robroy:
You were less than 30 mins off Hollies and Truckers Rest A5, same from Wychbold off M5, and a bit longer but not much from Lincoln Farm, 15 mins off The Cricketers pub at West Brom or even that cafe off the A449 which name escapes me.
So being that there is a much better alternative in nearly every direction…why tf would you choose to go to Hilton [zb] Park?
Wychbold is now only parking, the cafe closed over a year ago(after having gone downhill, and with very irregular opening times…). Still has showers though, and a pub across the road (not cheap).
I need to check that pub in Bromwich, how far is it from the Mway? I used to park in Willenhal, Weathersppons around the corner, but not been there for about 5 years.
I was in Wychbold cafe this time last year , the owner stayed open while we watched the England Euro semi final, anytime since I’ve got there it’s been closed, you would have thought they would stay open longer when guys are parked up…as you say irregular opening times.
Sorry to hear it’s shut down now, it was a decent eating place.
Last time I stayed there they’d stopped doing SNAP, is this still the case anybody know?
…I also tried that pub you mention, it was fine tbf.
That pub at W.Brom area (Cricketers) is just off j2 then go past the old truckstop site and back under the M5 to the Iveco dealer, you park on the estate side road but they have reduced the amount of spaces, so if you’re late ish you’ve got no chance.(not giving secrets away here btw it’s a widespread well known site anyway)
I’ve also done Willenhall and went to Spoons for a meal, but make sure you pay at the machine as you will get a ticket otherwise…as me and my mate both did.
Sploom:
Yes,its got to be more healthy than the triplevwhopper I had!
I don’t eat burgers but my nutritionist said if you do always go for the single option , not the double / triple option & if the option is there go veggie , chicken or turkey option .
Going bunless is also becoming very popular ( cuts carbs apparently ) according to nutritionist, just eat the burger / salad
But I’d personally take some s&b salmon / tuna , buy a bit of salad as not keen on burgers
Only used Wychbold once, the chef at the time barely spoke English and had a serious suntan if you take my meaning…had sausage egg chips and beans, strongly suspect the sausage was off and the chips re-heated as I had the runs later. Haven’t been back and not surprised it’s closed.
To better things; I was only considering this subject last night. Stopped at Strensham for a 45, was going to use McD’s but noticed they have a Fresh Food Cafe outlet. Since I’m not a great fan of the great American food swindle, I decided to give it a try. Fish, chips and mushy peas, decent sized portion for £7.99, served on a proper plate with proper cutlery; only took about 7 minutes which is about right and was not bad at all. By normal MSA standards I thought it a bargain.
I have to say, some of the MSA’s do seem to be upping their game a bit; many Moto’s now have decent showers for a start, more food outlets at the bigger ones and I suspect the mini-supermarkets tend to do well even if they are pricey. Not before bloody time though, and there are still more than a few which are barely fit for purpose. Parked in Burtonwood the other day for a 15, nearly needed mountaineering gear to negotiate the ruts in the lorry park!
Sploom:
Yes,its got to be more healthy than the triplevwhopper I had!
I don’t eat burgers but my nutritionist said if you do always go for the single option , not the double / triple option & if the option is there go veggie , chicken or turkey option .
Going bunless is also becoming very popular ( cuts carbs apparently ) according to nutritionist, just eat the burger / salad
But I’d personally take some s&b salmon / tuna , buy a bit of salad as not keen on burgers
“Nutritionist”? *
I am fully qualified to practice in the UK as a “Nutritionist”.
Some may have more qualifications than me, but I can practice as a professional Nutritionist.
I studied O-level chemistry and failed. I didnt bother with biology. So you can see that I do have all the requisite professional requirements: none! Im not having a big dig at you or anyone else, but be careful, in the UK calling oneself a “Nutritionist” is open to all.
Hopefully your “nutritionist” is a properly trained and qualified one, maybe a NHS one?
But don`t fall for those quacks that are merely after money for bad advice.
pierrot 14:
Can’t believe what I’ve read above ^^^^^
The amount of posts on here that always moan and groan about the lack of facilities,
the lack of good food, the food is reheated, the fact that after 10 p.m. it’s closed!!,
DON’T USE these OVERPRICED and TOTALLY can I say CRAP places !!!
