[Sunflower49]

I can see why they've provoked a reaction but then, places selling alcohol are everywhere near roads anyway. Some petrol service stations have alcoholic drinks on sale now don't they ?I'm sure I have seen some shops in actual service stations selling beer and wine.

They should make sure the drink driving warnings are plentiful and perhaps provide free or discounted soft drinks for drivers.

I actually really like Wetherspoon pubs-I think they've improved a LOT in the last few years and they're a welcome sight when I go to an unfamiliar town. I know there's things on the menu I can consume for a start which is always nice.
I don't think they're bad value either-sure the food isn't brilliant, but you don't expect brilliance for their prices. I've had more untoward experiences with upmarket places where you pay a lot for food, where it should be very good and hasn't been worth the money.