Wetherspoons Expands London Presence Amid Closures

JD Wetherspoon is expanding its presence in London, with new pubs opening in Fulham and the former London Dungeon site under the name 'The Sun Wharf' by summer. Despite local objections over potential crime, the Fulham pub is set to open on June 17, offering affordable dining options and joining the local Pubwatch scheme. Meanwhile, the pub chain is closing some locations, including The Spon Gate in Coventry, due to commercial decisions. The closure of The Gun in Hackney highlights challenges facing the pub industry, with rising operational costs leading to its shutdown. Wetherspoon's CEO Tim Martin is contemplating international expansion following domestic successes. The closures and new openings reflect a broader trend of pub industry fluctuations amid financial pressures.