Exploring the World's Tiniest Wetherspoons, Nestled on Ancient Palace Ruins!

Who could possibly refuse a visit to a Wetherspoons? Imagine if I told you that the smallest one in the world is just as delightful as the others, if not even better.

Not only is it the tiniest, but it also rests upon ancient Roman ruins.

The world's smallest Wetherspoons is located within a central London train station.Credit: Cyann Fielding Inside, there are only 42 tables available for guests.Credit: Cyann Fielding

Situated at one end of Cannon Street Station, you will discover the Sir John Hawkshaw, which features just 42 tables.

While that may sound like a lot, it's considerably fewer compared to the typical Wetherspoons.

And the quirks of this place keep coming – if you need to use the restroom, you'll have to walk to the other end of the station and descend a flight of stairs.

I tried the journey myself, and it took me about a minute (not ideal if you're in a hurry!).

For train enthusiasts, sitting outside on the terrace is the perfect spot, resembling a seat on one of the platforms.

This pub opened its doors in 2014 and is named after one of the co-designers of the original station building, which first welcomed visitors in 1866.

Inside, it has a cozier atmosphere than most Wetherspoons I have visited.

With Halloween approaching, the interior was adorned with cobwebs and pumpkins.

Eager to enjoy the unique pub-and-train-station experience, I chose a table on the terrace to savor my nachos.

Despite its compact size, the pub still offers Wetherspoons’ extensive menu, and the service remains efficient.

To learn more about the pub’s history, look for a blue plaque on the veranda.

It reads: “The station had eight platforms under a single span arch roof.

“Deep below the station lie the remains of a structure built in the first century.”

At one point, the ‘Steelyard’ served German and Flemish merchants.

However, it was destroyed during the Great Fire of 1666.

Twenty-five years later, the Company of Plumbers constructed their Livery Hall on the site, which remained until the 1860s.

I sat back, enjoying my chips, nachos, chicken strips, and raspberry lemonade, totaling £18.

Outside, you can sit on a veranda and watch the trains come and go.Credit: Alice Penwell

While dining, I noticed the pub's distinctive soundtrack – the clinking of glasses mixed with the rhythmic sound of trains passing by on the tracks.

Overall, I felt as though I was in a tranquil bubble amidst the hustle and bustle of commuters.

It was reminiscent of being in an airport, enjoying a drink while people-watching, but without the anxiety of missing my flight.

For tired and weary commuters, this location is perfect for a post-meeting drink before boarding a Southeastern train home.

And of course, in classic Wetherspoons fashion, it won't break the bank either.

While it may seem like just another ordinary spot to many, it somehow manages to encapsulate all the charm of Wetherspoons within a small venue.