JD Wetherspoon opens first of its kind pub in 600 year-old institution

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JD Wetherspoon opens first of its kind pub in 600 year-old institution.

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JD Wetherspoon is set to open its first Scottish university franchise pub after striking a deal with the University of St Andrews Students' Association ahead of the new academic year.The pub chain will officially open its doors on September 4 inside the Students' Association building on St Mary's Place, marking the first Wetherspoon venue to arrive in the Fife coastal town.It will feature its own dedicated entrance, while both students and members of the public will be able to access the full Wetherspoon menu throughout the year.The Students' Association will continue to own and operate the space under the franchise agreement, meaning existing bar staff will remain employed and managed directly by the association.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The partnership was confirmed after students voted in favour of the proposal during a student body meeting held on April 28.University trustees have also approved a £1.2million loan to support the franchising project and fund the venue's...

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