The Whalebone Jd Wetherspoon

58_64 Bridge Street, PE38 9DW, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

🛍 Steak, Vegan, British, Vegetarian

3.9 💬 3317 Reviews
The Whalebone Jd Wetherspoon

Phone: +441366381600

Address: 58_64 Bridge Street, PE38 9DW, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

City: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Menu Dishes: 12

Reviews: 3317

Website: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/norfolk/the-whalebone-downham-market?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=gmb

"This is 2 stars only because the ale selection is good and the pints cost £2.50. I rarely pop in here tbh but occasionally I think I 'll just call in to see what beers they have on and get a cheap pint. I always regret it. This is not a pub, it is a large canteen where everyone has gone for cheap food. The absolute worse thing, much worse than the dirty plates and glasses left everywhere, is the bar service and the way that people for some bizarre reason queue at the bar like you would queue at the till in a shop. The bar is massive with plenty of space to stand at but an orderly queue is always formed behing one of the tills and I find it infuriating. This is not how a pub works. The awful queueing system is probably a symptom of the awful standard of bar service and inept bar staff here and is probably the only way the single member of bar staff is capable of know who is next to serve. You are never greeted with a smile and a hello like a normal pub but its just a who 's next or a shouted can I help anyone directed towards a line of people queueing away from the bar. The dirty glasses everywhere in this pub are even on the bar, there is no point in taking your empty glass to the bar on the way out as it will just sit there for ages with no attempt to clear it up, its as if someone on bar service feels it is beneath them to clear away empty glasses. There are much better pubs in Downham, The Crown which is a proper pub and a much nicer drinking experience and The Live and Let Live which is also a proper pub where you can watch the football and like the Crown the bar staff there know proper pub etiquette. Having said that you can get a late drink in this shameful canteen like wetherspoons when the other pubs have called last orders so swings and roundabouts."

Full menu - 12 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Indian

Fish Dishes

Sides

Main Courses

Mexican-American Food

Potatoes

American Food

Sandwiches

Pizza

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ThatGuyFin ThatGuyFin

This place is a brilliant little restaurant for Downham market! This place has the best breakfasts in Norfolk and some of the best lunches too!

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Mac725678
Mac725678

Always excellent food and extremely good value.Nice restaurant and polite helpful staff.Visited place on numerous occasions and always pleased with everything.


James
James

Disgusting Tables left with smelly and dirty plates etc for over 2 hours 1 surely young boy barely out of school the only person behind the bar Toilets filthy, **** all over floor and unchecked for over 2 hours pic taken at 22.49


CHRIS
CHRIS

Dirty tables, food on the floor, Wine glass with lipstick on, cold burger baps and cold and hard peas! Basic things a restaurant shouldn’t get wrong!! Won’t be going back in a hurry!! Young lad (didn’t get his name but was very tall) was very very helpful tho View menu


sunnyhunny123
sunnyhunny123

BEER FOOD PRICES UP AGAIN!! Once again another increase in drink and food prices!! Thought the Duty on Draught beer had come DOWN?? as of 1st August? Well will just drink less and not eat as often here. This must be the 4th increase this year. Wish my pension went up as often.


anteallachleicester
anteallachleicester

Stopped here for drinks before going on to eat at The Cave. Really nice historic building with lots of info on the area’s past on the walls. Nice service. Nice layout with lots of different areas to sit in. Great to see charging sockets in the walls at the booths to charge my hubby’s phone. Very pleasant and busy place.


Colin
Colin

My wife 's curry was lovely but the onion bargees were stone cold in the middle, I took them back to the bar, found a boy waiter, explained the problem, he looked confused and walked off with them, I had to point out we are on table 22 otherwise how would he know where to bring them back to? He never returned! Went to the bar but my wife had finished her meal by now so I accepted a refund. It would really be nice in this situation to hear someone just say sorry about that sir but it never happened, just a curt it may be 2 days before your money gets returned View menu


Richard
Richard

Theres no need to order food here as you can take your pick from all the food thats on the floor under the tables. The place is generally filthy including, on occasion, the glasses. Some staff are pleasant but all are miserable. The real ale is hit and miss. I took a beer back because it was off and it was replaced with the same beer from the same barrel. Guess what? That beer wss off too so i left i. The food is ok depending on what you order and having a beer slammed on the table spilling it with no apologies is a charming touch to the surroundings. I've been here a few times with each visit being worse than the last one. I wont be returning. I travel and pop into many wetherspoons...or us...


Karen0971
Karen0971

When Wetherspoons are closing establishments, how this one has survived when better ones haven’t is beyond belief. This was our first time to the area and we’re looking for somewhere to eat. As some local eateries were drawing to a close or full, we thought we’d try here. At the bar we were ignored by a male staff member but the female staff member was surly and rude. It was almost an inconvenience for her to serve us and banged our bottles down on the bar. We walked around to try and find a clean table but found almost every unoccupied table had dirty plates, food on the table or food underneath the table. The one table which looked ok was so sticky any fly landing on it wouldn’t have stood...


Matthew
Matthew

This is 2 stars only because the ale selection is good and the pints cost £2.50. I rarely pop in here tbh but occasionally I think I 'll just call in to see what beers they have on and get a cheap pint. I always regret it. This is not a pub, it is a large canteen where everyone has gone for cheap food. The absolute worse thing, much worse than the dirty plates and glasses left everywhere, is the bar service and the way that people for some bizarre reason queue at the bar like you would queue at the till in a shop. The bar is massive with plenty of space to stand at but an orderly queue is always formed behing one of the tills and I find it infuriating. This is not how a pub works. The awful... View menu

Categories

  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious." View menu
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.

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  • Television
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  • Vegan Options

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