Wetherspoons, The Friar Penketh in Warrington

Large mixed grill was too big but all good food

Who is the chef in this joint? He,or she ( can you call a women chef? Or is it chefette?) Who knows. Anyhoo, only ordered a plate of chips but 👌 Crispy, sure,fluffy on the inside, you better believe they were, all washed down with a pint of the amber nectar. Get this person on master chef, tout suite.

Saturday lunch time very quiet but still had to wait 45 mins for food. No clean cups available again had to wait until they were washed. Food eventually came which was cold, not impressed

Ordered chips and curry, over £5 hardly any curry sauce, half of the chips were over cooked too, would eat here again 😔

Love this place 😍 great food 😋😋

Popped in for a breakfast, was quiet but food arrived quickly & was enjoyed. Had the eggs Benedict for the first time. Will have again.

Although this is a gorgeous spoons ..fab building the service was great but slow.. as yet are short staffed ..come on peeps..there's jobs with great pay out. There ..

Cheap and cheerful for breakfast , lunch and drinks. Wheelchair accessable

Got to rate this as one of the worst spoons I've ever been to. Came here for breakfast before creamfields. The eggs were miles over done, The black pudding was rock solid, only gave me 2 small bits of butter for me toast. The pint tasted bitter and flat. I waited to be served for about 15 minutes it's as if the bar staff picked their favourites and served other people who queued up after I did.

Bar staff need to concentrate on which customers need serving next...nothing worse than waiting to be served then bar staff attend to someone who came after you...then proceed to doubt your word when you point this out!

Unbelievable value for money! Excellent quality food and drink.

Came out after months of not going out with friends Sat upstairs and staff opened all the windows sat here for over 45 minutes With wind blowing Lamp shade blowing with the breeze Asked staff to close a few of them Refused I thought it was a customer enjoyment Not staff Won't be coming again soon😡😡

was quiet during the week visit. food good and served hot and quickly.

A nice place for something to eat and a chat with family & friends at a reasonable price for food and drink as its usually known as weatherspoons.

Relax atmosphere and nice staff

The chips weren't nice, but everything else was good. We ate with family, including 2 children. The chicken wraps were delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal. It's good the children have fruit options too.

Nice and clean. Service was quick, and the staff are polite and friendly.

Took the girls n had a nice time in Warrington

Good old fashioned Wetherspoons. Good prices!

I've never had the food from the spoons in warrington but the service is fast and there's no faffing around, its got a great atmosphere its not to quite and not to loud get a bit busy but not as busy as some I've been to. It's also very clean the glasses are clean as well and so are the tables

Typical wetherspoons. Clean and well run

Enjoy the food in there and the service.Pretty good people👌👋😊

Wetherspoons excellent service very reasonably priced meals and drinks.

Went here for a couple of drinks before getting food and was quite shocked. I didn’t expect anything to be too fancy as it wasn’t a fine dining place but didn’t expect SEVERAL dirty glasses either. My boyfriend had gotten a lager and had what looked to be old food on the bottom of the glass. I ordered a cherry pepsi and was met with finger marks all inside the glasses.

Over 1 hour waiting for hamburger, nobody warned us that take so long. Finally meal wasn't tasty.

A bit disappointing. I went to what was one of the best Wetherspoons in Warrington centre but it was one that had been sold, post Brexit. I walked half a mile to another and a big screen showing football was on at one end (not for me, thanks) so I got a coffee and went to the far side of the bar. The coffee (shown) was supposed to be a milky coffee, but was strong, black. The tables were strewn with menus and food debris and an open bottle of vinegar. I ordered food using the app. A glass of apple juice was plonked unceremoniously on the table, without so much as a grimace. It had ice which I had specifically requested to 'remove', as it affects my teeth. I shouted the waitress back but she ignored me. The food (jacket potato and tuna mayonnaise) arrived without the table being cleared or cleaned, and was generous in proportions, but the salad had seen better days.

nice place to meet up with friends. good selection of ciders. Excellent value

Had a chicken tikka was charged extra for a garlic naan I didn’t ask for when my food arrived asked for a plain naan as I did not ask for the garlic naan she said yes of course I’ll have them bring another one out and never did one lady with dark hair was lovely but the other lady said the kitchen just didn’t make the naan bread as I had finished my food.

Does exactly what you expect it to...

The staff were friendly. and respectful. And it was very clean 👌

Can't go wrong with a wetherspoons. We went for breakfast , absolutely spot on .

Just like in Wheterspoon. The climate suits me. The food is ok, and you can't complain about the service.

Typical weatherspoon pub. Good value for money.

