Locals have shared their thoughts on what the Wetherspoons pub in Hanham means to the community, following news that it's set to be put up for sale. Dubbing it the "heart of the community", residents have been left feeling 'absolutely gutted' by the news - and wondering what could happen to their beloved pub in the hands of new owners.
Bristol Live reported on Wednesday that The Jolly Sailor was one of 32 Wetherspoon pubs being sold across the UK as pressures on the hospitality industry continue to mount. And, if the sale goes through, it will be the second JD Wetherspoon pub to close in the Bristol area in just over a year, following the closure of St George's Hall in Redfield last September.
The group, which operates approximately 800 pubs across the UK and Ireland, said it was a "commercial decision". In July, the pub had previously warned of finance worries, citing £30 million losses after raising staff pay and funding repairs across its venues.
