The world’s BIGGEST Spoons have a secret weapon that gives him the edge, gamblers say

THE world’s largest Wetherspoons can hold 1,500 people, but it’s said there’s a sneaky advantage that sets the boozer apart from its smaller siblings.

Ramsgate’s watering hole, known as the Royal Victoria Pavilion, is located on the seafront and welcomes hundreds of guests every week.

Ramsgate watering hole opened in 2017 and has been welcoming satisfied guests ever sinceCredit: Steve Finn

Before it became a Wetherspoons it was used as a casino and nightclubCredit: Steve Finn

The enormous drink can hold 1,500 people at any timeCredit: Steve Finn

The pub’s secret weapon is its outdoor terrace, which offers stunning views of the sea and extends to the side, allowing a panoramic view of the bustling harbor for up to 200 customers.

The Grade II listed building started out as a concert hall and meeting rooms, designed by architect Stanley Davenport Adshead in 1904.

The interior is based on the style of a Robert Adam Orangery and is said to have been derived from the Little Theater at Versailles and was simplified in the 1930s.

After a nightclubthen a casino, the venue closed its doors in 2008.

But in August 2017, the previously abandoned building was transformed into a Wetherspoons pub and welcomed customers for the first time in almost a decade.

With 11,000 square meters of drinking space spread over two floors and 400 seats, the popular drinking spot can accommodate as many as 1,500 punters.

Following a dazzling £4.5 million renovation, the inside features a grand staircase leading to a carpeted mezzanine balcony, which overlooks the enormous wood-panelled bar.

Ornate pendant lights illuminate the drinkers gathered around the round bar stools downstairs and the building is located in the seaside town’s pretty harbor area.

Some of the pavilion’s original features remain a nod to the building’s past, including the classic round windows.

Derek Bates, in his mid-70s, a retired NHS manager who has lived in Ramsgate for 44 years, said: ‘I’ve been here hundreds of times.

I went for a drink at the first Wetherspoons in Haven in the UK, with cheap beer right on the beach

“The point is that you can sit here with a view when the weather is nice.

“This is probably the best Wetherspoons.”

Adrian Bates, 51, casino worker, said: “I think this is the nicest Wetherspoons I’ve been in. I worked here for 14 years when it was still a casino.

“It’s unrecognizable; there used to be no upper floor, so the stairs weren’t there.

“It was completely different, the only thing that remains the same are the front doors. They have certainly breathed new life into it, I think it is a very good use of the building.”

Jackie Richardson, 67, a retired lawyer, said: “I like the open space, it’s big enough and you’re always served.

“This has a nicer setting than other Wetherspoons, the outside terrace gives it an edge.”

Rose Neale, 70, a retired payroll clerk, said: “This is one of the best pubs around.

“When I’m in the area this is always my favorite thing to do, the atmosphere is my favorite part and being outside in the fresh air.

“Everyone is very friendly here and you have a good selection of food. It has everything.”

Christopher Palmer, 55, called the pub the company's — Christopher Palmer, 55, called the pub the company’s “flagship” pubCredit: Steve Finn

It was Sophie Street's first ever visit to the massive pub and she said it was 'stunning' — It was Sophie Street’s first ever visit to the massive pub and she said it was ‘stunning’Credit: Steve Finn

Student Sunny McHugh said sitting in the sun at the Wetherspoons was like 'being on holiday in March' — Student Sunny McHugh said sitting in the sun at the Wetherspoons was like ‘being on holiday in March’Credit: Steve Finn

Andrea Dale (RIGHT) and her daughter Samantha said the spacious pub was a great place to go with the whole familyCredit: Steve Finn

Christopher Palmer, 55, a laborer born and bred in Ramsgate, said: “I’ve done a lot of other Wetherspoons.

“This is the flagship. It’s beautiful, it’s right on the beach. You can’t beat it.

“I’ve been in many others and they are all substandard compared to this one.

“This is definitely an improvement over the space that was here in the past: it used to be a nightclub and now it’s a family restaurant.

“They definitely took advantage of the great view.”

Sophie Street, 20, a student said: “I go to university in Canterbury and I thought it was a lovely day. I’m supposed to be going to the coast, so I’ve never been here before.

