Whetherspoon Pubs Still Open?

[newbie99]

Has whetherspoon managed to open their trading as normal?

[maggiebee]

On my FB page today. Wetherspoons pubs will not be closing until Tuesday to give folk time to get back from the toilets.

[Mamyalynne]

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1258147/Wetherspoons-pubs-to-close-Is-Wetherspoons-open-tomorrow-tim-martin

[teacake44]

Enamel jugs are flying off the shelves.

[newbie99]

They are still open as staff still working and lights are on at the bar.
So the big pub can stay away from Boris statement to close all pubs.

[SparklyKid]

Called in last Tuesday whilst car was servi9ced. Very quiet.

[fiction-factory]

Based on my experience they may have to wait until the Friday night fights have finished before they close the doors

[Mamyalynne]

Did you try the door?

They may be doing a deep clean.

[teacake44]

^ deep clean? that will be a first.

[EDDIE51]

Why would they not be open ?
Whetherspoon pubs are compelled by their contract with the brewery to open EVERY HOUR POSSIBLE UNDER LAW !

[dannyk13]

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/pm-orders-bars-pubs-restaurants-17956601

[drmorgans]

Does Boris' demand for pubs to close have any legal backing?

[woofgang]

yes it does. Even before COVID the government had powers to close businesses for public health reasons. Pubs can still open to sell takeaway or offer delivery services.

[woofgang]

EDDIE the law has spoken....

[dannyk13]

drmorgans
a new emergency law, to be rushed through Parliament next week.

[New Judge]

https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/contact/faqs/uk-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

[jim360]

PLEASE can we NOT TYPE in ALL CAPS. It's considered SHOUTING and is VERY RUDE.

[dannyk13]

Then why are you typing in capitals?

[jim360]

It might have been a joke, I'm not sure.

[Mamyalynne]

Deep breaths now.

[douglas9401]

I shot the sheriff.....