JD Wetherspoon to open first motorway pub on M40

[Deloodid]

Im stunned this is happening.

JD Wetherspoon said it will open its first motorway pub after being given the go-ahead at services on the M40.

The firm said the bar and restaurant will open at Extra in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, after a successful application to the local council.

It said its licence allows it to serve alcohol between 08:00 and 01:00.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-22760874

 

[Hibbosculturedrightboot]

Surely that has to be attached to a hotel or something? I mean, who the hell would the clientele be?

 

[Deloodid]

Surely that has to be attached to a hotel or something? I mean, who the hell would the clientele be?

Sports fans going to a game,

 

[noharmdone]

A footy fans dream..

A coach drivers nightmare..

 

[Groucho]

They've been in airports for years

 

[BlueLlama]

Ace. Long distance lorry drivers sloshed.

 

[noharmdone]

Ace. Long distance lorry drivers sloshed.

There sloshed driving off the ferry in Pompey mate..

 

[Martin89]

This could be one of the best things I've ever seen.
Service stops on away days just got a whole lot better.

 

[Muggins]

In most European countries this sort of thing would be used moderately and sensibly by the population. Not over here.

 

[Bluenose1995]

GET IN

 

[blue61]

They've been in airports for years

The pilots don't drink in them though. At least I hope not.

 

[Groucho]

The pilots don't drink in them though. At least I hope not.

That was my point - drivers aren't the target market.

I'm not saying it's a good idea.

 

[toffee-fellaini]

In most European countries this sort of thing would be used moderately and sensibly by the population. Not over here.

ALL THE LADS, LADS LADS LADS, ALL ABOARD THE BANTER BUS

 

[Fensta]

I'm guessing the cost of a pint will be a fiver. Motorway places are a bad rip.

 

[steken1]

Will be to sell scran as much as anything else.