Great place for a cheap beer and burger lunch

Terrible staff, we visited today , only to find rude staff and no milk We paid for unlimited tea/ coffee but could only have the one drink each .

Always nice like most Wetherspoon pubs. Nice quick food and nice drinks and cocktails.

Enjoyable breakfast at reasonable price

S to be expected from the chain

Poor attitude. Ordered cheeseburger. When it came it wasn't a cheeseburger. I told the waitress there is no cheese on a burger and then she offered to bring a cheese to put on myself. I asked her if she could take it and put cheese on it. On return she slammed the plate on the table without any acknowledgement. Because of this service I asked for my money back which they refused - no customer rights. I've asked for the lady's name and she refused to give it to me and I don't have proof of the purchase as they don't give you a receipt. Apparently she was a manager and couldn't speak to someone else. I've been fan of Wetherspoon's for many years and I have spent a lot of money at this chain but I won't go in this pub again. I don't deserve to be treated like this and I'm disappointed.

Excellent value for the afternoon deal.

Good breakfast but could not find strawberry jam on menu

Cleanest wetherspoons been in so far

Good atmosphere and group gathering. Katsu chicken curry must be ordered.

I had a wonderful experience at Friar Penketh today! The food was amazing, and I enjoyed a delightful conversation with Rhys, a fantastic fellow, about the upcoming ales. The staff provided excellent service, and I'll definitely be returning soon.

Spent the afternoon at The Friar while waiting to see a gig at Parr Hall. We had a wrap and chips with a drink and it was delicious. Despite the place being jammed to the rafters, the staff were friendly, helpful and the food arrived in good time. The pub was clean and the tables hade been wiped down before we reached our table. All in all, we had absolutely no complaints we'll certainly visit again next time we're gigging around the corner.

Good food excellent service with good drinks

I like coming in here for a drink, cos it's great value and relaxing, especially upstairs. But last time I was in on a Thursday afternoon, I went upstairs to get served, only to be told there's no one serving. So went downstairs and queued for 10 minutes and the old man behind the bar looked really miserable and the young woman said it's app only upstairs and they were short staffed. Needs more staff on a busy afternoon.

Overall, my fav drinking and eating place in Warrington. Ok, they have their problems now and then but hey that's life. Great ale, nice food and can be a very relaxing place to pass the afternoon

Our food and drink orders have always been correct however you can't always guarantee getting your steaks cooked as ordered. Table service can take a while and have had them "forget" to bring drinks ordered via the app but once mentioned to them, they rectify it. Staff aren't always the best, a few have a face on, never crack a smile and are basically unapproachable whilst others are the total opposite. Kind of luck of the drawer

Young lad Josh served me and was fantastic. Very fast service and friendly! Made the visit with my Mrs stress free and lovely!

Decent Spoons, best pint of wainwright I’ve had up here, food good and friendly service, nice quieter clientele, 👌🏻

Mistakes happen, but I get it. They usually sort it out.

I only popped in for a quick drink before meeting someone. I preferred the other Spoons in Warrington that was sold. The Friar is just off the main drag (back of the market). Nice in the summer with outside seating.

Great spoons this one. Tucked away down a side road in warrington, this place is our go to bar on regular nights out in the area. Prices , obvioulsy , are great, staff are happy and chatty. always a great experience when we go there.

Went here for a friend’s 18th birthday. The staff were very friendly, I got chatting to the girl who served us at the bar. She was lovely, I hope she’s having a good time right now. The food was also really good in my opinion: I got pasta, it was very tasty. Only downside is that, being a spoons, the atmosphere was loud and honestly a little bit overwhelming.

Food was alright, chips were abit bland one or two under cooked. Atmosphere loud as to be expected. Service was spot on cannot fault them.

Was cold 🥶 don't think they had heating on

Food good and Morgan the floor assistant is great, constantly on the go and is a cedit to the pub and him self, works so hard and very polite.

Had a pizza and was surprised how nice it was the food is Normally bellow par but tbf it was good value for money

Prior to this visit there was an elderly man working there , who was collecting glasses delivering meals and putting empty glasses in the glass washer , and to top it all was serving drinks while the younger staff members were stood about. The man deserves a medal 🏅 ten out of ten

Terrible service & the bar assistants are very rude towards customers my partner went in for a coffee the manager was very rude towards him sack the manager

Good and experienced, polite staff. The food was good, not much impressed by the quantity but impressed by the quality. I had a boneless bucket and chips. Boneless bucket- You will get two kinds of chicken around 8 chicken small to medium-sized pieces and colesau. Enjoyed it! Love to visit again and try other items.

