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[johnwise] 03/5/2018 08:01

Revealed: How 16 popular high street restaurant chains provide NO details of calorie content to customers - and only WETHERSPOONS lists the information on its menu

Good Housekeeping Institute investigated nutritional information in restaurants

[zztop] 29/4/2018 10:23

Wetherspoon to create 300 jobs in new Dublin pub and hotel complexBy Ellie Donnelly · 27 April 2018 2:30 AM1?Wetherspoon is to create 300 jobs at a new pub and hotel development in Dublin city centreWetherspoon is to create 300 jobs at a new pub and hotel development in Dublin city centre.The UK pub chain, which has five pubs in Northern Ireland and another five in the Republic, is to start development work on its new pub and hotel located in Camden Street Upper and Camden Street Lower on May 8.The pub and 92-room hotel, which is set to open in the summer of 2019, is being developed in a row of derelict properties at a cost of €18.5m (£16.07m)."We are looking forward to developing the site into a fantastic pub and hotel," Tim Martin, Wetherspoon chairman, said."Our pubs in the Republic of Ireland are thriving and we are confident that the pub and hotel will be a great asset to Dublin and act as a catalyst for other businesses to invest in the city."The development is set to be the biggest single investment undertaken by Wetherspoon, and will result in its largest hotel alongside a pub.The pub will be set over two levels and feature a courtyard beer garden, while a number of original features of the derelict buildings will be retained and restored.This includes the circular stained glass window which was crafted by church decorators, stained glass manufacturers and stone carvers Earley & Company, who were based at the site.The window on the facade of 5 Upper Camden Street is considered to be the work of John Earley, son of the founder of the company.Meanwhile, part of the terrace was also a convent of the Little Sisters of Assumption from 1890 until the 1940s, and their former chapel will also be preserved and form part of the new pub and hotel, a statement from Wetherspoon said.And a name for the pub and hotel has already been chosen.It will be called Keavan's Port Hotel, which is based on evidence from a series of historic maps and records dating back to 1673, showing that the original name of Camden Street Upper and Lower is Keavans Port.Earlier this month, Mr Martin, who lived in Northern Ireland during his childhood, said there was still no movement on two proposed Belfast bars because of "arduous licensing procedures".Mr Martin said the sites - at a former JJB Sports store on Royal Avenue, which had previously been refused a licence because of a "technical issue" and a church building on University Road - were being held back because of taxing licensing application procedures here.He purchased both sites more than two years ago."It's a worry because it's slowing down investment in an important sector and therefore slowing down job creation," he said."It certainly is quite a difficult process and it's like the UK was 25 years ago. It's more arduous than Dublin or Britain. I think we'll have a pub, or two, opened in Dublin before Belfast and we acquired the Republic of Ireland sites long after the Belfast ones," said Mr Martin.The businessman also said he was pleased the company was granted planning permission for the former Methodist Church site on University Road - a project that could potentially create 100 jobs.He said: "It's a similar story to our site on Royal Avenue. We eventually got planning permission, for which we are grateful, but we really can't start work until the licence is granted."Wetherspoon made the headlines yesterday when Mr Martin deactivated all of its social media accounts.

[tim 3] 16/4/2018 22:54

Agree very astute man who is clearly in touch with his customers.

I like his pubs too,in a world where companies are ripping customers off left right and centre whether its directly or in directly his pubs are a refreshing change whatever I order food,beer or soft drinks,I never feel ripped off.

[johnwise] 07/4/2018 22:17

VIDEO President Donald Trump EXPLOSIVE Speech in West Virginia - April 5, 2018

[johnwise] 05/4/2018 07:37

'There will be NO recession' - Barclays boss gives Brexit BOOST as he SLAMS Remoaner myths

BREXIT will allow the UK to take back control of its future and will benefit the economy, the boss of Barclays has reportedly revealed in a major blow to Remoaners.

[blueball] 02/4/2018 09:28

Oliver and Bob Geldoff are a pair of looneys.

[johnwise] 02/4/2018 08:28

A Tory Government taking advice from this guy ?????

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver campaigned extensively for the UK government to introduce a tax on sugary beverages.

Last month Oliver’s Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain was forced to close sites and negotiate rent cuts – a move to save the business from folding. His Barbecoa restaurants meanwhile went into administration.

UK sugar tax set to cost JD Wetherspoon £3m

[johnwise] 02/4/2018 08:15

'Arrogant' EU trade bloc to COLLAPSE like Soviet Union after Brexit warns academic

THE EUROPEAN Union is set to face a collapse on a similar scale to the Soviet Union, a well respected academic from the London School of Economics has predicted according to reports.

[rampant_bull] 20/3/2018 08:59

Well TM on unnecessarily destroying your share price.

[zztop] 19/3/2018 16:30

Any chance of 10 quid here?

[johnwise] 16/3/2018 18:22

Lets be honest, do we really want or need to be ruled by Germany and bureaucrats in Brussels..Germany has always wanted full control of Europe and its people then you will UNDERSTAND why so many wonderful UK loving people want out of the GERMAN EU. And when did the EU have its accounts signed off in the last 14 years, never, says it all about financial management..

Daily Express.. "The German civil servant sparked furious reactions from members of the European Union after he was hastily promoted to become the secretary-general of the Commission earlier this month..Ms in 't' Veld cautioned Mr Juncker, saying the appointment threatened the credibility of European institutions and could force MEPs to withdraw their support"

[andyadvfn1] 16/3/2018 17:00

Could today's fall be the "elites"/ establishment paying Tim back? His comments were stinging, still an enjoyable read. What is wrong with honest forecasts, ignore the herd, a good buying opportunity. A good business, better than the competition. I sold on this mornings early uptick. 30% profit in 10 months too good and probably too much, was due a pullback. Can't wait to get back back in.

[rampant_bull] 16/3/2018 16:39

Why is TM always so negative about outlook when they are doing well. Unnecessary to deramp his own company and ruin the recent strong run.

[johnwise] 16/3/2018 16:09

Tim Martin a hero,

THE chairman of JD Wetherspoon has blasted the EU as its "unusually good press around the world" hides the lack of democracy in the bloc which is run by Brussels plutocrats.

[the white house] 16/3/2018 15:42

Shameful comments re outlook yet again too negative on prospects when doing better than others. Share buyback anyone...

[the white house] 16/3/2018 08:55

Like for like up 3.8% (11 weeks to March 11) given the shocking weather is remarkable

[r ball] 14/3/2018 12:52

Read across from CVR- in trouble

[gersemi] 12/3/2018 19:14

Tim Martin a hero, a member of the productive class and a wealth creator.

Blair, Mandelson, Campbell, Barnier, Juncker, Hammond et al - all leeching, political parasites, liars and members of the unproductive class

[the white house] 12/3/2018 19:10

1325 : someone picking up 52 bags worth at this priceRelentless (despite tomorrow's inevitable fall now)

[the white house] 08/3/2018 14:13

1295 : Interim results in 10 days

[the white house] 06/3/2018 14:28

1294 : up again, 3 weeks of relentless upticks, all those punters of tinpot fake chains shutting down gotta go somewhere to have their fun I suppose

[the white house] 02/3/2018 10:27

Up 6 days on the bounce, welcome but unsure why, any clues or is it simply stakebuilding leading to a monster takeover?

[johnwise] 24/1/2018 17:41

Brussels PLOTTING to humiliate United Kingdom in DESPERATE bid to STOP Brexit, MEP warns

[bumpa33] 24/1/2018 08:43

you know what, lets agree to disagree.

Good luck with JDW, looks like the market likes it so thats all that matters :)