Wetherspoon - The Picture House in Mansfield

Called in for brunch whilst out shopping, having not been to Sutton for some time. Every table was spotlessly clean, as was the bar area. I was made to feel very welcome by the member of staff who served me. Food was served fairly quickly and was very nice. I had the new Fiesta Brunch which is great value at £3.42 & my husband had a traditional breakfast. Will definitely visit again next time we are passing.

Disabled toilet swimming in urine.smelt awful who ever cleaner is needs the sack .there is enough staff working here but they don’t care everywhere is grimey needs a good clean

I had the triple burger with bacon and onion rings. Good as usual but a touch messy. My wife had a salad with grilled chicken breast and bacon. She was expecting the chicken and bacon to be hot, but they were both cold.

The staff try their hardest in difficult circumstances. The place needs a facelift and investment urgently. Cleaning standards have slipped and you may find yourself having to ask for tables to be cleaned. The food was adequate but far from excellent. Pop in for a meal in an emergency.

Poor attitude to customers, they got the order wrong but wouldn't change it. The waitress said the chef told her: "if we want the order changed we would have to buy it again", that is a shocking attitude. I complained to Wetherspoons but heard nothing back

Had vegetarian breakfast..got 20 baked beans instead of the usual 25. Heard of people at weatherspoons being served eight or nine chips now.cannot have it both ways, prices going up and cutting back on portions...

Breakfast included undercooked bacon, toast barely toasted, cold beans on a cold plate and a warmed up sausage. A poor offering - no check back so we grudgingly ate some of it. Complained to Supervisor who collected are plates, she mentioned it to the Duty Manager who looked at us and turned away. Obviously we won't be going back for a below average breakfast and very poor customer service - such a shame as they had the opportunity to put things right but did not!

Visited late Monday afternoon. Not the relaxed atmosphere that you get in most Wetherspoons. There was big groups of blokes who were a touch loud. Not a problem for me but my wife said she wasn't comfortable with it. But there was plenty of families in. I had 3 small plates( loaded chips, chicken strips and an 8" pizza). I couldn't eat it all maybe i was greedy. My wife had a gourmet chicken breast burger which came with onion rings and chips. Mine was OK not as good as other spoons. The wife said hers was good though. Decent prices, not sure if we'd visit again.

In addition to the poor service, mum had fish n chips, the fish was rock hard and when I broke it in half, the fish had all burnt and there was virtually no white to be seen I had the gourmet steak which was supposed to medium rare, I started eating it as didn’t want to complain again and I couldn’t cut it let alone chew it, I persevered but it was rare not as I had asked and my teeth were hurting from trying to chew it This is the worst meal we have ever had in here

Last week when they were out of mango chutney I was told it was tough My mum wanted extra gravy for her chicken and was told it was already portioned so she couldn’t have any Today I asked if I could switch the steak sauce for a little bit of salad with my gourmet steak as I don’t like sauce and was told no, they wouldn’t even let me have half a tomato or a mushroom instead Wetherspoon’s Has really gone down in customer service

Went for a, drink. However had, a meal, shocking bar service no hello, no enjoy your your drink infact no enjoy anything, the place is shocking, don't get me wrong it says, what's on the tin but the staff need some serious customer care training, but the customer in there as a human believes belief to be honest.

Visited yesterday with my partner and our 1 year old child around lunchtime ... the food was ok but the language frim some of the supposedly regulars was disgusting... ask the to stop swearing so close to us only to be told to do one ... no help at all from the staff... this as been a regular weatherspoons for us but sorry we won't be visiting again

Called in today .as the beer cheap along with the food .it’s the busiest pub in Sutton .but the never seem to have enough staff serving people ..if you go round the corner to another pub ..the staff are very friendly and serve you straight away …walked in 6 or 7 people waiting at the bar .The Norm ….Eventuality got served by a member of staff I’ve never seen before .she was covered in tattoos and just had her nails sorted .she pulled me a pint and it was know where near a full pint .I sat down waited for it to settle and I went back to ask to top it up ..the next thing she is telling me I’ve drank it ….her attitude was not of a bar maid .she called me something under her breath then went to get the manager who I’ve never seen before .only been a customer since August 2000.waiting at the bar eventually a lady comes out of the kitchen telling me she will review the incident…she topped my glass up .I then left .while I was there I noticed the amount of short measures this young lady was giving out ..probably not to damage her cheap nail fillers .

