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JD Wetherspoon to open first overseas pub in Alicante airport 

The pub group will launch Castell de Santa Bàrbera in Spain’s Alicante-Elche Airport in January 2026, offering a UK-style menu with local dishes. Founder Tim Martin said further international and airport sites are planned for expansion.

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