Work commences at former Jurassic Grill in Whiteley as new Wetherspoons prepares to open

Whiteley is gearing up for the exciting launch of a new Wetherspoons, which will be opening in the former Jurassic Grill site in early April.

The new venue will be the first pub to open at the shopping centre, with renovation work now in full swing.

Mia Gordon, centre manager at Whiteley, previously said: “JD Wetherspoon is a well-known and much-loved brand, and its arrival will be a great addition to our food and drinks offering.

“There’s already a lot of excitement locally, and we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors when the pub opens this spring.

“It will enhance Whiteley’s vibrant leisure scene, providing another welcoming space for people to meet, relax and spend time together.”

The launch of the Whiteley Wetherspoons is part of the chain’s expansion plans, with additional sites opening this year including a new pub in Alicante airport.

Wetherspoon spokesperson Eddie Gershon added: “We are pleased that development work on the new Wetherspoon in Fareham is set to start in early February.

“We look forward to opening the pub and believe it will be a great addition to the area’s social scene.”

More updates to follow.