The Corryvreckan (JD Wetherspoon), Oban

Ok, I weakened; I gave in and I sampled Oban's JDW outlet. You've been to a Spoons, so you know the score. It's got a carpet, the like of which you've not seen before. There's a comatose customer with a member of staff in attendance. There's not quite enough of them serving behind the bar and none have a clue who's next. There's 6 mostly unadventurous ales on sale, though one is now off. So much the same as your local one. How does this differ? Well, it's located beside Oban harbour, gateway to the Isle of Mull and other islands and surrounded by mountains - though mostly you get to see a docked ferry. Internally, it's a right barn of a place, easily the biggest pub in town and with the widest range of ales. Also, the wi-fi's hopeless. But no way is it the best pub in town. Visit if you're a fan of the chain (or one of those tickers). Check it out if you're in need of cheap grog or food. If you want a more authentic experience, or don't have the patience to stand at the bar, hoping you'll eventually get served, there are other and better pubs in town. As you'd expect.