A popular Wetherspoons pub in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has officially closed down, much to the disappointment of local residents. The Widow Frost was set to pour its last pint on September 22, but a note left on the pub's door shocked pubgoers by announcing an earlier closure on September 17, 2023. However, loyal customers gathered at the pub to say goodbye and celebrate the good times they had there.
Heartfelt Farewell at The Widow Frost
The closure of The Widow Frost didn't dampen the spirits of its regulars, who filled the pub for one final gathering. Entertainment was provided by a Celine Dion tribute performer, while banners and balloons were put up to bid farewell to the beloved establishment. Although saddened by the closure, local residents remained positive and reminisced about the great experiences they had at the pub.
No Staff Redundancies, Just Transfers
Wetherspoons assured the public that there would be no job losses due to the closure of The Widow Frost. The staff members will be transferred to nearby pubs in Mansfield, Workshop, Sutton, or Kirkby, ensuring that regular customers will still be greeted by familiar faces. While the exact details of the new owner and reopening are yet to be confirmed, the premises are expected to be closed for around four months before it is reopened.
Not the Only Wetherspoons Pub to Close
The Widow Frost is just one of 32 Wetherspoons pubs that have recently closed or are in the process of closing. The chain has already shut down 29 of them, including popular locations such as the Silkstone Inn in Barnsley and the Hope & Champion in Beaconsfield. However, it's worth noting that Wetherspoons has also opened three new branches in the past year.
Full List of Wetherspoons Pubs Closing Down:
- Barnsley – Silkstone Inn
- Beaconsfield – Hope & Champion
- Bexleyheath – Wrong ‘Un
- Bournemouth – Christopher Creeke
- Cheltenham – Bank House
- Durham – Water House
- Halifax – Percy Shaw
- Hanham – Jolly Sailor
- Harrow – Moon on the Hill
- Hove – Cliftonville Inn
- London Battersea – Asparagus
- London East Ham – Miller's Well
- London Eltham – Bankers Draft
- London Forest Gate – Hudson Bay
- London Forest Hill – Capitol
- London Hornsey – Toll Gate
- London Holborn – Penderel's Oak
- London Islington – Angel
- London Palmers Green – Alfred Herring
- Loughborough – Moon & Bell
- Loughton – Last Post
- Mansfield – Widow Frost
- Middlesbrough – Resolution
- Purley – Foxley Hatch
- Redditch – Rising Sun
- Sevenoaks – Sennockian
- Southampton – Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis
- Stafford – Butler's Bell
- Watford – Colombia Press
- West Bromwich – Billiard Hall
- Willenhall – Malthouse
- Wirral – John Masefield
Full List of Pubs No Longer Becoming Wetherspoons Pubs:
- Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol
- St Mary's Street, Ely
- Hamilton Road, Felixstowe
- Former Baird's department store, Duke Street, Hamilton
- Soul Store, Kilburn High Road, London
- Former Tusk nightclub and Waverley Tea Rooms, Moss-Side Road, Glasgow
- Sant'Angelo, High Street, Wetherby
- Grape and Grain, Crystal Palace, London
Despite the closures, Wetherspoons fans can still look forward to enjoying their favorite pub chain, as the company has opened three new branches in the past year.