Visited today 14 feb ordered scampi twice came one with fish took it back came with scampi no peas Sml piece of lemon to squeeze over scampi very dissatisfied with service

Worst spoons ever, air con is blowing cold all the time, no heating on, staff say that they can't change any settings as its locked out by the manager, o ly pub I've had to put my coat on to go in, utter crap

I had gourmet steak and mum had cod and chips The steak wasn’t medium as ordered more medium-well, it had a lot of gristle and was very chewy, made my mouth ache just eating it Mums fish was nice but the chips were hard Not a great experience overall

Went for brekkie this morning, will not be returning. Well were do I start, Bacon under cooked, hash browns tasted like they had been cooked in dirty oil. And no toast, Your next to Asda. I know you get what you pay for but this morning it wasnt good. Not pleasant at all .

great pub to visit and family friendly but if you look close in the dimness that is prevalent in spoons pubs you see the stained carpets tatty furniture flaky paint and even holes in walls. and always as a shortage of stock. but i still go their as most of the other pubs in the town centre smell of pee and full of people you wouldn't want to meet in the dark.

Went in Friday evening with my wife, first time since Covid-19 started, and had the usual nice fish and chips. Everything is nicely spaced, with screens separating some tables, but this must be the scruffiest Wetherspoons in existence, and we've visited hundreds. Staff are all very nice, but it's still got the same scumbag clientelle using foul language. I've told folks off in the past about this, but just couldn't be bothered last night, so we left PDQ after our meal.

Disgusted that your opening when all pubs clubs cafe etc are supposed to be closed. Will never use a weatherspoons again

Very friendly pub and also very busy. We've never eaten here but the coffee is always perfect. The staff are great.

Freezing cold, air conditioning flat out in middle of winter, not a chance of eating my meal while it is still warm. Do yourself a favour and don’t bother. What customers they have are in hats and coats

the meal was discussing this is the 3rd time they forgot our booking and not very helpful not very friendly staff tables were just thrown together

Visited this so called 'real ale' venue to find only two real ales being offered for sale. Spoke to the duty manager who said she had come on duty to the situation with no other beers ready for consumption. This is disgraceful and the problem lies with the Manager who I am sure will come up with a cock and bull excuse as to why. We'll complaint to Tim Martin is on its way as well. Get your act together!!!!!!

Came in earlier in the week for dinner. Ordered on the app and a member of staff came to the table and quite abruptly said "one of you ordered the kids pizza what is it" could of been a friendlier approach to this. My sister ordered just after me but our drinks came at the same time but she had go to the bar and ask someone for her meal which then came straight out so obviously missed off when she brought out the food. Food wasn't great either. Came in again this morning for breakfast with kids and there was quite a few of us when moving tables we were told to find our own chairs. Kids where playing near us and member of staff told us to get them to sit down. Again quite abruptly. Not even a word as she cleared our table including taking drinks that wasn't finished. Twice in a week bad service.

I love a good whetherspoons but this one is the most shocking of all! Everything you want on the menu - they have ran out of. Lady on bar looked about as happy as me, slammed my drinks down and went flying. Dirty tables everywhere, more bothered about serving alcohol. Definitely cheap but NOT cheerful. I wouldn’t ever recommend this to anyone!

went in monday with kids had a couple of drinks had a pudding for the kids went back tuesday policy changed no kids staff abrupt wouldnt even let you drink just water no notice on door no warning only explanation new manager and they dont like family with kids in yet for last 3 yrs at least family wiht kids was welcome why policy changed over night no idea

Tasty food at a cheap price. Big menu with loads of choice. Really good for dietary requirements. Service is always really quick.

Was going to have a bit of tea when we got to were we was sitting there was food all over the floor.Then eventually when the tables around us were clean they swept the carpets and they absolutely stunk put us of from having anything to eat so finished our drink and left. Even the staff don't seem happy.Been going here for some time over the years but no sky sports and just feel like the heart and soul has been ripped out the place. All the good staff have left only a few left and like I said they don't seem happy.

