Wetherspoons Set to Sizzle Up Spanish Sky with New Airport Pub
Brewing up a fresh chapter in its European expansion, Wetherspoons is poised to open its first pub outside the UK and Ireland, targeting sun-kissed Britons making their way home from Alicante airport. The Castell de Santa Bàrbera pub will cater to holidaymakers and air travelers alike, offering an authentic taste of Spain's culinary delights alongside the chain's signature British fare.
Located within the airport's departure lounge, this pioneering outlet is set to serve alcohol from 6am daily, priming thirsty passengers for their return journey. The compact 93 sq metre (1,000 sq ft) space will boast a spacious external terrace where patrons can soak up the sun before boarding their flight.
A taste of Spain awaits, with garlic prawns and Spanish omelette joining the menu alongside classic British dishes like fry-ups, burgers, and pizzas. Wetherspoons' CEO Tim Martin is keen to emphasize that the airport pub will be a key gateway for holidaymakers returning home from Costa Blanca's popular tourist hotspot.
This bold foray into mainland Europe marks nearly a decade since Martin publicly voiced his support for Britain's decision to leave the EU. With over 800 pubs already under its belt, Wetherspoons is poised to expand its reach across the continent in the coming years.
While initial sales data suggests slowing growth, the company has maintained its metronomic ability to deliver rising revenues. As the newly built Castell de Santa Bàrbera pub prepares for liftoff, one thing is certain – Wetherspoons will be serving up a taste of British hospitality with a European twist, targeting sun-seekers and air travelers alike in their quest for the perfect pint or plateful on their return journey.
Brewing up a fresh chapter in its European expansion, Wetherspoons is poised to open its first pub outside the UK and Ireland, targeting sun-kissed Britons making their way home from Alicante airport. The Castell de Santa Bàrbera pub will cater to holidaymakers and air travelers alike, offering an authentic taste of Spain's culinary delights alongside the chain's signature British fare.
Located within the airport's departure lounge, this pioneering outlet is set to serve alcohol from 6am daily, priming thirsty passengers for their return journey. The compact 93 sq metre (1,000 sq ft) space will boast a spacious external terrace where patrons can soak up the sun before boarding their flight.
A taste of Spain awaits, with garlic prawns and Spanish omelette joining the menu alongside classic British dishes like fry-ups, burgers, and pizzas. Wetherspoons' CEO Tim Martin is keen to emphasize that the airport pub will be a key gateway for holidaymakers returning home from Costa Blanca's popular tourist hotspot.
This bold foray into mainland Europe marks nearly a decade since Martin publicly voiced his support for Britain's decision to leave the EU. With over 800 pubs already under its belt, Wetherspoons is poised to expand its reach across the continent in the coming years.
While initial sales data suggests slowing growth, the company has maintained its metronomic ability to deliver rising revenues. As the newly built Castell de Santa Bàrbera pub prepares for liftoff, one thing is certain – Wetherspoons will be serving up a taste of British hospitality with a European twist, targeting sun-seekers and air travelers alike in their quest for the perfect pint or plateful on their return journey.
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an airport pub at Alicante? like they're trying to get people drunk before they even leave the country... 93 sq metres of prime space just for a couple of hours before their flight? 
what's next, a 'Welcome Home' discount on their flights too? 
. Like they're not already gonna be hungover and cranky enough without having to drink more at 6am. And what's with the "authentic taste of Spain" nonsense? Just gonna serve Spanish food in a pub that's basically just a glorified airport terminal 
. I mean, can't they just leave Alicante alone?
Airport pubs are taking off 
! I mean, who doesn't love a good fry-up or burger after a long-haul flight? And having a Spanish twist to boot is like the icing on the cake 
. I'm curious to see how it'll go down with travelers, though - will they be all about the British grub or will they opt for something more...Spanish-inspired? Either way, Wetherspoons always knows how to bring people together over a good pint and some decent food 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to chow down on some garlic prawns and Spanish omelette while sipping on a pint of lager? 
The fact that they're serving up classic British faves alongside local Spanish grub is pure genius! 
And can we talk about the outdoor terrace? It's like a little slice of heaven, perfect for soaking up the sun before boarding your flight 
. I'm literally counting down the days until this pub opens its doors... Bring on the British hospitality with a European twist 
! #Wetherspoons #AlicanteAirportPub #BritishHospitalityMeetsEuropeanVibes
. At least they're offering some decent Spanish grub like garlic prawns - now we're talking 
. Not sure if I'd want to be a holidaymaker waiting for my flight, but hey, at least there's a place to grab a bite and get drunk before takeoff 
this is so cool! i mean who wouldn't want to try some british food while flying back from spain? it's like the ultimate airport experience 
. the fact that wetherspoons is expanding into europe is no surprise though, they've been growing steadily for years so it'll be interesting to see how this new airport pub does in terms of sales 
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They're actually opening a pub at an airport? That's wild! I mean, who wouldn't want to grab a pint before boarding a flight? It makes total sense that they'd target sun-kissed Brits heading back from Alicante - those people are always on holiday mode 
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Plus, I thought the idea of an airport pub was just for the convenience of travelers, not like it needs all these frills 