I ate breakfast, dinner and tea in one of the best Wetherspoons in the UK

Blackpool and its world-renowned resort, has a plethora of attractions to offer.

From the iconic Tower and Valhalla at the Pleasure Beach, to donkey rides on the sand and oysters at Robert's, not forgetting the ice cream at Notariannis - these are just some of the reasons why people return to this seaside resort year after year. Now, there's another reason to visit: The Velvet Coaster, which has been ranked as the ninth best Wetherspoons in the UK.

Upon hearing that this watering hole had featured so highly on such a prestigious list, our sister site LancsLive felt compelled to put it to the test. Their reporter Susan Newton had the following to say:

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Arriving for breakfast in the morning, the pub was unsurprisingly quiet. But still, for a midweek morning there was plenty of groups, individuals and couples enjoying the cheap and cheerful spot. Tables as far as the eye could see were enjoying a full English of various sizes - small, traditional and large.

I opted for a traditional myself, a difficult decision as I faced a day of heavy meals - but I was feeling brave after all, I'm no stranger to a Spoons trip. The meal was good, a correct amount of hash brown to meat ratio and solid tasting bacon sausage and beans adorned the plate.

I was even treated to an 'egg pop' which for any English breakfast connoisseurs out there, is a real delight. However, I must admit the best part of Spoons breakfast is the hot drinks station.

For those of you not in know, if you order a hot drink they are free unlimited refills all day, from the machines dotted around the pub. Simply hold on to your mug and you've got coffee on