Not too bad for a pub, quite good for a spoons. As always avoid the steak

Quite a nice looking place for a weatherspoons I ordered a drink and the glass just stunk of washing up liquid which put me off drinking it Majority of the staff were really friendly except the one big tall guy who was taking drinks and food out (I assume is the manager or works in the kitchen) has zero customer service skills, just grunts and doesn't acknowledge customers I did have to ask about drinks that I ordered 20 minutes ago which was promptly delivered to my table

Fantastic spoons....some of the regulars even have tattoos spelled correctly!

Lovely staff and service. And one fit bird who works there amazing 😉

Do not eat here! The food is greasy and rotten. Even when it's not busy, you can be waiting 40 mins.

Superb afternoon nice staff and customer's , also a great selection of real ale. I must admit it's one of the best Wetherspoon's I've visited in recent times , I'll definitely be making more visits

Food was defrosted but okay at least the price was fair

Cheap and Cheerful. Always a good place to meet up.

Absolutely superb. Just went today to have the Christmas lunch – absolutely superb. Service was great and also the beer was great as well. Definitely going back again!

Decent size wetherspoons on two levels with plenty of seating. The food was good and the staff were lovely, will visit again!

Great Remembrance day met up with veterans from numerous regiments

Great place to relax and have a bite to eat

Went as a family with 10 year old children for breakfast at the weekend. As it's a Weatherspoons it was busy. Found the tables to not be the cleanest and had to wait ages for food. Mine was just about hot enough for me to not send back but was close. Everyone else's was fine.

Had a mixed grill and was the worst food I have ever had. Been here quite a lot and it is a bit hit and miss but this was a shocker, the meat was dry and way way overcooked? Terrible I also overheard someone else say it was the worst mixed grill they had ever had. Sack the bloody chef or better still the manager..

Absolutely fantastic wetherspoons like usual

Lovely modern looking Wetherspoons. Still got a 'new look' vibe but with the usual Spoons atmosphere.

Decent Weatherspoons near centre of Warrington..serves Leffe..😋 Nuff said..😚

A very good experience in a pub we haven't been in before only reason l didn't give it more stars, is due to the 3 teens who did stop vaping and swearing for a good 40mins even when asked.

Very busy since the other Wetherspoons closed.But staff work their socks off.

Alright like not much of a atmosphere

What can i say cheap and cheerful

Extremely rude staff every time I go in she has a bad attitude and has no manners , threatened to bar me . Unacceptable behaviour

Typical Weatherspoons franchise, no surprises.

Guiness tasted off, had to get another drink

A nice, fairly typical town centre Wetherspoon's. Easy going feel and atmosphere.

Really poor, no table service appeared , waited 25 minutes despite the app saying 2 to 7 minutes, staff excuse was the had been a bit busy, no apology, had to go to bar to get service, Really very poor all round. Will not use again.

Good ole spoonies can't beat staff are good here too

Early tea, so no real atmosphere and naan bread for curry was overdone and cardboard-like. Excellent real ale choices on draught, Wobbly Bob & Old Peculiar!!

Curry very tasty but naan was microwaved within an inch of its life🤪. Decor & toilets a little faded. Could do with a bit of updating.

The food and atmosphere was mid for a Wetherspoons, sadly the service was worse than usual as our waitress was very abrasive to certain members of our group and got visibly annoyed at us when she served us food we didn't order. I the past this place has been nice but it can be crowded at times

I always preferred the other Wetherspoons in town before it shut. This one is always so much slower service. Food took nearly 30 mins to come and it was breakfast. Not a massive wait but when I'm by myself with 2 toddlers to contain I definitely felt a little frazzled

We had a '10oz' Gammon with eggs and a large Mixed Grill. The '10oz' Gammon was 2 very thin slices of Gammon, extremely dry, hard & cremated - almost inedible. The Mixed Grill had very thin slices of Gammon, Chicken, Lamb, Steak & 2 Pork Sausages. The Sausages were passable but, again, the rest of the meat was very dry & overcooked - so hard that the knife struggled to cut through it! Both meals had fried eggs, which again were very hard & overcooked. Whilst we will return here for drinks, we will NEVER eat here again.

Wetherspoons is Wetherspoons. That's all I have to say

Great place for a reasonable meal and great price

Like that there is now tables & chairs all outside the front great when sun actually does come out, great priced drinks too

A lovely breakfast, slow service, but good tasty food

Fast service, cheap pints. Need I say more?

Highly recommend the barbecue chicken pizza..delish! Great service and good value.