Will you be dropping your favourite local pub in favour of the upcoming Wetherspoons in Stowmarket? Not long now..

By jaffacake75 at 21:17 on 29/11/11

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I have always loved The Oak. Great staff, nice food and a nice outside area. Will check out the new Wetherspoons but I doubt I will abandon my local pubs.

By Forever_Free at 14:12 on 30/11/11
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I feel the same. Have only eaten at The Oak once and it was the best burger Ive ever eaten (Conker Burger folks!). Cant stand Wetherspoons. Either old smelly men or drunken youngsters. Give me a good local anyday!

By vicster111 at 18:27 on 30/11/11
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Apparently Wetherspoons are opening on 17th January and it will be called the Willow Tree

By suffolklady at 15:21 on 01/12/11
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'Willow Tree' is a nice name, suits the town.

By Forever_Free at 09:36 on 07/12/11
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Went past the other day and it looks good - can't wait to try it out!

By suffolklady at 11:48 on 03/01/12
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I have to agree with suffolklady, The willow tree looks great! I have a sneaky peak the other day and prophesied some serious trouble for the other drinking establishments in town. Might we see some foreclosures?

By jaffacake75 at 10:29 on 05/01/12
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Went there yesterday for lunch and it was packed out! It really large with seating out the front and back. and had a great, vibrant atmosphere. I was served by very friendly and helpful staff and thought the food was really good value for money. Top marks from me!

By suffolklady at 12:46 on 19/01/12
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Went there for breakfast... soooo disappointed! Luke warm soggy hash browns, rubbery solid fried eggs, cold toast, had to ask for butter, even the bacon wasn't great. Would much rather spend the same amount of money and support one of the smaller independant local traders. And price of drinks not that great. My local (The Little Wellington ) is only 5p pint more and I know of other pubs locally who are equally cheap. Wont be going back there again

By Ses5108 at 14:25 on 24/01/12
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