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Royal Victoria Pavilion: A Charming Wetherspoon Experience

1/15/2026

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In 2017, The Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, once a defunct casino, became the world's largest Wetherspoon's.
The author was initially resistant due to Brexit, but grew charmed by its beauty and ambiance.
During the Covid rule-of-six phase, a barman enforced seating restrictions, insisting that the author’s seven-person family sit at separate tables.
This experience illustrates the authority of service staff and the importance of adhering to rules.

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Story summary

In 2017, The Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, once a defunct casino, became the world's largest Wetherspoon's.
The author was initially resistant due to Brexit, but grew charmed by its beauty and ambiance.
During the Covid rule-of-six phase, a barman enforced seating restrictions, insisting that the author’s seven-person family sit at separate tables.
This experience illustrates the authority of service staff and the importance of adhering to rules.