Fairly typical, but superior JD Wetherspoon pub near the Convention Centre. This is a good place for a nice pint of real ale before a concert. The decor is more upmarket than that of most Spoons you'll see - and I've seen many. Price wise, no one can beat the Spoon on quality real ales and decent, i read moreFairly typical, but superior JD Wetherspoon pub near the Convention Centre. This is a good place for a nice pint of real ale before a concert. The decor is more upmarket than that of most Spoons you'll see - and I've seen many. Price wise, no one can beat the Spoon on quality real ales and decent, if streamlined pub grub. Nice location, generally good atmosphere [not a given at JDW], interesting layout, too. Recommended for a pint on the road.