“It’s a beautiful view, it’s breathtaking.

“It is also very easily accessible. I caught the bus literally across the road so it’s really nice and easy to get to.

“And Wetherspoons are cheap, so it’s a win.”

Sunny McHugh, 21, a student, said: “I had a recommendation: one of my friends told me to come because they had been here before.

“Normally I get a Malibu Coke, but today I got a strawberry daiquiri.

“I definitely think being here has changed what I want to achieve.

“It’s like we’re on vacation in March.”

Andrea Dale, 56, mother of six and grandmother of seven, said: “I’ve been here before, I love the balcony overlooking the sea.

“The one in Margate is the same, but their balcony is really small, so when I have my grandchildren with me we can’t get out the pram, so we usually come to this one.”

Samantha Dale, 30, who has always lived in Ramsgate, said: “The view is what makes it here. It’s so spacious and great for enjoying the sun.”

Shams Rahman, 34, a student born in Ramsgate, said: “I like the building with the interior and the balcony.

“It’s historic and the way they’ve redecorated it, they’ve tried to keep a lot of the history so it doesn’t feel like they’ve tried to make it brand new. It feels like they fixed it.

“It’s nice to sit outside and it’s different to any other Wetherspoons in a city center.”

Wetherspoons: the gift that keeps on giving

As one of the UK’s largest pub chains, stories about the boozer come in fast – here are just a few we’ve covered.

Brothers James Dyer, an assistant product manager, and Matt Dyer, a schedule planner for a railroad company, both 25, have traveled across the country on their unique mission.

Together they visited 400 Wetherspoons pubs to assess an unusual item in each pub.

Elsewhere, a lecherous couple were caught getting frisky in the Wetherspoons toilets.

The brazen couple reportedly refused to leave the toilets after staff members heard suspicious noises coming from the stall.

When police arrived on the scene, they pepper-sprayed the punters before removing them from the venue. reports revealed.

And a hilarious video captured the dramatic moment Wetherspoon pubgoers jumped on tables and chairs after spotting a rat running around their feet.

The rodent caused extensive damage at the Bishop Vesey Wetherspoon pub in Birmingham earlier this month, where Sean Maguire was drinking with friends.

Finally, this man revealed that he had gone to the top-rated Wetherspoons in Britain.

Callum Ryan, a content creator and presenter who previously appeared on Rich Kids Go Skint, was left stunned in the pub, which was in a crazy location in Tunbridge Wells.

Neighbors of the colossus boozer include several other pubs and restaurants, as well as British seaside classics with fish and frying, entertainment and ice cream kiosks.

Carley Muslun, 38, who works at Boulevard Kiosk next to the pub, said: “The Wetherspoons haven’t affected the trade as much as people think, it’s different people coming to the beach for Wetherspoons and different people coming for an ice cream.

“We are very lucky here, the pub is so easy and convenient.

“On a sunny day you can sit on the balcony and order your drinks and they will come to your table.

“The view makes this better than other Wetherspoons.

“I’m originally from Epsom, there’s a big Wetherspoons there, but the view here is a lot nicer. It’s good what they did with the location.

“It was previously empty and I think any building in a seaside resort that is not empty is better: you bring people in.”

Hannah Todd, 25, a student who works at a nearby ice cream shop, said: “I think they did a really good job with the balcony; it is really nice there in the summer, it is always busy. It’s beautiful up there.

“Overall, though, I’m not a big fan of it.

“My family owns local food and drink businesses and if you have £10 for lunch and a drink, compared to £12 for lunch and £4 for a drink, that just doesn’t happen.

“The visitor numbers are no longer what they were, but it is nice that the building is no longer empty. I grew up here and it was deserted, I had never seen it alive before.

“But now that it’s alive, it’s taking things away from all of us who really need it, especially when it comes to the cost of living in which we live.

“Every company needs more customers. This brings in a lot of customers and we don’t.”

This comes after a Haven resort opened the very first Wetherspoons on a holiday park earlier this month

Earlier this year, the much-loved British pub chain confirmed it would be opening a new venue at Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park in Filey.