Just been to this wetherspoons it appalling. We have been going to this place for the last 6 years its rapidly got worse. In recent weeks no sky sports only bt sports only 5 wetherspoons left in the country with sky sports. Carpets are filthy food everywhere dirty tables feels like the heart and soul has been ripped out of the place. Was going to order food but in recent visits lots of complaints. Not the same lively place as it once was. Staff looked bored to tears. Staff over the years have been brilliant but all the good ones have left needless to say won't go again such a shame

Usual Wetherspoons, decent drinks at cheap prices.

Asked for a pint of San miguel and a water. No water apparently. Asked for lemonade, no lemonade. Changed to San pellegrino, which is obviously more expensive. Then the gas ran out so the San miguel was off. A couple of weeks ago they had no ice as the ice machine was broken. Its always something. There's always something broken. On the plus side the toilets are always nice n clean.

came here for a spot of lunch & a drink by myself last weekend. food was great (as usual)! but i just wanted to mention the excellent service i received from a staff member- i think he said his name was Tom!! will definitely be coming again :)

Had a lovely time visiting the picture house last Sunday! The lad that served us on the bar was so polite and patient when we was choosing our drinks at the bar, I believe his name was Tom! Quick service n lovely food! Would deffo recommend

This is the worst Wetherspoons pub I've ever been in. There's 3 types of Wetherspoons pubs. There's the average ones which includes most of them. There's the excellent ones. Then there's the dumps. This is a dump. In fact, it's the worst Wetherspoons I've ever visited. It looks horrendous from the outside. There's nothing inviting about it whatsoever. Inside is even worse. The tables are covered in graffiti. Other tables are covered in dirty plates and glasses. Don't dare ask for your table to be wiped. It's a disgrace. The floor is filthy. It's full of awful people. It's a dive.

Called in whist a flying visit to family for a Sunday breakfast. The breakfast wax very large and freshly cooked and as always! Wethers good value but they forgot my bacon I got some after asking but as they cooked It t order it came towards the end. Okay coffee burnt toast. Narly 4 star tho not quite.

I wanted a toasted sandwich. They said they do panini's so I had a ham & cheese with chips. The panini didn't look as though it hadn't been toasted (making it look non appetising) & it hardly hadn't. I opened it up & it looked like there was no cheese. I told them and they said that it's under the ham. I looked & it was mozzarella that had been put on very thinly that had no taste. The ham was proper but was too strong tasting for my liking, & so were the chips (they were healthy ones's.) Gregg's toasted sandwiches are a lot nicer! The chairs are dirty and so is the carpet.

We came in this morning and had an incredible steak, can’t fault it, value for money and even a free drink included in the meal deal too

No Magners on draft, no chips, no Korma, very poor for a spoons. Staff seemed friendly enough, quite rowdy though including disturbance at bar which made us feel unsafe. Maybe just got it on a bad time but won’t be returning anytime soon.

Not really my type of pub but handy for when you are shopping at nearby Asda. Taxi rank right outside. Good selection of beers on tap and usually ample seating. Haven't had a meal in there yet but menu looks good and not expensive.

Catch up with friends, didn't eat just had a drink, staff constantly talking to their colleagues whilst serving which I do find rude. The place was clean and cheap prices just the staffing needs a little boost.

Been here about four times and although it looks abit grotty on the exterior , it's pleasant once inside.

We've been coming here for the last 5 years the staff are very friendly food is as good as any other wetherspoons . Yeah it is rough and ready and in need of a refurbishment but mostly the people are friendly

I gave this establishment a mediocre review in March, 2017 and I have been disappointed on two Fridays when they have run out of fish. However, my wife and I visited The Picture House at 5.30.pm on 5 January, 2018 and the meal was as good as any we have ever tasted. The service was good and the batter on the fish was delightfully crispy. Fantastic value - our compliments to the chef!

Gave this place an indifferent review in June. 6 months later, worse. Group of friends visited for a pre Christmas drink, except there was none. We have got used to the real ale being the same old, same old -Abbots, Ruddlles, Doom bar etc but tonight surpassed all. 10 pumps ..... 2 beers ONLY. Riddles (again) and Plum Porter that was an cquired taste ( grim) . Why......can no-one organise this place better. Run out of beer PUT SOME NEW ON.........Managers who used to work in the brewery that couldn’t organise a p*ss up ????

