The Draper's Arms

A nice pub; One of the more pleasant Wetherspoons experiences I've had but not without fault. The breakfast was beyond passable, don't get me wrong... BUT, it wasn't the best I'd had. The friendly services made up for it mostly, it was nice to have some optimism on a somewhat stressful day. Worth going back to and I'm sure the food was a one off, I'm hoping so.

I've been to the Drapers Arm (Wetherspoons) in Peterborough for various events, and I have to say, it deserves a solid four stars. It's a fantastic place to visit, mainly because it's close to the Peterborough Bus Station. It's perfect when waiting for the bus and wanting to grab a drink or two. It's your typical Wetherspoons experience, where you can order your food and drinks at the bar or through their phone app. I did notice one thing, though. The tables there tend to be a bit sticky, probably from spilt drinks by previous customers. It can make you feel a little uncomfortable dealing with that stickiness. Another thing is that the place is quite dimly lit and lacks natural light. Some of the light bulbs are in serious need of replacement. On a positive note, I like that they offer options to adjust the brightness at individual tables. However, they are often full or still have glasses left behind by previous customers. However, the historical tidbits they have on display caught my attention. They've posted information about the building's past, which I find fascinating. Can you believe that about 124 years ago, this unique building was built for Charles Armstrong? He was a draper and milliner, selling fancy clothes and hats. This place was his home for nearly a century! When they constructed the new building, Charles Armstrong moved his store here from another site called New Road. Over time, his store grew until it took over the entire building. And here's the significant part: five of his six children helped him run the store until he passed away in 1926. But that wasn't the end of the story! The store continued, evolving to sell carpets, curtains, and linens. It kept operating in this very building until around 1996. Isn't that simply mind-blowing?

Can't despise Tim Martin enough, but can't fault his staff, anywhere I go. I don't think for one second, that they are a credit to him. I just think that they are a credit to themselves. Imagine working for him, AND having to deal with Wetherspoons' clientele... I couldn't do it, and neither could you. Maybe one day, we'll all stand on our doorsteps, and rattle our pots and pans, and clap for Wetherspoons' staff, to show our appreciation? Friendly atmosphere, clean environment, toilets upstairs, and bewildering smoking policy. Will go back