Charley’s unsolicited weekly take on the uni topics no one else dares to mention…
As this dreary summer wears on, I find myself getting nostalgic (or getting withdrawals) for pints followed by an infamous pitcher at no other but the Francis Newton Wetherspoons.
It’s quite literally the place that is a core memory for all students. That crusty carpet has seen it all: crushes, birthdays, breakups and everything in between, over a £1.99 bottle of Becks (don’t knock it till you try it).
The first stop on a night out, Spoons provides cheap fuel for bad decisions—and even worse dance moves in West Street Live – if you can get a table. On the three days a year the sun actually comes out, there’s no point even trying to sit outside; you’ll only cause a fight.
A student would not be a student without a specific Wetherspoons go-to drink. As one of this pubs very many regulars, here’s what I think your drink choice says about you:
- Whatever the cheapest vodka is, with lemonade (bonus points if it’s flavoured)
You’re basic but classy: probably the drink with the best price-to-alcohol ratio. It’s cheap and will definitely make you cheerier after a couple. Can’t argue with that.
2.The cheapest cider on tap
I get the initiative (I think), but there are so many better options if you want a cheap pint. If you’re not drinking this underage out on a field, you’re probably someone who wants to stay basic but isn’t cool enough to handle a pint of something that actually tastes decent.
3.Any Wetherspoons pitcher
You’ve probably got this to share with the group (unless you’re selfish, which is also very fair) and the entire thing disappears within about 5 seconds, with no one even slightly tipsy. You only really bought it for the Instagram stories and the visuals, but you’ll keep getting them until you’ve tried every flavour.
(Spoiler alert: Blue Lagoon is by far the best.)
4. WKD / Smirnoff Ice / VK
Also known to me as “fake alcohol.” Yes, the colours are cute, but we’re not 16 anymore, are we? For the price, you might as well get a spirit and mixer. You either can’t handle your drink at all, or you don’t want to get too drunk but also don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb in the pub.
5. A pint of Guinness
You’re cooler than everyone else ever, and you immediately become my friend (be very grateful for that). Seriously though, you like to think you’re a little edgy and make that drink your entire personality (and Instagram profile picture).
Whatever your drink of choice, every student has a soft spot for Wetherspoons: the only place where you can spend all day and have your hunger and thirst constantly satisfied. Yes, it’s busy, the toilets are way too far, and the carpets are questionable but somehow, it’s perfect.
Come back next week for another column from your new favourite oversharer!
Image Credits: Tripadvisor
