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The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain

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By Will Noble, CNN London (CNN) — Utter the single word “Wetherspoon,” or even the colloquial “Spoons” to a Brit, and they’ll know what you mean. Some will grimace. Some will groan. Others will excitedly rub their hands together like you’d just cooked their favorite meal. Wetherspoon pubs are an institution in the UK. They enjoy cult-like status both among admirers, lured in by real ale and “pub grub” sold at astoundingly low prices, and detract…

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The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain

Loathed and loved in equal measures, Wetherspoon pubs have become an essential part of the British cultural landscape, but the unorthodox experiences offered in these cut-price watering holes can often leave visitors baffled.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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