practices may shed light on these discrepancies.