Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe

Despite boasting two branches on the same street, Wetherspoons bosses say Southport is safe from a recent cull of the popular pub chain’s portfolio.

JD Wetherspoon has put 32 pubs across England on the market.

The group, which operates around 800 pubs in the UK and Ireland, said it was a “commercial decision”.

Luckily for employees in Southport, neither the Willow Grove or Sir Henry Seagrave were put on the chopping block.

CBRE and Savills have been appointed to market the pubs, which are in town and city centre locations. More than half are located in London and the south-east.

Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: “On occasion Wetherspoon does put some of its pubs up for sale.

“This is a commercial decision. We understand that customers and staff will be disappointed with it. The pubs will continue to operate as Wetherspoon outlets until they are sold.”