The Benjamin Fawcett - JD Wetherspoon — Restaurant in England

I have visited wetherspoons in various cities, some very good and some not so good. On 4th August2025 during my trip to Driffield in East Yorkshire I popped into the Benjamin Fawcett wetherspoon.

Firstly the staff were very helpful, obliging and kept extremely busy. Although the furniture was looking shabby and the chair I sat on was at risk of seriously trapping someone's finger due to wear and tear, I looked beyond this and ordered food.

The food I ordered for myself was something I have eaten at many wetherspoons across the country. From one of two contradictory menus I chose a 12" deli wrap of egg, bacon and sausage and I knew what to expect to was looking forward to it. What arrived was a lukewarm wrap that was cold by the second bite. I returned the sandwich in exchange for a replacement of the same. This time I received a wrap where the bacon was overcooked and extremely brittle throughout. My holiday lunch for that day was ruined and inedible.

The staff were very obliging.

Finally there are two food menus that contradict each other on price, the standard menu against the special menu. The special suggests a better deal on certain days and between certain hours, however this was not the case. I discussed it with a very helpful member of staff but he could not fathom the pricing.

All in all the Benjamin Fawcett Wetherspoons was a total let down on food as well as health & safety with regards...

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