JD Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs - when and where in UK

The popular pub chain already has hundreds of sites across the country, and is now looking to add more.

This is according to The Sun, which says five of the new locations already have opening dates, with one final date for another being finalised.

They also added that Spoons wants to open nine more by July 2026.

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JD Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs - when and where in UK

According to The Sun, the five new locations and their opening dates are set, with one coming next week.

These are:

• The Conister Arms, Isle of Man - May 14
• Walham Green, South West London - June 17
• The Dictum of Kenilworth, Warwickshire - July 30
• The Sun Wharf, London - August 26
• The King of Essex, Essex - September 23

There is also a sixth new site coming in Merchant Square in Paddington this summer, but an exact opening date is not yet confirmed.

JD Wetherspoon has been contacted by Newsquest for comment.

The reports of several new Wetherspoon venues opening comes as better news after fans were left gutted following Wetherspoon axing three major items from its menu.

Steaks, mixed grills and gammon will be removed from its menu across the UK on May 14.

A JD Wetherspoon spokesperson, in a statement, said: "Wetherspoon is making changes to its menu in May.

“This includes the removal of steaks, mixed grills and gammon.

"We appreciate that some customers will be disappointed with the decision to remove steaks and grills.

"Wetherspoon is confident that its menu provides a variety of choices and value-for money meals."

One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), described the news as "devastating", while another said they "feel like crying".

JD Wetherspoon has also removed its £6.49 chicken bites from its menu in pubs across the UK.

The popular dish is listed as "temporarily unavailable" on menus at Wetherspoon's pubs, according to The Express.

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JD Wetherspoon to introduce new gourmet range

Despite axing the steaks, mixed grills and gammon, the pub chain will be introducing a new range of "gourmet" burgers and Korean-style chicken.

These will be introduced on the same day as the others being removed.