Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has announced a major Christmas opening schedule, with hundreds of its establishments set to welcome customers on Thursday, 25 December 2025. The popular chain has confirmed that a total of 683 branches across the United Kingdom will be open, offering a festive refuge for those not cooking at home.
Christmas Day Opening Hours and Menu Details
Almost all of the participating Wetherspoon pubs will operate on reduced hours from 11am until 3pm on Christmas Day. The sole exception is The Earl of Dalkeith in Kettering, which will open slightly earlier, from 10am to 2pm.
Patrons can expect to find the chain's standard menu available, as the special Christmas menu will not be served on the day itself. However, the festive menu, which includes options like sliced turkey breast with winter vegetables, the Big Cheese burger, and loaded festive fries, will be available in pubs until Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Full List of Open Pubs in Birmingham and the West Midlands
For residents across the region, a significant number of local 'Spoons will be open. This provides a convenient option for Christmas Day socialising, a meal out, or simply a festive pint. The confirmed list for the area is as follows:
- The Navigation Inn, Birmingham
- The Figure of Eight, Birmingham
- The Bottle of Sack, Sutton Coldfield
- The Bishop Vesey, Boldmere
- The Spread Eagle, Acocks Green
- The Charlie Hall, Erdington
- The Hornet, Ward End
- The Elizabeth of York, Moseley
- The Arthur Robertson, Perry Barr
- The William Tyler, Yardley
- The Black Horse, Northfield
- The Mare Pool, Mere Green
- The Pump House, Shirley
- The White Swan, Solihull
- Birmingham Airport
- The Bellwether, Wednesbury
- St Matthew's Hall, Walsall
- The Bloxwich Showman, Bloxwich
- The Avion, Aldridge
- The William Shenstone, Halesowen
- The Waterfront Inn, Brierley Hill
- The Britannia, Rowley Regis
- The Moon Under Water in Cradley Heath
- The Chequers Inn, Stourbridge
- The Moon Under Water, Wolverhampton
- The Full Moon, Dudley
- The Royal Tiger, Wednesfield
- The Clifton, Sedgley
- The Sir Henry Newbolt, Bilston
- The Court of Requests, Oldbury
- The Cross Inn, Kingswinford
- The Plaza, Rugeley
- The Linford Arms, Cannock
- The Hedgeford Lodge, Hednesford
- Golden Cross Hotel, Bromsgrove
- The Royal Enfield, Redditch
- The Crown, Worcester
- George Hotel, Bewdley
- The Thomas Botfield, Telford
- The William Withering, Wellington
- The Shrewsbury Hotel, Shrewsbury
- The Jewel of the Severn, Bridgnorth
A Festive Alternative for the Region
This large-scale opening represents a significant commitment from one of the UK's largest pub operators to provide a service on a day when most businesses are closed. It offers a reliable and familiar option for individuals, families, and community members across the West Midlands who may be seeking an alternative to a traditional home-cooked Christmas dinner or simply wish to enjoy the festive atmosphere in a public setting.
The decision underscores the evolving nature of how Christmas is celebrated, with increasing demand for hospitality options on the day itself. Customers are advised that, due to the shortened hours and likely popularity, venues may be busier than usual.
