The surprising cost of Wetherspoons carpets

Wetherspoons has over 900 pubs in the UK which are renowned for their affordable drinks and food. Few customers take note of the luxurious carpets in their pubs, nor are they aware of their high cost.

Kit Caless from London made the intriguing discovery that each carpet in a Wetherspoons pub has a distinctive design. In 2016, he established an online catalogue of these patterns under the name "Wetherspoons Carpets." Admirers of Wetherspoons and their carpets are encouraged to contribute photographs displaying their local pub's carpets for publication on the website. Some enthusiasts have made it a goal of theirs to visit as many locations as possible to document the carpets.

Each carpet boasts a distinctive design that captures the rich heritage and distinct characteristics of both the pub building and its surrounding locale. These luxurious carpets are meticulously crafted on a traditional loom, and are estimated to cost between £20,000 to £30,000 each. As Wetherspoons operates over 900 pubs, this means that the pub chain possesses an impressive large collection of luxury carpets.

It requires regular upkeep to maintain the cleanliness of each carpet, as a considerable amount of beer is inadvertently spilled on them every week.

Luxurious carpets for both residential and commercial spaces can be obtained in the Chester and North Wales region at a cost well below the thousands of pounds that Wetherspoons pays for their carpets. While they may lack unique customised patterns, there is an extensive selection of carpet designs and colours available to complement any decor style.