Visit this Wetherspoons quite a lot as it’s in our local area. Today we visited for breakfast I had the vegetarian breakfast, and my husband had the large breakfast It was delicious as always! Always very clean and service with a smile.

Been in here twice walked out twice looks dirty always full of drunks most of the time and this is through the morning ok for a few drinks at night wouldn't recommend a meal here after the times I have not walked out its dry microwaved basic food.

Not family pub bit ruff and ready food ok just basic meeting place for regulars tv I would not take...

La comida siempre es buena. Esa es la última cosa buena que puedo decir. Personal de limpieza son más felices de estantes que sirven a los clientes, o pueden caminar sin siquiera muestran interés. Tipos de cerveza/Knowlage limitado pero eso apenas importa ya que la...

No es un mal lugar la comida es estupenda, aunque si vas en una cena puede ser muy escandalosa con los borrachos más como un pub que un restaurante pero los tiempos de comida y el desayuno es fantástico

Tenía algunas comidas aquí, que han sido bastante buenos, así que recomiendo no tan barato como solía ser, pero razonable unos bebedores día bajar el tono del lugar, pero eso es porque la cerveza barata

Richard el director está tan lejos de su propio saben que "ex ejército" que da. . . . . . . . .

Mi esposa y yo hemos visitado la Casa de la imagen al menos una vez a la semana durante muchos años para una comida, que siempre es excelente. Sin embargo, el comportamiento de algunos clientes se ha deteriorado recientemente, y hemos sido testigos de varios incidentes donde el deber los directores parecen incapaces de tratar con el elemento de adolescentes. Hubo un incidente particularmente indeseables a las 6. 00. pm en Viernes, 24 de febrero de 2016, cuando un grupo funciona incontrolables y había ponches tirado y un montón de insultos. Un hombre fue particularmente desagradable y había una parada entre dos miembros de personal y este hombre, que era obviamente borrachos. Le pidieron que dejara varias veces, pero él se negó, lo que constituye un delito de negarse a locales bastante autorizado. Finalmente lo hizo salir de su propia voluntad, pero sorprendentemente, fue autorizado a volver a entrar en unos 10 minutos más tarde.

The old saying you get what you pay for? I have never had breakfast in a Wetherspoon pub before and will not be forcing myself through that again. Everything is deep fat fried some items not actually cooked including raw mushroom. Never mind my mistake.

It's a spoons located in the centre of Sutton in Ashfield. What do you expect? Grim. Sad. Depressing.

Came here for Drinks on Saturday night. As usual the place was busy and rowdy. Always looks drab even with a lick of paint. Friends with us ate here and said it was okay. Cheap food and drinks and lack of pubs in the town makes this place very popular locally.

Good food came out quick and alot of choice of beer and lager good service as well manager seems very proud

I always come here to watch the football or even for a meal when no football on. The staff are friendly and the food is good! It is the best priced pub in Sutton!

Both myself and my husband visit this place qquite regularly, on the last 2 occasions we have very disappointed with the food that they cook my husband works as a maintenance man for macdonalds Sheffield and has told the person in charge at wetherspoons how the food has deteriorated recently but still they serve food mainly chips tasting of old grease , so I decided to name and shame.

I visited here with a friend for breakfast one morning, the atmosphere was amazing, quiet and calm. The food was amazing, really filled us both up, we both skipped lunch! The staff were very genuine, knowledgeable and supportive. Would visit again!

Me and partner visit the picture house often for breakfast. The food is great value and always tasty. The service is good and staff friendly. Be aware it gets very busy at the weekends and does feel a little over crowded! Also the best pub in Sutton the watch the football!!

Me and my husband called in to the picture house on Sunday my husband had the lamb shank new on the meal he said it was one of the best he had tasted and well worth the money

This place reminds me of being back at the Old Miners Welfare,at the entrance is just like walking into the welfare and it really does not do justice to the building. so at front of house is like just casual seating then its all dining and the atmosphere is zero basically i would give it a miss

This is very sports driven so great place to meet to watch footie etc. We have eaten here once food was good and hot but we were surrounded by drinkers in bar area, ok for us but maybe not for others.

