The history behind Glasgow's Wetherspoon pubs and how they got their names

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The history behind Glasgow's Wetherspoon pubs and how they got their names
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Glasgow's 'Spoons' have a fascinating story behind their names 🍻

With around 850 establishments operating in the UK and Ireland, it's fair to say you're never really far from a Wetherspoon pub.

The chain is known for converting unconventional premises, such as formers cinemas and banks, into its pubs. Each pub is also given its own unique name that references the history surrounding its location. The Hengler's Circus A favourite pre-club hang out for many years, there's little doubt that The Hengler's Circus on Sauchiehall Street is one of Glasgow's best-loved 'Spoons'.

The Society Room Situated at 151 West George Street, this city centre Wetherspoon has long been popular with the weekend crowds and is one of very few 'Spoons' to play music.

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