Wetherspoons customers are only just realising it’s made a big change to prices – and they’re delighted
WETHERSPOONS is known for its cheap pints, but people are only just realising the pub chain has made a big change to its prices.
Most high streets in the UK are home to a branch of Wetherspoons.
The chain has more than 800 pubs across the country and employs more than 42,000 people.
But despite this, lots of people still don't know the pub chain has made a huge change to its menu to save punters even more cash.
Wetherspoons dropped the prices on ales, spirits and largers this week.
Customers can now pick up a pint of Ruddles Best for £1.79 as well as a single measure of Bell's whiskey, including mixer, for the same price point.
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Pints of Bud Light lager, Worthington's Creamflow ale and Stowford Press Apple Cider will all be on sale for £1.99.
Fans of a splash of vodka can get a single measure of Au Vodka or XIX Vodka, including mixer, for just under £2 as well.
In even better news, Wetherspoons said its latest offer doesn't currently have an end date.
Regulars have already taken to social media to say they didn't realise the deal had been introduced.
On Facebook, one person posted: “No complaints here, it appears that for the first time in history a pub has put its prices down!"
Another user tagged their friend and commented: “Let’s go for drinks”.
A third added: "I say well done to all pubs that can do this, as we need to be behind them to keep our pubs going. We need to fight for our pubs!"
This is the full list of drinks that will be discounted at Wetherspoons:
- A pint of Ruddles Best: was £1.85, now £1.79
- A single measure of Bell’s whisky with mixer: was £1.85, now £1.79
- A pint of Bud Light lager: was £2.39, now £1.99
- A pint of Worthington’s Creamflow ale: was £1.99, still £1.99
- A pint of Stowford Press Apple Cider: was £2.39, now £1.99
- A single measure of Au Vodka with mixer: was £2.41, £1.99
- A single measure of XIX Vodka with mixer: was £2.41, £1.99
Not only this, but this wednesday Wetherspoons also launched a Mix and Match deal for punters to enjoy a selection of chicken wings, bites and strips, and Quorn nuggets at a reduced price.
Each dish now costs £2.99, but you can mix and match two for £5.49, or three for £7.49.
Wetherspoons recently dropped their prices for Tax Equality Day, to represent how a 12.5% VAT cut would help to prevent pubs, bars and restaurants closing across the UK.
On this day punters received a 7.5% discount, meaning an order worth £10 cost them £9.25 instead.
Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin said: "The biggest threat to the hospitality industry is the vast disparity in tax treatment among pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
"Supermarkets pay zero VAT in respect of food sales, whereas pubs, bars and restaurants pay 20%.
"This tax benefit allows supermarkets to subsidise the selling price of beer."
How can I save money at Wetherspoons?
FREE refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day.
Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other.
So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest.
Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights.
For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual.
Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled.
Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it.
Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play.
Check the date - 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 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival.
Other offers from Wetherspoons this month
Wetherspoons has also introduced reduced prices for breakfasts, now £2.99 or less across 650 pubs.
The deal applies to the small breakfast, which comes with a fried egg, bacon, Lincolnshire sausage, baked beans and hash brown.
Punters can add a Lavazza coffee or Twinings tea, as well as free refills, to the offer for an extra £1.56.
Prices do vary across pubs, however, so we recommend you check the prices in your location using the Wetherspoons app.
However, while prices do vary across the country, the breakfast would on average cost £4.45, meaning a saving of at least 32%.
Do other pubs run similar deals?
Brewers Fayre
Brewers Fayre restaurants are offering two for £10 cocktails all day, every day. This deal includes all locations besides Scotland.
Ember Inns
Customers can download the Ember Inns app to get a free drink at one of their pubs, excluding those in Scotland.
O'Neills, Ember Inns and Sizzling Pubs
02 and Virgin Media broadband customers can get two free drinks between 5pm and 8pm.
Greene King
Greene King recently offered pints of Amstel, Carlsberg, Fosters, Carling, and Tennent's for £2 at selected stores.
The offer unfortunately ended last week and there is no deal on drinks currently - but remember to keep an eye out, as there often is.
The chain is instead offering Two courses from £8.49 for those dining at their local Farmhouse Inn.
You can enjoy a selection of dishes from their Weekday Set Menu, from Gammon and Eggs to a carvery, and add on your choice of starter or dessert.
You can also add on a third course for just £2 extra.
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To browse the best deals and offers, go to the pub's company website and see what's new in "Offers".
You can also visit sites such as Groupon where you can have an overview of all the deals this month - and even get your hands on s free voucher.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.