LUCK OF THE IRISH
Wetherspoons to slash the price of pints including Guinness for St Patrick’s Day – see full list of deals
It's not the only time Wetherspoons fans will be able to grab a cheap drink in the coming weeks
WETHERSPOONS fans will be saying "cheers" to St Patrick's Day as the chain is set to slash the price of pints to celebrate the occasion.
The pub giant is putting together plans to mark the cultural holiday on March 17.
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It has revealed a host of special offers on a range of Irish tipples from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17.
Wetherspoons said the offer prices will apply across all of its 814 pubs, with the exception of those at airports and in the Republic of Ireland.
Pints of Guinness and Budweiser will be priced at £2.99 nationally.
A Guinness is usually priced at around £3.45 at Wetherspoons pubs, meaning you could save up to 46p on the price of a pint.
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Punters can also get a shot of baby Guinness - made from coffee liqueur Kahlúa and Baileys - for £2.99 each.
Jameson Irish whiskey will also be priced at £2.99 for a a single measure and including a mixer.
Full list of Wetherspoons St Patrick's Day deals
The following offers will be available from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17:
- Pint of Guinness - £2.99
- Andersons Irish Red Ale - £1.99
- Baby Guinness - £2.99
- Jameson (with mixer) - £2.99
- Budweiser - £2.99
Lough Gill Andersons Irish Red Ale will be the cheapest pint across the three days. It will have a price tag of just £1.99 for a pint.
St Patrick's Day isn't the only time Wetherspoons fans will be able to cheaper beer at its pubs.
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Branches of Spoons will take part in a 12-day real ale festival from next week.
It will begin on Wednesday (March 6) and end on Sunday, March 17.
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Wetherspoons regulars will get the opportunity to sample beers from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Taiwan and the USA.
The pub chain said its festival beers will be available for £1.99 at 50 pubs, but the vast majority of branches will have prices starting from £2.49.
It's a good idea to double-check the price of a pint before you order so you aren't caught out if it's a little more than you expected.
Why do we celebrate St Patrick's Day?
St Patrick's Day is the annual celebration of the patron saint of Ireland, .
According to folklore, Saint Patrick was kidnapped from the and brought over to Ireland in the fifth century when he was 16 years old.
He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and according to legend, he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of the shamrock.
The day is celebrated all over the world because of the mass emigration of the Irish people throughout the centuries.
Between 1845 and 1854 two million people were forced to leave Ireland due to the potato famine.
They travelled to the United States, the UK, and where the national holiday's celebrations have continued.
Ways to save at Wetherspoons
Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry.
It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14.
As well as its Spring festival, Wetherspoons also holds a 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn.
Wetherspoons is known for its meal deal offers that run all week long.
These include Tuesday's Steak Club, the Thursday Curry Club and Fish Friday.
For example, a standard curry club meal with an alcoholic drink is between £8.55 and £9.19.
Outside of the deal, you would expect to pay around a fiver more for the same meal.
You can enjoy bottomless brews all day in participating Wetherspoons pubs by buying one hot drink.
The offer includes Tetley tea and a range of Lavazza coffee including a flat white, latte, cappuccino, and Americano.
Prices start from just 99p but they can vary depending on your location.
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We have put together a full list of participating Wetherspoons so you can check if your local offers the deal.
You can see where your nearest Spoons is by using the chain's pub searching tool on its website.
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