Inside Wetherspoon’s first overseas pub serving British classics

• JD Wetherspoon is set to open its first mainland European pub at Alicante airport in Spain by the end of January.
• Named the Castell de Santa Barbera, the new establishment aims to cater to UK holidaymakers with a mix of traditional British and local Spanish dishes.
• The pub will operate seven days a week, offering items like English fry-ups, burgers, garlic prawns, and Spanish omelette.
• Wetherspoon founder Sir Tim Martin indicated that this opening signifies the start of the company's overseas expansion plans, including more airport locations.
• The Alicante pub is part of Wetherspoon's strategy to open 30 new pubs this financial year, following recent reports of increased sales but a cautious outlook due to rising costs.

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Wetherspoon to open its first pub abroad at popular British holiday spot