I come over from France, and use my brain, if I’m hungry , be it en route or nearing a break,
I will come off route and using my mobile, look for a Chinese, Chippy, PizzaHut etc, in a town that I am nearby,
Buy want I want and go to a lovely quiet place to park up , eat with a bottle of vino and CHILL !!!
Give me a break people
you all need to chill
edited to add
USE YOUR BRAINS !!!
BUt how do you do that, I mean find a take away you can park your big truck outside not use my brain, that is just to much to ask.
Along main roads just pulling up and going for a fish and chips blocking the road is not really possible, same is true of pubs. Sometimes you can find a supermarket where you can pull up is easier but not often.
pierrot 14:
Can’t believe what I’ve read above ^^^^^
The amount of posts on here that always moan and groan about the lack of facilities,
the lack of good food, the food is reheated, the fact that after 10 p.m. it’s closed!!,
DON’T USE these OVERPRICED and TOTALLY can I say CRAP places !!!
I come over from France, and use my brain, if I’m hungry , be it en route or nearing a break,
I will come off route and using my mobile, look for a Chinese, Chippy, PizzaHut etc, in a town that I am nearby,
Buy want I want and go to a lovely quiet place to park up , eat with a bottle of vino and CHILL !!!
Give me a break people
you all need to chill
edited to add
USE YOUR BRAINS !!!
BUt how do you do that, I mean find a take away you can park your big truck outside not use my brain, that is just to much to ask.
Along main roads just pulling up and going for a fish and chips blocking the road is not really possible, same is true of pubs. Sometimes you can find a supermarket where you can pull up is easier but not often.
Well I can recall when Woodall services first opened they had a drivers only dinner, But then it was moved into the main service area, then the old place was taken over by the Motoway police, The grub in the new bit was utterley crap in IMO, Their fride eggs were like lace curtains with black spots, I never ate there again, I did in the 90s use their toilets but th at was it, I wonder if its any different now Larry
So on reading this thread it would seem that drivers want decent food but don’t know where to get it . How about we start a thread where we post our favourite spots to eat when on the road .
Lets for once help the guys that don’t know where to go rather than ridicule them after all if we don’t share these places they will eventually close due to lack of customers .Will we start a new thread , provide a google maps drop pin .
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pierrot 14:
Can’t believe what I’ve read above ^^^^^
The amount of posts on here that always moan and groan about the lack of facilities,
the lack of good food, the food is reheated, the fact that after 10 p.m. it’s closed!!,
DON’T USE these OVERPRICED and TOTALLY can I say CRAP places !!!
I come over from France, and use my brain, if I’m hungry , be it en route or nearing a break,
I will come off route and using my mobile, look for a Chinese, Chippy, PizzaHut etc, in a town that I am nearby,
Buy want I want and go to a lovely quiet place to park up , eat with a bottle of vino and CHILL !!!
Give me a break people
you all need to chill
edited to add
USE YOUR BRAINS !!!
BUt how do you do that, I mean find a take away you can park your big truck outside not use my brain, that is just to much to ask.
Along main roads just pulling up and going for a fish and chips blocking the road is not really possible, same is true of pubs. Sometimes you can find a supermarket where you can pull up is easier but not often.
Don’t you have legs?
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Yep, but still need to park the truck somewhere, OK if I know the area well I might know where to leave it for a while but finding a rendom take away of Google and being able to park it within walking distance, I have never found that easy.
The problem is not the location its the one professing to be a chef and proves they can only burn water.
Gordan Ramsey they are not and never will be, and in most cases their level of cooking is steps lower than opening a can of beans and eating them cold !!
Remember you get what you pay for, and if everyone complained and refused to use the facility it would either close or improve…
However it just shows how times have changed, I used to carry all my supplies and cook my own meals, its a lot cheaper and you know what you’re eating.
And as for taking a leak, try these they can be emptied, washed and reused.( Although this is a US ad I’m sure Boots and other will have them.
Larry