Regulars at a Sheffield Wetherspoons got more than they bargained for when they arrived to find the pub's entrance had mysteriously vanished overnight. Instead of the usual doorway, customers at The Benjamin Huntsman were greeted by a gaping hole in the wall after builders removed the front door during refurbishment work.
Eyewitnesses described the surreal scene as drinkers awkwardly clambered through the construction site to get their pints. "It was like something from a cartoon," one local told reporters. "People were just walking through what used to be a solid wall."
Safety Concerns Raised
The bizarre situation has raised questions about safety protocols, with some questioning why the popular chain allowed customers to enter through an active building site. A spokesperson for Wetherspoons confirmed the door removal was part of planned refurbishment but insisted all necessary safety measures were in place.
"The work is being carried out during opening hours to minimise disruption," the spokesperson said. "Alternative arrangements have been made to ensure customers can access the pub safely."
Social Media Reacts
Images of the doorless pub quickly went viral on social media, with many users joking about the unconventional entrance. "When Wetherspoons says 'open all hours', they really mean it," quipped one Twitter user.
Others suggested the missing door might be a cunning ploy to stop people leaving: "Now we know how they keep the drinks flowing - no way out!"
The Benjamin Huntsman expects to have its front door reinstalled within days, though regulars might miss the novelty of their temporary walk-through wall.
