When did Wetherspoons open in Belfast?

When did Wetherspoons open in Belfast?

The text reads: The Ulster Hall, (right), further along Bedford Street from this Wetherspoon pub, was one of the largest music halls in the British Isles when it opened in 1862. It remained the city’s main concert hall until 1997, when the new Waterfront venue opened.

Is Wetherspoons in Belfast open today?

This pub is open. Please note that table-bookings are not taken at any of our pubs.

What does the JD mean in Wetherspoons?

Tim Martin opened his first pub in 1979 in Colney Hatch Lane in Muswell Hill, London. The name of the business originates from JD, a character in The Dukes of Hazzard, and Wetherspoon, the surname of one of Martin’s teachers in New Zealand, who had told him that he would not amount to anything.

Do you need to book at Wetherspoons?

Can I book a table or hire an area? All pubs operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Table-bookings are not possible. Some of our pubs, at certain times, have rooms/areas available to hire.

What time Wetherspoons stop serving food?

What time does Wetherspoons stop serving food? Wetherspoons stops serving food at 11pm at most pubs, but it may differ depending on your local. There is a breakfast menu kicks in to start the day and this is served from 8am and until 11.30am, followed by the main menu which is served from 11.30am until 11pm.

What is the biggest pub chain in the UK?

Following their acquisition of the Ei Group, Stonegate became the largest pub company in the UK with 4,708 pubs throughout the country. They were followed, respectively, by Mitchells & Butlers plc, JD Wetherspoon, and Whitbread.

Which is the biggest Wetherspoons pub?

Biggest wetherspoons ever! – The Velvet Coaster

• Europe.
• England.
• Lancashire.
• Blackpool.
• Blackpool Restaurants.
• The Velvet Coaster.

Can you pay at the bar in Wetherspoons?

When paying at the bar, contactless card payments are encouraged. We accept the following methods of payment: cash, Wetherspoon gift cards (available in sterling and euros), debit and credit cards, American Express, JCB, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

How many drinks can you have in Wetherspoons?

Wetherspoon has said that the two-drink limit is a guideline for staff, and had been introduced to prevent “unruly behaviour” by children, who may have been left to their own devises by parents.

Who has the most pubs in the UK?

Which brewery owns the most pubs in the UK?

Greene King
This statistic ranks the leading brewery owners in the United Kingdom (UK) based on the number of pubs owned as of the end of 2017. Greene King owned the highest number of pubs at 3,048. This was followed by Heineken UK, with over 2.8 thousand pubs respectively.

Where did Wetherspoon get its name in Belfast?

The text reads: Bedford Street, home to this Wetherspoon pub, links Donegall Square to Dublin Street. The Square takes its name from the Earls of Donegall, who traced their ascendancy back to Arthur Chichester, appointed Lord Deputy (Chief Governor) of Ireland in 1605, and Baron of Belfast in 1613.

When was J D Wetherspoon in Bedford Street built?

The text reads: This J D Wetherspoon pub was once two separate buildings. Number 39-45 Bedford Street was originally the site of a warehouse built around 1865 for Thomas Johnson & Sons, ‘funeral furnishers and furniture removers’. It had a very tall ground floor to house the firm’s various horse-drawn carriages, and was demolish in 1991.

How much does coffee cost at Wetherspoon pub?

Our pubs are now serving a brand-new breakfast muffin range and have also reduced the price of coffee (and tea) to 99p. (prices may vary per pub).

Where was J D Wetherspoon born and raised?

Lanyon was English by birth and trained in Dublin, later moving to Belfast as the Country Surveyor of Antrim. He went on to become mayor of Belfast and Conservative MP for the city.