The Thomas Lloyd (J D Wetherspoon), Warwick

This is a conversion of an old Lloyds Bank. Main room is fairly bland with a number of dividing pillars. Wood panelled conservatory to left rear. Almost everything about my visit was awful; where to start? Staff were all over the place making for an interminable wait at the bar, serving out of order and new staff coming on simply meandering over to the nearest person rather than trying to work out who needed serving next. Two guests on, tried to order both but they were off so ended up with a desperation Abbott which was at least drinkable. Messy interior with uncleared tables and rubbish lying about on the floor. Some real bums as customers, got insulted by some sneering coked-up twerp and his gurning mate. Dire - on a par with the Bright Helm as the worst JDW I’ve set foot in.

Converted from quite a grand old bank building on the Market Place, so I was a bit surprised to find the interior on two slightly-different levels. However, if you look carefully, it does appear that the original structure was extended to one side in a very similar style at some stage in the past. It is also lighter inside than expected, with little of historic interest remaining but the walls are enlivened by some artworks from Coventry Art College students. Also has a few patio tables out front. Disappointingly, only five of the ten handpumps were operational - allowing for duplicates and those 'available soon' - but my pint of North Cotswold Windrush was in good form and great value at just £2.10.

Usual Wetherspoon's with a plain large room and a very disappointing range of real ales.

A totally standard Lloyds No 1 converted from a Lloyds bank, so not much of a name change needed there then. For some reason this pub was totally hammered on our Wednesday lunchtime visit. It was so busy that I couldn't really get a feel for the place or check out much of the decor. It also took ages to get served and then my pint was only in reasonable condition. We drank up pretty quickly and went to somewhere much more comfortable.