Wetherspoons bans punters from blasting music and taking calls on speaker

Luke Alsford | News Reporter Published August 17, 2026 10:20pm Updated August 17, 2026 10:20pm Wetherspoons has received a flood of complaints from customers over the loud noise (Picture: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock) Wetherspoons has barred customers from playing music or taking phone calls on loudspeakers in hopes of creating an ‘oasis of tranquility’. The pub chain said punters were being driven ‘nuts’ by the antisocial noise. Wetherspoons introduced the ban across its 792 venues on Monday, saying sounds from smartphones and tablets had become an ‘increasing problem in recent years’. The company said in a statement: ‘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 ph