Major pub chain JD Wetherspoon has revealed launch dates for seven fresh establishments in the final months of 2025 and early 2026 – including a significant venue that has recently commenced operations in the north east – whilst confirming when another location will open its doors.
The openings include new venues in Bristol, Croydon, Stockton-on-Tees, Beaconsfield and Wetherby. The company is broadening its collection of establishments, with multiple locations expected to serve patrons before 2025 comes to an end.
Earlier this month, JD Wetherspoon’s chief executive vowed to “keep price increases to a minimum” despite confronting pressure from escalating labour expenses, even as the firm reported enhanced sales and profits compared to the previous year.
The business, which runs nearly 800 pubs throughout the UK, has witnessed trading continue to improve in recent months. It disclosed achieving turnover totalling £2.13 billion for the year ending July 27.
This marked a 4.5% rise compared to the previous year, whilst like-for-like sales – which excludes the impact of pub openings and closures – climbed by 5.1%.
This expansion was fuelled by growth in both bar and food sales, though hotel room sales plummeted by nearly 12% following the decision to pull out of online booking platforms in the UK.
The fresh establishments began launching in October – with the next one opening at the start of December.
Wetherspoons pub openings from October 2025:
- Sigered, King of Essex, East Walk Basildon Opening: Tue 21 October
- The New Moor Farm, Cramlington, Tyne and Wear, Wed 5 November
- The Hollybush Seam, Westerleigh Rd, Bristol, Wed 3 December
- The Red Anchor, Stockton-on-Tees (Papas Group franchise) Wed, 10 December
- Coombe Lodge, Croydon Wed 17, December
- The Angel Inn will open in Wetherby, Tues, 23 December
- The Chiltern, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Tues, 13 January
It follows the opening of four extra locations since the summer.
- The Hykeham Manor, Roman Way, Lincoln
- The Sir Alexander Fleming, Merchant Square, Paddington
- Walham Green, Fulham Road, Fulham
- The Dictum of Kenilworth, The Square, Kenilworth
Last week, The New Moor Farm in Cramlington was inaugurated, creating 60 new jobs.
Located on the site of the former Moor Farm Beefeater restaurant, the development project cost over £1 million.
The pub’s name pays homage to its location, which once comprised the fields of Moor Farm, situated just off the bustling A19 Moor Farm Roundabout.
First documented in 1769 as ‘New Moor’, and later referred to as ‘Moor House’, ‘Cramlington Moor Farm’, and finally ‘Moor Farm’, the site had been deserted by the late 1980s.
In the early 2000s, the farmhouse and its outbuildings underwent redevelopment.
The New Moor Farm will operate from 8am until 11.30pm from Sunday to Thursday, and 8am until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
It will feature a ground floor bar, with food being served throughout the day, from opening until 11pm all week long.
Wetherspoon said: “Wetherspoon is opening new pubs across the UK and continues in seeking further sites. Inspired by local history, each pub has its own design, character and personality.
“Wetherspoon has been recognised, winning numerous design award competitions, and is renowned for transforming old and often-derelict buildings into beautiful, vibrant pubs.”
Discussing the latest financial results, Wetherspoon’s chairman Sir Tim Martin revealed that beverages favoured by younger patrons have been experiencing growth across its pubs – including cocktails and fashionable spirits such as Au Vodka.
“Real ale has made a comeback, with volumes challenging pre-pandemic levels,” he stated. “Wine, which had been a bit slow, is at a record.”
Sir Tim also pointed out that chicken dishes were performing well on the food menu, with Korean chicken being a “big success” over the past year, while breakfast continued its recovery with record sales.
The firm operated 794 pubs at the end of the fiscal year, with plans to launch 15 managed sites and 15 franchised locations in the coming year. Sir Tim explained that increases in national insurance contributions and wages were adding approximately £60 million to the chain’s annual expenses, whilst the company was also grappling with the impact of energy costs and new packaging taxes.
Throughout 2025, Wetherspoon maintained an average workforce of nearly 42,100 employees across its pubs and head office.