Spouter's Corner (JD Wetherspoon), Wood Green, N22

Initial impressions are not favourable - lurking smokers crowding around the entrance to this ugly-looking part of a ugly-looking building. However, the interior is rather more interesting (which is just as well as you will have plenty of time to look around while you are waiting to be served...). 10 handpumps, with four festival ales (plus two 'available soon') in addition to the usual suspects, with beer keenly priced at £1.85. However, with miserable staff, and some fairly suspect customers, the atmosphere doesn't encourage one to stay for a second pint.

I went in here last week whilst I was down in Wood Green shopping. I thought I would see if it had Improved since my Last visit which was over a year ago. The Ale Quality was much better this time as both Ales I tried were in good condition so was the service as I actually got severed this time with only a short wait. I could only see Two guest Ales on when I went in Plus the usual regular Ales. Looks like the place has been cleaned up & some better staffing put in place since last time I was in. But for some strange reason I always feel uncomfortable in this Wetherspoons as if I need too keep looking over my shoulder but that could be just the area. Its OK for a midday drink but I would not want too go down here in the dark evenings.

When I walked up to the bar there was a lone barman serving a couple who were paying by card. Almost 10 minutes later when I finally gave up trying to be served the lone barman was still grappling with the card machine and there were now 9 people waiting to be served. Not once did he acknowledge any of us and there was absolutely no attempt to get the glass collector to give him a hand. An absolute shambles in a decent looking Wetherspoons, maybe I will return to see if I am luckier with my timing.

A poor Wetherspoon's with a poor beer selection and quality.I have been here a couple of times but will not bother anymore

Official page of Wetherspoons - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Official page of Wetherspoons - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Usual Wetherspoons pub. All the things you expect. Ale, wine, food, no smoking area, disabled access. One thing that I've never seen before is that you can pre-order your food. Ring them before 11:00 with your order and time of arrival and it will be ready when you get there.