Are pubs open on the August bank holiday? Wetherspoons, Greene King & other places to buy a pint of beer
BANK holidays are a perfect opportunity to get your family and friends together for a trip to the pub.
After all, a cold beer in the sunshine is a staple of the British summer experience.
But how does the August bank holiday affect pub opening hours?
Here's everything you need to know about your favourite pub's opening hours on Monday 26, 2024.
Are pubs open over the August bank holiday?
Most pubs are open on bank holidays.
Independently run pubs can set their own hours, so it's worth phoning up or dropping in to see when they open on August 26.
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However, if your local pub is part of a chain, its opening times might be a bit more reliable.
Wetherspoons
Wetherspoons is so popular that it's earned it's own nickname: "Spoons".
The beloved chain is famed for selling cheap pints and budget food.
"Spoons" even became an online sensation as tourists flocked to the pub to see why it is such a high street staple.
Most Wetherspoon pubs are open on bank holidays, but opening hours sometimes vary from branch to branch.
You can check by using the chain's locator tool on its website.
Alternatively, you can always pick up the phone and call.
Greene King
Greene King has over 300 pubs in London alone — and 2,600 across the UK.
Sometimes it can seem that there's a Greene King on every corner.
Like Wetherspoons, pub opening times can vary between branches so it's worth checking the pub's app before heading out.
Mitchells and Butlers
Mitchells and Butlers own some of the most popular pubs in the UK including Harvester and "the home of the roast" Toby Carvery.
The company also owns high end restaurants, including Browns, and cocktail bars, such as All Bar One.
Most of Mitchells and Butlers brands are open to welcome guests on the bank holiday, but opening times can vary so check ahead of time.
What bank holidays are in 2024?
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 — here's the complete list.
England and Wales
- August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
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Scotland
- December 2, 2024 - St Andrew's Day
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
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