Giant boozer chain JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the opening dates for five new pubs – and the first one is within days. The chain is expanding its number of outlets – and there are a number opening before the end of 2025.

Eaerlier this month the boss of JD Wetherspoon has said the pub group will try to “keep price increases to a minimum” amid pressure from rising labour costs, despite reporting higher sales and profits over the past year.

The company, which operates nearly 800 pubs across the UK, has benefited from trading continuing to improve in recent months. It revealed it generated revenues totalling £2.13 billion for the year to July 27.

This was 4.5% higher than the year before, while sales on a like-for-like basis – which strips out the impact of pub openings and closures – rose by 5.1%.

This was driven by both bar and food sales growth, while hotel room sales dropped by nearly 12% after deciding to exit from online booking agents in the UK.

The new pubs will be opening from October – with the first on October 21.

Wetherspoons pub openings before 2026:

• Sigered, King of Essex, East Walk Basildon Opening: Tue 21 October
• The New Moor Farm, Cramlington, Tyne and Wear, Wed 5 November
• The Chiltern, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Tue 2 December
• The Hollybush Seam, Westerleigh Rd, Bristol, Wed 3 December
• The Angel Inn will open in Wetherby, Tues December 23.

There is still a chance of more openings of Wetherspoon’s before the end of the year. A date for the next Papas Group franchise in Stockton-on-Tees is also expected to be announced shortly.

It follows the opening of four new Spoon’s 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

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.”

Speaking about the recent figures Wetherspoon’s chairman Sir Tim Martin said “younger people’s drinks” have been on the rise across its pubs – including cocktails and “trendy” spirits such as the Au Vodka brand.

“Real ale has made a comeback, with volumes challenging pre-pandemic levels,” he said. “Wine, which had been a bit slow, is at a record.”

Sir Tim also said that, across its food menu, chicken-based dishes were selling well, with Korean chicken a “big success” over the latest year, while breakfasts were continuing to rebound with a record-high volume of sales.

The group ran 794 pubs at the end of the financial year, and plans to open 15 managed pubs and 15 franchised pubs in the year ahead.

Sir Tim said increases to national insurance contributions and wages was adding about £60 million to the chain’s yearly costs, while it was also facing an impact from energy charges and new packaging taxes.

Wetherspoon employed an average of nearly 42,100 staff across its pubs and head office over 2025.