Wetherspoons introduces two new rules in all 792 pubs

Wetherspoons introduces two new rules in all 792 pubs The pub chain has introduced two new rules for all customers as others have been "driven nuts" by punters Wetherspoons pubs have introduced two new rules after customers complained about being "driven nuts" in the venues. The rules make the pub chain the first to prohibit people from using loudspeakers. Punters can no longer take phone calls or play music on loud speaker. To implement the rule signs have been placed in all 792 venues telling customers to use headphones or put their phones on mute. A spokesperson for Wetherspoons urged customers to turn their phones on to silent when having a meal or drink at one of their pubs. They said: “Unlike most pubs and restaurants, Wetherspoon pubs have always had a policy of not having music (although 44 of our 792 pubs trade as ‘Lloyds’ and have music at certain times). “An increasing problem in recent years relates to smartphones and iPads, which are used for videos or telephone conversations. “Following complaints from customers, who are being driven nuts by other people’s videos and amplified phone conversations, Wetherspoon has asked customers to switch their phones to silent or to use earphones.” Founder of the popular pub franchise, Sir Tim Martin, said that it is important for the public houses to remain a calm environment for customers. He said: “In a world dominated by other people’s music and amplified sound, Wetherspoon pubs are an oasis of tranquillity and contemplation. “In order to avoid customers being driven chicken jalfrezi by a cacophony of sound, we are kindly asking phone users to pipe down.”