Wetherspoon

Keswick, GB

JD Wetherspoon is a pub company operating across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with a growing hotel portfolio that began with The Shrewsbury Hotel's 22 bedrooms. The company prioritises direct employment, with all staff employed directly except for head-office contractors. Employees benefit from immediate eligibility for monthly bonus schemes and automatic enrolment in the Share Incentive Plan after 18 months' service, receiving free shares. Wetherspoon has earned eight National Institute of Training Awards for training excellence. The company demonstrates environmental commitment through sustainable practices: draught beer and ale arrive in reusable barrels, complimentary water fountains eliminate plastic bottles, and hot drinks include unlimited refills in china mugs. Breakfast is served daily from 8am to noon with complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate refills. The menu features award-winning children's meals, British beef burgers and fish and chips, which have been served over 10 million times in the past decade.