The Commercial Hotel (JD Wetherspoon), Accrington

Official site of The Commercial Hotel (JD Wetherspoon) - www.jdwetherspoon.com

Official site of The Commercial Hotel (JD Wetherspoon) - www.jdwetherspoon.com

When I went in there seemed to be a lot of uncleansed tables, but, to be fair, this was soon rectified. Usual hand pumps on offer - an easy place to while away the time waiting for my train.

A quite acceptable Wethers. Basically a square pub.

Attractive former hotel located opposite the impressive Market Halls building. Retains a relatively 'pub-like' interior, and has a pleasant part-covered patio beer garden to the rear. Reasonable choice from seven of 10 handpumps when I visited, including the Three B's Bee Blonde (£1.99). Certainly worth a stop if in the area.

One of the better spoons done very well nice staff well worth a visit

At the moment,quite a few of the town centre pubs in Accrington are in a bit of a price war for the cheapest beer prices,which has made the new wetherspoons one of the dearest pubs around,with the cheapest lager over £2.70p a pint.Not sure of there policy here,if it is to keep the riff-raff out,or to try to claw money back after the expensive conversion.Called in on Saturday for a meal which was ok,but did notice the food prices were steeper than other JDW i have visited.

Although not the largest pub in the Wetherspoons chain,an admirable job has been undertaken on this 1.4 Million pound refurbishment.On entering the pub the bar faces you,with a raised platform to the left,and an open area, with a walled mural to the right followed by the customary bookcase,and to the far right is the fine large beer garden complete with commemorative clock (which looks a bit out of place)Amazingly when i approached the bar,was stuck for choice for service with a team of 5 barmaids to select from. (This is unknown territory for me at 11-30 in a JDW pub)After pinching myself to check i was not dreaming,the pampering continued,with a smile from the barmaid,other barstaff asking if i had been served,and finally my pint was topped up.Excellent service if this is kept up but sadly i think not.Quite a few guest beers were on offer as well as themed food nights.Steak Club Tues, and Curry Club on a Thursday