Wetherspoons pubs are known for their cheap priced drinks and food and unique historic buildings but it is hard to know which ones are the best.

Wetherspoons has long been a spot of choice for people from all walks of life including students and retirees.

Even though most of the pubs have almost identical menus their TripAdvisor reviews are worlds apart.

We've ranked all the Wetherspoons near you so that you know which ones to look out for, and which ones to avoid.

The pubs are ranked by star rating, and then by the number of reviews the pub has had.

For example if two pubs have a four star rating, but one has more reviews than the other, then the one with the most reviews gets a higher rating.

The Angel, Basingstoke

Trip Advisor rating - 3 stars out of 146 reviews

At the bottom of the list is The Angel.

This former Lloyds No.1 bar was renamed in 2005 The Angel after The Angel Inn which stood behind Barclays Bank, in Market Place.  

The pub which is located in Festival Place is not very popular on TripAdvisor.

R0wnyp wrote: " If you like your breakfast served cold this is the place to be, the service is just as bad, and the requirements for this review I need to use 100 characters so I shall use that to slate the angel Basingstoke even more.”

6. The Ivy House, Alton

Trip Advisor rating - 3 stars out of 368 reviews

The Ivy House, at the west end of High Street, is a grade II listed building.

The Ivy House is one of several 18th-century buildings in High Street although the building isn’t ivy-clad anymore.

Doc D on TripAdvisor was very unhappy with the service in their review they said: “This Wetherspoons has been in decline for a while, its a shame as its a nice spot but the staff are rude and lazy, the food is poorly cooked & comes out terrible. In the vicinity of Wetherspoons in the area, Aldershot achieves food presented as it should. Clearly the management here in Alton have given up.”

The Old Gaolhouse, Winchester

Trip Advisor rating - 3 stars out of 427 reviews

This pub used to be a prison and it is thought to date back as early as 1228 but after a new prison opened in Romsey Road, in 1849, the old gaol closed and was sold.

This pub has a mixture of reviews with users having positives and negatives with their visits.

One user left a review that said: “Traditional Wetherspoons, cheap drinks, but avoid to order the mixed grill, as they serve it cremated.”

The Maidenhead Inn, Basingstoke

Trip Advisor rating – 3.5 stars out of 151 reviews

This relatively small pub is situated in the pedestrianised 'Top of Town' on Winchester street.

The last reviewer on Trip Advisor was concerned about the social distancing measures.

R0wnyp said: “I've been in this place on several occasions and it's the same low standard as ever. I'm the only one trying to order a drink but had to wait for the bar staff to finish their conversation about how hot it is! The woman who runs it thinks it's hers, the social distancing is a  joke, tables in the main walk ways and access routes, and if you want hot food, go elsewhere."

The Prince Arthur, Fleet

Trip Advisor rating – 3.5 stars out of 199 reviews

This pub, named after third son of Queen Victoria who was the commanding officer at the nearby army camp in Aldershot in the 1980’s was the formerly the first shop in Fleet.

But reviews about this pub which situated on Fleet Road, are mixed.

Rich D said: “Came for dinner and enjoyed a pint, the bbq chicken plate, and indian fare. Good flavors, nice service, great spot!”.

Others are not as impressed, Bowkerfamily said: “I met up with a bunch of my old fleet friends there is a good selection of beers but the place need a good clean. Dirty sticky tables did not leave us wanting food the floor was filthy and the toilet floor looked like everyone missed the porcelain.”

The Red Lion, Petersfield

Trip Advisor rating – 3.5 stars out of 266 reviews

The building of this pub has links an ale house back to the early 1600s.

Whilst not the lowest rated recently there have been negative reviews, one user wrote : “There was dirt everywhere. I found a white hair in my wine glass, the manger was so rude. I found a used condom in the male toilet. I warn you not go here.”

The Standing Order, Southampton

Trip Advisor rating – 3.5 stars out of 572 reviews

This pub was built as the Crompton & Evans Union Bank, later the city branch of the NatWest which closed in 1993 and is now, appropriately, called The Standing Order.

Many reviewers were happy with their visit, Keith M said: “he service and food was very good as was the atmosphere, we all had different meals, the food arrived on hot plates and was tasty.”

The Queens Hotel, Aldershot

Trip Advisor rating - 4 stars out of 226 reviews

This long-standing local landmark dates from the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign.

The reviews of this Wetherspoons are of a consistently good with Reeveew saying: “The Wetherspoons downstairs was pretty standard, busy at times but never overly so. We ate dinner and breakfast there as well, both were good as expected.”

The Tilly Shilling, Farnborough 

Trip Advisor rating - 4 stars out of 384 reviews

Named after the historical Hampshire figure famous Beatrice Shilling who was responsible for correcting a serious defect in the Merlin-engined RAF fighter planes during the Second World War.

This pub comes in at second best.

Carlosathome said : “We are fond of this restaurant for the atmosphere and good value. Also it is very useful that the calories are given--so its possible to watch your weight. Good variety of basic grub. Great for a relaxed meet with friends.”

The John Russel Fox, Andover

Trip Advisor rating – 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews

This Wetherspoons is the former home of the Andover Advertiser, founded by John Russell Fox who produced the first edition at this address on 1 January 1858.

 Located on Andover High Street it has the best reviews of all the Wetherspoons in the area.

Simo said: “Went to The John Russell Fox for breakfast, it wasn't too busy and most people were eating and my food came out hot and was really nice. Service staff were happy and doing a great job. Thank you for a great visit.”

Another happy customer wrote: “The steak was rare as per order, unlike my last meal at Wetherspoon's in Chard, so credit where credit's due. Portion size good and steak tender. My friend reported that his mixed grill was delicious.”