Great information for Wetherspoons followers: Pub chain will lengthen opening hours to mark Charles’ coronation

A massively standard UK pub chain has introduced that every one of its branches will open for an additional hour to mark the coronation of King Charles III. 

Wetherspoons pubs will open for an hour longer on Sunday, 7 May, to permit guests extra time to drink following King Charles’ coronation ceremony. 

The choice comes after an announcement by Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, who confirmed the transfer in March 2023, which she stated will enable folks to ‘take pleasure in an additional pint or two’. 

Wetherspoons confirmed that every one of its 844 pubs will open for an additional hour after their normal closing time – however the precise time they’ll shut will fluctuate from department to department.

Wetherspoons pubs that shut at 10pm might be allowed to remain open till 11pm, while others can keep open till 12am or 1am, relying upon every venue’s licence. 

Prince Charles (pictured in 2015), who is thought to take pleasure in a pint, might be formally topped throughout a ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May. 

Pub chains akin to Greene King and Fullers have stated that a few of their pubs will even be extending their opening hours for the event, in response to The Sun. 

Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 permits Ms Braverman to put the order earlier than Parliament on Monday to offer permission for premises to remain open longer to mark events of outstanding significance. 

Ms Braverman said: ‘His Majesty The King’s Coronation might be a momentous event deserving of particular celebration.

‘That is why I’m extending the licensing hours over this historic Coronation weekend.

‘Up and down the nation, folks can take pleasure in an additional pint or two within the night whereas households and mates can come collectively to want His Majesty The King a protracted and joyful reign.’

The ceremony to mark the coronation of King Charles will happen on Saturday, 6 May at Westminster Abbey. 

Wetherspoons pubs will open for an additional hour on Sunday, 7 May, to permit clients an additional drink to have a good time the coronation of King Charles IIi

As a part of the celebrations, a coronation live performance will even be held at Windsor Castle on Sunday, 7 May. 

Emma McClarkin OBE, chief govt officer of the British Beer and Pub Association, stated: ‘This is a well timed enhance for the pub trade. 

‘In the midst of an acutely difficult interval, I’m certain our pubs will look to mark this joyous event by internet hosting particular occasions and events as a part of nationwide celebrations. 

The ceremony to mark the coronation of King Charles will happen on Saturday, 6 May at Westminster Abbey.