Here's why Kettering's Earl of Dalkeith Wetherspoon's has closed

JD Wetherspoon’s has confirmed its popular Kettering pub the Earl of Dalkeith has closed today (November 9).

But the good news is customers will be welcomed back to the hostelry in 19 days time on Friday, November 27.

A spokesman for JD Wetherspoon’s said: “The pub closed today and reopens on November 27.

“[There will be] some upgrades to the drinks dispense system and also the staff room.”

In March 2025 Wetherspoon’s carried out repairs to an external building and closed part of the garden area for safety reasons.