"Wetherspoons has had its eye on a unit on the Strand since 2024, when it first applied for permission from Westminster City Council to open a pub on the site. Back then, the request was denied, with officials noting concerns about noise and disturbance for local residents. But the pub chain persisted. The decision was appealed, forcing the council to reconsider its initial rejection and provide clearer grounds as to why the space couldn't become a pub."
"The new location is right next to Charing Cross train station. Like, right next door, on 11 Strand between the station and Trafalgar Square. Entry and exit will be available from the station's forecourt, with the pub open from 7am until 11.30pm on weeknights, closing at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 10.30pm on Sundays. It is expected to have space for around 320 people across two floors."
"In its application, 'Spoons noted that this will operate like a traditional pub, with no loud music or events taking place. It hopes that this will minimise any disruption caused to those who live nearby. It's also hoped that being right next to a train and tube station, as well as several bus stops, will help clear the space quickly after last orders, minimising the number of people lingering once the pub shuts."
Westminster City Council has granted Wetherspoons a licence to operate a two-storey pub and restaurant at 11 Strand, adjacent to Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square. The site will offer entry and exit from the station forecourt and is expected to accommodate around 320 people across two floors. Operating hours will be 7am–11.30pm weeknights, midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and 10.30pm Sundays. The chain stated the venue will operate like a traditional pub with no loud music or events to minimise disturbance. Transport links are expected to help disperse customers after closing. The opening date and name are not yet confirmed.
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