The quirky Wetherspoons pubs that turn into nightclubs on weekends with DJs and dancefloors – is your local on the list?
WETHERSPOONS pubs are best known for being cheap and cheerful places to eat and drink, but there are a few where punters can also tear up the dancefloor too.
A handful of the boozers turn into nightclubs with music blaring into the early hours of the morning – is your local among the lucky few?
1. The Regal, Cambridge
Located inside the former Regal Theatre, the Art Deco spoons boasts high ceilings and expansive seating areas.
While it serves the usual range of food and drink during the day, by night it transforms into a party heaven where the tables and chairs are pushed aside to form a dancefloor.
While there is no longer a DJ, music is played in the evenings.
2. The Bishops’ Mill, Durham
Named after a mill that was used to grind corn, the Bishops’ Mill is a modern Spoons pub.
Punters can expect the usual grub, like curries, pizzas and burgers, during a daytime visit.
The Bishop’s Mill in Durham is open late on weekends, with DJs and lighting turning the pub into a club.
There are also student nights on throughout the week, making it perfect for clubbers on a budget.
3. The Montagu Pyke, London
Located on Charing Cross Road in central London, the Montagu Pyke is popular with Londoners, tourists and theatre-goers alike thanks to its proximity to the West End and Soho.
Just like the Regal, the Spoons boozer sits inside a former cinema called the Montagu Pyke, which is named after a pioneering figure of early British cinema.
While the Montagu Pyke doesn’t have an onsite DJ, music is played.
What's it like to visit the Bishop's Mill?
THE Sun’s Senior Consumer Reporter Adele Cooke visited Durham’s Bishop’s Mill as a student, here’s why she’s a fan of the pub-cum-nightclub…
WHEN my friends and I talk about our time at Durham, our regular trips to The Bishop’s Mill regularly come up.
We would often go to the Wetherspoons during the day for a quick lunch on the way to lectures.
Then after a long day in the library we would head back to the pub for a drink and a dance.
The pints were around £2.50 and it was easy to have a great night out on our student budgets.
Although there were several night clubs in Durham, the dance floor at
The Bishop’s Mill was always full on a Thursday night.
The DJ played a mix of cheesy and popular tunes, so there was always a song you can get up and dance to.
I look back on my time in Durham and those memories fondly.
4. The Seven Stars, Manchester
Named after a historic inn of the same name, the Manchester boozer is bright, spacious and contemporary.
The pub boasts cosy corners for smaller groups as well as larger areas for families and friends.
It has a designated dancefloor too, making perfect for those who like to have a boogie at the weekend.
5. The Mile Castle, Newcastle
Located on Westgate Road in the heart of Newcastle, the Mile Castle is another boozer that pays homage to the history of the city.
The pub is named after the mile castles, a series of small fortifications built along Hadrian’s Wall.
Its inside couldn’t be farther from the ancient world, with a modern interior.
The pub also has a rooftop terrace, which is popular in the summer months.
It also has a dedicated dancefloor as well as an onsite hotel, making it the perfect place to crash after a night out.
6. Lloyds No. 1, Nottingham
This Spoons boozer boasts stylish decor and a spacious layout with a mix of seating options.
It also has a dedicated dancefloor space, adding to its livelier weekend atmosphere.
7. The Hedley Verity, Leeds
The pub is named after Hedley Verity, a legendary Yorkshire cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of English cricket.
Given its location near Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds, it’s a popular spot with students.
The pub transforms into a nightclub called Disco Spoons where music is played.
These are some of the top Wetherspoons around the UK
THESE Wetherspoons pubs are some of the best-loved in the UK according to Google Maps
- The Standing Order, Edinburgh.
The building was once the Union Bank of Scotland and still has lots of its original features, such as high ceilings, marble pillars, and even a walk-in safe. It is spread across three floors with lots of different rooms where you can have a quiet drink away from the busy bar. - The Velvet Coaster, Blackpool
This boozer is right next to Blackpool’s South Pier, so it is the perfect place for a drink pit stop and even has a huge beer garden and roof terrace. - The Counting House, Glasgow
It’s not hard to see why punters love a visit to this Scottish gem if you take a look at the glass dome ceiling. Yet another converted bank, the building was designed in the Italian Renaissance style boasting Corinthian columns, sculptures and a huge central dome.
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