The John Logie Baird (JD Wetherspoon), Hastings

Absolutely disgusted their service and food. Went in roughly a week before xmas and ordered 2 breakfasts. The pub/restaurant was not busy. We waited over 45min before they arrived. When they arrived they were freezing cold practically and the toast anemic. We called someone over who took it away.We also noticed two other people had also sent them back. One Lady sent hers away after and got back before us by a considerable time. I could kind of understand if the place had been busy but it really was not.After waiting another 25min we demanded a refund. Was given one. The 2 men behind the bar looked like they really did not want to be there. One guy who just started his shift as the food was sent back was the only helpful and friendly one there. I am really disappointed. We had been xmas shopping and were looking forward toa nice breakfast and it ruined the morning. Sort it out wetherspoons. There really was no excuse for the disgusting manner in which it was dealt with and the shammy food. I never really complain but this really annoyed me.

The trouble with 'spoons is there is this perception that they are all the same. They aren't. This is in my experience one of the better 'spoons in the south east. It's not particularly good compared with other local treasures, but compared with other 'spoons, it's OK 20 April 2007 It's a 'spoons, but it's quite good as 'spoons go. They had five ales on, and there's not many places that do that.

One of the dingiest and unappealing ‘Spoons I have encountered. Hideous from the outside, depressing on the inside, the large interior has all the usual formulaic Wetherspoon traits but somehow it just all seems so much bleaker than even the most mundane ‘Spoons with its low ceilings, dark walls and generally dull ambience. Tables had been shunted aside to create open floorspace ahead of the Saturday night crowds and I shudder to think what it would have been like had I stayed for more than my fleeting visit. The tiny patio at the rear is of little use other than for those wanting a quick fag. The beers are as decent as usual with good 3 guest ales but they count for little in such dull surroundings. If JLB were still around to visit the pub that bears his name, I dare say he would consider it to be more at the black & white portable end of the market than High Definition flat screen.

Official page of The John Logie Baird - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Official page of The John Logie Baird - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk