Wetherspoons imposes major phone rule for all UK pubs after customers 'driven nuts' by common problem

What's OnFood & DrinkWetherspoonsCustomers are being asked to "pipe down"09:06, 18 Aug 2026JD Wetherspoon has announced a new rule affecting of its UK pubs and restaurants after customers complained that they were being "driven nuts".‌The British food and drinks chain announced on Monday that it has banned customers from playing music or taking calls on speaker after complaints from customers about the noise.‌Owners confirmed the ban is effective immediately across all of its 792 pubs, saying sounds from smartphones and tablet computers had become an “increasing problem in recent years”.‌Click here for the latest on Manchester's food & drink scene, gigs and more in our CityLife newsletterA statement from the company reads: "Following complaints from customers, who are being driven nuts by