A Festive Wetherspoon Adventure: Touring Different Pubs to Try Their Christmas Menu and Winter Ales

Discover how to enjoy a festive Wetherspoon adventure by visiting different pubs, sampling their Christmas menus and trying the unique winter ales each branch serves. A fun, affordable way to celebrate the season.

If you're looking for a cheerful, affordable and slightly quirky way to embrace the festive season, a tour of your local Wetherspoon pubs can be a brilliant Christmas outing. 

With each branch offering its own building style, atmosphere, seasonal dishes and unique winter ales, you can turn an ordinary December evening into a fun, memorable festive adventure.

Plan a Route with Personality

Wetherspoon pubs are known for occupying some of the most interesting buildings in the UK. From converted cinemas (some still show movies on a regular basis) and grand old banks to cosy former hotels, each branch has its own charm.

Pick three or four pubs for your route, aiming for a mix such as:

A lively city centre venue

A quieter suburban pub

A branch in a historic building

A pub known for its real ale selection

This gives your festive tour plenty of variety and makes the evening feel like a proper Christmas journey.

Sample Their Version of the Christmas Menu

While the Wetherspoon Christmas menu is standard nationwide, each kitchen team presents dishes slightly differently. That’s half the fun of visiting several on the same night.

Try a range of festive favourites such as:

Festive Mains

Traditional turkey feast

Pigs-in-blankets panini

Festive burger

Veggie or vegan specials

Sides and Puddings

You might notice differences in flavour, presentation or portion size from pub to pub. It’s surprisingly enjoyable comparing how each branch serves stuffing, gravy or classic desserts like mince pies and festive puddings.

Ask for Staff Picks

Each team has its own favourites — and they often recommend the hidden gems.

Discover the Winter Ales Unique to Each Pub

One of the biggest reasons to visit more than one Wetherspoon pub in December is the selection of winter ales. Each venue stocks different guest ales based on availability and local brewery partnerships.

Look out for:

Dark Christmas stouts for chilly evenings

Spiced winter bitters with hints of orange peel or nutmeg

Limited-edition seasonal ales only found in selected pubs

If you’re going with friends, keep a scorecard to rate each ale for taste, aroma and festive character.

Enjoy the Decorations and Atmosphere

Every Wetherspoon pub dresses for Christmas in its own style. Some keep things classic and cosy; others go all out with trees, garlands and twinkling lights. Take photos along the way — it’s lovely seeing how each branch interprets the season.

Make It a Festive Game Night

A pub tour becomes even more fun if you add light-hearted challenges:

Try a different menu item in each pub

Rate every winter ale from 1 to 10

Look for the best Christmas jumper

Guess the building’s original purpose

It turns the evening into a festive outing rather than a simple pub crawl.

End with a Cosy Nightcap

Finish your route in a quieter branch where you can settle in and warm up with:

Mulled cider (if available)

Irish coffee (mix your own!)

Spiced gin and tonic

It’s the perfect way to round off your Christmas Wetherspoon adventure.

Why This Makes a Brilliant Christmas Activity

Fun, light-hearted and affordable

Great variety from pub to pub

A chance to discover new ales and winter drinks

Brilliant for couples, families, friends or workmates

Easy to tailor to your local area

Whether you make it a one-off December treat or an annual festive tradition, touring Wetherspoon pubs for their Christmas menu and winter ales is an enjoyable, relaxed and thoroughly seasonal way to celebrate.