Now, don’t get your hopes up if you’re in Dublin. The closest ‘Spoons is a bit of a trek. Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, has seven Wetherspoons. They’re mainly in Belfast—the Filthy McNasty’s, the Bridge House, and the Parlour (which sounds posh but still serves a breakfast for £4.50).
So technically, the island of Ireland has seven Wetherspoons. But if you’re a proud Republic citizen, you’ve got a border to cross and a passport to flash just to get a curry club meal. That’s dedication. Or madness. Probably both.
Why Won’t They Come South? A Conspiracy Theory
Rumour has it that Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s founder, spent a weekend in Temple Bar, saw a €7 pint of Guinness, and screamed into the Liffey. “I can’t compete with that!” he allegedly whispered. The man knows his margins. In Dublin, rent is so high you’d pay more for a pint than for a small car in rural Leitrim.
Another theory? The Irish are too polite. Imagine a ‘Spoons with no shouting, no sticky floors, and staff who actually smile. It would break the brand’s spiritual aura of glorious chaos. It’s like trying to open a greasy spoon in a five-star hotel—it just feels wrong.
Wetherspoons Menu Prices in Ireland 2026 – Ireland Menu Prices
