Friar Penketh, Warrington

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user reviews of Friar Penketh, Warrington

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One of my favourite JDW venues which always has a superb selection of real ales from around the country. Busy leading up to club time, then strangely deserted til chuck out time. Can usually get served relatively quickly (compared to other JDW pubs) even when busy. Some great ales supped over the last few months including Blue Moon, Yellowhammer and a selection from George Wright plus many more.
keith253 - 23 Apr 2010 16:02
Was in here a couple of weeks ago, one of our noemal crowd does'nt rate the place for some reason (bit snobish I reckon). Anyway, those that did turn up enjoyed some golden colled Ales from Geroger Wright Brewing Co and Moorhouses - all in good condition and at £1.59p a pint, excellent value. They also accepted the 50p off a pint CAMRA vouchers at one per round. 8/10
kernott1 - 22 Jan 2010 13:51
went in around 5.oopm quick service was on red rock,good pint excellent service at the bar one of the better jd i have been in.only thing that spoiled was a lot of the people in their had white yellow blue sports shirts and were shouting and singing very loud which is a bit much when i was trying to enjoy a good quiet pint
forestwood - 12 Aug 2009 17:03
As the previous reviewers have suggested, this really is one of the better 'spoons. Great choice of real ale - 15 handpumps in total, with all but one in service. The selection included four beers from the local Northern Brewing Ltd, and my pint of 'Two Tone Special' chocolate stout was particularly good.
rpadam - 20 May 2009 22:24
Nice and friendly, otherwise a typical Wetherspoons. One of the cheaper ones.
LeedsStew - 2 Mar 2009 20:51
Large wetherspoons with quick friendly service and good beer, 7/10
fat_beer_badger - 1 Mar 2009 08:41
What a pleasant 'Spoons! Very busy this lunchtime with a mixed crowd, yet the service was up to the mark, tables were being cleared, it was clean and tidy and had a good atmosphere.I had time for a couple of ales (George Wright's Pure Blonde and Slater's Premium)and both were in very good condition.
Ordinary - 24 Sep 2008 22:57
Considerably better than the usual Wetherspoons. I usually go in early evening - around 6.00 - and there are very few chavvy types. Ale selection excellent.
BillyD - 22 Mar 2007 09:47
I agree with u chesterman! Love this place, less of an attitude than the usual warrington crowd. Handy for Warrington Bank Quay station as I can testify nearly missing my train in here one day. Never got over leaving half a pint and loads of nachos to leg it up the road, boo hoo!! I find the staff very friendly and chatty in here, even if they all seem to slag off the management, but the bosses r doing something right to run a top notch wethers like this one!
garycook1e - 27 Nov 2006 13:41
Good selection of real ale,well kept,cheap prices, friendly staff even when very busy on Sat night.Good mix of customers,young and old.This is how I like pubs to be.
Chesterman - 4 Sep 2006 19:13
its alrite coz d drinks r cheap. Its always packed but i prefer places wit music.
louby_lou - 3 Aug 2005 16:35
Good place. Plenty of seats and cheap drinks. A good start for a pub crawl.
Dan10 - 26 Nov 2004 16:58

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