Typical pub next to the job centre,people out side stood in doorway smoking,alright if that's what you want,but not for me

This pub is where all the achololics go they all stand out side smoking and swearing and most of them are on drugs. It is a disgusting place the food is crap please don't go. Its not a place for children.

The staff are brilliant, and the food is just as good. There is not a bad thing to say about this great advert for the wetherspoon chain.

Came here for a breakfast on a Sunday.We ordered the large breakfast & the all day brunch. The food was very nice, fresh and everything was cooked well. A nice atmosphere in the mornings. Would return.

Called for lunch on a Saturday, very busy, but tables were cleared quickly and made available. Pleasant staff who were very helpful. Food was good quality and well cooked. Drinks well priced. Very enjoyable. Nice to see Wetherspoons bringing another old building back to life.

Great value, prompt service I often eat here and try the club's whenever available. Would recommend anyone local to try the place. Will return for sure !

Typical of Wetherspoons not much more to be said decor is standard for this chain and food likewise. However the staff here are friendly and helpful and adequate staff on duty which can be rare in Wetherspoons. Decent enough can't complain

Very Friendly Staff, Great quality food. Never had a problem. Club meals are excellent for the money. Would recommend.

Come here quite often for a cheeky few drinks and a bite to eat. The staff are polite,food is good for the price and drinks are reasonable prices. The pub is clean,gets very busy at weekends may struggle to get a seat at times.

This pub gets very busy. A last minute decision to go there. We both had chicken. Meals were enjoyable. Very quick service.

Good selection of beers but, as will most Wetherspoon's taste your beer before leaving the bar. Due to their policies of buying very short dated beer they do not always condition them as they should or keep them on sale too long. They will always replace the beer that is not correct but, never taste or take off a beer even if it is vinegar!Food is basic but, a pint and a steak/curry etc at the price they charge one cannot complain.Not the most attract pub in the chain and can get quite noisy.

The response to the "Cheap drinks" review by "Robjacko" by Rich the pub manager has not only made me smile cynically, its also prompted me to write a further second review. This is something quite unprecedented in all my time as a reviewer. Go ahead, give Rich the time and the date and whoever was designated to saloon duty that particular day is now potentially out of a job. Yes, I do recognise there are standards to meet. But I believe that is a 2 way street and here's why.I've been in today as I tend to do - its my "local" after all - and my tipple of choice is still unavailable. For 3 days now there's "been a problem with the lines." I've no idea what this means but what I do know is that the beer to customer process generally involves a keg, a cooler and some plastic tubing. Strikes me that this is not rocket surgery and it won't take much fixing surely. Standards?Now I could complain to Rich the manager but he's never there when I am. That's because I go in during the late afternoons and evenings - like most people do. As it stands, from mid afternoon onwards, the pub is left to run under the stewardship of a team leader or a minimalist crew of bar staff working their way through college and for whom the pub is there solely for an income. They don't do it for the love of the job.And that's why punters like Robjacko find tables full of glasses and sticky tables when they go in. Most of the better reviews of the pub are for the early mornings. When Rich is there.Except "don't do it for the love of the job" is strictly not quite true. There was up until a while ago, a member of staff who did care, who took time to know the customers drinks and would often have a bit of time for them when it wasn't too busy. First name was K. Had there been a good customer / manager interface their eventual demise may have been averted. I say may because I recognise it is the duty of the manager to manage. And in the end, for those of us that did recognise such qualities but were unable to express this, its a loss to the company as we see it. The Wetherspoons chain, so it would seem, has a process to deal with complaints but no comparative or alternative process that allows customers to also recognise good service and the machinery to reward staff for having done so. That's a shame and a pity. Not just at this pub but across the chain.For my own group of friends that used to meet here on a Sunday afternoons, the impersonal feel to the place of late has resulted in them voting with their feet - and wallets - to frequent an alternative establishment nearby. For a long time, we - around a dozen or more of us - used to occupy 2 large high tables at the front of the pub. Then they were moved. Requests to have the tables restored were dismissed out of hand. A complaint to the Wetherspoons Head Office hierarchy was met with " there are no plans to move them back." Plans indeed! What "plan" do you need to move a table? You just pick it up and move it don't you? Complete and utter derisory tosh in my opinion. The perception now is that customers are to be treated with contempt and that they shouldn't challenge the "nanny knows best" mentality. Whose pub is it anyway? I claimed earlier that this was my local and in terms of distance, it is. But I begin to wonder. Does Rich the manager know what I drink or even, come to that, who I am? In the last 2 years he's never served me a pint, not for that matter and so far as I recall, has he ever served any of my associates. The previous manager and his wife would be often be seen in there putting in a shift. And they used to eat in the pub too. That is always a good sign of a steady ship. Nowadays, well...... draw your own conclusions.So. A summary. If you prefer the impersonal touch and that you wish to just go in, take what you need then pay and go then that's fine. It does what it says on the tin. However, if you seek a convivial local with a convivial mine host in the tradition of what was once your second home, literally and in the true spirit of the "public house", then forget it. Sadly, there's more to engaging with the paying punter than having a raffle once a week.

