Wetherspoons to ‘sadly’ close another branch in just weeks as punters say they will miss it
Wetherspoons is closing another of its town centre pubs within weeks.
The Widow Frost in Mansfield has told its customers it will be shutting its doors for the final time on September, 22.
The popular Mansfield pub was one of more than 30 locations put up for sale last September.
It comes as the pub chain recently confirmed that it has since closed 29 sites and still has a dozen more up for sale.
A spokesperson for JD Wetherspoons, told local news website The Chad: “There will be no redundancies, staff will be transferring to Wetherspoons pubs in Mansfield, Worksop, Sutton or Kirkby.
“We believe the premises will be closed for four, or so, months before being opened by the new owner, but we cannot confirm these details.”
Locals have been commenting on Facebook about the closure, one person said: “Sad to hear Widow Frost closes on September 22.”
And another said: “We’ve had some blinding times in there, always loved that pub.”
While another added: “With Wilkos closing, it’s going to be bare up there.”
JD Wetherspoons runs 827 pubs in the UK and Ireland and employs around 40,000 people.
Like many other pub chains and retailers Wetherspoons has been hit hard by the rising costs brought on by high inflation.
Wetherspoons’ boss Tim Martin has said far more people now drink in their homes rather than in pubs.
Which Wetherspoons branches have already closed?
More than half a dozen pubs closed last year including the Running Horse in Airside Doncaster Airport, The Willow Grove in Southport, and the Wild Rose in Bootle.
The Cliftonville in Hove and The Willow Grove, Southport – closed on March 5, 2023.
In addition to this The Sir John Stirling Maxwell, Glasgow, served its final pint on March 26, 2023.
And at the beginning of May, The Last Post in Loughton served its last pint.
The full list of Wetherspoons branches that have already been sold and closed are as follows:
Which Wetherspoons pubs are up for sale?
Wetherspoons currently has 22 pubs still up for sale.
Here is a full list of pubs that are currently under offer or up for sale:
Plus, The Nightjar in Ferndown, Dorset, will not have its lease renewed in September.
This doesn’t mean the venue is up for sale, but it will no longer operate as a Wetherspoons.
How can I save money at Wetherspoons?
Having a Wetherspoon app means you can take advantage of all the latest deals and discounts at your local.
It’s free to download, and even lets you order at the table.
Wetherspoon offers discounted dinners as part of its Steak and Curry Clubs.
It’s worth joining as you can get something like a gourmet steak and a beer over a pound cheaper than normal.
You used to be able to order the menus only on certain days of the week but Wetherspoon made the dishes available everyday in June 2022.
You can also get a tea or coffee from as little as £1.20.
And you can keep refilling your hot drink as much as you want at no extra charge.