Wetherspoon closing 61 pubs in 2024 - full list of budget boozers shutting doors

British budget pub giant JD Wetherspoon should have permanently shut the doors to 61 of its bars by the end of 2024, affecting swathes of sites across the UK.

It comes despite the fact that ‘Spoons’ has reported a further uptick in sales as it continues to offload sites. The company announced that like-for-like sales saw a 5.8 percent increase in the 10 weeks leading up to July 7, despite the unusually wet weather.

The year-to-date figures show an impressive 7.7 percent rise in like-for-like sales. During this period, Wetherspoons opened two new pubs but relinquished control of other sites through sales or lease surrenders.

You can see the full list of Wetherspoons up for sale, under offer, or already closed below and the further closures come after the pub giant closed 41 in 2023.

The company also revealed that an additional 10 operational pubs are either on sale or under offer. Tim Martin, JD Wetherspoon’s chairman, commented: “The gradual recovery in sales and profits, following the pandemic, has continued in the current financial year.”

He added: “Total sales are, again, at record levels, with fewer pubs. Sales per pub are approximately 21 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels, which has helped to compensate for the very substantial increase in costs.”

“For example, compared to the 2019 financial year, labour in this financial year has increased by approximately £164 million, energy by £28 million, repairs (also affected by labour costs) by £38 million and interest (excluding IFRS 16 interest) by £16 million,” reports Wales Online.

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JD Wetherspoon, colloquially known as Wetherspoons or Spoons, is a UK-based pub chain established by Tim Martin in 1979. The firm operates a vast number of pubs and hotels across the UK and Ireland.

Wetherspoon’s, the popular pub chain, is famed for its budget-friendly grub and pints, often housed in buildings steeped in history. The brand stands out for its no-music policy, creating a tranquil environment perfect for chit-chat.

The first of these iconic pubs was launched in Muswell Hill, London by Martin. He cheekily named the business after a teacher who doubted his commercial prowess, coupled with a nod to a character from the cult classic TV series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Martin, renowned for his meticulous management style, has been instrumental in cultivating Wetherspoon’s into an empire, priding itself on competitive pricing, high turnover, and distinctive pub experiences.