Wetherspoons Bans Playing Music and Taking Calls on Loud Speakers
The pub chain said complaints from customers led to the move, and it also barred Meta smart glasses to protect privacy.
- On Monday, Wetherspoon implemented a ban on playing music or taking calls on speaker across its 792 pubs after customers complained the noise was driving them "nuts."
- Wetherspoon chairman and founder Sir Tim Martin stated the pubs should be an "oasis of tranquillity" from modern noise, as sounds from smartphones and tablets have become an "increasing problem in recent years."
- All 792 locations have installed signs requesting customers switch their phones to silent or use earphones, mirroring Transport for London's "Headphones On" campaign launched last year.
- A 2025 YouGov poll found 62% of British adults would support fines for "headphone dodgers" on public transport, while 28% opposed the measure, reflecting broader public concern.
- The policy aligns with Wetherspoons' recent efforts to regulate venue behavior, including a previous ban on Meta "spy glasses" across all 800+ pubs as the chain maintains a quiet atmosphere.
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Malvern Gazette
Worcester NewsWetherspoons customers face new nationwide ban over smartphone noise
Wetherspoons, which has locations in Worcester, Malvern and Evesham, has implemented a nationwide ban over playing music and making phone calls on speaker.
Wetherspoons issues two major bans to limit noise levels in pubs
Wetherspoons has revealed that it has introduced a couple of restrictions to try and limit noise levels in its establishments. Starting this week, the pub chain has banned customers from playing music out loud or taking calls on speakerphone across its nearly 800 locations. While some of the chain’s pubs allow music at certain times, […]
The British pub chain Wetherspoon is banning customers from playing music or making phone calls via the loudspeaker from now on. The ban comes after several customers complained about the noise. In total, the ban applies to 792 pubs.
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