The Hippodrome (JD Wetherspoon), Market Drayton

Name promises more than it delivers - usually Spoons cinema conversions are quite canny, but not here. Looks fairly small on entering but there are further tables at a right angle at the far end of the bar. Fairly straightforward and isn't particularly appealing, décor-wise. Just two guest ales, both samey. Adnams Ghost Ship was pedestrian (NBSS 2.5). Wifi broken. Once I’d scoffed my mid-crawl grub I beat a retreat. I wonder when the last time was when Timbo visited this one? 4.5

Converted cinema dating from 1927, with an odd, slightly raised, wood panelled and semi-enclosed lounge area to break up what would otherwise be a cavernous main space. Not much natural light inside, even in the front lobby, but there is a patio seating area at the front. Two banks of five handpumps, with a duplicated selection of Ruddles, Doom Bar, Abbot, Old Speckled Hen and Slater's Haka (£2.10).

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

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