This is a typical Wetherspoons in that the drinks are cheap and the staff are very friendly. However we would only ever call in to this particular Wetherspoons for a drink as the pub appears dirty with glasses covering empty tables even at quiet times and the tables are always sticky.

my fav pub I like this pub as it as a nice ambiance and the bar staff are great.the food is ok and the furniture could do with a refit but never no trouble in all the years ive been for a pint.

Brilliant Atmosphere and the food comes out very quickly and is great value. We have been several times and have never had a bad experience. where else can you get a bottle of wine for £4.99?

This is the second time that I have gone with my husband for a breakfast and I have to say they are lovely. We have just had the traditional ones which at about £2.95 you cant go wrong, it is just enough for us both. Would highly recommend if in the area.

My husband and I got served really quickly by a young man on the bar on Sunday, He was very friendly and helpful. We had 2 Sunday dinners and they was very nice and very cheap! We didnt have to wait long either for them, We will defo be coming back - Thank you

Great food at reasonable prices, we went on steak night and all 4 steaks were cooked perfect. The staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed our experience

Better than I thought, very busy, served quickly, the staff friendly, value for money.Would visit again

what a nice friendly bunch of staff I called in with my niece and 2 kids while out shopping it was very clean and service was quick the lady who bought food out was extra friendly to kids would defo recommend for a great value and tasty meals

Spent a lot of time here recently whilst waiting for my new kitchen to be fitted. Always good service and value for money. Wish they would make a better job of wiping the tables though.

We came here twice over a weekend, based in an old cinema, typical Wetherspoons fayre. The first day my partner had the all day breakfast, and I had the vegetarian version and both were very nice. The second day my partner had the turkey Christmas meal, and it is the first time that I have ever seen him complain at a Wetherspoons....he described the turkey portion as 'earrings!' the two thin slices were so miniscule....apparently they are pre portioned that small as the manager rather shamefacedly admitted.....we normally book a large party to eat at Wetherspoons on boxing day.....if the portions are really that small this year we won't be going. There was no offer of cranberry or other sauces. My vegetarian lentil roast was very dry. The sauvignon blanc very expensive when compared to the cost of Guinness, beers etc. When we were there there was a loud, and verbally violent confrontation between two groups of drinkers which did not make for a pleasant atmosphere.

Came here with my dad after a poor visit to The Regent in Kirkby, much better food here, better atmosphere, nicer staff, just a far better visit for chicken club

Very pleasant staff and good food the breakfast I had was really nice I didn't expect that kind of service in that kind of area.

The Picture House doesn't look the best from the outside, and if you go through the front entrance it can seem a very unappealing venue due to the fact you are at the 'bar' end and it can be quite rowdy (intimidating!).If however you go to the side of the building into the restaurant entrance it is completely different, still quite noisy but not as intimidating.It is always quite busy, and as above is quite noisy too so it's not the best place if you are looking to relax or sit for a chat with friends.The staff make you feel welcome and are very friendly. The food menu is the generic Wetherspoons menu, which has a good choice of meals and great value for money. Our meals were served fairly quick, and were to a good standard - very enjoyable. Staff were attentive and asked if our meals were okay for us.All in all not the best of atmospheres, but the staff are great, the service is good and the food is really nice.

Good no frills value. What you see is what you get. Not overly keen on breakfasts but special deals in the evening aren't bad.

personally depends what mood there in if there in a good mood you get top quality service and food but if you feel negativity stay clear

As this is my own local and having read the reviews here, some of which I wholeheartedly agree with, I feel that some words of defence or mitigating circumstance are in order required to give a bit of balance.I wouldn't class myself and my family who frequent this particular spoons as "undesirables" Nunga1, though given that a cross section of local folk use the pub, there are bound be some characters in there. Certainly for the student about to embark on a degree or thesis in human behaviour, social engineering or the consequences of infidelity, there's a whole raft of stuff to work with here without ever leaving the bar.The outside we have inherited from the days when the building used to be a cinema. Its 1932 art deco style. Inside, just a section of the old balcony and part of where the silver screen would have been are all that remain. The other side of the former cinema was demolished to become the job centre next door. Cynical locals claim that the fruit machines on the co-joining wall have chutes in the back that feed their takings back into the job centre. With a bookies across the road, suggestions are that claimants circumnavigate the 3 buildings - job centre, bookies and pub - on what is lovingly referred to as "Suttons Golden Triangle". As someone said, "its a Wetherspoons" and although it can be said that there are better ones to be had, I can also confirm that some that are far worse. True, the coffee machine is temperamental and the first day of winter is generally marked by the heating packing up. There are a few steps to the toilets whereas in other spoons, toilets are sometimes either in the roof space or located in the labyrinths below the pub. When eating out, we usually go in for their curry night or Sunday lunch and we've never had a bad one yet. Touchwood. And with the taxi rank just next door, its convenient just to fall from the pub into a cab; you can monitor the availability of taxis in the rank from the inside of the pub which is handy in times of inclement weather.One by one the pubs that used to be in the middle of Sutton have closed; there used to be around 9 in the town centre and now there are only 4 - and that won't remain at that level much longer I fear. As a result, this Spoons tends to be a bit more pricier than some of the others as it doesn't have the competition. Even Nottingham City Centre is cheaper. However it does open early and serve food late which must be welcomed by shift workers like those who, for example, work at the nearby 24 hour Asda. Anyone who comes off a night shift after battling in there for 12 hours can frequent "the spoons" and consume as much as they wish with my blessing.During the football season and England competitions, matches are screened live on the former silver screen and the venue gets popular on such occasions. Likewise on a Sunday afternoon when the upper end of the Premiership are playing. Its here that you can identify the various supporter factions by the replica shirts they wear - the ones they most probably bought in Benidorm. Its is said that some of them believe that Liverpool and Manchester are resorts on the east coast. But that's just conjecture...or is it? It would be nice if JD Wetherspoon, in my opinion that is, could see their way clear to giving the pub a bit of TLC or even upgrading it to a Lloyds No 1 Bar and give us an optional for a night venue in Sutton. Now that would be a Golden suggestion. Anyway, would like to go on but its time for the match. Anyone seen my Chelsea shirt - the one with "Simsang" on the front?

We often eat at Wetherspoons when we just want something quick, cheap and cheerful. The food took a while to arrive, was cold and they were stingy with the chips.The table was dirty but it was the only one free. Customers were a real mixed bunch and we felt a bit out of place eating on a Saturday night. Nice building but not as good as other Wetherspoons we have visited.

Have been here a few times for breakfast and also for dinner and found the food to be ok, and edible, but nothing special. Good value for money, but depending on where you sit will also depend on your experience, In certain areas it is a little quieter from all the drinkers in the pub, and yes I do mean at any time of the day. I went in for breakfast a few weeks ago at 10.30am and found a few tables drinking already and had gone through 2 bottles of wine(on their 3rd) and their table had not been cleared. I thought it was a bit much for this time of day, don't blame the customers, I blame the staff or management. Think there should be some restrictions at that time in a morning.Like I said my food was adequate, but nothing special. Will return again at some point possibly for a drink or a breakfast but only if needed, won't go out of my way to recommend this pub for food and drink to friends apart from the fact that the alcohol is so cheap and possibly a good place to start a night out, not finish it!

This place looks like a dump from the outside. How many undesirables can you get in one place. I know - loads if you look at the front of this place. The outside smokers make this place look terrible. I'm lost for words! It's about time Sutton had a few bars for the average person at least!!

Food is what you would expect , the soundings are nice clean and loads of seats, Service is quick and simple no chit chat ..